War Department funds revived Willamette river revetment near Independence
Five thousand dollars has been appropriated by the War Department to improve revetments along the Willamette River near Independence. The aid follows a petition from residents and support from Congressman Hawley, aiming to prevent riverbank damage to hop fields after severe winter floods. The article notes hopes for additional future funding and roadblocks to river channel changes, alongside local school and athletic club news.
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Independence Country
War Department
Wielamette
Chas. E. Hicks
Independence Enterprise
Hawley
Willamette River
Independence
Congressman Hawley
Independence Wins Debating Contest At Opera House
A Friday debate at the opera house ended with Independence as the victor over Falls City. Attendance was light due to advertising gaps and busy season. Receipts of 5.66 did not cover expenses for visiting teams and judges. Falls City speaker hampered by a cold. Vale Hiltebrand stood out for our side. The event closed our series with plans for a school literary program and future paper exchanges. Church notices follow with Baptist and Calvary Presbyterian services and events.
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Opera House
Falls City
Slens
Monmouth
Vale Hiltebrand
Literary Society
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Power plants change hands amid Byllesby deal rumors
The Independence Enterprise reports a sale of the Northwestern Corporation to H M Byllesby & Co of Chicago. Portland and Seattle financiers back the move with eastern capital, though officials deny a completed transfer. The deal, spanning from Walla Walla to southern Oregon, includes gas and electric lines with plans for new projects while officials in Portland begin asset reviews and book examinations.
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Portland
Independence Enterprise
Northwestern Corporation
H. M. Byllesby & Company
Chicago
Associated Press
Byllesby & Co
Oregon
Washington
H. M. Bulleaby & Co
Walla Walla
United States
Howard Corbett
H. M. Byllesby & Co
John Y. Richardson
Lester, Herrick & Herrick
Northwest Corporation
Byliesby and Associates
Corbett
Richardson
Corbetta
Herman M Pabst
Portland Gas Company
Pabst
H. M. Bylles & Company
AL Welch
Salem
Chicago Company
Welch
A. M. Byllesby Company
Northrveal Apn Corporation
Byllesby Company
Spokane
North Yakima
Vancouver
Yakima
Uie Byilee| By Company
Eastern
Mr. Welch
H. M. Byllesby Company
Condor Light & Power Co
Church Honors Acting Pastor Maynard R Thompson
The Christian church hosted a Thursday reception in Woodman Hall for acting pastor Maynard R. Thompson and his family. A program of recitations music and speeches followed by a chicken supper was served.
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The
Christian Church
Woodman Hall
Maynard R. Thompson
Polk County Teachers Institute Planned for April 1 and 2
Polk county teachers will assemble in this city Friday and Saturday April 1 and 2 for their annual institute. Superintendent Y H Ackerman will address teachers and patrons Friday night at the opera house. Saturday features papers, discussions, luncheon, and a principals club meeting to discuss a high school baseball league and other business matters.
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Polk County
Nobbiest patterned men's extra pants at Conkey Walker Lehman
Conkey Walker Lehman offers a selection of extra pants noted for their pattern and workmanship. The advert emphasizes quality tailoring and reliable fit, appealing to men seeking durable, well-made trousers.
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Conkey, Walker & Lehman's
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W. ©. Hawley
Parente
Teats
Lee Fluke
Buell
Alape
Pupple
Independence School
Baptist Church
W. A.stewart
McMinnville
Epworth League
Bible School
Forest Finch
Buaraca Bible Club
Baptist Baraca Club
Calvary Presbyterian
Pacific Homestead
FORD
Barnes’ Cash Store
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