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Independence Enterprise

Location

Independence, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1902

Page

4

Great Coal Strike Ends Without Dissent In Wilkesbarre

The mine workers convention at Wilkesbarre Pa October 21 resulted in unanimous approval with not a single vote against. Officials say the government remains committed to improving the Willamette area at Independence, with postmaster Wheeler posting bid notices for revetment work yesterday, promising labor employment and substantial material dollars.

Wilkesbarre Independence Willamette Wheeler

Hofer touts Willamette strawberry prospect and price offer

Colonel Hofer writes passionately on strawberry culture and declares Willamette Valley has ideal conditions for perfect berries. He recounts a $200 per acre offer for his nine acre tract, which he declined, citing strong market potential if more growers join to enable carload shipments.

Colonel Hofer Willamette Hofer

Oregon Goats Admired by Montana Buyer

The fame of Oregon goats spreads as a caridad of goats ships to Troy Montana. James Stone chest says he hunted for goats everywhere and found none that match the Willamette Valley stock. The remark encourages Polk county farmers to keep improving their herds.

Oregon Troy Montana James Stonechest Willamette Valley Polk County

Hold Your Hops says Orr predicts price rise

Samuel Orr, a Polk county hop grower in the city, tells The Oregonian that hop prices will advance several cents per pound. He says foreign markets and strong local demand support his view and he has refused 25 cent offers, planning to hold crops for higher prices. He warns against fake reports and urges growers to hold.

Samuel Orr Polk County Oregonian Orr Wherrseen

Polk County Hop Grower Sees Rising Prices

In Dallas buyers pay 25 cents for hops with average quality and expect higher prices. Mr. Orr, a leading Polk County farmer, manages a 50 acre hop yard near Rickreall and runs a seed stock farm.

Dallas Orr Polk County Rickreall

Hops Market Reports and Prices Across Oregon

A special to the Oregonian notes firm hops markets with moderate brewers' demands and steady local trading. Reports from Franklin County show Aira and advancing markets, with buyers paying 25 cents for choice hops and some sales at 25 cents. Major buyers like Kirkpatrick Williams and Faber Neil purchased below choice at 25 cents, while Salem dealers report purchases of 133 bales and Hattie Jones sells remaining crop at 25 cents. Yakima dispatch says little purchasing. growers expect prices above 50 cents as the market tightens.

Oregonian Franklin County Aira Etrerly Choice Coast Wires Oregons Trerman Cables Salom George L. Rose Hattie Jones Salem Anderson Eugene FE. Dunn Kirkpatrick & Williams Dallas Faber & Neil E. C. Herren Independence Yakima

Deafness Cure Promised by Constitutional Rem Medics

An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It asserts Eustachian tube inflammation causes deafness and promises a $100 reward for any untreatable case, urging readers to send for free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, with Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills marketed.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Rebekah Lodge Holds Interesting Meeting in City

Clover Leaf Lodge No. 56 welcomed a Corvallis delegation Tuesday evening with speeches and work. Visitors from Monmouth and Dallas attended as Past President Paulina Kline, Noble Grand Mrs Brunk, and Mesdames Wicka Broders Wilkins Moores Spangler Jacobs, and Messrs Cronise Henkle Norton participated.

Clover Leaf Lodge Order of

Local Movements and Appointments Round Crowley Area

Thadd Stevens rents Wall Fawk's farm at Crowley. Elder Wm Short fills an appointment at La Creole last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Edgar begin return trip to Eastern Oregon. J Williamson digs well on new property. Short assists at Elder Pewtherer's house. D F Ruble moves to Lincoln. Chas B Whaley buys part of G Smith farm. Mrs Nealley visits Salem. Finley Adgarie hauls wood to new home. Sam Wallace travels to Portland Tuesday afternoon.

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Independence Enterprise West Side Avery R. Egray Proprie Ore Postollh NOU Sage Cy Corvallis Rebekah Lodge W. L. Bice Lam Vprney Cobbler Rockers Paddock Crowley Thadd Stevens Wall Fawk Wm. Short la Creole Frank Edgar Kr. J. Williamson Pewtherer D. Ft. Ruble Lincoln Chas. B. Whaley Smith Farm Mra OL. Nealley Sam Wallace Portland Galveston Cardus Thedford
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