Mexico Considers Steps to End Wasteful Game Slaughter
The American Field reports Mexico may tighten protections after a spike in big game hunting near Magdalena Bay. President Diaz directs immediate action to halt wasteful slaughter as U S hunters prompted reform. Oregon may follow with broader limits on hunts and bird protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Sporsmen
California
Ding
Los Angeles Times
Unite States
Magdalena Bay
Lower California
Union High School Proposal Moves Independence Forward
A mass meeting in Independence and Monmouth aims to establish a union high school, a major investment for Polk county. Citizens are urged to support the project and counter any opposition, as better schooling is seen as essential for home building and future pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School
Independence
Monmouth
Polk County
Independence Hosts Alcazar Stock Company in Dixie Land
The Alcazar Stock Company returns to Independence to stage In Dixie Land at the opera house on Tuesday evening November 10. Local solicitation secured the town a second opportunity to view the performance in this city.
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Dixie Land
Alcazar Stock Company
Theatre aims to add Independence to touring circuit
A company plans a theater circuit with regular return engagements in multiple towns and seeks to include Independence. The group urges strong local turnout to persuade the troupe to schedule Independence in its circuit during tonight's performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Youth's Companion and Independence Enterprise Bundle Deal
The Youth's Companion and Independence Enterprise will be sold together in the Fall for two for $2.25. It is advertised as the best offer yet in connection with the Youth's Companion. Renewals to that paper will be accepted with this offer at the same price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Companion
Independence Enterprise
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised by Maine Resident
A. FB. Hardy of Hast Wilton Maine extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve noting it cures wounds ulcers boils and burns without needing a doctor. The testimonial emphasizes consistent success after fifteen years of use.
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Bi” Saya A. FB. Hardy
Wilton
Maine
Alata
Notice of Wife's Departure and Financial Liability
Notice from William Millage in Independence Oregon dated October 22 1908 stating he will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife Margaret Millage who has left his home in Salem or elsewhere Merchants of Salem are asked to take notice
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Margaret Millage
Salem
Merchants of
Independence
Oregon
William Millage
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted For Biliousness Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy to prevent liver and bowel trouble. It claims protection against biliousness malaria and jaundice and notes the product is available at druggists for 250.
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Dr. King
Albany Apple Fair Set for November Event
Albany hosts the Apple Fair from November 10 to 12 with Southern Pacific offering round trip rail rates to Albany. Independence travelers pay $1.40 for the round trip, guiding visitors to local celebrations and travel plans.
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Albany
Southern Pacific
Independence
The Tables Turned in a Mississippi Stump Speech
A Southern Congress man retold a campaign anecdote from years ago in which John Sharp Williams faced a heckler claiming to be robbed by pickpockets. Williams quipped that he did not know Republicans were present, prompting the audience joke that he was the only one.
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John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Mr. Williams
Lippincott's
Colds and Croup Cured by Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mrs William H Serig of Wheeling West Virginia reports that her daughter suffered severe colds and a terrible cough last winter but was cured without a doctor using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She claims her little boy has been spared many colds by timely use of the syrup. The remedy is available from P M Kirkland.
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Wm. H. Serig
Fifth St
Wheeling
W. Va
Chamberlain
P. M. Kirkland
Doan's Kidney Pills Praise from Oregon Patient
A. J. Wood of 250 Cottage Gate, Balom, Ore, reports kidney and backache relief after two months of suffering. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills for regulating kidneys and improving health, stating he was free of symptoms after one box. Foster Milburn Co. markets the remedy in Buffalo, NY.
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Dean
A. J. Wood
Cottage Gt
Balom
Ore
Saya
Dean’e
Frice
Pfoster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Antioch News Briefs Detain Plowing After Rain
The passage notes rain delaying farmers from plowing for several days. It lists social visits and moves among residents including Pearl Fishback returning from Carlton and Dayton, Levi and Henry Lehman visiting Monmouth, James Goodman delivering goods to Albany, Allen Towns buying pine fruit trees from Falls City, and Mae Dulgnan visiting Perrydale.
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Pearl Fishback
Carlton
Dayton
Jay Clarke
Jay Powell
Monmouth
Geo
Bennett
Cresswell
Lane County
James Goodman
Albany
Levi and
Henry Lehman
Allen Towns
Mr. Heazley
Falls City
Mae Dulgnan
Sunny Slope
Perrydale
Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted As Cough Cold Remedy
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts Dr King’s New Discovery as superior for throat chest and lung conditions. The claim extends to coughs colds asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption with pneumonia prevention as a benefit. Sold with guarantee at druggists 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
East Dallas News Briefs Highlight Local Weddings And Weather
In East Dallas the rain paused fall work for a few days while vetch and heat sowing show progress. John Friesen wed Josephine Schultz of Salt Creek last Sunday and received many useful presents. Mr and Mrs Peter Friesen celebrated a silver wedding on November 1. Frank Friesen of Polk Station lost a horse last week. Road supervisor dragged local roads all week. Local youths gathered at Bernhard Friesen’s on Halloween for games and treats.
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John Friesen
Josephine Schultz
Salt Creek
Peter Friesen
Frank Friesen
Polk Station
Bernhard Friesen
Hallowe'en
Townsend dies at home near Buell after long Polk County life
John Washington Townsend born January 1882 in Missouri died October 19, 1908 at his Buell area home. He married Lettie B. McCartken in 1854 and left eleven children, six surviving including Hannah Dickey in Sheridan and Jesse in McMinnville. Funeral rites by Amity Lodge followed burial near Dallas. Mrs. Frank Laws died near Dallas with burial in Bellevue pending. Pacific Coast Handle and Mfg. Co. filed incorporation papers in Salem, with Dallas as principal office and $6000 capital.
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John Washington Townsend
Buell
Missouri
Polk County
Lettie B. McCartken
Hannah Dickey
Sheridan
Jesse
McMinnville
Anna Reed
Mary
Mabel
Nellie
The
Baptist Church
Amity Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
Dallas
Frank Laws
Bellvue
Pacific Coast Handle and
Mfg. Company
Salem
Injured visitor and local notices in brief
Mrs. W H Robertson of Monmouth visiting daughter Mrs. Wm Brown slipped on a city residence step and injured her arm and lips requiring stitches. Also praise for Electric Bitters as stomach and liver remedy. Executors of Tilman Ford estate sue to invalidate titles over property sold to Eleanor and William Black and a city quit claim for a pipeline site in Independence. Salem Statesman.
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W. H. Robertson
Mon-Mouths
Wm. Brown
McCallen
Robertson
City of Independence
Eleanor Black
William Black
Circuit Court
Tilman Ford Estate
W. M. Kaiser
Angie L. Warren
C. H. Tilleman
Tilman Ford
Idleman
Ford Estate
Bsalem Statesman
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Teed
Chae B, Hicks
Independence, Orepont
Willamette
Cyrus Noble
Expres
Congress
W. J. van Schuyver & CO
Second Street
Portland
P.O
Antioch
East Dallas
Combight
Michaels-Stern
Michaels, Stern & CO
Rae
Salem Woolen Mill
Salem Granite & Marble Works
W. W. Martin, Proprieto
Liberty Street
Salem, Oregon
Lewisville
Dallas National Bank
A.wing
ER. Oh. Hosner, Auctioneer
Howard Gerlinger
Mornay Athey
W. D. Myers
Mary Dowling
8Th Ave
San Francisco
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