Independence Hosts Free Corn Show For Polk And Marion Farmers
Independence welcomes corn growers and farmers from Polk and Marion counties for a free two day exhibition featuring corn spuds pumpkins and squash. The event boasts a strong community spirit funded by a $250 Polk county appropriation with no admission charges and aims to promote agricultural development in the Willamette valley.
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Independence
Polk
Marion
Willamette Valley
Polk County Court
Gagging The Papers on Oregon Election Advertising
The Independence Enterprise criticizes The Oregonian for alleged violations of Oregon election advertising law on election day. It cites Section 4145 of the Oleson code, which bans soliciting votes or influencing voters during voting hours.
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Oregonian
Independence Enterprise
The
Enterprise
Oleson
Oregon
Oregonian fights gag order on election day coverage
In 1917 Multnomah County circuit court ruled against electioneering on election day. The Oregonian rebukes claims of special privilege while defending press rights, arguing the act curbs speech and that courts must decide its constitutionality. The Enterprise rejects special privilege and accuses the Oregonian of hypocrisy.
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Circuit Court of Multnomah
Gantenbein
Oregon
Oregonian
Portland Oregonian
Metropolitan
Crossroads Weekly
County Judge A B Robinson Seeks State Insurance Post
Political gossip says County Judge Asa B Robinson aims to become state insurance commissioner, an appointive post by the governor. Though his county judge term lasts a couple of years, he may swap the job for the state berth. Robinson, formerly county clerk, has long been active in Democratic affairs and is said to have the qualifications for the office.
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Asa B. Robinson
Kubli Seen as Likely Speaker of the House
Portland leader K. K. Kubli is widely expected to be chosen speaker as he has indicated openness to the honor. A. J. Johnson of Corvallis, newly named senator for the Polk Bent on district, is discussed as a probable president of the senate.
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K. K. Kubli
Portland
A. J. Johnson
Corvallis
Polk-Benton
Isaac L. Patterson
Senate
James M Campbell Pioneer Twin Dies in Dallas
James M Campbell aged twin of Thomas J Campbell died at his son H G Campbell’s Dallas home after injuries from a bicycle incident. Born October 4 1833 in Illinois the brothers migrated to Oregon and settled on Salt Creek. James built Dallas first house and survived by several children and a half brother. His death ends a long pioneer lineage valued in Polk and Dallas communities.
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Dallas
James M. Campbell
Oregon
H. G. Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Thomas J. Campbell
Illinois
J. G. Campbell
Plains
Polk County
Salt Creek
Thomas
James
Campbell
J. W. Crider
San Jose
Cal
Henry G. Campbell
John Morrison
Retta Mays
Salem
Charles C. Campbell
R. L. Dashiell
Falls City
C. BE. Kennedy
Elk City
C. A. Black
John D. Campbell
Portland
Production Marketing Are Equally Important
Oregon horticulturists plan their annual convention in Corvallis from November 23 to 26. Leaders say growers must focus on both producing quality fruit and marketing it efficiently to raise income. They will bring top growers scientists and dealers to study land plant handling and selling costs.
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Oregon
Corvallis
Courses Offered by Society On Farm Short Courses
The society presents its 83rd year of short courses in farming at the Oregon farm agricultural college. Eleven week sessions in tractor mechanics general agriculture horticulture and dairy herd management run Jan 2 to March 17 or June 10 for various tracks. A four week dairy course, horticultural canning drying and beekeeping are also offered with dates. The program covers crop growing, livestock care, dairy handling, garden and berry patch management, dairy animal care, cheese and ice cream making, beef management, and preserving fruits and vegetables.
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Oregon Farm
the Agricultural College
Circular water window described by Hewitt in Secreta of the Salmon
The passage explains how a viewer above water sees a circular window in the surface where the stream’s contents reflect below. Light refracts from water to air, bending away and directing rays downward, making the surface appear to reveal the bottom in shallow streams.
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Mainard Ringwood Hewitt
Birds Visit Garden Through Spring Migration Describe
The excerpt notes birds visiting a modest garden during spring migration with activity from early daylight to breakfast time and evening, mentioning finches sparrows crosebille limwicks owls and other species. The Enterprise subscription remains $1.60 a year.
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Gardene
Yeaor
Classified Ad Will Bring You a Buyer
A brief classified note promises to connect sellers with buyers for items or services. The ad emphasizes quick results and direct contact, inviting readers to place or respond to the notice for efficient transactions.
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Z. C. Kimball
the Corn Growers
Conkey & Waker
Cherry Gity Baking Company
Pioneer Twin
Independence National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Fleh'e Vieion Limited
Durant Plan of Investment Savings
Star Motors, Inc
America
Durant Corporation
A. S. Hartley O'Donnell
Beaver Hotel
Ore
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