Grich Hop Ranch Hires 40,000 Gatherers for Season
Major Rowe oversees preparations at the Wigrich ranche where up to 700 pickers will work with attendants and extra help. The operation, owned by Wigan & Co, includes a butcher shop and restaurant, a deputy sheriff, and extensive equipment. Hops from the ranche are shipped to England via New York. this season promises a strong yield due to favorable weather and soil.
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Major Rowe
Jay
Rich
Corvallis
Stayton
McMinnville
Dallas
Portpoints
Washington
Wigrich
Polk Coun
Buffum
Epenience
Hogan
Hooker
Wigan, & Co
Rea- Ahiger
M. P
Independence
Southern Pacific
Highway Work Stopped Over Mandamus Appeal
Polk county highway projects halt as the highway commission contests the route of the Pacific highway and the Salem Dallas post road. Realtors in Dallas and Independence appeal to the supreme court after Multnomah county court rulings.
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Polk County
The
Highway Commission
Salem
Supreme Court
Eugene Men Hit Deer With Automobile Near Oakridge
Mayor Peterson of Eugene and J A McLean proprietor of the Griggs hotel returned from Oakridge when their car struck a deer on a sharp grade. The deer plunged off a 1500 foot precipice and was killed. The men lingered about an hour seeking a way to retrieve the animal but could not due to the steep descent.
Sayles Adds Dodge Agency to Local Business
B P Sayles of Sayles Automobile company is named Dodge Bros. agent for Independence Monmouth and much of Polk county. A touring car will be shown soon and deliveries of all designs will be available. Sayles will run the Dodge business alongside his Chevrolet agency.
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B. P. Sayles
Sayles Automobile Company
Dodge Bros
Independence
Monmouth
Polk County
Sayles
Mr. Sayles
Dodge
Chevrolet
Enterprise Printing Handles Large Ticket Run
The Enterprise has printed numbered tickets and bound over 100,000. Orders should be placed early to avoid seasonal rush and color duplication, ensuring accurate handling when the picking season opens.
Hops damaged by wind threaten McLaughlin picking season
A Monday wind blew down about 100 acres of trellis in C. A. McLaughlin’s hop yards north of town. Vines broke wires and posts snapped, but repairs began immediately. Picking starts Monday, September 6, with over 400 acres ready for harvest as McLaughlin, a longtime Independence field grower, prepares for the season and jobs for nearly 700 workers.
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C. A. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
McLaughlin Yards
Independence Field
Oregon
B. Hirschberg
Aurora farmer heir to share in big estate
John Pugh a Fargo Marion county farmer living in Aurora Oregon appeared after 45 years to claim a share of Marshall Pugh’s Indiana estate. His reappearance prompted a court order changing a prior decree naming the first 25 cousins as heirs with each share expected to exceed 26000 dollars.
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John Pugh
Fargo
Marion County
Indiana
Aurora
Oregon
Mershall Pugh
Indianapolis
Pugh
Louis Ewbanks
Marshall Pugh
California Washington Cars in Crash Near Here
Two cars from California and Washington collided at a right angle turn near the Luchinmute bridge on the highway to Corvallis. The Californian vehicle suffered greater damage though the Californian had the right of way. A dispute followed until settlement: the Washington driver paid the Californian $90 after efforts by local officials and attorneys.
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Luchinmute
Corvallis
California
Washington
Orr
Nye
Independence
Baker
D. E. Fletcher
Gas Car in Independence Sheds Light on 87 Cent Gas Plan
In Independence a carload of gas from Oklahoma offered at 87 cents a gallon failed to meet demand. After five days two thirds sold, surplus stored to avoid demurrage, then resold at 40 cents through local stations. Association president cites lack of community support and considers no further stabilization efforts.
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Independence
Retail Merchants' Association
Oklahoma
R. M. Walker
Good Samaritan
Association
Dallas
Albany
Corvallis
New Airlie School Principal Visits Independence
H. W. Copeland, appointed principal of Airlie school, visited Independence this week. Former Maupin schools head with extensive experience, he plans to open September 20 with three other teachers and also works as an optometrist after graduating from the Thompson Institute in Portland.
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H. W. Copeland
Airlie
Independence
Copeland
Maupin
Thompson Institute
Portland
Attorney Swope Buys the Merwin Residence
B F Swope purchased from M Merwin of Portland the residence at Sixth and E streets and has taken possession. The modern, desirable property was built recently by Merwin, a former resident and post master. The deal was handled by Tripp and Kurre.
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B. F. Swope
M. Merwin
Portland
Sixth
E Streets
Merwin
Tripp & Kurre
Highway Caution and Sign Posts Urged at Pell County
Motorists complain of missing direction signs and obstructed sharp turns along Pell County highways. Reckless driving, brush blocked views, and wrecked cars near a south town turn highlight the need for conspicuous caution signs and clear routes to Independence.
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Pell County
Brunk’s Corner
Marriage at Monmouth Home of Bride's Mother
Miss Mildred Mae Cleman wed Allan Jordan at the bride's mother's house in Monmouth last Sunday. Dr Dunsmore of the Presbyterian church officiated in a small family gathering. The couple will live in Independence where the groom works at the local steam laundry.
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Mildred Mae Cleman
Allan Jordan
Monmouth
Dr. Dunsmore
Presbyterian Church
Hoskins Woman Becomes Polk County Deer License Holder
Mrs. Charles Nale of Hoskins becomes the first Polk County woman to secure a deer hunting permit this season. She has consistently pursued big game in prior years and handles a gun with accuracy while knowing where to find the game. Mr. Nale is also a noted sportsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Charles Nale
Hoskins
Nale
Limited Search of Homes for Liquor Is Ordered
United States attorney Robert C. Saunders in Seattle announced that federal prohibition agents will stop searching private residences for liquor without absolute proof of unlawful sales. Home brewing for family use, home-made beer and wines, and any imported stocks for social use are exempt from search warrants. Unlawful possession may be prosecuted, but the home is inviolable. searches will focus on flagrantly offensive uses, with exceptions for lodging houses, hotels, and rooms over stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Saunders
United States
Seattle
Federal
Prohibition Squad
Saunders
Tree Damage Quite Heavy in August Orchard Losses
Paul Carpenter notes heavy prune and orchard losses from winter injury drought and pests. Poorly drained soil and dry periods worsen bark damage and root stress while well cultivated, water-supplied trees show resilience. Despite unprecedented winter cold, Italian prune remains well suited to the Willamette valley.
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Paul Carpenter
Willamette Valley
Turnbulls to Run Store at Sloper Hop Yards
A. and H. Turnbull of Buena Vista will operate a branch store at Sloper Bros. hop yards during the picking season. Helen Turnbull, niece of H. Turnbull, arrived from Hope North Dakota to assist. Mr. Turnbull's son travels here from North Dakota by car.
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Turnbulls
A. & H. Turnbull of
Buena Vista
Sloper Bros
H. Turnbull
Helen Turnbull
Hope
North Dakota
Mr. Turnbull
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Grarts
Arly
Rose
Ie Wis
Royal Manry Cavalry
Enior
Migrich
Mandamus
Eugene
Dodge Agency
C. A. Melaughlin
Airlie School
Swope
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