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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
7
Henry Merbert Muff argues retailers must combine window exhibits with newspaper ads to maximize attention and sales. He recommends weekly redecorations, synchronized ads and windows, clear price cards, and coordinated visuals to lure customers indoors and encourage purchases.
Six month old child, daughter of N. Dewey a merchant in Agnewville Virginia, recovered from cholera infantum after using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The article promotes its success in pediatric bowel problems, noting the pleasant taste when mixed with water and sugar, and recommends it for young children with directions. Sold by P M Kirkland.
Housekeepers debate ironing prep with damp plain clothes pulled from the line. Some prefer sprinkling for starched pieces, while a clever maid notes folding damp items immediately saves time but risks crowding the basket.
B. B. Wolf, in the hop yard near the town, plans to harvest a large oats crop this week. He estimates about 25 bushels of oats from the year and stores 1000 to 1400 bushels of oats for stock during the season. He has 10 acres in hops with a expected yield of roughly three quarters of a crop totaling about 1000 pounds per acre, and notes market prices for hops may rise to a high level some years ahead.
A reader notes thistles are overtaking streets giving the city a barren look. They shout for enforcement of the city ordinance to curb the weed and ease the nuisance for barefoot boys avoiding prickly patches this season.
On a July evening Clover Leaf lodge No 64 and Rebekahs of the city held an installation ceremony led by Mrs. Grace Stewart of McCoy Oregon. The room was festively decorated and officers were installed including WN G Nettie Bohannon W GC Grace Jones secretary Hattie Hinkle treasurer Bob Hodge chaplain Sarah Kyine warden Neltie Hillard conductor Ethel Skianer OO G Maggie Hodge JG Nellie Davison N G Ruth Conkey L 3 N G Mrs P A Drexler BR 5 N G Erma Brown L 8 G Ethel Whiteaker pianist Hazel Bolan.
After twelve years of stomach trouble and spending hundreds on medicine, Samuel Boyer of Folsom credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with significant relief for his wife. He notes the tablets did more good than all prior medicines. Sam ples free offered by P M Kirkland.
From Cherry Tree near Lucklamule station on the Arie railroad, Spin of T. A. McEidowney fell and was badly hurt. He struck his right shoulder and head, causing severe bruises and temporary collapse. A broken finger and two dislocated fingers followed, with relief after Dr. Butler treated the painful injuries. Neck fracture feared briefly but not confirmed.
L Rice leases the south room of the Campbell block and plans to move in with his stock of general merchandise once carpenters and painters finish. He promises the Enterprise that the space will become one of the citys nicest store rooms and will be stocked with the latest goods.
A well known Portland figure and Civil War veteran, Gibson, aged about 80, died Monday morning at Good Bavarian hospital after a paralytic stroke near Hood River. Born in Mercer County Pennsylvania April 5 1844, he lived forty years in his home state then moved to Independence Oregon in 1884. He later settled in Portland where he remained until his death. He married Nancy Y. Parker and is survived by three children Mrs J K Locke Mrs George J Walker and Cyrus C Gibson of Portland. Funeral services were held at his Madison Street home conducted by the G A R. Gibson had partnered with Kirkland in Independence fruit ventures and later invested in Portland property after returning from a stint in the lumber business.
A 70 plus Danforth resident credits Electric Bitters with turning her health around after two decades of misery from dyspepsia and liver trouble. She regained appetite, sleep, and strength, with doctors once giving up. The booster claims include stimulating central organs and curing liver issues. Available at druggists for 50 cents.
Mrs. Sal Cox, who lives east of town near the river, slipped while ascending Hill on Tuesday and broke the knee cap of her right limb. Dr. Buller attended, set the bone, and she rests easy at last report.
An advertisement warns against calomel and rales pills while touting Dr King’s New Cure as a safe detox for colds headaches and constipation. The copy claims the remedy cleanses the system without distress or inconvenience and lists a price of 250 at druggists.
A railway timetable fragment shows daily departures and arrivals between Independence Monmouth Dallas and Airlie. Trains leave Independence at various morning to afternoon times and connect through Monmouth with arrivals in Airlie and Independence by late afternoon.
An old advert claims Oak poleoning pain can be cured by a liniment sold by William Drug Co. The notice asserts it cured the author’s wife and two friends poisoned by the Ivy preparation, offering the remedy for £1 in sale.
Hillsboro Sanitarium announces admission of all classes of contagious cases from reputable physicians. Special attention to confinement cases under physician care with trained nurses in attendance. Phone Pacific Main 221.
A fragmented note asserts a preference for Faber's Fountain Pen across offices schools and home desks. It hints at essential writing tools meeting everyday needs.
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