Polk County News Sketches of Land Booms and Moves
Land sales and transfers signal growing activity in Oregon farming regions. Notable deals include 100 acres near Hood River bought for 16000 by Charles and J B Hall from W H Marshall, linked to Mount Hood rail expansion. Central Point sees Bert Anderson acquire 180 acres for 2700. Florida breeder Hoke relocates to Southern Oregon. Freewater reports 1202 sacks of onions sold from three acres at 1 per sack, transforming land previously deemed worthless into a $200 per acre value.
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Iood River
Charles
J. B. Halj
Tden Capitalines
W. H. Marshall
Dew
We Velguth Family
Portland
Co Clear
Land Co
Mount [Ood
Upper Valley
Real Eatuin
Central Point
Bert Anderson
Hoke
Florida
Floridi
Freewater
J. J. Williams
Dull Feeling After Meals Promoted by Tablets
A Kemp Nova Scotia resident tests Chamberlain s 8 stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion reporting no improvement. The ad claims the tablets strengthen the stomach and liver, improve digestion, and offer a free sample at Kirkland s drug store to prove their value.
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Chamberlain
David Preeman
Kemp
Nova Scotia
M. Kirkland
Five miles of Nicaragua canal opened to navigation
Five miles of the Nicaragua canal are completed and opened for navigation. The project will cost at least twice the engineers estimate of about $275,201,000, with the completion promising more for the Pacific coast than any event since its settlement.
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Nicaragua Canal
Pacific Coast
Tufts Coeducation Echoes Through Football Tale
During Tufts College first year of coeducation several coeds as guests of college men watched their first football game. A girl asks why players leave the field and learns there is a half. She asks how many halves exist, guided by her escort.
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Tufts College
December Lippincott
Ill Health is More Expensive Than Any Cure
The article argues that neglecting colds leads to throat and lung troubles and high costs. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a dependable cure to prevent serious diseases, noting availability from P. M. Kirkland.
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Chamberlain
P. M. Kirkland
Accidental Shooting Wounds Miss Wilma Lee in Thanksgiving Incident
Wilma Lee, a resident of the James Eliott farm area, was accidentally shot above the left eye by a revolver in the hands of her sister while the group explored nearby hills. The 22-caliber weapon discharged as a sister, age fifteen, snapped the trigger. Wilma Lee was taken to Dallas Hospital for treatment and is resting easy. doctors forecast recovery barring complications.
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Wilma Lee
James Eliott
Miss Lee
Leo
Wilma
Dallas Hospital
Hender- Shot
Bollinan
Will Breed Guernseys At Spring Brook Stock Farm
Rural Spirit notes Thomas W. Brunk of Spring Brook Stock Farm plans adding Guernsey cattle to his registered stock. The breed’s popularity grows, and Brunk’s venture is expected to benefit. The piece also cites humorous country papers and mentions a man who leaves a widow and child after moving from Hillsboro.
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Thomas W. Brunk
Spring Brook
Mail Street
Hillsboro
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