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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
8
Suffering parents praise Dr Miles Nervine after a daughter found relief from years of epileptic fits. The ad claims thousands of successful cases and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. The Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana markets the remedy through druggists.
An ad style note touts The Independence Bakery with tempting cakes and pies and a promise of no missed items. It claims many happy customers, appealing to children and families.
Various brief items include neighbors visiting and moving, Lum Lumber ad, kidney pill testimonial, and multiple Republican and Democratic candidate announcements for Polk County offices in Oregon. Names include A F Toner, J W Orr, W A Ayers, G L Hepbard, D E Moyers, G A Wells, James M Dunton, and others with dates and locations in Dallas and Falls City.
Notice from Airlie Oregon district No 18 seeks sealed bids by April 20 1912 to raise a school house and add two rooms. Formos county clerk E M Smith cites fees and profits in 1911 and asks support at the April 19 1912 primary election.
A list of Polk County candidates and their parties appears for the Will of the People ballot. Names include J. W. Finn McCoy republican. M. Smith Dallas republican. Asa Robinson Independence democrat. A F Toner Dallas republican. J A Barter Perrydale republican. A J Wyatt McCoy democrat. H McElmurry Independence democrat. Evan Evans Rickreall republican. Geo A Wells Buena Vista republican for Sheriff and County offices.
Still man Green of Malachite Col asserts doctors gave him two years to live five years ago after suffering consumption. He credits Dr Ki ne's New Discovery with saving his life and urges others to try the throat and lung remedy priced 50 cents to 1.00, with a trial bottle free at druggists.
Snyder's Poultry Park advertises Independence 77 Ss. Co. W. Leghorns Oregon and Barred Plymouth Rocks Pure Bred eggs priced at $1.00 per 13 or $5.00 per 100. P.O. Box 181, bia Home Phone 7621.
A fragmentary ad-like note ponders Earth's speed through space with awe and mentions Dr. King's New Life Pills. It promises health and good feelings at 25 cents with no disturbance or effort.
Notice from Tracy Staats County Treasurer states that all Polk county warrants presented and endorsed but not paid for lack of funds before October 20, 1911 will be paid upon presentation at the treasurer’s office in Dallas Oregon. No interest will be allowed after this notice dated March 1st 1912.
Notice declares Arthur R. Allen as a candidate for County Assessor in the Republican Primary on April 19 1912. He pledges to devote his full time to public interests if nominated and elected. Also mentions Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as headache remedy.
By order of Polk County Court a guardian is authorized to sell for cash the undivided one fifth interest in lot 6, block ?, Henry Hill's addition, Independence, Polk County Oregon. Sale after March 20, 1912 at B F Swope law office. Guardian Elnora Matison.
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