Monmouth Area Hints at Local Change and Death
Monmouth residents like H Mulkey and Charles Stewart used a tractor and grader for street work last week. Rufus M. Smith of Monmouth died at 75, a pioneer who crossed the plains in 1853. Osbourne & Son reported a 650 pound hog with 250 pounds of lard.
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H. Mulkey
Charles Stewart
Polk County
Mr. Bosley
Monmouth
Willard White
White
Creamery Association
Rufus, M. Smith
Plains
Charles Smith
Commercial Club
Osborne & Son
L. I. Bersel
R. H. Smith
C. P. Brooks
Mistletoe
Two Bargain Used Ford Touring Cars at Ace Garage
Two exceptional used Ford touring cars are guaranteed and on display at Ace Garage. The ad promises quick售 purchase and urges prospective buyers to visit Ace to see the vehicles.
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Ace
Help Yourself What are you looking for
A brief witty line from the Louisville Courier Journal about idle search for meaning or items, noting a satirical interaction. The remark underscores a common theme of abundance of nothingness.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Military burial for Lt Newman Dennis in Dallas
The remains of Lieutenant Newman Dennis were buried in Dallas after services at the armory led by Rev. Frank James. Dennis of L Company Oregon National Guard died in France after the war ended. Burial occurred at Dallas cemetery.
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Newman Dennis
Dallas
Armory
Frank James
Methodist Church
L Company
Oregon National Guard
Dennis
France
Fong
Stanon Woodburn
Silverton
Wiliam Wallace Newman
Monmouth
Reform School
Salem
Merchants’ Credit Bureau
E. K. Piasecki
H. J. Meiring
Portland
Hb, Meiring
Ford Cars Offer Lower Prewar Prices for Sale
Ford cars and tricks are advertised below pre-war prices inviting buyers to purchase a Ford Sedan or Coupelet now. The offer emphasizes affordability and urgency for immediate purchase.
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Ford
Making a Magnet From a Lighted Cord Ball
A simple method describes wrapping about a dozen turns of a cord strand with a lit electric ball to magnetize a file. The magnetized file can lift small parts such as screws and nuts that have fallen into hard to reach places.
Buena Vista Couple Wed in Portland Heirloom Ties
Buena Vista groom Orville Wells and Miss Chara Schneider wed in Portland last Friday. The groom is son of G A Wells of Buena Vista. the bride, formerly of the McLaughlin household, studied locally and worked in Portland. They honeymoon in Seattle and plan housekeeping on Bowman Place. Local friends extend warm congratulations.
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Orville Wells
Chara Schneider
Portland
G. A. Wells
Buena Vista
G. W. McLaughlin
Benkhe-Walker Business, College
Bowman Place
Wells
G.A
Miseou Alma
Etta Wells
Buena Vista Farmhouse Burndown
The frame house of Mr. and Mrs. J E Guess in Buena Vista burned to ashes Tuesday morning. Neighbors could not stop the blaze as flames swept through the building. The Lucases were away at camp. Mrs Ralph Lucas and Guy Lucas escaped in night clothes. Bill McCannn tended chores and saw the fire. All winter provisions were lost. Friends rally to help the two young ladies until the couple returns.
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J .E. Guess
Buena Vista
Bill McCannn
Lucases
Grandma Harm on Buena Vista dies at 77
Louise Harmon known as Grandma Harmon dies at her Buena Vista home Tuesday morning from heart disease at age 77. She is survived by four
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Louise Harmon
Grandma Harmon
Buena Vista
Funeral for beloved mother and friend held at Lewishburg
Edged with floral tributes, the funeral for a noble woman drew many relatives and friends from the house to the Lewishburg family plot. The deceased was remembered as charitable, Christian, and devoted to helping the poor and distressed as funeral prayers urged duty and faith in enduring trials.
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Lewishburs
Local visitors and gatherings mark a Sunday social in Rickreall
A group including Mr. and Mrs. Prather and Ruth Peather spent Sunday with friends in Rickreall. The Prathers hosted relatives from Portland and Salem while several guests traveled from Newport and other areas. Activities included a visit by Mildred Chapin and talk of plans for college at Portland with family ties to local residents.
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Addie Golimk
Ariel Mildred Chapin
Allmay
H. Prather
Ruth Peather
Helen Tursbatl
Prathwe
Pratik Cole
Newpors
Bihar
Fy Paovall
Salevis
Bite
Prather
Sueuley
Ant
Portland
Rye
Richanieon
Eng
Bert Ruyder
Salem
EJ Anderson
Sue
Local School Drive Earns Funds For Charity
A school event Friday raised money through a bake sale and crown contest. Volunteers including Mrs. Kid Prathers and Abe McCiamar organized the drive, with proceeds designated for community relief efforts in Monmouth and nearby towns.
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Kid Prathers
Abe Willard McCiamar
Little Follow
Crown
Nabiscos
Monmouth
Slater
Cole
Fai
Magnanineus Taylor Mystery Phrase Preserves Odd Dialect
Fragmentary lines show characters Magnanineus Taylor and Laendan Anavors in cryptic dialogue. The text includes garbled phrases about hatchets milled hens and odd neighborly actions, with unclear narrative connections.
The Howling Dom Questioned By Neighbor Inquiry
A garbled exchange reports a neighbor named Topley asking about a dog on a doorstep and Winston unsure how to handle the situation. The bizarre dialogue references a midnight howl and an unclear “Are you baparettimie” line, with mentions of a show and a New York letter.
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Topley
Wall Truth Suk Soxs Fragments and Cryptic Exchange
Fragments present a cryptic exchange calling out a walling incident and taunt lines. The readable lines reference a person named Angelina and a character Kriit Th Yee with unclear context and minimal concrete detail.
Mile's Idea Mire Carey Fashion Talk
Fragmented notes show a quirky exchange mentioning fashion terms and a location Tranwestpt. Names Carey Casey and an unclear conversation hint at a humorous or chaotic activities segment. Further readable context is limited.
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Mile
Carey
Casey
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A. L. Kullander
Independence
Oregon
People’s Cash Store
Salem, Oregon
Lucas Parm
E. F. Neal
Corvallis
Ore
Smith's Pool Hall
D. F. Crawford
Enterprise Office
G. P. Looney
Independence Realty Company
Office Beaver
Main Street
Bett
W. J. Clark
Bert Cross
Savage, Curtis and
Racine
M.j.o’donnell
Farmers State Bank
Neg
Ruena Vista
Merim Prither
Henkhee Welkere
Ford Motor
Faye
ACE Garage
Independence, Oregon
Magnanineus
Taylor
Martin
Laendan
Dom
Gust
Van's Tire
Coats
Sal
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