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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
3
Reports from Polk County describe a mixed agricultural outlook. Temperatures and spring moisture hint at a bountiful fall grain and hay crop, with clean cultivated fields and rising prices for outputs. Strawberries disappointed despite high prices, apples and prunes look better, and potatoes shine in river-bottom soils amid favorable weather.
An OCR fragment advertises Electric Hitters as a cure all for kidney and liver troubles stomach disorders nervousness rheumatism and malaria. It claims a tonic beverage will purify blood revitalize nerves and stimulate digestion with a Kirkland Drug Co guarantee.
Flora Jones leaves for Eastern Oregon via Monmoath and Portland after a pleasant visit with Mee and friends. Various locals attend visits, dances, and lodge events while crops improve and labor shortages affect haying and harvesting across Polk County.
Parker and others are mentioned visiting Tracy Grounds and Mrs J O Davidson. Residents including Lillian Cox and Edna Cox plan visits with relatives, while Parker Prince Lacy and others travel to Independence Albany Monmouth Newport McMinnville and Cornelius for short stays and holidays.
Hop growers in Buena Vista report rapid yard growth and stronger yield signs. Prices vary but are favorable with one contractor offering 20 cents per pound and a 30 day option. Different yards show varied production levels and activity.
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