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In Praise of the Hardihood and Stick-to-it-iveness of the Oregon Pioneers.

Harry L. Stone, now a retired citizen, was for many years secretary of the Portland Y. M. C. A.

Dedicated to the Royal Rosarians, Portland, Oregon.

March song. Official Rose Festival song.

Frances Gill, an Oregon poet, is author of The Little Days and Windy Leaf.

The Oregon State Song. In December and January, 1919-1920, the Society of Oregon Composers conducted a contest for the Oregon State Song. A total of 212 song manuscrips were received and are preserved by the Oregon Historical Society. J. A. Buchanan's Oregon, My Oregon was the song selected.