Advertising Growth Plans For Independence’s Bright Future
The piece urges local unity and public publicity to attract eastern emigrants to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. It highlights Independence as a premier hop center with vast idle land ideal for vegetables and fruit, urging residents to promote opportunities, write letters, and act as boosters to draw in settlers and investment.
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Oregon
Willamette Valley
Polk County
Independence
Webster
Olegom Wold
Greaest
Fmey
New Play House Plan For Independence Auditorium
A movement seeks to form a stock company to take over the Oviatt owned auditorium and convert it into a modern opera house. Backers include C. M. Oviatt Will and several businessmen who may buy stock. The goal is a larger, better venue to attract larger audiences and boost local entertainment.
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C. M. Oviatt
Oviatt
Independence
New Bankers Arrive, Plan Wyoming to Independence Move
Jo Fenton and Mr Ling arrive from Wyoming as plans form for a new bank building. Penton delays opening until the new room is finished by MF Spoling with a meeting soon to organize the bank company. Williams and Fenton partner remain in Wyoming indefinitely. construction delays push completion past February 1.
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Jo Fenton
Mr. Ling
Wyoming
Keown
Penton
MF Spoling
Formulo Ng Pleas
Williams
Febton
Williama
Miss Carrie Pimm Promoted to Establish Domestic Course
Miss Carrie Pimm, a 1910 O A C graduate in domestic science and art, is called to Eugene to establish a high school course in the subject beginning January 22. 160 applicants already seek cookery instruction. Miss Mary E. Cate of Corvallis will take over in Independence.
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Carrie Pimm
Independence
Jean
Hbevning
Department of
Eugene
Willamette Valley
Portland
Independence Pelong
Pimm
Independence Schools
Stockton
Mary E. Cate
Corvallis
Monmouth Lady Passes Away Mrs Allen Clark
Mrs Allen Clark a well known Polk County resident died at a Portland hospital Tuesday night after a long illness. Born inastern Oregon twenty two years ago she spent most of her life in Monmouth where she was held in high esteem. The funeral was held yesterday in Monmouth with interment at the K P Cemetery nearby.
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Allen Clark
Polk County
Portland
Clark
Astern
Oregon
Monmouth
K. of P
Public lecture by Mrs Silbaugh in Independence
Mrs. Silbaugh, wife of a Seattle lawyer, will deliver a public lecture in Independence on January 27. A leading W T A speaker with legal insight on temperance, she helped recall Mayor Gill and organized women for civic election efforts. The talk will be at the Opera House on January 27.
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Jackson Silbaugh
Independence
Gill
Silbaugh
Mrs. Gaines Dies After Illness in Salem Hospital
Mrs. R. L. Gaines died Thursday morning after a illness. Her husband was summoned to her bedside Tuesday as she suffered at the Salem hospital.
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R. L. Gaines
Salem
Independence Commercial Club Sees Rapid Membership Growth
An upbeat Independence meeting in the council chambers reports rising club membership and progress on city welfare issues. Attendees discuss extending city limits, a planned mill in Independence, and a proposed electric road from McMinnville to Corvallis. New members include R. L. Gaines E Fluke E N Johnson and J L White.
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Independency Commercial Club
Sereny
Tmport
Mills and Transports
Jon Wee Givem
Cly
Detter Condtjong
Améne
McMinnville
Electric rail plans sweep Oregon towns
Southern Pacific moves to establish electric service on the west side from Corradils to Portland with power plants planned at Corvallis and McMinnville and cars to operate in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. A 1,500 yard gravel haul contract to prep a depot site is reported. work delayed by high water. The system may reach Corvallis ahead of rival Hill lines.
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Southern Pacific
Corradils
Portland
A. Oberson
Corvallig
McMinnville
Electrc
Forest Grove
Hillsboro
Dmd
S. P
Hill Lines
Corvallis
Skating rink blaze injures owner and draws crowd
Fire department rushed to a skating rink Tuesday afternoon after tar in a kettle ignited a blaze. Proprietor Mr. Oviatt sustained a slight burn while removing the flaming container, with black smoke threatening the business district but property damage kept minimal.
Council Passes Saloon License Ordinance Amid Heated Debate
The city council held a long session led by Mayor Eldridge as a proposed license increase for saloons sparked activism. A new ordinance aimed to let three saloons hold licenses within city limits, while another measure sought to amend terms. A new night watch was elected, and credit for two $500 saloon checks was noted.
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Ducep
Willamette River Floods Into Banks Causing Local Alarm
The Willamette River rose significantly causing anxiety along the west bank as residents awaited changes. By Monday the level continued to climb with warnings of possible property damage, though crews rescued laborers stranded by floodwaters and the damage remained comparatively small.
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Willmette
Lumber pricing offer from Dallas Lumber and Logging Co
Dallas Lumber and Logging Co of Dallas Oregon invites customers to build by providing price quotes on lumber and mill work. They offer direct mill to consumer supply and request written or telephone contact for a home visit.
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Mus
Dallas Lumber & Logging Company
Dallas
Oregon
Poultry Show Set by Pacific Coast Poultry Association
Seattle hosts a Pacific Coast Poultry Association show February 6 to 10. Entries close February 1 with more than 600 birds entered and a cap of 1500. Cash prizes include 90 percent of entry fees and 50 percent of show proceeds plus cups from sponsors. E L Prescott leads the new organization with Bert Lucas as secretary and A D Brown as treasurer. entries welcomed from across North America and new coops to prevent disease.
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Pacific Coast Poultry Association
Seattle
Madison Square Garden
Allantic Seaboard
Bert Lucas
Walla Walla
E. L. Prescott
A. D. Brown
Pacific Coast
Mr. Lucss
P. O
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
British Columbia
Canada
North America
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