City council deadlocks on marshal election and sewer plan
The Independence City Council in regular session adopts J H Hall s sewer system plans and names Hall city engineer. Bids for sewer construction to be opened in May. Bills totaling 255.50 approved. Marshal election ends in a three three tie between Feaglen and Taylor, decision postponed to next meeting. Also notices condolences from Mrs N Tharp and a local dress linen display advertised.
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J. H. Hall
Mr. Hall
City Engineers
Independence Enterprise
Warshal
Feaglen
Taylor
Voting contest nomination and upcoming high school game
A cash prize is offered for naming the lady winner of the Enterprise voting contest. Nomination blanks appear in this issue and must include candidate name, address, and your own details with the mailing time noted. Also announced is the second league baseball game at Hill's park on Saturday May 7 between Falls City and Independence high schools with both teams aiming to improve their winning percentages.
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Hill's
Falls City
Independence High
Independence
Old Pioneers Annual Event and Race Meet Change
The notice in Polk County papers explains a race meet and pioneer reunion in the neighboring town with dates adjusted to allow residents from Polk and nearby counties to attend both events. It notes the schedule shift and aims to maximize turnout.
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Polk
Lime and Sulphur Spray Solution Advertisement
A historical notice promotes lime and sulphur solution ready for spraying. It mentions blue stone and acid hydrometers for testing spraying solutions and invites readers to call for prices. The ad emphasizes full strength and lint-free liners for linen sacks.
Williams Drug Company Advertises Ladies Oxfords
Williams Drug Company promotes Ladies Oxfords in Russian calf tan tan viel kid and patent leather. The ad invites customers to visit and try on styles. Con key Walker Lohman.
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Conkey
Walker & Lohman
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Rachel Watson
N. Tharp
Conkey, Walker & Lehman
OLD Poneers
Waders Confectionery Co
Mitra
Portland
Orages
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Moore’s Cash Store
Moore & Ward
New Spring Shores
Oxford
Exif Blucher
Dan Sole
Fitz
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