Roosevelt's African Travels Book Sold by Local Agent
Francis Brown has secured Charles Scribner & Sons agency to sell Roosevelt’s Africa expedition accounts in Independence area. The book, authentic with Roosevelt’s copyright, has strong demand as subscriptions pour in. Readers asked Brown to call on them to procure copies, with publication expected this fall.
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Roosevelt
Francis Brown
Charles Scribner & Sous
Independence
Charles Scribner & Sons
Expresident
Brown
Doan's Kidney Pills Promised Cure Prominent Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a permanent cure for sick kidneys, claiming danger signals from urine and back pain. A testimonial from P H Drexler of Independence Oregon asserts relief after three boxes. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Bright
Down
P. H. Drexler
Main Street
Independence
Ore
Doan
Pleasant party for Miss Brittle MacDevitt in San Francisco visit
Mrs. George Conkey hosted a Wednesday evening gathering honoring her sister Miss Brittle MacDevitt of San Francisco. A program of musical numbers followed by social time and refreshments featured attendees including Mrs. D. A. Hodge and several others at the Conkey home.
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Miss McDevitt
George Conkey
Brittle MacDevitt
San Francisco
Conkey
D. A. Hodge
L. Damon
0. D. Butler
J. EB. Hubbard
E. E. Paddock
P. M. Kirkland
8. B. Walker
Monmouth
Jeff Wednesday
Mrs. Stover
Independence
Clara Hall
Mra
Clara Hall Stover
Weiner
C. T. Murphy
Butt
Idaho
Ness
Will Fly Across Atlantic With Dirigible America
Walter Wellman and KB Vaniman plan a fall Atlantic crossing in the America dirigible balloon built for the Wellman Polar expedition. The craft has twice tested voyages over the Arctic Ocean north of Spitsbergen. The piece notes the bold attempt and the craft’s prior Arctic trials.
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Atlantic
Walter Wellman
KB. Vantman
Atlantic Ocean
America
Arctic Ocean
Spitsbergen
Restrictions to Fishermen Circulating Initiative Petition
Residents along the Rogue River circulate petitions seeking an act to bar net fishing with hooks in the river stretch controlled by the Hume Canning Company. The firm reportedly governs about 100 miles of river, raising fears of a sharp decline in fish supply.
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Wong
Rogue River
Hume Canning Company
Streat
Rail Lines Unite to Promote Oregon Across the Nation
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific will jointly push Oregon promotion. Writers and publicity staff are being recruited to publicize the state nationwide, with Hill lines also active in publicity efforts and northern campaigns expected to yield large results.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Oregon
Hill Lines
Farmer Sells 80 Acre Farm Near Monmouth
W Leonard of Monmouth, en route to Salem for the Cherry Fair, sold his 80 acre farm adjoining Monmouth. He reserved ten acres for his home to become a model apple orchard. He cited failing health as the reason for letting the property go.
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W. Leonard
Monmouth
Independence
Salem
Leonard
City of
Great Dairy Expert Coming to Oregon Valley Talks
Professor Bernhard Bo egetld of the Royal Agricultural College Copenhagen arrives July 18 visiting Oregon City Corvallis Salem Albany Forest Grove and McMinnville. Commercial Clubs will host the expert as he studies American dairy conditions and shares valuable hints for Oregon dairying.
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Willamette Valley
Bernhard Boegetld
Royal Agricultural College
Copenhagen
Oregon City
Corvallis
Salem
Albany
Forest Grove
McMinnville
Oregon
Will Club With Journal For Independence Readers
The Enterprise announces a club arrangement with the Oregon Journal for 1910 responding to subscriber demand. Rates list daily and Sunday access at 7.00, daily only 5.50, Sunday only 3.25, and a semi weekly option at 2.85 with Enterprise.
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Independence
Enterprise
Oregon Journal
Dally Oregon Journal
Enterpriga
Ieee
Local Notes From Sidney and Neighboring Areas
J T Beckwith visited Jefferson on Monday. Mr Beryl and wife from Portian did not visit Fred Yost’s farm home last Sunday. A Portland man with them may help fund the Kleppin place. Miss Lillian Nicolson visited relatives in Albany. J W Wilson of Oregon Electric Railway went to Portland to meet his Texas bound father. Nicolson, injured by a fallen telephone pole, worsened and remains in serious condition. Regina Yost has been in Sa
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J. T. Beckwith
Jefferson
Regina Yost
Funeral for Miss Ines Taylor Follows Drowning Incident
The week featured a funeral in Albany for Miss Ines Taylor who drowned Wednesday. Maude Epley and classmates from Albany College attended. Miss Kathryn Rosa of Bandon, Oregon, joined Miss Taylor’s classmates returning home Saturday. Oregon Electric Railway surveyors reach the Santiam River marking a leading route.
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Mine Maude Epley
Albany
Ines Taylor
Mine Taylor
Linnie
Maude Epley
Albany College
Miss Maude
Kathryn Rosa
Bandon
Oregon
Miss Taylor
Oregon Electric Railway
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Claude Skinner
Mire
Geoonkey
Mise
Mrttnie McDowltt
Miss Opal Hall
Miseee Opal
Rarey Moldu
Polk’s Gazetteer
Washington
Rk. IL
Polk & CO
Seattle
Wanh
Ubbei
Ise Dental Co
Chas. K. Hicks
Buckeye
One
Adriance
Pacific Northwest
R. M. Wade & Co
Oregon Country
R. M. Wade
Sidney News
Lem
W. H. Scott
Near
Cottage Hotel
Charles Savage
Lessee
Court Street
Studebaker
Pacific
Hanna Brothers
Independence, Oregon
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