Diversification urged for Oregon farmers to boost profits
Local ranchers grow dissatisfied with grain yields and prices. The piece urges branching out into vetch hay, poultry, hog feed, dairy, fruit, and berries, citing high hay prices, scarce vetch seed, and strong markets. It notes Oregon’s diverse industries and a 1902 product value summary led by dairy, livestock, grain, minerals, and fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Damien Plama
Oregon
Oregonian
Union
Bids Sought for Woodman Hall Construction in Buena Vista
Sealed bids requested for building Woodman Hall in Buena Vista Oregon to start May 1 1903 and finish within 30 days. Structure 26 by 50 feet with 24 foot studding plans and specs available at Buena Vista Cash Store. Bids opened December 15 with right to reject all. Communications to W S McCriars chairman Buena Vista Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
Buena Vista
Buena Vista Cash Store
McCriars
Board of Managers
Ure
Asleep Amid Flames Rescue by Firemen
A damaged notice describes firemen pulling sleeping residents from a blazing home amid flames. It warns against neglect and promotes Dr King s New Discovery for consumption as protection against throat chest and lung troubles, with trial bottles offered.
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Dr. King
Kirkland
Smith Cauthorn Wedding Reported at Calvary Home
Special from Calvary Last Thursday Oct SOth at the bride’s sister Mrs E Evang home at 11 o clock. Edna Winley played the wedding march as Judson Smith of Gorvallia and Laura Cauthorn of Wells were joined in holy wedlock by Rev Dr Thompson of Independent. Parlor decorated with sweet peas and white chrysanthemums. The bride is daughter of W L Cauthorn.
Wedding Bells and Local Notes From Benton County
A Benton county wedding featured a white organda bride with a bouquet of sweet peas and a black suited groom. The couple, after a fine wedding dinner, left for Portland amid rice and old shoes, en route to housekeeping. Attendees included numerous Smiths, Cauthorns, Williamson, Purdy, Finley, Evans, and others.
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Benton County
Cleve Williamson
Portland
Jim Smith
Grace
Ed Smith
Mra
A. Williamson
Ema
H. BR. Cauthorn
Willard Cauthorn
Edna Finley
Ester Purdy
W. L. Cauthorn
Ruth Canthorn
Evans
Maggie
Carrie
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Independence Enterprise
West Side
ROTOR
Propria
Teleshone
Istrbotky
Corvallis
Ayer
Buckingham
Cauthorn
Calvary
W. L. Bice
Tron
A. Ty Meader & Kenliby
Roburt
Kirklane
Dory Oy
Wm. Boots
Insurance Mat
Simpson Bros
Aea
Monmouth
Ida M. Snyder
Brooklyn East End
McElree
Band Thedford
Cardui
Card
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