Pickers Are King For Jobs In Harvest Camps
A dusty, hard to read item discusses harvest labor, noting the influx of pickers from Portland and distant cities, the camp life, provisions provided by growers, and the aim to secure crops in good condition. It mentions recruitment, loyalty of workers, and the rough oversight of harvest labor during peak season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammunekora
Rike Lige Exprepa
Iole
Ion
Portland
Wardy
Ad m
Vaftye
Hilar Lottery
Vain
sMre
Graod
Hops Industry Extends Across Independence Territory
In the area adjacent to Independence there are more than 8 200 acres under hops. A list of growers and their acreages outlines the scale of the industry, with names like Charles Herren Homer Wood William Patton Burton Estate Hugh Warne and many others contributing varying plots. The figures are approximate and reflect growth in the hop business in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Herren
Homer
Wood
William Patton
Burton Estate
Hugh MH. Warne
Binion
Vayveseeun
Walker
Sloper & Patton
Davidson & Wedges
A. Meloughlin
Bishop & Orey
B. Wolfe
Clemene Hort Co
Mitoma Ranch
Esate
Mail delivery starts Sept 1 in independence village system
The Independence post office will begin village delivery September 11 under new instructions. Patrons must include house numbers and street names to avoid confusion and ensure timely service. Dave Hunley is named as carrier at start with a salary of $1000 annually. a second carrier may be added later.
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Independence
Homer
Wood
Post Office Department
Ubinges
Dave Hunley
City Main Shows Goop Pressure At Flour Mill
Fire officials report water pressure at a flour mill plant in Oregon during a forenoon blaze. Superintendent Archibald and manager Toslin note hydrant performance and urge patrons to help by ensuring adequate distant water supply to aid firefighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Milling & Warehouse Company
Archibald
Toslin
Dallas
Joslin Dasivos
State farming in Polk County extends to vegetables
The Oregon State Hospital leases hundreds of acres near the Willamette River for vegetable farming to feed inmates and support state institutions. A large tract north of the Horst company ranch is now tilled, with onions, beets, and other crops grown for daily use at the hospital and related facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Oregon State Hospital
Willamette River
Board of
Contr
DL. Steiner Ant
Evans
BR Clemens Horst Company
State Hospital
Eola
Holn
Patterson
Penitentary
Brunk Bridge Closed Ten Days for Repairs
The Brunk bridge on the Independency Salem road was closed by county court order for repairs expected to take about ten days. Salem traffic must use the ferry or detour via Oak Point school house to gain the Greenwood road to the Salem Dallas route. Commissioner Hart said Engineer Ebberhart of Portland condemned the bridge as unsafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunk
Airlie High School Names Principal for Next Year
W. H. Carney is named principal of Airlie high school for the coming year. Mr. Herrington will lead grades five through eight and Mrs. Brownie Smith of Lewisville will teach the primary. Carney previously served as principal at Buena Vista high school. Airlie school opens September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Carney
Airlie High School
Herrington
Brownie Smith
Lewisville
Carney
Buena Vista High School
Airlie School
Yaquina Northern Sold to Multnomah Lumber Firm
The Yaquina Northern railroad 11 miles into Lincoln county was bought by Multnomah Lumber & Box of Portland, led by F. A. Douty, for 400000 dollars. Capital stock rises to 3000000 with surplus over 300000. Douty has long tied to the firm, with annual net profits around 242000 in recent years. The company plans employee stock ownership, with about 75 percent seeking stock. Products include airplane parts, phonograph parts, refrigerators, and wood products for fruit districts in Oregon and California. Douty holds positions in several industry groups and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaquina Northern Railroad
Lincoln County
Multnomah Lumber & Box Company
Porland
F. A. Douty
Independence
The
Oregonian
Multnomah Company
Douty
Ita
Orgeon
California
National Association of Manufacturers of the United States
Stradivara Phonograph Company
Kings Food Products Company
Young man fined five dollars for speeding
Ben Muhleman was fined five dollars by Police Judge B F Swope for speeding in Independence. The marshal, supported by city government, aims to curb excess speed in the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Muhleman
B. F. Swope
Marshal Barks
Mr. Muhbleman
Independence
City boxing exhibition boosts funds by forty five dollars
An impromptu boxing exhibition on Main street increased city funds by 45 dollars. Heavyweights Henry Oberson and Henry Hogan fought near the Palace with Fred Oberson Jr as referee. Police Judge Swope fined Henry Oberson 25 dollars, Flogan 10 dollars, and Fred Oberson Jr 10 dollars for spectator interference.
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Main Street
Henry Oberson
Henry Hogan
Palace
Fred Oberson, Jr
Marshal Barks
Swope
Flogan
Slashing Fire Destroys Dallas Farm Home
A noon Monday fire on the Boise place near Dallas destroyed John Hackett’s farm home and threatened others including Mrs. John Guy’s residence. Fire crews from Dallas led by W W Fuller worked into the night to gain control as winds fanned the flames across scrub lands and orchards. The origin remains undetermined.
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Dallas
Boise Place
John Hackett
John Guy
W. W. Fuller
Tripp Closes Three Local Realty Deals
E. E. Tripp completed three property transfers in town. The T. J. Sullivan site at Sixth and G streets went to Mrs. Matilda Hart of Monmouth, D. J. Hedges on Twelfth Street sold to Riley Rhodes, and the Hewett and Cox property in north Independence transferred to Pearl Cooper.
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E. E. Tripp
T. J. Sullivan
Sixth and
G Streets
Matilda Hart
Monmouth
D. J. Hedges
Twelfth Street
Riley Rhodes
Hewett & Cox
North
Independence
Pearl Cooper
Thom at Head of Ford Agency
F. S. Stewart sold his interest in Stewart Motor Company and will go to Canada then Portland to lead sales at a large car agency. E. P. Thom becomes manager, brings Ford experience, and will run the local agency under his guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Stewart
Stewart Motor Company
Stewart
Portland
Hart
Stewart Company
Ford
E. P. Thom
Name Plates for Cars 18 Project of American Legion
The American Legion posts a drive to sell 100 Independence and 100 Monmouth name plates to attach above licenses. Each car uses two plates, price for the pair is $2. Orders can be placed at local garages or with Post Commander R. R. Godfrey and other officers.
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Independence Post
American Legion
Independence
R. R. Godfrey
State Fish Commission Stocked 30000 Cutthroat Trout
The state fish commission released thirty thousand fingerling cutthroat trout into the south fork of the Siletz River last Saturday. The stream, long closed to fishing, is considered ideal. Officials transported the fish from the Valley and Siletz operation.
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State Fish Commission
Siletz River
Valley
Siletz
Local Men Secured Alley Paving Contract
Kullander Bros. were awarded the city alley paving contract for the alley between First and Second streets from A to Monmouth at 2179.60. Bids from Johnson & Coquillette and Jack Konrad were rejected after the latter failed to endorse a 10 percent certified check and missed the meeting due to car trouble. The 492 by 16 foot 12 inch concrete pavement must be finished within 30 days with a time penalty. President Walker presided as two councilmen were absent.
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Kullander Bros
Monmouth
Johnson & Coquillette
Independence
Jack Konrad
McMinnville
Kullander
Konrad
Walker
Willard E. Craven
J. S. Bohannor
Hoyser Funeral Draws Wide Attendance in Salem
Herbert Hoyser funeral services were held at Webb & Clough in Salem Tuesday afternoon with interment at City View Cemetery. The Christian Science service was read by Dr H Charles Dunsmore, and Knights of Pythias conducted the grave ceremony. Pallbearers included Emerson Groves Wayne Hanna Art Black Abe Becker James Oberson and Walter C Smith while about 25 Independence Pythians attended.
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Herbert Hoyser
Webb & Clough Undertaking
Salem
City View
Capital
Christian Science
H. Charles Dunsmore
Knights of Pythias
Emerson Groves
Wayne Hanna
Art Black
Abe Becker
James Oberson
Walter C. Smith
Independence Pythians
Dr. Barrick of
Independence
Kurre Crowned Champion Crab Lifter of Coast
Peter Kurre and companions returned from a 10 day trip at Neskewin claiming the title of champion crab lifter in the coast region. They lifted 145 crabs in one forenoon with Martin Peel and a second man assisting, then added about 50 more per day and about a dozen crabs for the journey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kurre
Real Espate Man Buys New Dodge Car
J. E. Hubbard, former hop player turned realty dealer, buys a Dodge Pros touring car from Sayles Motor Car company and begins driver training, rapidly learning its controls.
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Espate
J. E. Hubbard
Sayles Motor Car Company
Rive and Daughters Face Kent Before Mirrors
Rive was created prior to mirrors and her daughters have Kent positioned before them ever since.
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Rive
Kent
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Sam Snevine
Ruasell Gatlin
Moiwaritgmidiy
Thomash
Serei Boff
Todhunter
George M. Weerline
George Lewin
Hartley
Boff
Charles Livenley
Walter Avcox McGowan
Vanerd Neeea Teasi
McLaughlin
Ralph Porterfield
Peepee Ranch
Peat
Charles Mateudaaves
Dewey Hitéa
S&f
Morihiro
George Rose
Ava Robinson
Virgil de Comter
Geid Beck Batate
Walker & Walker
Jaret IJ
R Cooper Exstate
D. P. MacCarthy
Dave Haley
Polk
Brunk Bridge
Airlie
Yaquina Road
Tripp
Thom
Ford Agency
South Fork Siletz
Kullander , Bros
Hoyser Funeral
Kurre
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