Wool prices spark retail clothing price fears
The article reports Wool price increases cited by Henry Kr. King and De W. McClure of the National Wool Growers Association, noting retail clothing costs may rise from 40 to 75 percent. Retailers warn against misreading demand shifts, with prices already shown in Boston wool and clothing markets, while manufacturers defend plans to align with higher wool costs.
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Henry KR
No Retail Clothers, Association
de. W. McClure
Na Wool Growers Association
Beaton
Boston
Tige
Wey Hine
Pawiderne
Amal Hille Gariiint
Amer
Dentists Offer Treated Artificial Teeth For Longevity
The ad explains advances in artificial teeth and bridges, claiming long lasting results for older patients. It promotes B. R. Parker dentists, noting many offices and affordable prices to attract local readers seeking dental restorations.
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B. A. Parker
Foolish Folks In The City Nostalgic Look At Living Costs
A writer contrasts urban price complaints with past shopping habits. He laments delivery surcharges and modern packaging, recalls 19th century markets, and argues people once bought directly to save money, blaming current snobbery for high living costs.
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Dad
Granddad
National costume craze grips Paris as government buys in
An American correspondent notes Parisians display government produced national suits in theatres and cafes. The outfits feature a linen stripe inside the coat with Nation al German marking and fetch about 41 in American money. Mention also of M. E. Hubert opening an electrical store in Kirk led building and plans to stock Edison lamps as Mex. Grove visits Salem.
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Freee Devine Land
Pari
Prydee
M. E. Hubert
Oregon Power Company
J. 0. Reeves
May Build Plant Here May Build Plant Here
An Independence Enterprise letter urges local farmers to grow Loganberries for a prospective Apple and Loganberry Juice Plant. The author asks Independence landowners to attract Brown Shipley Company and proposes meeting with citizens to discuss a plant setup and local fruit market needs.
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Independence
Oregon
Serkan
Oregron
W. J. Clark
Independence Enterprise
Mr. Clark
Tom
Brown Shipley Company
Pacific Drug Review
Amy E. Eddy
Geo. T. Shipley
Renain
Public Sale At Harris Farm Near Greenwood Station
We the undersigned will hold an auction at the old Harris place four miles north of Greenwood Station and a half mile northwest of Oak Grove schoolhouse on Saturday February 14 1920. Seventy head including cattle horses hogs farm implements and more with details on ages weights and yielding milk and furrow dates. E L Harris and C M Kruch ek lead the sale presenting Holstein cattle mares geldings brood sows shoats and a wide range of farming equipment and inventory.
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Harris Place
Greenwood Station
Oak Grove
P. Gan
John Deere
E. L. Harris & C. M. Kruchek
Muscle in the saddle and the city farm debate
A city paper essay links wartime labor strains and food prices to farmer prosperity and profit motives. It argues city readers should recognize the farmer's struggle and the profiteering costs from seed to sale, noting the shift from farm muscle to mechanization.
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Dad
Mountain States Power offers profit sharing investors
The Mountain States Power Company announces a new policy to invite the public to become profit sharing investors. General Manager C M Brewer says the plan will fund required extensions and improvements by offering ten year coupon notes with options to exchange for preferred and common stock. Investors can pay partial payments beginning with the first, aiming to broaden ownership and provide a stable return while expanding capital.
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C. M. Brewer
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Brewer
Brylleshy Organization
Brew
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Belise
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