Helga and her Husband, Ole, came to the U.S. from Norway and Eventually settled on a farm in Mica Creek, about 25 miles Southeast of Spokane where they and their GROWING BROOD OF children hoped to settle down.
But by 1896, the family was in steep financial trouble and was coming close to losing its 160-acre farm.
helga had a plan to save her family.
What they brought:
a knife.
She went to the SpokesmanReview and announced the plan. The conditions were as follows: No begging, no escorts; food and lodging had to be exchanged for labor. She was vague as to the identity of this wealthy sponsor on the East Coast.
a notebook and pen.
calling cards.
$5 cash.
a letter of introduction from spokane mayor h.m. belt.
a revolver.
"Why do we take this trip? Well, to make money..."
They walked about 27 miles per day.
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