Central Oregon Growth Amid Immigration and Rail Expansion
The state reports a surge of settlers attracted by low fares, with Central Oregon receiving large influxes. Rail lines enable rapid supply, irrigation, and construction as new homes and facilities rise. Oregon Development League sets August dates in Astoria for a statewide convention. Salem to host a April horse show, Redmond linked by major rail lines, and Northwest Mining Congress plans in Portland May 16–18. Oregon expects reduced fares to the Portland Rose Festival June 6–10. Salem records the fastest ten year population gain among U.S. capitals, up 281.9 percent.
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Oregon
Bay
Oregon Development League
Astoria
Astor Centeniate In Progress
Ameria Commercial Club
Centennal Management
Portland
Northwest Mining Congress
Washington
Idaho
British Columbia
Salem
United States
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Albany Style Show Opens Grand Spring Fashion Event
The Albany style show on March 23 to 25 features hundreds of attendees and displays the latest millinery gowns dresses coats and spring goods. Shown by Chambers MocCune Hamilton Store S HB Young Son and W B Stevens Co this first fashion event offers direct style comparisons across 11 top city retailers.
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Albany
America
Chambers & MocCune
Hamilton
S HB
Young & Son
W. B. Stevens & Co
Untitled historical note on moving to new location
Fragmentary report describes a group taking possession and planning to move to a new metro area soon. It mentions doctors or professionals involved and a vague timeline with reference to prior attendance. Names and places are illegible in the text.
Automobile Time Card and Train Connection Details
Leaving Independence at 7 40 a m to reach the McNary crossing for the east bound train and again at 3 00 p m to make a return connection. Fare is 60 cents for each trip.
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Independence
McNary Crossing
Eveniog
Ode
Smiley Plans and Specifications Submitted
Chas D Smiley submits plans and specifications for a project, with a Bell Telephone reference noted. The readable text indicates approval steps or filing in a local records context without detailing the project type or location.
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Bell Phone
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Iedmond
Central Oregon
Eliie
Redmond
Oregoon
Deschutes
Qem
Wil Mo
Kreamer
International Goarespondence School
Scranton, Pa
H. V. Reed
Alder Street
Oragon
Chas. D. Smiley
ANDO
Independence, Oregon
Poultry Park
C. W. Leghorns
Sanford Snyder
Taya
William’s Drug Co
The
Star of the Automobile World
Michigan
R. M. Wade & CO
W. E. Craven
Salem Woolen Mills
Independence Enterprise
Oregonian
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