Strawberry Industry Promises Prosperity for Independence
Independence residents form a strawberry growers union to launch an extensive, cooperative industry. Local soil and climate suit high value varieties, with near markets and strong profits cited from Oregon and Salem examples. Advice from Col. Hofer stresses early fall planting, strong young stock, and training runners to maximize yield and plant vigor for future crops.
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Acon
Hofer
Salem
Arnica Salve Claim Promises Marvelous Cures
A drug ad proclaims Baucklen's Arnica Salve superior for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers scalds bruises and skin eruptions with thirty years of cures. Sold for 2 cents at Kirkland Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baucklen
Kirkland Drug Co
Rejected Lover Tries Poison Death in Polk County
John Remington, a Hansen farm employee near Dallas, took carbolic acid in a personal crisis. He left Hansen's house before breakfast, ingested the poison in a pasture, and was found in agony. He was rushed to his father’s home and remained alive with poor prospects for recovery. A note blamed a disappointed love affair. He is about 30, eldest son of Reuben Remington, Polk County pioneer.
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John Remington
Hansen
Dallas
Oregonian
Hemington
Remington
Reuben Remington
Polk County
Perkins Buys Brisbine Drug Store in Monmouth
L. 5. Perkine pur purchased the Brisbine drug store at Monmouth taking possession at once. Mr. Perkins was the former proprietor. Brisbine, undecided, may accept a position offered in the commissary department of Manila.
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L. 5
Perkine
Brisbine Drug Store
Monmouth
Mr. Perkins
Ir. Brisbine
Commissary Department
Manila
Pleasant Affair for Buena Vista Woodmen Circle Ladies
The Buena Vista Woodmen Circle hall hosted a Friday installation of officers with ice cream and cake. New officers include Guardian neighbor Mrs Adda Pillar and others, with three candidates initiated and three more planned. the roll contains about 450 names showing strong growth.
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Woodman
Buena Vista
Adda Pillar
Addie Calbreath
Lula Locke
Carrie Kreutz
Adelaide Hecker
Ethel Locke
Inner Sentinel
Eston Bevens
Outer Sentinel
Gabe" Locke
Willamette Valley Chautauqua at Gladstone Park
The Chautauqua Association presents a season at Gladstone Park near Oregon City from July 5 to 7 with reduced rates via Southern Pacific. Attractions include Chemawa Indian Band baseball impersonator Charles Craig and lecturer Thomas McClary. Henry Watterson speeches July 10 and 11 Abraham Lincoln lecture, July 19 Chemawa program and grand closing concert.
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Chautauqua Association
Willamette Valley Chautauqua Association
Gladstone Park
Oregon City
Southern Pacific Co
Chemawa Indian Band
Chas. Craig
Robi McIntyre
Thos MecUlary
Henry Watterson
Abraham Lincoln
Chemawa Indian School
Southern Pacific
Oregon Awakening Brief in Buena Vista Support
An editorial urges Buena Vista to welcome Eastern immigrants fueling prosperity in Oregon. It argues land demand and rising values follow new money, calling for improvements and unity to attract settlers, boost housing, business, and elevate the community into a thriving country village.
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Buena Vista
Oregon
Ballston Community Notes and Local Appointments
Work hands are scarce as farmers need labor for harvest. J C Wilcox travels to Portland for work. Grandma Birks is improving after illness. Miss Winnie Sears recovered from smallpox exposure while leaving Eugene. Teachers salaries set for next year Principal 45 dollars monthly assistant 35. J H Butler elected Woodman camp clerk replacing A W Thornton who moved to Portland. Large attendance at Christian church basket meeting with members from Salem Dallas Sheridan Amity present. C A Dotson of Portland preached both services. Next meeting July 19 1903 Ballston picnic grounds Sheridan church in charge. R A Porter chairs committee. Mrs N M Conner went to Portland to visit her ill father. Miss Lena Stouffer of Dallas visiting Milt Davis family in Willamina.
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Christian Churches
Salem
Dallas
Sheridan
Amity
C. A Dotson
Portland
Arthur Cain
Rheridan
Ballston Picnic Grounds
Sheridan Church
R. A. Porter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Strawberry Industry
Polk Gounty
Willamette Valley
Col. Hofer
Pacific Homestead
Far East
Sam
Stout, Salem, Cregg
Ballston
J.C. Wilcox
Grandma Birks
Winnie Sears
Eugene
Edward Dorton
J. H. Butler
A. W. Thornton
Lena Stouffer
Milt Davis and
Willamina
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