Polk County Real Estate Prospectus Outlines Riches and Growth
A promotional booklet from the Enterprise press highlights Polk County Oregon as a prime area for farming forestry and manufacturing. It extols walnut orchards hops and diverse crops, notes strong stock breeding including Angora goats and Poland China hogs, and describes Independence Monmouth and Dallas industries including a cannery creamery mill and door and sash works. It urges investments via the Independence Commercial Club to capitalize on raw materials water power and transportation advantages.
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Willamette Valley
Pacific Northwest
Polk County
Pacific Chaat
California
Polk
Lincoln
Berkshire
Poland
J. B. Stump
Wm. Riddell
T. Ww. Brunk
Ocean
United States
Independence Commercial Club
Independence
Oregon
Monmouth
Southern Pacific
Independence & Monmouth
Willamere
Great Meeting Planned in Portland for Presbyterian Brotherhood
A Portland program outlines a Presbyterian Brotherhood convention set for June with leaders from Chicago and New York including Charles Holt Ira Landrith and Henry Rosevear. Delegates aim to showcase brotherhood methods and involve church officials, with travel logistics and tickets discussed to ease coast access.
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Great Presbyterian Brotherhood
Portland
Charles 8. Holt
Chicago
National Brotherhood
Holt
Iran J. Landrith
Brotherhood
Landrith
Oregon
Henry E. Rosevear, Esq
J. Ernest McAffee
New York City
Board of Home Missions
Denver
Guarantee of Foley’s Honey and Tar Refunds
Druggists authorize refunds if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It stops coughing, heals lungs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption. Contains no opiates. Genuine bottles in yellow packaging. Sold by P. M. Kirkland.
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Foley
P. M. Kirkland
Portland Gateway Opens After ICC Ruling
Portland celebrates ICC decision opening the Portland gateway. The ruling ends a long contention and enables free passenger interchange between Hill and Harriman lines, expected to boost eastern visitor travel.
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Portland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Portland Gateway
the Hill
Harrimanines
Hop Contract Filed for 30 000 Pounds of 1909 Hops
A hop contract between E Hartley and T A Livesley Co was filed with BE M Smith county clerk on Wednesday for 30 000 pounds of 1909 hops at 16 cents This is the 5th contract filed this week bringing hops involved to 138 000 pounds Also an advertisement extolling Dr Kinks New Discovery for coughs colds and lung trouble with testimonials and a free bottle offer
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E. Hartley
T. A. Livesley & Co
BE. M. Smith
Dallas Observer
A. L. Alley
Beals
Dr. Kink
Portland Merchants Ready City for Rose Festival
Portland retailers met at the Commercial Club to prepare decorations for the rose festival week in June. Shops will be transformed with floral designs, flags, and festival colors to welcome out of town guests, with decorations scheduled to be completed as the festival opens on June 7.
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Portland
Commercial Club
Do It Now Now Rheumatism Relief from Liniment
An advertisement urges relief from rheumatism using Chamberlain's Liniment. It claims nine of ten cases are muscular and due to cold or damp and respond to vigorous application, promising quick relief and satisfaction. Sold by P. M. Kirkland.
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Chamberlain
P. M. Kirkland
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Liver Pills Sold Widely
The famous DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are advertised as small gentle and certain liver pills sold by all druggists in the region.
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DeWitt
Auditorium at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Becomes State University Asset
The reinforced concrete steel and brick auditorium sits on S85 eminence overlooking the Exposition Grounds main entrance. It is used as a lecture room by the University Law School and for student assemblies with a capacity near 2000, expandable.
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State University
University Law School
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Rome
Chas. &. Hicks Real Estate Co
Tx Polk
W. Hi. Downing
Oregon State Fair Board
Wilamette Valley
Willamette River
Bome
Lumber Industry
Falls City
Dallas
Angora
J. B. Brump
Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company
Stump
Presbyterians
Thre Elty
Harriman
Hillroads
Supreme Court
John Dera
Gladwin
Mich
Bucklen
Seattle
Barnes’ Cash Store
Salem
People’s Market
Home
Bell
Main
Independence, Oregon
Polk County Bank
J. K. Hawley
J. B. V. Butler
Ira C. Powell
L. F. Savage
Commercial St
W. L. Bice
Oregon State Board of Health
Bice & Calbreath
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