Other History and Writings
by Steve WilliamsonArticles About History
The Ping Yang School Bombings
1895 - 1900- 1901by Stephen Williamson(C) 2005 - Updated 2015On a hot July summer night in 1901, in a small community near Marcola, Oregon a school named Ping Yang was completely blown up by a bomb. It was the third bombing of the tiny school since 1895. Each of the...
How Cerro Gordo Mountain was Named
Our Forgotten War with Mexico The Battle of Cerro Gordo, 4/18/1847 By Stephen Williamson, (c) 2015Cerro Gordo Mountain is located six miles east of Cottage Grove, Oregon. It overlooks Dorena Lake. Anyone in downtown Cottage Grove can see Cerro Gordo Mountain...
Sikhs and Hindus from India at Lumber Camps
Working as Loggers & Millworkers for the Calapooya Lumber Company by Stephen WilliamsonThese photos were taken near Crawfordsville Oregon. Crawfordsville is about 25 miles northeast of Eugene. Crawfordsville is about 12 miles from Marcola Oregon. Historian Louis...
Ping Yang on the Mohawk
The Forgotten Asians of Western Oregon By Stephen H. WilliamsonIn addition to researching the life of Opal Whiteley, Steve is also noted for documenting the forgotten history of Asians in early Marcola, Oregon. Opal lived in Marcola as a small child. Discover where...
The Real Magi
The Real History Behind the Bible Story of the Wise MenYou may have sent and received dozens of Christmas cards with their images. Yet, how much do you really know about the Three Wise Men? This page is unique in telling the Magi's story through their own culture...
Articles About Health
Dancing with Dog Toys
A Fun Exercise! Let's face it, while dancing is great exercise, it's not much fun alone. However, dancing with dog toys is great fun and good exercise for balance. I do it about 30 minutes each morning - that's around 3,500 steps on my phone's step counter! Plus, I...
Weight Loss- Easy Ways to Lose Weight
Four Easy Ways to Lose WeightI've used these tips & lost over 50 lbs 1. I weigh myself each day at the same time - in the morning. My weight fluctuates quickly. Daily weights show me the small changes. 2. I control cravings between meals and after dinner with...
FAQ’s About Quitting Smoking
I had a heart exam the year before I quit smoking. All appeared normal except for slightly elevated blood pressure which is fairly normal for men my age (I take Lisinopril daily). If you have had any history of heart trouble or high blood pressure be sure to consult...
Quit Smoking and Lose Weight
How to Quit Smoking AND Lose Weight! If you or someone you loves smokes cigarettes, PLEASE show them this web page. I have stumbled upon a fairly easy way to do what seems impossible - quit smoking and lose weight. You can see before and after photos of me from 240...
Dancing With Dog Toys In 2015 On Pain Pills
Dancing With Dog Toys: A Fun Exercise! By Steve Williamson (c) 2019 Let's face it, while dancing is great exercise, it's not much fun alone. However, dancing with dog toys is great fun and good exercise for balance. I do it about 30 minutes each morning - that's...