Local notes on residents and town improvements
A fractured collage of notices covers residents moving between Salem and nearby towns, new porch constructions, job changes in Dallas and Eugene, and plans for undertakers in Independence. It mentions Minnie Lewis returning to McMinnville, wagon crowds on Main Street, and Wm. Mackay returning from Alaska with mining hopes and gifts for family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Mackay
Alaska
Hoe
Owen
Mackay
Cure for Constipation Promised by St Herbine
A Florida reader touts Herbine as a speedy remedy for constipation claiming it prevents liver and kidney complaints. The ad notes a 50 cent bottle available through A R Locke and Company and lists a Bronson physician endorsement dated February 12, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lindsay
P. M
Bronson
Fla
Locke
Council Proceedings on Privilege to Use Meeting Chamber
City council records discuss Ted Lewis and the Lewis Clark Privilege Grao club seeking permission to use the council meeting chamber as a venue. The notice notes the request and outlines the procedural steps for consideration at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Lewis & Clark
Graoeil Chamber
Coun
Local Bills and City Expenditures Noted
A list outlines approved bills for Ground Electric and Water Co. and items for Little Palace Hotel Hilliard & Plymale F. M Skinner A J Tupper W G Sharman recorder fees and city survey wages. An editorial note denounces mistaken youth respect and promotes Dr King's New Life Pill as a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric and Water Co
Little Palace Hotel
Hilliard & Plymale
F. M Skinner
A. J. Tupper
W. G. Sharman
Recorder
Dr. King
Locke
Not What You Pay For Coffee But What It Pays You
An advertisement extols coffee as an investment in daily energy, arguing the value lies in what it pays back in strength and vitality rather than its price. It urges readers to consider coffee’s benefits over mere cost.
Residents Change Hands and Move In Town
Robert Steele moved to town while Robert Emmons relocated to Marion county across the river. E. N. Hall family now occupy the M. J. Lee house. Mrs. E. N. Hall and daughters visited Croston. Billy Welle moves from Buena north area to a farm near Halsey. G. A. Wells moves to town for winter with his children in school. Eston Bevens suffered a severe heart and lung congestion Monday night. Sam Baldwin and others noted as visitors from Buena Vista and Salem towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Wells
School Officers Institute Program in Dallas Oregon
The schedule lists the Institute for school officers to be held in the Dallas courthouse on November 14, 1903. Topics include The Object of School Officers Meetings by J. H. Ackerman, Teachers Salaries by Frank Butler, School Law by CO L. Starr, and What a Teacher May Reasonably Expect by various speakers. Architecture Heating Lighting and Ventilation of School Buildings also featured with J H Ackerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courthouse
Dallas
Oregon
J. H. Ackerman
Frank Butler
L. Starr
Gale
Harvard problem on ages bewilders educators
A classic age puzzle from Harvard origins stirs debate as Mary is 24 and she is twice Ann’s age when Mary was Ann’s current age. The puzzle has baffled many scholars with proposed solutions of 24 36 15 or 12 for Ann, and remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Lniversity
Mary
Ann
E T Henkle Barber Shop Ad in Independence
E T Henkle barber shop on Main Street offers fine baths in connection with the shop located one door south of the Post Office in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Independence
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Douty's Auction
Douty S Store
Exand Ho
David Va
Mill City
Whiteaker
Salem
Ireland
Port- Wa Seatle
Hubbard
J. W. Richardson
Portland
Mondal
Hastings and
Java
Gus
Cook
Mele Hugene
Port Orford
Two Ladies
Minnie Lewis
McMinnville
Oregonian
Wagoner
Eugene Hayter
Tracy Staats
Lewinville
Joyce & Rico
Anytown
Nebrbas, D. D
Imouth
Monmouth
Council Proceedings
Chase & Sanborn
Star Grocery
The
Independent National Bank
Buena Vista
Robert Steele
Sam Baldwin
E. N. Hall and
M. J. Lee House
Robert Emmons
Marion County
E. N. Hall
Croston
Byron Nixon
Arlie Davidson
Eston Bevens
Billy” Welle
Buena
Halsey
E. T. Henkle
Polk County Bank
J. H. Hawies
P. L. Camreell
Ina
Polrett
Paip Carital
J. H. Hawley
P. L. Campbell
I. M. Simpeon
J. B.Y. Butler
John B. Stump
Jd. A. Withrow
F. 8. Powell
United States
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