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Newspaper

Independence Enterprise

Location

Independence, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1920

Page

7

Executors Sale Notice for Hodges Donation Claim Land

Private sale of described real property in Polk County Oregon under an order of sale by the County Court. Property in Sections 3 and 4, 8. R. 4 W Willamette survey. Auction to the highest bidder for cash. dated August 7 1920 and August 20 1920 with publication September 17 1920.

D. E. Fletcher Independence Polk County Oregon Polk Willamette Canty Court

Notice to creditors of John Winters estate in Oregon

In Stereby the god appoints Qentor of the estate of John Winters deceased by the county and state. Creditors with claims against the waste must present them verified with vouchers to the undersigned executor at the offices of Swope & Swope in Mndonce Oregon within six months from the date of notice. Thomas Winters pastor of the estate and Swope & Swope, Attorneys, first published August 1920.

John m Oregon Swope & Swope Mndonce Thomas Winters John Winters

Valley Selitz Railway Train Schedule Card

Valley Selitz Railroad announces Sunday schedule from Independence with trains departing at 4 00 pm and 7 25 pm and arrivals in Independence around 5 00 pm and 7 50 pm. Sportsmen prepare to whip Luckimute in a featured event.

Valley Selitz Bective Valley & Siletz Railroad Independence Hos

Asbestos Common in State Says Bulletin

The State Bureau of Mines notes asbestos deposits in several counties and outlines uses and grades. It explains fiber types chrysotile and amphibole, milling methods, and broad applications from fireproofing to insulation and paints with prices from the New York market dated August 7, 1920. The bureau offers to help assess promising samples in Portland.

Office of State Bureau of Mines Asbesthy Acura Evans’ Creek Jackson County Galice Josephine County Oregon New York Portland

Corvallis Hen Breaks 131 Eggs in 131 Days

Corvallis Oregon reports a Crestview farm hen named No. 296 setting a world record by laying 131 eggs in 131 consecutive days starting March 5. Owner G B Coon notes the hen lays around 8 30 each morning and produced 181 days uninterrupted before a short break.

Corvallis Oregon Crestview G. B. Coon Portland Mr. Coon

Better Seed Needed for Oregon Crops

Better potato and wheat seed are needed in Oregon and can be grown on certified crops. So far 70 acres of potatoes passed first inspection for wheat and 15,000 acres have been certified by G BR Hyslop professor of corn seed farm crops. Demonstrations will occur in several counties by farm bureaus led by W S Carpenter.

Oregon G. BR. Hyslop Carpenter Ension Specialiat

Health and Beauty Rewarded by Vigorous Swimming

The article cites W. A. G. swimming director of New York City praising regular vigorous swimming as the best aid to beauty and health for girls. It argues swimming strengthens without building bulky muscles, improves circulation, clears skin, steadies nerves, and aids sleep. YWCA and YMCA pools report rising female participation, with 4016 girls registered in July and averages around 2400 monthly in winter.

New York City

English hop firm urges Pacific growers to honor contracts

Durbin and Cornoyer report a London message from Wigan Richardson calling on Pacific coast hop men to keep yards vermin free and honor contracts. The letter says Continental yard workers seek London control and notes 1919 European hops were vermin free after spray action. Willamette Valley yards are in good shape with harvest under three weeks.

Durbin Cornoyer Salem London Wigan- Richardson United Kingdom England Pacific Coast Wigan - Richardson Willamette Valley

Lumber Mills in Cottage Grove Poised to Close Over Car Shortage

Cottage Grove mills resume operation but warn repeated shutdowns unless a car shortage is resolved. local industry faces closure risk if rail supply remains limited.

Cottage Grove

Work on Link River dam begins at Klamath Falls

Construction on the Link River dam in Klamath Falls will start soon with a budget of $100,000. The project targets improved water management and hydroelectric capacity, aiming to begin operations after completion.

Link River Klamath Falls

Railroad rate increases and the family purse

The article argues that freight and passenger rate increases for railroads will mostly benefit workers through higher wages, not owners. It claims total wage gains exceed the revenue from rate hikes, and that postwar wage boosts have raised earnings far more than the new rates, with any future owner profits tied to efficiency gains.

Chicago Railroad Administration Lane Railoads The Commerce Commission

Oregon Girls Lead Home-Making Club in Marion County

Nine home making club girls in Donald Marion County head the group after visiting Ivan L. Hobson of the United States Department of Agriculture. Each girl earned a bead for completing ten sets of instruction and five beads for finishing the full program, reports H. C. Seymour the state leader.

Donald Marion County Ivan L. Hobson United States Department of Agriculture H. C. Seymour

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