Calamitous planetary alignment forecast by Porta in 1919
An article reports astronomer Porta predicting a rare planetary gathering in December 1919. It warns of massive solar activity, hurricanes, earthquakes, and global weather upheaval as planets Mercury Mars Jupiter Saturn and Neptune align, with Uranus in a key position, threatening catastrophic impacts on Earth.
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U. Wi
Vesuvius
Mike
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
Neptune
Uranus
Mble
Red Cross Christmas Seals Girl and Tuberculosis Fight
An article extols Red Cross Christmas Seals as protecting children from tuberculosis and improving health and economic rehab for those affected. It notes last year's 14 000 deaths, 12 000 of them children, urging mass participation to reduce mortality and likens small towns to origins of many notable leaders.
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Roverly Mayesenya
Red Cross
Christiane Scala
Neile
Tierculosis
Nnion
United States
Praise and pride in borrowed fame in big city sports
The piece argues large cities claim unearned glory by admiring minor leagues and trophies won by smaller towns. It contends cities praise “our” teams like the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds while overlooking the roots in farm and town.
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New York
United States
Virginia
Cies
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati
Reds
Nothing to be thankful for is a misperception
The article argues that many middle class people feel ungrateful at Thanksgiving, but the living human has much to be thankful for including life, a job, family, home, church, school, books, and more. It stresses gratitude amid unrealized dreams and reverses.
Gratitude Message Encourages Wide World View
The speaker urges readers to feel thankful for what they have and to visit the broader world to see people with less, using paths and places to gain perspective and gratitude.
Encouraging Gratitude Without Envy
A moral appeal urges readers to cultivate thankfulness within themselves rather than coveting others fortunes. It warns against fixating on those with greater wealth or power and suggests gratitude as a personal discipline.
California Elks Organize Thrift Drive Across State
California Fire Association delegates at a San Diego convention endorsed the thrift campaign of the war effort. They directed the association president to appoint committees to run the sale of Thrift and War Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates through California lodges. The Grand Lodge affirmation aligns with the Atlantic City convention.
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San Diego
Cal
California Fire’ Association
Igi
Govent
Movreman
Throuchost
California
Grand Lodge
Atlantia
Wood from Siletz Lumber Co now at Hoskins mill
Slab wood is available from the Siletz Lumber & Logging Co with a mill operating at Hoskins. Orders placed through the Independence Enterprise will be delivered in a few days. Dry wood offered and advertised as a winter savings. Dr Douganme, dentist, operates over the Independence National Bank.
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Siletz Lumber & Logging Company
Hoskins
Independence Enterprise
Siletz Lumber & Logging CO
Enterprice
Dr. Douganme
Independence National Bank
Report of condition of bank totals and assets 1919
The document lists bank assets including loans and discounts 1284.33 on hand U S bonds and securities totaling 494 532 28 and notes receivable plus cash in vault and deposits. L D Mix cashier certifies the truth of the statement before B R Wolfe notary on November 25 1919 Polk County Oregon.
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Independence National Bank
Independence
Oregon
U. S
U.S
Federal Reserve Bank
Postal Savings Deposite
Ee Aa Ceewes
Polk
B. R. Wolfe
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Ganee
Professor Porta
Raina
Argon Lowe
Porte
Aetrono Washington
Clenrious
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Missouri
Pershing
Beverly Hayes
Hartman
Brothers
Jewelers & Opticians
Salem, Oregon
C. W. Hare
Hare
War Department
California Elks
Thrift
Auee
Ules Bka
Pseu
Ae Dave
Toon
I. D. Mix
L. D. MIX
State OF
A Hirschberg
J H. Walker
Otis D. B
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