26 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
1
Street trees shape city character and property values when properly spaced and cared for. Proper anchoring deep soil, pruning, and trained personnel prevent root conflict with orchards and ensure long term urban beauty and resilience. Lane County yet launches an asparagus and canning push, signaling Oregon’s growing agricultural diversification.
As of May 1909 the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds near completion with exhibits arriving from Canada Italy and the United States. Officials expect all exhibit buildings filled within thirty days and the U S government display ready by early May. When the gates open June 1 1909 the fair will be complete in every detail reflecting western spirit and enterprise.
Salem Statesman reports Polk County’s Brush College, one of the area’s oldest schoolhouses near the Wallace fruit farm four miles west of Salem, will be replaced. Patrons debated moving the site to Michigan City on the river road. two ballots showed 14 to 6 on building a new site.
J. M. Hall has been hired by Independence to conduct surveys for a sewerage system. He will begin work as soon as instruments are obtained. Hall is an experienced engineer who previously supervised major projects in Washington state, including Yakima Irrigation Co's ditches. He currently resides three miles north of Independence. Legal blanks available at the office.
Frank L. Smith of Corvallis and Eliza J. Floyd were married at 6:30 p m on Sunday March 21 1909 at the bride’s mother Mrs J W Webber home in this city. The groom is a prominent young farmer and the bride a graduate of O A C. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Webber and Miss Minnie Floyd with Rev McCain of the M E church performing the rites.
Corvallis shows strong St Patrick mood with two bands and a booster campaign. subscription drive raises about $3600 in minutes and plans for a Polk County Association are underway in Independence with constitution by laws and future Dallas meeting set. Real estate men discuss contracts and publicity as funds aim for a six thousand dollar goal.
A Corvallis gathering described as a wonder featured a six block procession of school children two bands and banners. The event prompted a special newspaper edition and a packed opera house with stores closed reflecting strong local enthusiasm. Tom Richardson, manager, notes a team of six hundred pound horses for sale with inquiries via Joe Laundree or phone 60x. Polk County Treasurer Ed C. Dunn announces payment of warrants endorsed before November 7 1908 with no interest after March 26 1909.
Be L. Smith, President of the State Development League, extols Polk County Oregon listing its prime location in the Willamette Valley with river and rail access. He praises fertile lands groves orchards hop fields and Mohair industry alongside schools and the State Normal School at Monmouth as indicators of growth and wealth.
An article touts a home cure using dandelion extract, Compound Karyon, and sarsaparilla syrup. It claims the kidneys fail to filter uric acid, causing rheumatism, and that the mixture acts as a harmless, low cost tonic with quick relief for urinary troubles and back pain.
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