Absence Still A Mystery In Salem Boy Missing
Salem authorities struggle to trace Ralph Iker 15 with several leads including a man named Brown and a Parker connection. Investigations span Salem Hood River and Universal City as questions mount over alleged abduction and suspected foul play while Parker’s bicycle was sold.
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San Franco
Sacramento
Ashland
Roseburg
Jamuic
Oakland
Universalty
Ind
Ralph Iker
J. W. Iker
North High Street
Salem
Parker
Brown
Branson
Freddie
Young Ward
Hood River
Ward
Eastern
J. T. Cannon
Lauraine
Leelock
Cannon
Hadley Place
Leys
Ome
Universal City
Ock
Parker Iven
Guy Finn
Finn
Oregon
W. L. Ward
Freddle
Young I
Conid
Special School Meeting Notice in Polk County Oregon
ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to as voters of School District No Polk County State of Oregon special School Meeting held at the Public Building on the 12th day of 1y 1920 at 7 80 o'clock p m following objects elect one Director to fill the in term of E E Padock and to the advisability of erecting a slum bonding the District for ed this 9th day of December J 8 BOHANNON Chairman Board of Director C G IRVINE District Clear
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Polk County
State of
Oregon
E. E. Padock
Brains and Brethren of Oil Advertising Debate
A column argues that brains alone do not build wealth in oil, citing oil promoters and the need for hard work and advertising. It contrasts brainy schemes with vigorous effort by merchants and advertisers who boost public improvements and local trade in Independence.
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Theo Vail
Mr. Vail
Independence
Germany's civilian hardship described in wartime letter
A letter from Carl Midlesthal relayed from Germany portrays severe postwar scarcity. One week meat rations for seven people, cows valued at about 1000 dollars, horses 300 to 500, and clothing costs high. The writer notes U S failure on the Armistice points and France indemnities funded by confiscations, including his own cows sent to France.
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Germany
Carl Midlesthal
Near Crabtree
Albany
Staed
United States
France
Dog saves 92 by carrying line from wrecked steamer Ethie
A Newfoundland dog hauled a rope to shore to save 92 aboard the coastal steamer Ethie after it piled near Martin's Point. A baby was pulled ashore in a mail bag. The crew aided by locals used a boatswain chair to haul the passengers one by one through breakers. The wreck occurred during a Monday gale and went unreported until survivors reached Bonne Bay.
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Ethie
Martin's Point
Carling
N. F
Ethic
Bonne Bay
Read the Ads in the Weekly Newspaper
A brief editorial urges readers to value newspaper advertisements as important notices of sales and trading inducements. It notes that while some may ignore ads, many households benefit from the deals and information they provide.
Anarchists Released From Ellis Island Scandal Revealed
An Ellis Island investigation by the House Committee on Immigration chaired by Representative Albert Johnson exposes a scandalous condition at the port. Deportees and sympathizers, including 55 anarchists tied to Seattle’s late mayor, faced lenient treatment and were freed to resume opposition activities. Frederick C. Howe, former immigration chief, cited for sympathetic conduct amid calls for accountability.
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New York
Oleee
Seattle
Shentien
Ie Island
Frederick C. Howe
Washington
Howe
Goldmann
Fred
House Committee On Immigration
Albert Johnson
Ellis Island
Boy Invents Power Device Dazes Electric Experts
Alfred M Hubbard a 19 year old inventor demonstrated a 25 horsepower atmospheric power generator by wiring six manganese steel wrapped rods into a standard AC motor and magnetizing a steel core. He claims the coils wrapping and polarity changes at 120 times a second power the device. skeptics cite unseen wires.
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Electrica
Alfred M. Hubbard
Invenor
Hubbard
Hubard
Union City
Hood’s Canal
Money to Loan Federal Farm Loans at 5 4 Percent
Fall financing offered in Polk Yambil Marion Benton and Lincoln counties. Write to BE K Pinscki Secretary Treasurer to apply. Local official advertises federal farm loan money with addresses for the loan program.
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Polk
Yambil
Marion
Benton
Lincoln
BE. K. Pinscki
Dallas National Arm Loan Association Notice
Informal notice from the Dallas National Arm Loan Association about Selit2 Lumber & Logging Co at Hoskins mill seeking first class wood. Parties may place orders with the Independence Office and delivery will be made promptly via Enterprise Office. Contact details are provided.
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Selit2 Lumber & Logging Co
Hoskins
Independence
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Ralph Parker
J. 8. Bohannon
C. G. Irvine
Fritz
St. Louis
Boy
Drile
DALLAS NATIONAL #ARM LOAN ASSOCIATION
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