Independence to Pave Three Business Streets This Summer
The city council accepted the bid of Li Aidwel Hayton Co of Portland for 15002 to pave sections of streets including D and C streets. Work begins July 200 and aims for completion by September 10, with the city funding pavement on city squares. Citizens congratulate the mayor and council on this forward step for Independence.
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Harmos
Lio
Aidwel Hayton Company
Portlond
Oregon
Wee
Wbuttiue Properties
Algag
Wtr
Most Beautiful Marriage Amid Ward Gowers and Joy
A joyous wedding unites Etlel Newman of Monmouth and Dell Butler of Port Sued in a Monmouth ceremony. Rev W A Wood officiated the ring ceremony as Miss Figate sang I love You Truly. Guests praised the bride’s gown and bouquet while gifts included a fifty dollar purse from Te Tutiana.
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Ward
Mee
C. HM. Newman
Monmouth
Etlel
Dell Butler
Port Sued
Mabel Joleen
Myrtle ‘Turts
W. A. Wood
Chiriatian
Minn Figate
Edith Wolverton
Katie Duhsinors
Nellie Addison
Lillian Trogeet
Mise Ellis
Wong
Te Tutiana
Dalina
Srret
Port
Angtat
Picnic in the grove on July Fourth drew large crowd
A crowded Fourth of July picnic in the grove featured speaker Mr. BL Minton of Salem and readings by Francis Goodenough. Attendees enjoyed a decorated platform, repaired grounds, and a generous spread of fruit and lemonade.
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BL Minton
Salem
Francis Goodenough
Fragmented Rural Rhetoric Prompts Timely Farm Advice
A garbled text urges farmers to seize opportunity and act now to improve profits. It mentions eastern policies, Oregon migration, and rising prices while urging vigilance and prudence in farming decisions. The passage remains unclear but conveys urgency for agricultural advantage.
Bank Statement of Unclaimed Deposits at Independence National Bank
A 1911 record lists depositors with funds unclaimed for over seven years at Independence National Bank Oregon. Names include G. W. Hitchins C Brown Gaoth Larson Mrs R M Prichett W K Withrow Chas L Howe Margaret Mason and Mrs G Drewsey with amounts from 0.96 to 10.00 and notes of death where known. The document is sworn by cashier GC W Irvine before notary Wilson on June 12 1971 under Oregon law.
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Independence National Bank
Independence
County of Park
State of
Oregon
G. W. Hitchins
C. & Brown
Gaoth Larson
R. M. Prichett
W. K. Withrow
Chas. L. Howe
Margaret Mason
G. Drewsey
State OF Oregon
County of
Polk
W. Irvine
W. Levine
A. D
Wilson
Dr Tufts Urges Sunday Law in Public Sermons
Dr Tufts of Berkey California, head of Reform League for Oregon and California, appeals at Independence and Monmouth to restore Sabbath keeping. He argues rest day is essential for life and churches, cites statistics on shortened lifespans without rest, criticizes modern church decadence and Sunday amusements, and calls for public support.
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G. L. Tufts
Berkey
Cal
Reform League
Oregon
California
M. WW
Independence
Vangelich
Monmouth
Tutte
Fowler
Goodlin
Tufth
Wheat Crop Great During Phonest Weeks
The article discusses a great wheat crop year with high expectations and widespread support. It notes predicted profits, economic impact, and calls for helping others while improving personal prospects and community happiness.
100 Acre Farm Near Town at Bedrock Price
Real estate listing from Polk County Real Estate Company advertises 100 acres three miles from town on a fine road with an 85 acre crop and personal property including one horse. Crop growing and priced at 69 dollars per acre if taken soon. Owner, a boiler maker, wants farming stopped. Splendid terms offered.
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Polk County Real Estate Company
Esperantists of the Northwest Gather in Portland
Esperantists of the Northwest will meet in Portland from July 19 to 2 under the auspices of the local Esperanto Club. Special entertainment will be provided while the linguists are in the city.
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Esperantists of
Northwest
Portland
Winder
City
More Housewives for Oregon 0 A C Graduate to Teach Salem Girls
Miss Minnie Price of Klona Valley has been appointed to head the new department of domestic science and art at the Salem school. Miss Alva Aitken of Portland will guide art work in the grades next year. Price, active in college, served as vice president of her class and held several editor roles and club offices.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvalile
Ore
Minnie Price
Klon’a
Dometic Science
Salem School Board
Alva Aitken
Portland
Dunne
Courne
Price
Activitier
Devate
Ice
Ihn
Stadent
Waldo Hall Club
Barouyeter
Bod
Mazuaine
Ground broken for new Carvallia horticulture building
Ground is broken for a new 131 by 79 foot three story horticultural building at the Agricultural College in Carvallia Oregon. The red brick structure with white sandstone trim will form a south wing to the main hall and house advanced facilities for instruction and research near the greenhouses. The project aims for completion by January 1 next year.
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Carvallia
Oregon
The
Agricultural College
United States
A Great Farm Bargain Near Independence
A Kansas farm listing offers 67 acres, nearly all in cultivation with 60 in crop, four fine cows, and additional stock and goods for $7000. Terms are stated as splendid by the Polk County Real Estate Co of Independence Crecen.
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Independence
Po K
Do You Read All the Ads in Our Business Houses Prizes
A promotional contest invites Independence readers to identify firms described in forthcoming Enterprise feature notes. The Enterprise will publish paragraphs on local commercial houses and challenge readers to name the firms from clues. Two winners will receive valuable prizes for “knowledge” of Independence firms.
For Sale: Fine 12 Pound Black Mare and German Coach Horse
For sale a four year old black horse valued at 440 dollars and a four year old German coach horse at 200 dollars. Inquire at Alamo Farm two miles northwest of Suver Mrs Louis H Fisher.
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Alamo Farm
Suver
Louis’h. Fisher
Well Drilled For Irrigation Demonstration Near Independence
Experiment to test a six inch bore well with a capacity of 70000 gallons per hour or 720000 gallons per day. The well, drilled by Sloper Brothers, will be used on their home farm six miles south of Independence. Prof H D Scudder will direct the project with a public demonstration on Saturday afternoon July 15.
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Sloper Brothers
Death by Own Action a Private Affair
A committee of the American Academy of Medicine urges American press to stop publishing death by own action cases, arguing such reports are private matters and harmful. It calls for focusing on noble deeds and avoiding sensational crime details.
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Los Angeles
American Academy of Medicine
Press of America
Gold Rush Folly Leaves Mint Worker Buried
An employee at the San Francisco mint was crushed under nine million dollars in gold stored in a vault. The incident underscores the perilous scramble for wealth and the unchanging greed that drives people to cheat, deceive, and even kill for money.
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San Francisco
Hard on cattle as Grand Junction reservoir bursts
A reservoir burst at Grand Junction California drowned about 2000 cattle though no other livestock were lost.
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Grand Junction
Cal
Cattia
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