Local notices and ads feature subscribers and services
A long list of new and renewed subscribers appears for the Independence Enterprise with notices on local trades including screen doors, window screens, and farm supplies. Items mention Foley Kidney Pills and a 1100 pound buggy horse, plus advertisements for insurance, abstracts, and hiring salesmen. Community updates note postmaster travels and local trips by Miss Herren and Miss Highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlany Nursery, (Inc
Albany
Orezon
Mento Farm
Suver
Louis H. Fisher
M. Merwin
Independence
Newport
Paving Dispute Delays Street Work in Independence
The Independent city council and the engineer clashed over curb gravel standards in a paving contract. Officials allowed unscreened gravel into two blocks to avoid delays, while stressing the need to honor the contract and ensure value. Businessmen urge a high quality job and full contract adherence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Ho
Enterpris
Moore
Ellridge
Salem
Henna Bros
Just What the Doctor Orders
Marketing of a medicine with claims of precise dosing and reliable pills, tablets, powders and liquids. Advertises a remedy for dyspepsia, diarrhea and bowel trouble as the best available. Mentions careful compounding and adherence to doctor orders.
Businessman seeks $2000 loan with security
An Independence businessman seeks a $2000 loan to be repaid in five years at 6 percent with good security. Applicant requests enterprise contact for arrangements.
Major Mindoe to Improve Oregon River Channel
Portland river improvements chief Major Mrindoe informs Skinner Bros that the Mathloina will be sent to deepen bars at Bola Gray Bagie and West Salem and improve the channel between Salem and Independence. He praises government effort and cooperative spirit to aid year round navigation.
Grand Lodge Fiks to Convene in Portland 1912
Elks from across the nation will travel to Portland for the Grand Lodge of Fiks gathering in 1912. The event is expected to attract thousands, with many planning to stay and settle locally after visiting the Pacific Coast. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended for hay fever and summer cold relief. Williams Drug Co offers the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Pacific Coast
Grand Lodge of
Fiks
Portland
Foley
BH. M. Stewart
Wolfram St
Chicago
Stewart
Williams Drug Co
Oak Point School House Sale Public Auction
The Oak Point school house in Diat district No 27 will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the school house door on August 7 1911 at 1 o clock PM. M H Richard, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Point
Killing the fly and its unseen offspring
The piece explains the life cycle of a fly from egg to maggot to adult. It notes that a single fly can lead to many generations with each female laying 120 to 150 eggs and potentially multiple batches. It argues that killing one fly may prevent the hatching of nearly a thousand offspring.
Couple seeks steady farm or threshing work
A good man and his wife seek regular employment on a farm threshing crew or any suitable place. Inquiries directed to the Enterprise office. The wife is a capable cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
67 Acre Farm Near Independence Oregon For Sale
Nearly all cultivated fine land two miles from Independence. 60 acres in crop with fine cows team wagon and harness and other valuable items included. Asking price 7900 dollars with splendid terms offered by Polk County Real Estate Co. Independence Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Po K County Real Estate Co
Oregon
The Girl From the Golden West on Tour in Independence
A metropolitan company of thirty stars led by Reed's Solo Band and Symphony Orchestra travels in a Pullman car Caroline to Independence Oregon for one night. The western four act drama has run 700 performances in New York and 500 in Chicago and tours for weeks in a waterproof pavilion theatre with full scenery and elevated stage. It is described as clean romantic and dramatic with a notable love story and refined entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Reed
New York
Chicago
Weat
Pavilion
Independence
Oregon
Real estate bargains offered by Western Realty Co Mal mout
The Western Realty Co of Mal mout advertises real estate bargains in city and farm properties. Proprietor P. Chase promotes attentive service for both buyers and sellers, urging consideration of value in available listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Realty Co
Malmout
P. &. Chase
Holeproof Hosiery For Men Women And Children
The hosiery is described as soft and comfortable with a glove like fit at the ankle. Available in eleven colors for men, six for women, and two for children, with prices from 1.50 to 3 dollars per box of six pairs. Clerks invite customers to view the stock today.
Statement of Independence National Bank deposits 1911
A sworn bank statement listing depositors with balances due at July 1 1911 from Independence National Bank Polk County Oregon. It names dead or absent holders and their last known addresses with amounts and a cashier C W Irvine attesting to the document on June 12 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence National Bank
Independence
Polk
State of
Oregon
G. W. Hitchins
Cc. E. Brown
C. W. Irvine
W. Irvine
B. Wilson
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Ailin
Cooper Bidg
Chas. K
Williams
Drig Co
W. C. Hawley
Congress
Independence Image
Independence Garage
Walton
Osteopathic Physician
der. Walton
the & P.m
Mra. Truitt
Mra
Pirsver
Dewey Hill
Brown & Sibley
Ab Mracters
Mill Street
Dallas
Yaldee Potlam
Auy
Fred Moseman
Paner
Dr. Butler
Mr. Grounds
Alsea
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Presbyterian Missionary Society Inc
Sions
J. M. Akers
Ww. L. Rice
Frank Buah
Word Butler
George Conkey
J. R. Cooper
Willard Craven
Charles Durrel
Dr. Duganne
Mr. A. Green
Jasper Kennedy
W.S. Kurre
Fred Hooper, W. T. Hoffman
Mrs. Hicks
C. Hanna
Dr. Hewitt
J. L. W. Jasperson
Krebs Broa
P. M. Kirkland
J. H. Knox
Layton & Son
L. M. Neal
A. Oberson
M. Porterfield
J. BD. Reeves
Sloper, A. Whitney
M. W. Wallace
B. Walker
F. A. Williame
K. Johnson, Vv
G. McLaughlin
J. O. Anderton
J. &. Sharp
Bush
James Riggle
J. ©. Anderson
E. Bush
K. E. Carlos
W. H. Cockle
Aeda
Fluke & Smith
Mes
R. L. Gaines
H. Hirschberg
James Montgomery
Charles Smith
W. D. Taylor
Moss Walker
Monmouth
W. W. Newman
Ip. H. Johnson
A. B. Morlan, Allan T. Clark, J. Smith
Winegar & Lorence
J. W. White
E. A. Force
F. PP
Piles
P. E. Chase
Ackerman
J. H. Moran
Muccott & Portwood
J. S. Powell
R. A. Chaney
5. H. Hinkle
W. E. Vincent
Margaret Pomroy
Oscar Johnson
W. F. Thomas
J. B. Parker
H. A. Green
H. D. Tatman
J. E. James
J. H. James
B. Baker
Chas. Towns
Louis Fischer
Louis H. Fischer
Silverton
Wm. Kurre
Wilches
John Krebs
Woods
Plessinger
Rickreal
R. Claxton
Shaw
B. N. Plummer
Aumeville
Lynda Eppley
Jefferson
D. J. Melnturff
Unico
Tenn
Lillian Johnson
Corvallis
Cc. G. Plummer
Rainier
Cliizene
Rexall
Kirkland
Stark Building
Depot
Ore
Rowe's Jewelry Shop
Sea Island
Pat
Ofloa, Hk
A. O. Kreamer
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