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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
6
An advertisement urges relief from foot and nerve discomfort caused by ill fitting shoes. It promotes W L Douglas Goodyear West shoes at 3.50 and 4.00, claiming superior durability, style, and value versus higher priced footwear, with multiple styles and leathers offered.
A brief shop slogan asserts customer satisfaction with every purchase. The line promises correct fit and quality both at purchase and after wearing the item.
W H Whiteaker of Portland visits Independence to promote a new Willamette Valley Oil and Gas Company venture with N M McDaniel as president and B F Whiteaker as vice president. The project targets oil gas and artesian salt wells in Polk County and cites field evidence from local sand samples analyzed by Professor Presbster of Corvallis.
The Newberg Enterprise notes an ad from Webber Russell Canning Co offering to contract for blackberries for canning and hints at upcoming contracts. It questions the Independence cannery’s plans for the season and urges season preparation.
Father Kittenhofen says ten nuns are authorized to fundraise for the Catholic church and that the two women who visited Independence as nuns are not members. The pair, linked to Portland activity, are alleged to have collected funds fraudulently.
Advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills smash all records as an all round laxative tonic and health builder. They tone regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood strengthen nerves cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness chills jaundice headache and malaria. Available at all druggists.
T A Riggs of Monmouth Oregon advertises top prices for mohair and wool with both telephones listed for customer contact.
P H Drexler of Main St Independence Oregon testifies he used Doan’s Kidney Pills for a weak back and irregular kidney secretions and received prompt relief. He urges others to try the remedy, noting availability at P M Kirkland’s Drug Store and a price of 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents.
Local ad from Independence by 8 Cox lists second growth wood at 3.50 per cord and old growth at 4.00 per cord with delivery. Contact Cox at phone 148. tt4-t.
The advertisement claims rheumatism is often muscular from cold or damp and can be relieved by vigorous application of Chamberlains Liniment. It promises quick relief and states P. M. Kirkland sells the product.
DeWitt's Little Barly Risers were advertised as gentle liver pills for everyday use and were sold by all druggists. The sales note emphasizes wide availability and the pills' reputation as a small, safe remedy.
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