Settlement Relief Sparks Siletz Indian Land Controversy
A Portland or Oregon coast area note recounts Congressman Hawley pushing a bill for homestead entry relief for settlers on the former Siletz Indian reservation. It details petitions from Marion Polk and Lincoln counties, a high level Interior Department conference, and claims of delayed patents for original entrymen amid contested private claims and transportation hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jong Uste
Signera
Marion
Polk
Lincoln
Orégo
Congress
Hawley
Siletz
Oreon
Secretary of the Interior
Oregon
Washington
W. ©. Hawley
Silets Indian Reservation
W. C. Hawley
General Land Office
Ballinger
Dennett
Interior Department
Congressional push halts action against settlers pending remedial bill
The Oregon delegation lobbied the Department to prevent further adverse action against original settlers. Congressman Hawley led the effort with broad support, and officials indicated a remedial bill would be passed in this session, though it will require substantial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
Oregon
Department
Congress
Highland community notes from Independence revival and visits
Highlanders attend revival meetings in Independence with Mr and Mrs Silas Compton Gail Alexander Walter Kiser and Ethel and Emerson Shafer Walter Kiser works for Mr Addison Dell Grigsby visits Independence Dave Haley and Henry McElmurry cut oak for Mrs M Davison Local youths enjoy a gathering at Mr Guilds Miss Ethel Shafer recovers from influenza Miss Lois Osborne returns home Miss Golda Rhodes visits from Portland a baby boy born January 14 to Mr and Mrs M Garr
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Independence
Silas Compton
Gail Alexander
Walter Kiser
Ethel
Emerson Shafer
Addison
Dell Grigsby
Dave Haley
Henry McElmurry
M. Davison
Guild
Mise Ethel Shafer
Railroads for Coos Bay Draw Interest from Major Systems
Rail growth looms for Coos Bay as Hill and Harriman systems show interest. Work on the Southern Pacific line from Drain is said to resume while the Northern Pacific negotiates for coal holdings near Marshfield, signaling expansion prospects along the coast.
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Coos Bay
Hill
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Drain
Northern Pacific Ss
Marshfield
Subscriptions Wanted For Overland Monthly
Wanted immediate responsible men and women to solicit subscriptions for the Overland Monthly. Pleasant, profitable work with splendid commissions and valuable cash prizes. Permanent employment for hustlers. Give references to Circulation Manager at 773 Market St San Francisco California.
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Overland Monthly
Market St
San Francisco
Cal
PAVEMENTS WILL FOLLOW SEWERS
The article argues for hard surface pavements in Independence funded by a ten mill levy to spur city growth. It links street work to confidence in Salem's future and notes filth on streets hinders pedestrians while merchants fear stagnation without improvements.
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Salem
Treatment for Sprained Ankle With Liniment
A sprained ankle often heals in two to three weeks or months but Chamberlain's Liniment can cure in less than a week and sometimes within three days when used as directed. Sold by P. M. Kirkland.
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Chamberlain
P. M. Kirkland
A Wild Slizzard Raging Spreads Illness Across Regions
A vivid notice describes a dangerous contagious condition named the Slizzard Raging, causing colds coughs and lagrippe with fever chills stuffed nostrils throat grip and back head pain. It warns thousands suffer as winter and spring bring the threat and urges caution.
Grip Attacks Prompt Pittance Cough Relief With Discovery
A vintage ad touts Dr. King's New Discovery to fight grip coughs and sore lungs. It claims A. L. Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi was cured in a week after being laid up three weeks by grip, praising the remedy for coughs hemorrhages and lung issues.
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Ping
Dr. King
A. L. Dunn
Pine Valley
Miss
Welch and Smith Open New Fish and Poultry Market
Welch and Smith opened a fish and poultry market on C street in the city, expanding local retail options for seafood and poultry.
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Welch & Smith
C Street
Salem Booster Sees Paving as City Growth Driver
Salem resident John Mille credits paving the main business blocks of Independence with driving substantial growth. He notes over a million and a half dollars invested in new buildings and residences in the past year and more than that coming from new residents. He highlights the Cherry City Improvement League formed by Salem clubs to beautify university grounds parks and public spaces.
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John Mille
Salem
Independence
Cherry City Improvement League
Ladies’ Clubs
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Giletz
Cornetist
Mag, C. B, Taylor
Highland News
Geo. W. Taylor
NIZED
the Willamette
Barnes’ Cash
Cus
Tomers
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