Billion Dollar Story Promises Higher Yields and Soil Wealth
The article promotes The Billion Dollar Story as a guide to smarter farming. It cites testimony from Oregon City residents and bankers praising soil enrichment with stable manure and straw decomposition, top dressing, and crop rotation to boost corn, fodder, rape, potatoes, and orchard health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, HL Cawfield
Bank of Oregon City
M. E. Strickland
M. D
Oregon City
Oregon
Bylion
Carmine
Oreo
H. J. Bigger
Suchoryman and
Florist
Ore
Dillman
U. S
Ss. C. Dillman
Frank Bush
Gardner
C. Sehuble
Schuble
Mothers and Heroes in War Time Faith and Sorrow
The piece reflects on grieving mothers whose sons serve in war and on the broader sense of heroism. It argues God blesses courageous soldiers and that faith and sacrifice offer solace amid bloodshed and tyranny, urging consolation in divine purpose and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Use of Agitants in Farm Economics Prompts Yield Boost
The text argues for using decomposed straw and manure to double wheat acreage yield through proper fertilization. It estimates 10,000 coastal farmers gaining 15 bushels per acre on five newies, totaling 75 bushels per farm and a potential $15,000,000 value at current prices. It asserts seven million U.S. farmers and calls for studying agrarian incentives.
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Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
United Effort
United States
Children render fine patriotic program at Isis theater
The Public Schools presented a well attended patriotic program on Thursday afternoon at the Isis theater. Pupils from various grades performed songs, violin solos, and choral numbers including the Star Spangled Banner, The National Anthem of France, and Hail Columbia. The school orchestra and a Monmouth ladies quartet were highlighted, under Miss Hoham’s instruction, promising more musical events in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Spillman
France
Schubert
Columbia
Monmouth
America
Hoham
Independence
McBeth Plumbing and Heating Estimates Free of Charge
Estimates given free of charge for plumbing tining repair grinding rubber tire setting soldering pipes sheet metals hot water systems septic tanks and water pressure systems by McBeth located on C Street Independence Oregon.
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Co. McBeth, C. Street
District fund drive shows mixed district totals
All districts report progress toward the goal with pledges ranging from 350 to 15,650 dollars. Polk county expects to go over the top by several thousand, and the final list will be published as the campaign closes. Red Cross benefit at Hopville school house on Friday April 19 features a full program and a silk quilt auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittees
Bethel
West Salem
Buena Vista
Polk County
RED Cross
the Red Cross
Hopville
Florence Turner
Othal Bevens
Dorothy Rueff
Glee Club
Miss Strausser
Independence Rallies for Third Liberty Loan Drive
Independence and Buena Vista residents joined a city parade signaling the launch of the Third Liberty Loan. The piece urges citizens to invest in bonds, arguing the loans help win the war and defend democracy while stressing timely sacrifice and national resolve.
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Independence
Buena Vista
Kirkpatrick Announces Candidacy for County Judge Nomination
E. KIRKPATRICK announces self as Republican candidate for County Judge to succeed himself. Primary election set for May 1, 1918. Promises sane business policy and economical administration with focus on Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
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Johnson & Collins
Winsford Plant
van Avery
Pitman
Er Saeiset Tadtrese
Ache Pleae
Acha Wilsted
Esi Kk
Europe
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