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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
4
The district, heavily Republican, leans toward Binger Hermann as the nominee leading to a likely 2000 vote majority. The opposing candidate Reames is deemed weaker than at campaign start, though praised as a nice young man. Roosevelt’s touring is noted politically.
President Roosevelt and patriotic Americans will view the large American flag suspended over Sixth Street in front of the Portland hotel with special interest as they learn it was the first flag to fly in Manila on that occasion.
The American flag replaced the Spanish flag in Manila with the Oregon Volunteers present. The Olympia sent the flag ashore under Admiral Dewey and Lt Brumbage, and it was later swapped for a smaller garrison flag after concerns about damage. Gen Summers oversaw daily ascents and descents, and he then sent the large flag home as a sacred Oregon trophy.
Fragmentary medical text references stomach and liver treatment and a patient with long illness. Mentions Kirkland Drug but lacks coherent details or identifiable individuals or events.
The Oregon flag, once seized as a relic, has been returned to the state by right of conquest and possession after two months away. It was displayed during the Oregon troops’ Manila return but was damaged by relic hunters who cut off pieces. The flag will likely be kept in the state capitol, where its value as a historic relic may rise over time.
A notice touts Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable, lifesaving medicine for colic and cholera morbus. It claims it can always be depended upon and notes sale by Kirkland Drug Co.
The Woodmen of Dallas announce a four day carnival from June 3 to the night of the 6th on the west side of the river. Headlining is E. J. Arnold's grand aggregation of shows under mammoth tents, with a menagerie of wild animals a giant ferris wheel and a merry go round among attractions.
Arnold attractions the Woodmen plan a continuous round of amusement with a carne val queen and retinue ready for fun. Women of Woodcraft host the first day with drills and a prize feature. Uniform rank meets on day two with more demonstrations. Balloon ascension and baby show on Friday. Polk county pioneers reunion on Saturday. Special motor shuttles between McMinnville and Dallas each day. Portland Woodmen offer Yoermhill division excursion on June 4. Stand privileges available by writing to the chairman. Camping facilities provided.
Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pennsylvania reports a startling test that led to a wonderful cure after a patient suffered violent stomach hemorrhages from ulceration. He notes Electric Bitters as a highly effective remedy in the case.
A Salem marriage was performed by Prof Arnold of the Wit University as Rev. A Siewert pastor of Monmouth Evangelical and Miss Cornelian of Salem exchanged vows in Salem.
An elderly man from Creegville who long suffered a persistent cough found relief after trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised in the inn. He reports a dramatic improvement after two bottles and declares the remedy permanently useful.
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