Citizens Meeting Aims to Advertise Independence and Polk County
A meeting is called at City Hall this evening to plan proper advertising for Independence and Polk County. Tomorrow a session with Harrigan railway representatives will discuss promoting the Pacific coast settlement influx. The Harrigan system supports general efforts but relies on local action to attract homeseekers.
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Independence
Elk County
Harrigan Railway
Harrigan
Pacific Coast
Polk County
Let Us Plant Strawberries Ma Burron Salem Visit
A Salem journalist visiting editor E Hofer of the Salem Journal reports his two acre strawberry patch with fifteen varieties in bearing. Hofer leads in establishing the industry, judging which varieties suit Salem climate and soil, urging Independence to start production now for the 1905 Portland Exposition and a Willamette Valley berry harvest. He calls for organizing planting at least fifty acres this autumn.
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Ma. Burron
Salem
E. Hofer
Salem Journal
Hofer
Independence
Portland
Willamette Valley
Strawberry
Town Aims to Boost Growth with Strawberries
One hundred acres of strawberries could yield $15,000 in clean annual income and double the town population. The call is for an heroic effort to plant at least half that acreage this season.
Polk County Enjoys Prospective Prosperity Boom
Polk County braces for a prosperous era as prices rise for hops wool mohair beef mutton poultry butter and eggs, lifting business outlook and public mood.
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Polk County
Hops Prices Rise Across Regions
Prices for hops climb with prospects of further increases. Wil lamette valley sales top twenty cents per pound while Yakima country reports twenty two cents, signaling stronger market demand.
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Willamette Valley
Yakima Country
Magoon Strawberries Prove Higher Net Profit Per Acre
Data shows greater net earnings from Magoon strawberries per acre than from hops. Market figures compare crop yields, prices, and costs to establish strawberries as the more profitable sublicense for farm plots.
Summer wind-storm tears through the region uprooting trees
A fierce summer wind-storm struck Tuesday afternoon and persisted into the evening. Hay blown down and apples shaken from trees were reported, with some timberlands showing uprooted trees though no extensive damage near Falle City.
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Falle City
Harvest Record Likely As Pedee Hay Yield Surges
Special from Pedee reports a hay crop with potential to break prior records. Continuous damp weather has boosted meadow forage, with unusually heavy yield and excellent quality. Wheat may dip slightly while oats look strong, offsetting wheat shortfall and lifting overall crop value beyond normal seasons.
Birthday Surprise For Med BV Butler On Friday Night
From Monmouth, relatives arrived Friday evening July 11 to surprise Med BV Butler who thought he had a birthday that date. He welcomed guests in Sunday best after a brief rest and the party enjoyed tennis and refreshments before dispersing with best wishes.
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Med
BV. Butler
Butler
Oregon Honored As J W Bailey Elected TYRE Pood Chief
Oregon received praise as J W Bailey was elected president of the National Tyre Pood Association, marking a notable recognition for the state.
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Oregon
J. W. Bailey
National Tyre Pood Association
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Independence Enterprise
West Side
I Agray
Wane Ie Base
Kent Bor
Telefhond M
Khoowah
Pedee
J. BV. Butler
Monmouth
Photo Cine
Insurance
Monmouth, Oregon
Fire Association of Phil
Adelphia
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co
Guild
Wood and Iron
Tron
IfPs
Gramillon
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