Oregon Calls an Invitation to Prosperity
A 1910 feature extols Oregon as a land of vast opportunities for settlers and industry. It notes rails under construction, abundant arable land, livestock farming, dairy, flour and lumber exports, and growing towns with strong banks. A Thanksgiving dinner at Independence Hotel, overseen by Moses Walker, closes the piece.
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Oregon
United States
Portland
Astern
Alaska
Rocky Mountains
Seis
Europe
Orient
Columbia
Independence Hotel
Independence
Moses Walker
In Love With Independence Browne Visits Independence
J B Browne a Silverton newspaper man spent a few days in Independence visiting old friends. He admired the city’s growth since last year and, after returning home Thursday, said he might relocate to Independence in the future, needing a guide to find his bearings during the visit.
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Independence
J. B. Browne
Silverton
Mr. Browne
Browne
Amity Apple Dryer Closes After Long Run
The Amity apple dryer shut down Saturday night after more than two months of operation producing over 100000 pounds of dried apples. Workers celebrated with a large party in the dryer's main room, gathering for several hours of socializing.
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Amity Apple Dryer
Amity Standard
Sewing Machines Sold at Goo. C. Will Salem Oregon
In Salem Oregon Goo C Will offers a wide range of sewing machines and parts. He guarantees every machine and is a longtime business owner of over thirty years. His store at 1218 Commercial St. reports a large selection and a mix of high and low priced models.
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Oregon
Goo. C
Salem
Will
Commercial St
Mrs Griggs Dies After Short Illness In Portland
Friends in Salem mourn the death of Mrs Lyon H Griggs who passed Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock in Portland after a brief illness. Born in 1877 she spent her youth in Salem and was married October 2 1907 to Lyon H Briggs. She leaves her husband father J W Harritt a sister Mrs A C Lawrence and a brother Frank B Harritt.
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Lyon H Griggs
Salem
Lyon H. Briggs
Portland
J. W. Harritt
A. C. Lawrence
Frank B. Harritt
Salem Statesman
Trade Offer Wishes for Any Item
An offer to trade ten acres in the Rogue River Valley near Independence Oregon presented by Chas B Hicks. The seller states the property is willing to exchange for any item.
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Rogue River Valley
Chas B, Hicks
Independence
Oregon
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Oregon Reader
Mrs Francia Turpin of Junction City Oregon says there is no other medicine as good for whooping cough and colds. The advertisement notes the remedy is unsurpassed for croup and claims Partonize home industry and the Independence Laundry offer services with all work guaranteed and the business here to stay.
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Francia Turpin
Junction City
Ore
Church Plans for Great Day Sunday at Methodists
Methodists prepare for a large attendance next Sunday with full seating, carpets, basement banquet hall, and kitchen ready. Dr J T Abbott will address Sunday school work, with quarterly conference business meeting to follow. Rev Fletcher Homan will preach, and T S Mac Daniel will speak in the evening.
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J. T. Abbott
Eugene
Fletcher Homan
Willamette University
Mac Daniel
McClory Grange in New Hampshire Marks 25th Year
The McClory Grange in New Hampshire recently celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary. Record shows 802 members, 400 meetings and an average attendance of 25. Current membership stands at 170 with twenty five marriages, fifty deaths, zero members moved out of the state, and twenty of the twenty three charter members still living.
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New Hampshire
McClory Grange
Amber acreage given away in Oregon trimming plan
About 80 acres of Amber slated for giveaway after spring clearing. Wood from trimming and burning brush will be handed to interested parties. For more information contact J. C. Morrison of Independence, Oregon.
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J. C. Morrison
Independence
Oregon
Glasece pair reading at Kramer’s for $1.00
A short item notes a pair reading glasses priced at one dollar available at Kramer’s. No additional details or context are provided.
church announcements invite regular services and union with Methodist
The Lordshay church announces regular services with Sunday school at 10 and morning preaching at 11 on the theme Seeking the Things Above. A note asks the congregation to come and invites Bible study. Calvary Presbyterian plans no morning service next Sunday as they unite with the Methodist church for dedicatory services. Sunday school at 10 and evening service at 7 20.
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Lordshay
Ible School
Cather
H. Campbell Clark
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Grange Leaders Urge Open Meetings to Boost Farm Offspring
State lecturer urges Grange or independent groups to hold open one day events and institutes to educate and attract members. A strong program with local talent can engage the community, raise interest in agriculture, and bring into membership several applicants. Regular open meetings with general agricultural programs are viewed as rewarding for Grange growth.
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Grange
Tater
Ohio
Meeting of the WCTU and County Sunday School Conventions
The WCTU met with Mrs Hialdwin on Wednesday for an engaging session discussing principles and the work ahead for White Ribbon workers. A special Peace Day meeting was set for December 4. The County Sunday School Convention gathered at the Christian church in Monmouth with broad county attendance and talks by Rev C A Phipps and Dr Dunsmore.
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Mom Hialdwin
Christian Church
Monmouth
C. A. Phipps
Dunsmore
Monmouth News Social Hour Club Notes and Local Moves
Ed Cornelius visited at home. A P F Clark went to Corvallis and back. I W Scote, former college janitor, in McMinnville for a position. A Thursday tion gathering united locals in shared work. Basketball players keep gym nights self funded. Mrs Eva Butttr visited Newbury. Monroe Mulkey trip to Central Point. Arthur Wintersten passing through to California. Mrs Hattie Whitney visiting Woodburn. Social Hour Reading Club hosted by Mrs Lindsay and Mrs Chase with autumn decor and a Thanksgiving guessing game won by Mrs H W Lucas. Luncheon with coffee chicken sandwiches cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Maggie Butler announced a joint effort with commercial club for a normal reinstatement event. Twenty ladies attended. Discussion on normal school outcome and wishes for Weston and Ashland reinstatements. More town lots plotted by Chase and Davis dealers.
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Ed Cornelius
Tuesaday
Clark
Corvallis
I. W. Scote
McMinnville
Iike
Eva Butttr
Newbury
Monroe Mulkey
Central Point
Arthur Wintersten
Monmouth
California
Hattie Whitney
Woodburn
J Lindsay
Lindsay
P. BE. Chase
H. W. Lucas
L. Grounds
Maggie Butler
Commercial Club
Westonn
Ashland
Chase and Davis
Football clash draws large crowd in Corvallis
A large number of citizens attended the football game at Corvallis between the University of Oregon and Oregon Agricultural College teams on Saturday.
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Corvallis
U. of O
Independence Monitors Saloon Regulation And Fees
The Independence city council approves a saloon regulation plan setting a $1000 annual license fee and one license per every 1000 inhabitants. Only two saloons are allowed. A $500 license hall fee is noted and window height limits plus prohibition of gaming and screens are included. A street lights petition on E and 1th H and 10th streets is referred to the fire and water committee. Minor items and communications await next meeting.
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Independence
Fire and Water Committee
Downe
Home Telephone Plan Boosts Independence Business
Mr Middleton head manager of Home Telephone of Portland visited Independence on Independence Tuesday. He arrived by morning train and left by the afternoon train the same day. He praised the local efforts and noted the company’s business has nearly doubled over the past year.
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Middleton
Home Telephone of
Portland
Independence
Oregon City Transportation establishes daily Portland Corvallis service
The Oregon City Transportation Company begins daily service between Portland and Corvallis with the Pomona steamer under Captain Bluhm. The Pomona will run upstream to Corvallis on Saturdays and alternate with the Oregona under Captain Ranbe on the Corvallis route.
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Oregon City Transportation Company
Portland
Corvallis
Wilamette River
Pomona
Bluhm
Oregona
Ranbe
Will Bore for Oil in Yamhill Valley Prospects
Amity Stand reports an oil prospecting firm has leased 2500 acres in Yamhill and begun site work to bore for oil or gas. The company plans a thorough test, expecting oil in paying quantities under all Yamhill valley lands.
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Amity Standand
Yamhill Valley
Spauldings to Open Lumber Yard in Independence
The Chas K Spaulding Company will occupy the Butler corner on Railroad Street with men cleaning up the property in preparation for a lumber yard. Rumors also suggest plans for a large saw mill plant at the site.
Saves on Iowa Man's Life After Eight Months of Suffering
Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa faced a dire liver illness and jaundice after seven weeks in hospital with doctors giving up. He reportedly recovered after eight months thanks to Electric Hitters, a remedy claimed to cure stomach liver and kidney troubles. The adPromotes the medicine as guaranteed and priced at 50 cents at all druggists.
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Iowa
Robert Madsen
West Burington
Towa
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