Professors urge Oregon education growth at Independence Talk
Prof. Livingston of Forest Grove, ex-superintendent of the Wisconsin State Normal school, spoke to Independence teachers and patrons urging advancement in education especially in rural districts. He emphasized combined effort, manual training in Independence High, and the need for every citizen to support schools for stronger citizenship and local progress.
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Livingston
Forest Grove
Wisconsin State Normal School
Biewons Potot
Wit
Optre Howe
Independence Schools
Ith
Oregon
United States
Crowley
Entertainment praised at TM EB church program
A Friday evening event at the TM EB church drew a large audience. The program, including Heroes: from Dixie Land and local talent selections, was praised as instructive and entertaining by Mrs. Sylvia W. McGuire and others, though some attendees felt it fell short of expectations.
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Sylvia W. McGuire
Dixie Land
City Marshal Orders About Six Vagrants Off Town
The city marshal invited a half dozen tramps to leave town Tuesday and they hurried to comply with his request.
New Natomas Dredge 18 Operational at Rebel Hill Site
The Natomas Consolidated dredge No 18 began operations this week at Rebel Hill three miles from Volvom and a mile from Natoma. Built for about a quarter of a million dollars it runs with 15 cubic foot buckets and can move around 360000 cubic yards monthly.
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Cal
Parker
J. Ji. Parker
South Africa
Natoma No
Natomas Consolidated
Rebel Hill
Volvom
Natoma
Tudaday
T. ©. Parker
Mississippi Bar
Alte
Eighth Grade Examination Results Declared Across Schools
Only 26 percent of examinees passed all subjects in the recent eighth grade examination. Superintendent Seymour notes most students excel in all but one or two subjects, and lists the names of those who passed along with their schools.
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Seymour
Oo Mary
Meriam G. Hart
Dallas John Pogynalta
Monmouth
Clarence Hoath
Bethel Joanie Basaue
Independence Glen Newton
Arnold Krouger
West Salem Hudd Hart
Bale Creek
Lone Stir Warren
Cobb Falls City
Wayne McGinnis
Black Rowk
Bernice Adama
Mountain View
Ollle Show . Cochran
L. I. L. Meeting At Mrs Dunsmore’s Sunday
The L. I. L. met at Mrs. Dunsmore’s Sunday afternoon for an engaging session. A special invitation was extended for all members and friends to attend next Sunday at 1 PM for enrollment ahead of upcoming medal contests. I K Neal, Buena Vista merchant and postmaster, was in town on business Wednesday.
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Buena Vista
Woodmen Hall Hosts Campaign Kickoff in Independence
The Woodmen of the World camp in Independence gathers at Woodmen Hall tonight to launch a Great Campaign for Membership. A class of 50 is expected, with prizes for candidates, a large banquet, and talks by State Organizer F. I Technor of Portland. Initiation fee reduced to 2.00, urging more applicants for forest benefits.
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Etire
F. I Technor
Portland
WO. W. Hall
W. O. W Hall
Oregon
Polk County
Woodmen of the
Northwest
J G McIntosh Enters Large Scale Poultry Business
J G McIntosh has acquired a pen of five White Orpington pullets and one male from Corvallia. He claims leadership in fowls and values the purchase at 20000 dollars. The pullets lay daily and he plans rapid flock expansion.
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J. G. Mclntosh
Corvallia
New 25 Piece Band Formed In Independence
A 25 member band was organized in Independence on Tuesday evening, featuring top local musicians. Officials say the group will be ready to perform by spring, reviving the city's musical life after a period without a band.
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Independence
Early Morning Bath: Horse Plunges Into Willamette Rescued
A horse aboard the steamer Potions at Independence Dock fell into the Willamette while being loaded. It was rescued with difficulty and returned to the dock wet and frightened, then safely loaded for Portland. The incident occurred as a Hood River party shipped horses from the area. A death notice for Miss Josephine Burch follows, noting her father Judge S. T. Burch of Rickreall and a lengthy illness. Her funeral is set for February 9 in Rickreall conducted by Rev. A. A. Wieter.
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Independence Dock
Hood River
Portland
Josephine Burch
T. Burch
Rickreall
Miss Burch
A. A. Wieter
Dallas
Dallas Observer
Independence Driving Club Elects Officers and Plans Meet
At a February meeting the Independence Driving Club elected W. W. Percival as president D. D. Byers as secretary R. R. McArmond as treasurer and managers A McLaughlin P. M. Kirkland and R. P. Dickinson. A four day meeting is set for June 21 to 24 with a hare show and three stake races including a harness race. The club will join an association for protection and promises the best meeting yet with details to come.
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Independence Driving Club
W. W. Percival
D. D. Byers
R. R. McArmond
Munagers
A McLaughlin
P. M. Kirkland
R. P. Dickinson
Two Farms Sold Near Huntley Place for 6000 and 6500
J. T. Huntley sold his 65 acre farm this week to a Mr. Miller for 6000. J. H. Arehart sold his adjoining 65 acre farm to a son of Mr. Miller for 6500. Both properties are well improved. Huntley plans to move to California. Arehart's plans are not known.
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J. T. Huntley
Miller
J. H. Arehart
Huntley Place
Lost leather purse with chain and monogram N M D
Small leather purse lost contain chain and locket monogram N M D. Please return to Ly Damon.
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Ly Damon
Newport Man In Illness At Depot In Dallas Call
Martin Byrley of Newport fell ill at the depot while waiting for a Dallas train. He experienced a spell of insanity tied to urinary trouble, was treated at a rooming house, then taken to Dallas for care. Doctors report rapid improvement and deny intoxication claims. Byrley is a respected Newport citizen and city council member.
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Martin Byrley
Newport
Dallas
Hewitt
Burley
Bulley
Salem Falls City & Western push $100000 Willamette bridge
The Salem Falls City and Western asked the Oregon senate for authority to build a steel bridge across the Willamette at Salem costing over $100,000. The company also seeks depot grounds in the city and plans additions including a handsome depot. Construction hoped for spring or early summer with other improvements contemplated. Odd Fellows held degree work and served luncheon.
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Salem, Falls City & Western
Senate
Avillamette River
Albany Herald
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Prof. Livingston
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Woodmen OF Independence
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Polk
CLUB
Newport Manoel
LaGrippe
Salem, Falls City & Western Plans
Salem
Falls Cry
Weston
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