Popular Society Hosts Grand Excursion to Independence
The Knights and Ladies of Security organize a rail excursion from Portland to Independence on Sunday, Aug DD, with round trips at BI. About 3000 to 4000 expected. music and entertainment planned. trains depart Union Depot at 10:15 AM returning 5 PM. Tickets from members or depot.
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Knoighte and
Ladiow
Portland
Independence
Hillaboro
Forest Grove
McMinnville
Union Depot
Lmve
Mercury Reaches High Levels Across Oregon on Sunday
The Sunday heat topped about 102 degrees in the shade, a record for several years in Oregon. A breeze persisted, making it merely hot rather than extreme, as residents compared it to a typical summer day. Monday stayed warm, but cooler than Sunday, and Tuesday felt comfortable.
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Oregon
Woodmen Initiation Draws Thousands At Wortland Event
Autrlie and Atrite delegates joined Woodmen from several camps for a major initiation at Wortland last Saturday. Some 1466 applications were filed and over 1000 candidates were on the platform and obligated simultaneously. Multnomah camp won the drilling contest. Wapato camp of Gaston was noted for its role.
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Appdal
Atrite
Wortland
Multnomah
Wapato
Gaston
City Council Advances Tax and Recorder Bill in Regular Session
The Independence city council met Tuesday with President Kirkland and six councilmen. A special committee reported on an ordinance authorizing the recorder to dissess the city's assessable property and to collect taxes. The bill passed unanimously. The recorder was directed to issue a $12.50 warrant to the W E Cressy estate for an overpaid 1900 city tax. Water pipes to the city park were referred to the water and light committee. Bills allowed include Water & Electric Light Co 50 A J Tupper 49.75 and H M Lines 14.10.
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Kirkland
Jones
Huntley
Jasperson
Mille
City of
Independence
massM&l
W. E E. Cressy
Water & Electric Light Co
A. J. Tupper
H. M. Lines
The Prize Wissels Receivers Named in Kanen Pitak Awards
Prizes in the Kanen Pitak contest were distributed Wednesday. Mrs Jessie Divideon won the organ, A N Halleck received the Ray Kadue tank, DOM Calbreath got the target rifle, with Bonnie Smith H A Clochester Staats Mia A Anderson Monmouth Crowley among others winning assorted items including photos ink stands kodak albums Lincoln fountain pens and a nickel watch.
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Kanen- Pitak
Jessie Divideon
Calvary
A. ON. Halleck
Monmont
Dom. Calbreath
Parker
Bonnie Smith
Lewisville
H. A. Clochester
Perrydale
C. . Staats
Airlie
Kodae
Mia A. Anderson
Buena Vista
Lincoln
Monmouth
Crowley
Oil Discovery Prompts Oregon Counties to Target Salem
The Salem Statesman argues that oil signs in Polk and Marion counties could trigger a regional boom. Development hinges on Salems leadership as capital, distribution hub, and market for the oil territory, with state prosperity tied to prompt, coordinated effort.
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California
Transvaal
Kimberly
Rand
Pennsylvania
Alaskan
Oregon
Polk
Marién
Inbor Chani
Marion
Salent
Salem
Salem Statesman
Monmouth Band to Play at Salem State Fair
The Monmouth band will disperse the music at the Salem State Fair this year with Frank Loew contracted to supply the music for the event. He will be assisted by talent from various places, though the majority will be Monmouth players. The group has a strong reputation for quality and aims to exceed past performances.
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KE. J. Thompson
Independence
Miss Best
Mr. Zurcher
Miks
Polk County
State Normal School
Zurober
Wallowa County
Ule
Salem
Frank Loew
Portland
Monmouth
Minty
Marsh Gas Near Salem Report Clarifies Rumors
A Salem report explored natural gas finds near York county where Amos Wann’s well showed gas in sandstone. O L Chapel visited the site to assess the claim, noting the gas likely marsh gas and suggesting it signals possible natural gas nearby.
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Salem
York County
O. L. Chapel
Amos Wann
Wann
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Pil County
Humphrey Kext
Soldlock
Tillie
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Wallowy
Onegon
Autrlie
Council
Wissels
Debybb
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Monmouth Band
Marsh Gas
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Statesman
Rachel
Picayune
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