Jersey Breeders Organize In Polk County
Polk County Jersey Breeders form a new association at Isis theatre with W O Morrow initially tapped as president but soon passed to Frank Linn. Officers and an executive committee are chosen to act until a board of directors is elected. The group plans to exhibit a herd at the Polk County Fair and at state and international shows. A Jersey cattle film by the American Jersey Cattle Club and talks by F B Asih, Pat McArthur, and N J Jamison highlighted the meeting, stressing Weed Seed and Advertise as key factors in Jersey promotion. About 50 breeders or owners registered Jerseys at the gathering.
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Polk County Jersey
Isis
W. O. Morrow
Linn
Polk County
Inis Im
Jersey Pictures
Atatinander
Ameria Jersey Cattle Club
F. B
Nationalization
McKee and
Iliff
Ore
Asih
Jersey
Ted
Cssentia
McArthur
Jamison
Sh Agricultural College
Ile
Fall grain yields exceed expectations in local report
Fall grain yields are reported heavier than expected despite dry weather. The town notes good heads and grain quality, with light straw. Two new separators were added to the district: a Case bought by Frank Bush Will Morrison and an 18x24 Russell Jr purchased by Farmer and Ross of the Northwood district.
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Frank Bush Will Morrison
Russell, Jr
Farmer and Ross
Nwood
Iddell Bros Add Holt Caterpillar Tractor
Iddell Bros of Monmouth add a 60 horsepower Holt caterpillar to their farming outfit replacing a 4 horsepower model used for 12 years. They farm extensively and handle grain and other goods, not confined to one operation.
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Iddell Bros
Monmouth
Holt
Perry Tree Yields Over Fifty Dollars in Cherries
A cherry tree in the yard of Mrs. Baldwin at the corner of the street yielded a gold harvest this season. The Royal Ann tree, said to be 40 years old, produced fruit picked and sold by M. Burch and others, bringing in more than $50.
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PERRY
Mra
Nda Baldwin
Royal Ann
M. Burch
Oregon Poultry Meeting at O A C Big Affair
About 600 Oregon poultrymen are expected for the State poultrymen convention at Oregon Agricultural College August 1 to 3. Speakers include Cornell’s James R. Rice, J Raymond Beach of California, and James Dryden. Activities include farm management talks, disease control demonstrations, and an evening address by President W J Kerr. Camping grounds will be provided.
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Oregon
College
A. G. Lunn
James R. Rice
Cornell University
J. Raymond Beach
University of California
James Dryden
Northwest
Rice
Beach
California
W. J. Kerr
Poultry Department
Loyal Temperance Legion elects officers for term
The Loyal Temperance Legion met at the Methodist church and elected officers for another term. Officers include Estella White as president and Daddy Hedgen as treasurer and bell ringer. Meetings occur Sundays at 3 o clock with a 60 minute duration.
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Loyal Temperance Legion
Methodist Church
Lucy Whiteaker
Eldridges Move to Portland After 22 Years in Independence
After a 22 year residence in Independence K C Eldridge and his family are moving to Portland where a home has been bought. The household effects were sent yesterday by auto vans. Eldridge founded Independence creamery and later sold it and pursued Portland business interests. The Eldridge residence, a local landmark built by him, was transferred in a fealty deal to Dr Rosenbaum of Portland. The family departure is met with regret.
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K. C. Eldridge
Portland
Rose City
Eldridge
Independence Creamery
Red Spider Baffles Hop Growers In Dry Periods
Hop growers wage a drive against the red spider with added spraying outfits and yard activity. The pest appears in extreme dry spells, sapping vine vitality and yellowing leaves but not killing the plant. A soaking rain could end the threat.
Polk Native Son Dies in Dallas Hospital
Julius Hannum of Polk county died last Friday in a Dallas hospital and was buried Sunday at Edwards cemetery near Pedee at 11 a.m. officiated by Dr. H Charles Dunsmore. Hannum, 60, was survived by one brother and one sister.
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Julius Hannum
Dallas
Edwards Cemetery
Pedee
H. Charles Dunsmore
Independence
Hannum
Polk County
Oregon Guard Company K Musters Out at Tillamook
Company K of the Oregon National Guard, 67 members, were mustered out by Capt. L A Milner of Portland. Discharges will be issued after state headquarters prepares them. Equipment shortages mainly uniforms must be returned, with the captain held responsible for all issued gear.
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Oregon National Guard
L. A. Milner
Portland
Tillamook
Milner
Emerson Groves
Ministers Protest Dallas Roundup Event
The Dallas Ministerial Association filed a protest against the Sunday roundup calling it brutality toward animals. They sent petitions to the county fair board and Dallas city council to deny grounds use and licensing for that day. The organizers hold a two year lease and city permits are in place.
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Dallas
Dallas Minsterial Association
County Fair Board
Summer Session of Training School Closes
The six week training school ends its summer session with about 100 attendees. A full staff of student teachers aided pupils in need, especially in deficient subjects. Four lower grade pupils, guided by Miss DeVore and Miss Burrough, enjoy an afternoon park picnic marking the close of the session.
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DeVore
Burrough
Arthur Smith Takes A Few Days In Toledo
Arthur Smith is spending several days in Toledo visiting local sites and meeting with regional contacts. The trip appears to focus on networking and potential business opportunities in the area.
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Arthur Smith
Toledo
Republicans at Dallas August 4 Meeting of Polk County Committee
A Polk county Republican central committee meeting called by chairman E E Paddock is set for Friday August 4 at 10 in the forenoon at Dallas courthouse. Walter L Tooze Jr tours counties to bolster party work. C E Ingalls and I L Patterson expected to attend. Tooze will also meet Marion county committee in Salem that afternoon.
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Polk County
Republican Central Committee
E. E. Paddock
Court House
Dallas
Walter L. Tooxe
Republican State Central Committee
C. E. Ingalls
Corvallis
I. L. Patterson
Tooze
Marion County Committee
Salem
Thirsty British Columbia Draws Travelers From the States
Ira Mix returns from a trip to Victoria and Vancouver with friends praising Canada as a mecca for drinkers. He notes strict Canadian liquor controls and border checks, contrasting with lighter U.S. inspections, and comments on the ease of smuggling contraband.
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Ira Mix
Victoria
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
States
Ladies Only Swim Afternoons Set by Normal Association
Two afternoons from 2 to 4 on Tuesday and Thursday are reserved for ladies only at the swimming tank. The Oregon Normal Swimming Tank Association organized the rule following a student body request. About 60 Normal students will join the association as new members. The regulations began Tuesday and are reportedly working well.
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Swimming Tank Association
The
Oregon Normal
Old drinking fountain replaced by new in front of Williams Drug
Mayor Walker oversaw the replacement of the drinking fountain in front of the Williams Drug company. The project will be funded as a community expense.
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Williams Drug Company
Walker
James D Moore Takes A Bride In Monmouth Ceremony
James Denzel Moore of Monmouth married Bessie May Jones of Monmouth in a secret Tuesday evening ceremony at the Evangelical parsonage in Dallas. The couple, both 22 and 20, received congratulations with old shoes and rice as they left and a charivari that night, reflecting their popularity among friends.
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Dallas
Ralph L. Rowland
Falls City
Flora M. Folke
Victor L. Olson
Salem
Helen Eva Schindler
James Denzel Moore
Monmouth
Bessie May Jones
Moore
Tooze to Tour State for Republican Party
McMinnville reports Walter L. Tooze Jr., Republican state chairman, will tour counties to confer with central committees and leaders. He notes this is the first such statewide trip by a state chairman and stresses the role of two strong political parties as checks and channels for patriotism and public questions.
Polk County Leaders Shine At Legion Convention
Polk county delegates attend the Amer ican Legion annual convention opening in The Dalles with Ed Hamilton Lloyd Plaister R S Kreason Joe Helgerson Tracy Lavery Wiley Gardner from Dallas and Harry Ord from Independence. The fourth annual gathering runs through today and Saturday and includes the Woman's Auxiliary and La Cociete des 49 Mommes et 9 Chevaux meetings.
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Polk County
American Legion
Dalles
Dallas
Ed. Hamilton
Lloyd Plaister
R.S. Kreason
Joe Helgerson
Tracy Lavery
Wiley Gardner
Independence
Harry Ord
Woman’s Auxiliary
la Cociete Des
Trent Finishing Road Grading Contract on Highway
In a few days Mr. Trent will finish his contract on the highway south from Monmouth. The road is not yet open to general traffic, though residents along the route are using it.
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Trent
Monmouth
Students Boost Oregon Normal School
Student body leads chapel and booster meeting at Oregon Normal School urging ad campaigns and civic support. Talks emphasize expanding programs, more faculty, and a new training school building in Independence, with loan fund exhaustion and tighter summer session ending September 1.
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Oregon Normal School
Cox
Eugene Bible University
Alaska
Oregon
Normal School
Independence
Sanders
Ackerman
Ashland
Pendleton
Monmouth
Independence Training Schools
Mountain View Rural Center
Jessica Todd
Regents
Parker Fights 200 Dollar Silverton License
J W Parker owner of Parker stage lines filed in Marion county circuit court for a temporary restraining order against Silverton to block a 200 dollar annual license fee for his city franchise. He argues the fee is discriminatory while other lines are taxed 150 dollars and says the ordinance conflicts with the public service commission. A hearing was set for 10 o'clock this morning.
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Independence City
Salem Statesman
J. W. Praker
Parker Stage Lines
Marion County
Silverton
Common Council
Parker
Public Service Commission
Circuit Court
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Perrydale
H. D. Diff
Indenee Tury
O. B
Stauff
Rickreall
Yrer
G G
Howitt
Independ
PDELL
Temperance Legion
K. C. Eldridges
Red Spider
Hop Men
POLK
Cheese Town
Ingalls and Patterson
County
James D. Moore
Walter Tooze, JR
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