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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
5
An advert urges relief from foot and nerve discomfort caused by ill fitting shoes. It promotes W L Douglas Goodyear West shoes priced $3.50 and $4.00 as durable, comfortable, and better value than higher priced brands, claiming superior workmanship and selection in patent, gunmetal, and calf leathers.
A salesman extols the store’s promise of right value and satisfaction with every purchase and wear. The pitch emphasizes honesty and a large share of the local market’s square deal, inviting proof through testing the goods.
Independence Center of the world for hops with long yards and thousands involved in picking season. Polk County land types vary from river bottom hop land to prairie and hill ranges with prices from 50 to 300 dollars per acre. Educational facilities include a state normal school at Monmouth and strong public schools, Dallas college, and a unified system supporting agriculture and stock industries.
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