Monmouth Bank to Occupy New Brick and Stone Home
Monmouth Aug 2 The First National Bank of Monmouth prepares to move into a new brick and stone building at Main and Knox streets. The bank traces its roots to a 19th century private起venture and later reorganizations, surviving panics and supporting the local normal school. The new 52 by 41 foot structure features walnut interiors, marble base, eighteen foot ceilings, a lobby, a directors room, a community room with fireplace, and a savings deposits room.
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Monmouth
First National Bank
Main
Knox
D. T. Stanley
Oregon State Normal School
P. L. Campbell
Stanley
Normal School
Polk County Bank
Frank S. Powell
J. B. V. Butler
I. M. Simpson
A. B. Griggs
John B. Stump
I. A. Macrum
Portland
Ira C. Powell
J. H. Hawley
J. B. W. Butler
Oregon
Main Street
Oregon Growers Cooperative reports near two million in sales
A report by the Oregon Growers Cooperative shows last year’s fruit sales close to two million dollars across apples pears prunes grapes and other fruits. The association now operates in most Oregon districts with over 8200 acres under its control and suggests 1921 prune pool payments totaling more than $91,000 to 1800 members will be followed by a final payment after handling larger sizes.
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Oregon Growers’ Cooperative Association
Oregon
Oregon Growers Cooperative Association
Aphis Infestation on Oregon Cabbage and Kale
Aphis on cabbage and kale are notably bad across Oregon this year. Black leaf-40 diluted per package directions will eliminate them when applied properly. Use soap suds rather than clear water to improve spread, saving labor and materials. O. A. Experiment Station.
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Oregon
Farm Pointers on Silage and Insect Control
Silage viewed as insurance against winter and hay crop shortfall, boosting gains when combined with hay. Ant control advised by poisoned honey bait spread along ant trails. Preparing Willamette Valley land with disking before fall rains speeds late-year plowing for fall sown grain.
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Union Experiment Station
Willamette Valley
O. A
Experiment Station
New Rubber Shipping Sheets Debut In Singapore Circles
An American firm introduces 100 percent fiber shipping sheet rubber in Singapore. Local exporters receive sheets with riveting packing and wiring done by shippers. The thin sheets increase vase weight capacity by 12 to 25 percent and offer unbreakable, clean, waterproof construction.
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Singapore
Scientific American
Governor Miller Speech Translated Fast by Personal Stenographers
Governor Miller of New York delivers talks with three personal stenographers a typewriter and a timeographing device. The stenographers work in ahista so the full text of his New York speech is ready within minutes and 10 seconds after the final word is spoken.
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Miller
New York
Ahista
Change of Subject and Mars Question in Senate
Senator Sorghum says he is researching Mars and evolution, noting a muddle in politics about science and literature. The Enterprise price remains $1.60 per year.
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Mars
Senator Sorghum
Audi
Hood River Editor Meet Highlighted by Oregon Editorial Assoc
Hood River will host the editorial Mee next year after being chosen by the Oregon Editorial association. The event signals Hood River Glacier and Hood River News prominence in the community news contest, with strong agricultural district ties and rural news service potential.
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Hood River
Hood
Oregon
Hood River Glacier
Hood Rive News
Knowledge of driving a car can be dangerous
A brief warning about how even small amounts of driving knowledge carry risk. It notes that learning tools without proper guidance may lead to unsafe handling and accidents, urging careful, supervised practice and adherence to safety rules.
Home in a Place Where Modern Sons Sleep Evermore
A fragmented line speaks of a home where modern sons and daughters rest, while other elements are echoed as if cloned or repeated. The text hints at memory and continuity within a familiar dwelling.
Drs Hewett and Knott Offer Fitted Giese Solution
Doctors Hewett and Knott provide fitted Giese solutions with satisfaction guaranteed. The note emphasizes expert fitting and a promise of client contentment.
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Drs. Hewett & Knott
Giese
Picnic for former Minnesotans at Salem fairgrounds
A gathering titled Minnesota picnic will be held at the state fair grounds in Salem on Tuesday August 3. Former Minnesotans are invited and asked to bring lunch baskets.
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Minnesota
Salem
Privilege of Nobility in Royal Household Roles
The piece lists peers and church figures with ceremonial duties in the English monarchy. It names Lord Denbigh as head-carver to the king and other nobles as head butler grand steward pantry stirrup herder cup bearer. It notes the duke of Newcastle may support the sovereign’s arm and bishops hold royal protection and healing duties.
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Lord Denbigh
England
Lord Mount Edgecomb
Lord Abergravenny
Pantry
Lord Rothes
Lord Winchester
Duke of Newcastle
Automatic railway station name announcer in New Zealand
An automatic device in New Zealand displays the next station to railway passengers. Station names are on a rotating roll driven by toothed wheels. A tripper, placed along the track, strikes a bell as each station approaches, signaling the upcoming stop.
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New Zealand
Mock Travel Sketch From A Student In Italy
A student’s imaginary travel tale through Italy yields a string of misspellings and humorous misstatements. Venice features a gorgonzola boat and a tiny Bridge of Size. Rome’s Coliseum supposedly pales beside Lewiom’s, and the Vatican is said to be above ground with no pope underground.
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Italy
Venice
Rome
Lewiom
Blowin
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C. A. C. Experiment Station
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