Local trades and social notes from Independence
A collage of shop ads and personal news from Independence Oregon including new goods at Conkey Walker & Lehman, Christmas offerings at Mrs Wallace, a lecture by Crystal Weldner, a church event, a wedding, and medical notices. Local stores promote clothing, shoes, cushions, coffee percolators, cough medicine, and Winter wear. Events mention Mrs Wallace and Mrs Rose Evans, the Northwest VIA talks, and Dr Butler attending Polk Yamhill Medical Association. Residents plan travel to Pasadena with Mr Vallere and staff.
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Crystal Weldner
Portland
Our City
Northwest Viain Co
United States
The
Christian Church
Women of Independence
Annual meeting notice for Independence National Bank stockholders
Notifies stockholders of Independence National Bank that its annual meeting will be held on January 11 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the bank to elect a board of directors and transact other business. Signed by cashier Ww. Irvine dated December 1909.
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Noties
Independence National Bank
Meeling. Co
Ww. Irvine
Autocrat or the Briakfast Tea Coffee Ad
The Autocrat extols Chase & Sanborns coffee praising its rich oil content strong aroma and brewing quality. The ad notes superior beans from prime soil and heat unlocking flavor with a brimming, full bodied cup. P H Drexler the leading grocer in La Independence carries the brand.
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Elalyand
Presbyterian Ladies Bazaar Set for December 15
The Presbyterian ladies prepare for their annual Bazaar of Afternoon Sale on Wednesday December 15 from 1 50 to 6 at the home of Mrs O D Butler. All are invited to call and view the pretty and useful articles on sale.
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O. D. Butler
Subscriptions urged to check credits on papers
Readers who paid for four months should inspect their paper’s label to confirm credit. If credit is missing, report to the office at once in person or by letter, and bring the receipt.
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Jetter
Cure for Indigestion Ends 15 Year Suffering
Ingleside North Carolina resident B F Ayscne says Dr King’s New Life Pills cured his long lasting indigestion after trying many doctors and spending $200. They claim to relieve constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles and are sold at all druggists.
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N.C
Dr. King
Boy of Oregon Wins Post Contest Record
The Saturday Evening Post honors a young Oregon boy, Clarence Weber, as having the best paper-earning record, with reports of sending in twenty-five to forty papers weekly. The Post distributed the United States into several classes for the contest.
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Clarence Wweber
Oregon
United States
Rickreall Farmer Weds Delia Williams at Dallas
The marriage of William Middleton and Delia Williams occurred last Sunday afternoon in Dallas with Rev. Spahr officiating. The ceremony was a simple home affair witnessed by immediate relatives. Middleton, a prosperous Rickreall farmer, was the groom.
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Wm. Middleton
Delia Williams
Dallas
Mr. Spahr
Mr. Middleton
Unusual Snow Storm Hits Willamette Valley
A rare week long snow storm in the Willamette valley brought about ten inches of snow the heaviest for the season. Warm rains quickly melted it and expect rapid clearance with little river rise anticipated as mountain snowmelt remains minimal.
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Willamette Valley
Willamette River
Louise to be rebuilt for Portland run between Independence and Salem
The steamer Louise has been moved to Portland for a full overhaul and new machinery. Skinner Bros plans to cut the vessel in two and lengthen it, creating more passenger space and greater comfort on the Independence to Salem route.
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Louise
Portland
Independence
Salem
Skinner Bros
Wilawe Last the Cold Tablets Featured in Local Ad
An OCR fragment promotes Wilawe Last the Cold Tablets by Wililogers as a cure for colds and mentions men’s ties suitable for Christmas shopping at Kainel’s. The ad blends drug product claims with retail gift items in a late 19th or early 20th century style.
Silk And Hosiery Sale Promises Fine Choicest Goods
Nothing is more in tast to give or pleasant to receive than handsome Silk or fancy Hosiery. We have a choice and very large assortment of tasteful and pretty hosiery as one could possi bly desire. You can please the most exacting here. COATS COATS COATS COATS COATS.
The Tech Clothing displays stylish models in window
A local retailer promotes a range of fashionable colors patterns and textures with an emphasis on economy in trading and current style features.
Christmas Handkerchief Display Draws Shoppers
From Straight From Christmas Land comes a large display of Christmas handkerchiefs. Many dollars in value are sold to single customers. Available in all prices and designs, damask with a holly pattern praised for its beauty. Quality $2.20, special at $1.65.
Christmas Gift Linen Delights the Particular Housewife
Handled as a stylish holiday linen feature promising table linens that please the recipient. Describes selections aimed at satisfying careful shoppers seeking tasteful Christmas decor for the home.
Lansdowne Silk Ideal Christmas Gift for Women
The Lansdowne Silk is praised as the perfect Christmas gift with pretty dress or waist patterns in delightful shade options. Its popularity as a favorite women’s silk is highlighted, suggesting broad appeal for holiday wardrobes.
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Lansdowne Silk
A Beautiful Holiday Gift for All in Special Boxes
Promotion of Christmas gift items including suspenders in holiday boxes and holly boxes with garters and sleeve holders. Neckties, hose, handkerchiefs in latest colors, plus new gaiters for men women and children. Salem store showcases widest gaiter assortment in reds brogan gray blue and black with right prices.
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Salem
Gordon Fur Gallery showcases famed world renowned furs
The Gordon store highlights its famous reputation for high quality furs and expert handling. Prices range from 1.50 to 40.00, with the latest style creations on display.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Allin
Cooper Midg
Lew End
Drextera
Dreater’s
Walker & Lehman's
Kk. HH. Malis
la Mon
Hotel Independence
Conkey, Waller & Lehman's
Mra. Wallace's
Mra
Roseborough
Lou Whiteaker
Conkey, Walker & Lehman's
Mrs. Tinnley
Wyatt
Willy
Hrnest Tripp
Conkey
Eastern Star
Sillon
M. B. Spahr
Maide John Remington
Rose Evans
Polk County
Oure
Conkey, Walker & Lehman
Wonkey, Walker & Lehman
Williams Drug Co
Convine
Ac . M. Wade & Co
David Foulkes
Oregonian
Rolathven
Mise Deane Day
Ewgene
Mire, Cie, Whitealer
Hoss IL
Nelson
Gem
Henry Cauthorne
Marion County
Fk. M. Wade & Co
RR. M, Wade & Co
RR. M. Wade & Co's
Lee
A. A. Osborne
Willame
Drig Btwre
D. W. Haley
Highland
Freak Valllere
Pasadena
California
Mr. Valllere
Polk-Yamhil County Medical Association
Sesson
Butler of
Poland
Wil Home Drug Co
P. H. Drexler
Prebyterian Ladies’ Bazaar
Rickreall Farmer
Law
Kainel ’S
Estabrook’s
New Place
Chamberlain
Jack Frost
Schloss Bros. & Co
Schloss Bros
G.W. Johnson & CO
Commercial St
Salem, Oregon
Gunn
Coats
the Tech Clothing
Wm. F. Read
Gordon Furs
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