Independence notes and community updates mix with wartime letters
Local items include a Panama posting for Dr. Dunham, Alaska trip reflections, and war news from Percy Goble in France. Easter services end, revival closes, and Eastern Star initiates two new members. Legal actions loom as W. D. Nelson case heads to Dallas court. Kensington social tops week with games and odd prizes. Fresh produce ad and Catholic Easter cooked food sale announced.
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Fore’ Finch
Percy Goble
France
Mr. Goble
England
Leutenant
Local notices reflect town life and business activity
Shern Hayes leases land north of town for potatoes and beans. Local shops advertise sales and new styles. Legal notices, lodge jewels presentation, moving offices in Salem, and community events fill the page along with war era editorials urging preparedness and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shern Hayes
BE. M. Young
Girls National Guard Organizing Rally at Opera House
This evening at 8 o clock a rally will organize the Girls National Guard at the opera house. Attorneys Barrie and Dr Dunsmore will speak and Coveys Orchestra will provide music. The group will instill unity and learning, uphold US government principles and flag honor, with local physicians offering services if the organization proceeds.
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Opera House
Barrie
Dunsmore
Covey
National Guard
United States
Prohibition Motives and a Horse Attack Case in Brief
In a Washington Star style vignette Uncle Bill Hattletop hopes for a patriot’s recognition and a possible job hunting illegal liquor. The Washington Post notes a Michigan automobilist suing over damages after a neighbor’s horse attacked his car, Billy Sunday using the case in a prohibition argument. Local ad promotes premium meats from Dickson Brothers with prompt delivery.
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Washington Star
Bill Hattletop
A Sunday
Washington Post
Michigan
Billy Sunday
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Mopecotete
Lyceum
Ure
Walker, Furnishers
Aylor
Nia
Ily
F. G 'Hewitt
Western Colleges
Education
Charles O'Brien
Shorty
Kulander
Salem
Thomas Brinkley
Alaska
Oregon
Smith's
George
Dunham
C.W. Irvine
Regular Army Medical Corps
Panama
Dr. Dunham
Prigrean
Baptist Church
Eastern Star
Order
The
Star
W. D. Nelson
Eb, Clemens Horst Company
Dallas
Bolt
Portland
Nelson
T Heir
Kensington
Calbreath & Jones
Catholic Church
Elliott O’brien Co
Children’s Shoes
Lallies
Thistledown Taffeta
Igular Price
Phoenix Silk Hosery
Endy & Carbray
Just Right
Elliott O'Brien
Masonic Building
William Allen Wiest
Ben EB. Smith
Spanding
Western Star Lodge
Mrs. H. A. Childs
EB. Hewitt
EB. J. Johnson
Mra. L. L. Hewitt
Mra. I
Mrs. Marks
Eugene
F. Bodenhammer
Hazel McMains
Odd Fellows
Charles Huntley
A. C. Haley
Huntley
Haley
Wig
Kill Kare Klub
Sherm Hayes
F. W. Draeger
Independence
Moore & Walker
B. B. Smallwood
Jefferson
Uncle Sam
Art ‘KitzGerald
Harry Clinton
Neil Buchanan
Home Furnishers
Civic League
J. S. Cooper
Cooper
Monmouth
Buena Vista
W. Irvine
Portland Oregonian
B. Eh, Smith
Monor Guard
Dickson Brothers
Dollyary
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