Polk County Seeks 17 Census Enumerators for 1910
Forty two Polk County residents filed applications with Supervisor Hendricks for the 1910 census. Seventeen will be chosen based on efficiency, not politics. Exams for enumerator candidates across the United States are set for February 5, with locations in Dallas or Salem.
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Polk County
Hendricks
United States
Oregon
R. J. Hendricks
Salem
Dallas
Polk Coun
Forty-two applicants seek postmaster test roles
The article notes forty-two applicants for a postmaster position with ages eighteen to seventy eligible. The April 15 to May 15 testing window includes printed rules and study materials. Tests open at 1 PM on Saturday February 5, with postmasters conducting the process and January 25 as the final acceptance date.
Post Offices With Examinations Listed Across Oregon
Examination sites span multiple counties including Benton Corvallis Clackamas Oregon City Coos Coquille Marshfield Curry Gold Beach Port Orford Langlois Douglas Roseburg Riddle Oakland Drain Gardiner Jackson Ashland Medford Jacksonville Josephine Grants Pass Klamath Klamath Falls Lakeview Lane Eugene Cottage Grove Junction City Lincoln Toledo Waldport Linn Albany Marion Salem Polk Dallas Tillamook Tillamook Bay City Nehalem Cloverdale Washington Hillsboro Forest Grove Yamhill McMinnville.
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Benton
Corvallis
Clackamas
Oregon City
Coos
Coquille
Marshfield
Curry
Gold Beach
Port Orford J
Langlois
Douglas
Roseburg
Riddle
Oakland
Drain
Gardiner
Jackson
Ashland
Medford
Jacksonville
Josephine
Grants Pass
Klamath
Klamath Falls
Lake—Lakeview
Lane—Hugene
Cottage Grove
Junction City
Lincoln
Toledo
Waldport
Linn
Albany
Marion
Salem
Polk
Dallas
Tillamook
Bay City
Nehalem
Cloverdale
Washington
Hillsboro
Forest Grove
Yamhill
McMinnville
Coach O A C Ball Team Fielder Jones for OO A C
Announcement that Fielder Jones, famed White Sox star, will coach the OO A C baseball team for the coming season excites the college baseball circles. The move promises four strong years of baseball at O A C.
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OO. A.C
Brick Plant Seeks Strong Men in Willamina Oregon
Pacific Fare Brick Company in Willamina Oregon seeks strong men with families for steady year round inside work. Desirable home town, good schools and church life. Apply at once. 35-5
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Willamina
Pacific Fare Brick Company
Oregon
Sprained Ankle Cure Promoted by Liniment
A short health note urges faster recovery from ankle sprains. It claims most men hobble for weeks and months, but Chamberlain's Liniment can cure in under a week, often in three days. Sold by Pp. M. Kirkland.
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Chamberlain
Pp. M. Kirkland
High School Director Elected Amid Congestion Relief Debate
A large meeting at the school house elected Dr. Dunsmore as school director by 27 votes to 23, after lively speeches by W. W. Percival and Chas Calbreath. The crowd urged urgent action to fund a new townhigh school building and better facilities for Independence.
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B. F. Jones
Chas. Sperling
EB. L. Kothut
Merwin
Dr. Dunsmore
W. W. Percival
Chas, Calbre
Methodist Church Sees New Members And Weekday Classes
The Maothodlet Church reports 32 new members joined last Sunday as the pastor led Sunday school and catechism. Monday afternoon activities include first to third grade classes at 3:30 and later study and prayer. about 30 students attended. The Epworth League had strong turnout and members shared testimonies. Next Sunday services begin at 9:45 for Sunday school and 10:15 for church, with invitations for others to unite. The church plans to attend union meetings at 11.
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Methodist Church
Baptism and Church Activities At Local Baptist Church
After a short Bible school session the Baptist Church will hear testimonies from those wishing to be baptized and those to be received into the church. Baptism likely within a week. Young people met at 6 30. The Baraca Club had twenty present last Sunday at ten. A social is planned for next Thursday at Mr Hilke's residence on the west side. All services will be resumed in the prewar period manner.
Polk County Spelling Contests Advise Wide Participation
Polk county schools four rooms or more hold spelling con tests for fourth to eighth grades this afternoon. Superintendent Seymour and a five member committee oversee the event with words drawn from spelling books in advance. Papers go to the county superintendent for grading and schools earning rights receive a medal, possibly gold.
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Polk County
Seymour
Pleasant Surprise Party Honors Chester Siefreth
Mrs. Van Derasife hosted a Tuesday evening surprise party for Chester Siefreth's birthday. The guests enjoyed whist and refreshments, with attendees including Rowena Sperling Katie Dunsmore Cordia Gooch Nellie Damon Mildred Owen Gladys Irvine Topsy Matilson Clara Earhart Margaret Hodge Chester Siefreth Kersey Eldridge Dr Dugan ne Neville Eldridge Claude Johnson Emerson Groves Frank Kirkland Raymond Williams Roy DeArmond Mr and Mrs Wm Kurre and Mr and Mrs Van Dornsife.
Independence to vote on $20,000 sewer bonds in March
The Independence city council unanimously approves a special election for March 25, 1910, to bond the city for $20,000 to build a sewer system. Sixty eight petition signers supported the move, and J A Byers is named street commissioner. Notices set for March 28, 1910.
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Bond City
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H. C. Dunsmore
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