Washington Territory. We became a state 11-11-1889. Interesting that this is for Rockford -- where my Grandma was born and raised! shirley RUBYdakoda@aol.com wrote: > > Reading this message from B. Manson reminded me of an ad I found in a 1888 > Rosalia Rustler Newspaper. > It says: > PHOTOGRAPHER! > I wish to state that I have just arrived from Rockford W. T. and am prepared > to do all kinds of work in my line at reasonable prices. and below that: > Have your Picture taken while in good health. > > Interesting. That means that before they have studios, there would be > itinerate photographers going from town to town. > I wonder what W. T. stands for? Any ideas! > xxxxxxxxoo > Louise King > La Jolla, CA