Independence Town in Heart of Rich Willamette Country
Independence thrives as a budding metropolis with hop yards and two rivers nearby. Jim Hill praises the Willamette Valley soil and climate, highlighting large hop fields, strong transportation links, and rising yields that could bring high fortunes for settlers and investors.
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Independence
Isi
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Jim Hill
Willamette Vevey
Produstien
Mintvesom
Tiyaoe
Wisconsin
Jin Hi
Jim Hills
Willamotte
Tia Wilamette
Acre
Water Plant Proposal Moves Forward in Independence Council
At the Comet meeting on Wednesday evening, Independence council members discussed three ordinances to fund a water plant and street grading per L. C. Keleoy's Portland survey. A fourth ordinance would grant a twenty five year street trolley franchise to Hirschberg, with votes laid over for the next regular session. Claims were allowed for D Tharp and Hanna Bros, and a chemical engine company proposal to buy a fire protection machine ended the meeting.
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Codkeliman
Hirschberg
Buitschberg
Hanna Bros
Farmers State Bank Advertisement in Independence Area
The Farmers State Bank of Independence promotes itself as a home institution with stockholders consisting of local farmers and businessmen. It notes a capital stock of 45000 dollars, claims full capitalization, and that shareholders are patrons of the community business house. The bank promises to pay interest on time deposits and invites customers to visit.
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Independence
Portland
Southern Pacific
Corvalls
Airlie
Thess
Thia Bank
Local Flock Yields Profit From Wool and Lambs
On the McCoy Bly farm in Lincoln an eleven ewe flock produced eight twins and three triplets. The average wool yield per ewe netted the owner one dollar per head. A buck gave a 22 pound fleece, adding to the farm’s sheep raising profits.
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L. J. Graces
Linco
Bly
McCoy
Aid
Giltves
A Beautiful Lawn Near Calvary Presbyterian Church
A city lawn around Calvary Presbyterian Church is praised as a soft Clover and fine grass carpet. It appeared in April and shows minimal weeds, with workers using tools to remove undesired growth.
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Calvary Presbyyterian Church
School Clerk Report for June 1911 Summary
June 1911 school clerk report shows receipts from county treasurer and state funds totaling 8,? (amounts listed: Co Treas 622.46. Dist. eke Serme 7327.85. Co. School Funds 5181.77. State funds 972.00. State Library funds 85.10. PuRein. 785.00). Expenditures include teachers and visitors 7710.00. Domestic Science 179.90. furniture and boards 262.04. toilets and paints 86.30. sidewalks 215.00. wood 563.60. insurance 79.50. bond and warrant interest 164? 1 64. water and lights 75.75. clerk and library 70.00. library books 58.10. warrants 1243.25. tuition returned 5.00. freight and drayage 16.43. phones 25.05. eighth grade exams 16.00. all other items 22.05. total expenditures 12,379.66. balance on hand after accounts 0.00.
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Eae
Twe Accs
SORBE
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Tends to Heal Insect Bites
A Boston man loses a leg after a severe insect bite. The advertisement urges prompt use of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to kill poison and prevent inflammation, boils, cuts, bruises, and other sores. Also notes transport updates between Portland and Independence and Dragon Electric line traffic plans.
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Boston
Bfe
Vmosest
Bucklen
The Choice of a Husband Advertisement
A vintage drugstore ad touts Dr. King's Life Pills as the key to strength and charm. It promises new energy and a cheerful spirit, urging women to avoid weakness and secure male attention. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
Dr. Clarence True Wilkow and temperance society
Dr. Clarence True Wilkow leads a discussion on the nations secretly aligned with the temperance society, exploring influence and aims, amid ongoing debates about prohibition and moral reform.
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Clarence True Wilkow
The
Temperance Society
Eminent Oregon Speaker to Address M E Church Sunday
The M E Church will host Dr. Wilson, one of Oregon's most eminent speakers, at 11 AM for Communion and 1 PM for an evening service. The public is invited to hear him with good music and cordial welcome.
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M. E. Church
M. E
Dr. Wilson
Orego
Bowerh League
Cornal
Bathing mishap at river causes minor injuries
Leo Hass his wife and son of Corvallis sat on a riverboard by the Willamette when it broke and they fell into the water. Mrs Hagel sustained a bruise after hitting a rock. Dr Hewitt treated the drenched family at Lerota hotel and they rest for a few days.
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Irge
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Inn
Boris Ajwres Bing
Pethus Clere
Dallas
Sam
Independence & Monmouth Railway
Indapatib
Willamette
Salem
Albany
Wigamette
Oregem City
Indépendence
Missouri Bottom
Orgeon
Independence High School
H. Hirsehberg
Ust
D. Tharp
Olewew
Co. Tres
Reed
Caplin Cloide
Dragon Electric Limited
Land
Sem
Albeny
Skinter
Billy Anies
East Independence
Sonditur
Leo Hass
Cor
Gordon
O. A. Kreamer
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