Willamette Valley News and Trade Notes Blast Harvest Prices
Independence enterprises report wheat price drops to about 60 cents a bushel before harvest. A major livestock sale at Pokiland County Club Oilsweek draws thousands to inspect top blood horses. Portland sales outperform Chicago as Oregon vessels and new river navigation projects spark optimism for reduced freight and higher river commerce. Oregon City locks and Willamette dredging plans receive emphasis for regional benefits and lower river rates. The Ladd Farm development valued at two million dollars could boost Portland orchard-like land dividends.
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Pokiland Country Club
Oregon
Pacific Northwest
Portland
Chicago
Country Club
Union Stock Yards
States
British Columbia
Investor visits Oregon shows optimistic future and growth
A Portland traveler reported Oregon people now energetic and hopeful about rapid expansion. He plans to stay to greet friends arriving in groups while noting the strong housing and other improvements. The same issue highlights a grim case in Eugene where a 14 year old died after drinking adulterated whiskey and his mother later died of grief related illness.
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Imols
Permber
Arip
Portland
Oregon
Iiinole
Eugene
Aranaldya Nye
Swift and Company to start Portland plant packing in July
Swift and Company announce plans to begin actual packing operations at their new Portland plant in July. The note urges Oregon farmers to increase hog production to supply the plant, with pigs raised on vetch or roughage and a 200 pound hog valued at $1.50 live. The question is whether hogs will be bought from Nebraska or raised in Oregon.
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Swift and Company
Portland
Oregon
Nebraska
Statewide aid cuts drive higher immigration trends
In the past year every county reduced aid, leading to increased immigration within the state. The pattern mirrors a surge not seen in five years, with totals rising toward three quarters of a million.
Relic Moldboard Plow From Pioneer Oregon Rediscovered
Salem resident Betle A G Magers recently received a rare artifact from Oregon's pioneer era a heavy oak moldboard plow weed used by General Phil Sheridan when a lieutenant on the Grand Rounde Indian reservation. The two to four inch thick moldboard is carved from Oregon oak with remnants of a wagon tire cutter and wooden fastening plugs still visible, preserved in good condition.
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Betle
A. G. Magers
Salem
Oregon
Phil Sheridan
Salem Journal
Hanna Bros. Plans 130-Foot Corrugated Iron Addition
The Hanna Bros. brick block is adding a 130 foot expansion across its full width with an asbestos roof, creating commodious quarters. A future brick addition on the block's north side is expected.
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Hanna Bros
This Hardware Company
Administrator's Notice for Polk County Oregon Estate
The County Court of Polk County Oregon appoints A A Tetherow administrator of the estate of J P Tetherow deceased. All persons with claims must present them verified within six months at Monmouth Polk County Oregon. Attorney B F Jones represents the estate.
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Polk County
Ore
J. P. Tetherow
Monmouth
Oregon
A. A. Tetherow
J. P. Teth
Patronage urged for the Enterprise and subscription support
The note asks readers to support the Enterprise with patronage and any subscription payments they can spare. It reminds subscribers that their expiration date is printed on the paper.
Victoria of Independence Christening Follows Formal Launch
The Victoria of Independence steamer lies at anchor on the Willamette River in ten inches of water. A formal christening is planned early next week with a trial run up the Wilmette river to follow. Built under C Purvise supervision, the 80 by 17 by 20 foot vessel can carry 100 tons and is expected to draw no more than 16 inches when loaded, ensuring year round operation according to Dr. Parrish.
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Victoria
Independence
Willamette River
Dr. Parrish
Wilmette
C. Purvise
Voessel
Parrish
Dallas docket lists multiple circuit court actions May 10
The docket for Jude George H. Burnett's Dallas Circuit Court session on Monday May 10 includes numerous actions for money damages and other claims. Filers include J. A. Harps Manufacturing Company, Vick Brothers, State of Oregon, L. Jesse, Averill Machinery Company, Co. L. Fitehard, Corvallis & Alsea River Railway, Charles Kohn & Company, F. Moyer, Salem Falls City & Western Railway, M. Bailey, and others with various defendants and advocates such as F. A. Turner, J. H. Flow er, J. H. McNary, M. E. Pogue, Oscar Hayter, McFadden & Bryson, and Weatherford & Wyatt.
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Jude George H. Burnett
Department of Circuit Court
Dallas
J. A. Harps Manufacturing Company
T. A. Riggs
Action For Money
F. A. Turner
Vick Brothers
Barhardt & Moyer
J. H. Flower
Plff
State of Oregon
John Courtney
J. H. McNary
L. A. Jesse
D. C. Harris
M. E. Pogue
William Kaiser
George B. Bingham
The
Averill Machinery Company
F.N. Smith
Oscar Hayter
F. Moyer
Polk County MN & Lumber Company
H. H. Latourette
Fred Stettler
William Schindler
Ann Schindler
James Q. Heltzel
Salem
Falls City & Western Railway Company
Pierce Riggs
M. Bailey
Benton County
Oregon
Weatherford & Wyatt
McFadden & Bryson
For Sale 74 High-Grade Sheep with Lambs
For sale 74 head of high-grade sheep with lambs and 14 head of goats. For information see Harry Itt 48-b1.
Calvary Presbyterian annual meeting elects church officers
The Calvary Presbyterian Church held its annual congregational meeting Monday evening with Rev. Dr. Bell of Corvallis as moderator. D. A. Hodge and G. W. Conkey were elected trustees while B. T. Hinkle and C. Purvine became elders as the church opens its new fiscal year with optimism for prosperity.
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Calvary Presbyterian Church
Dr. Bell
Corvallis
Messers
D. A. Hodge
G. W. Conkey
T. Hinkle
C. Purvine
Coffin and Burial Goods Offered by Local Shop
Local shop markets new caskets and coffins with burial robes and special trim mings for Catholics, G A R, and secret orders sourced from H H asperson tf.
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H. Hasperson
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