8 Day Tour of Special Train Promotes Agriculture
The Southern Pacific will run an eight day farming demonstration train through the Willamette Valley starting in November. The Oregon Agricultural College collaborates to show dairying horticulture and fruit packing with model facilities and lectures aboard the train. Independence station visit 1:55 to 3:25 PM Friday November 11 invites farmers and their wives to attend.
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Southern Pacific Company
Willamette Valley
Oregon Agricultural College
ER. B. Miller
Oregon
A. Hinshaw
Independence
Washington
Courtsey ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy
Certification that all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. Claims include stopping cough, healing lungs, preventing pneumonia and consumption, no opiates, and genuine yellow package. Signed by Dd G Dove.
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Foley
G. Dove
Burglary at Peter Cook General Store Stuns Rickreall
A break in at Peter Cook's general merchandise store in Rickreall occurred Monday night October 19. Thieves stole about zero dollars in goods including three watches several rings fountain pens and razors.
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Peter Cook
Youth's Companion and Independence Enterprise sale offer
The Youth's Companion and Independence Enterprise will be sold together this fall for $2.25. This is the best offer ever made in connection with the Youth's Companion. Renewal to update paper will be accepted at that price.
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Independence Enterprise
Renewala
Upat
Buena Vista Ferry Rebranded Stegle’s Ferry After Remodeling
W. J. Sreele, a Buena Vista hop grower, bought the local ferry and plans major remodeling to reach first class shape. The vessel will close briefly for finishing touches before inspection and will be renamed Stegle's ferry.
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W. J. Sreele
Buena Vista
Buena Vista Ferry
Steele
Monmouth Social News and Local Notes
Miss Bostle Wren visits family in Alsea valley while townsfolk enjoy Halloween-tinged decorations. School friends, visitors from Dallas and Portland, and community events fill a week with travel, illness, and fond memories. The Smith Radek brick project nears completion as local trades conclude pantry and laundry work.
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A. N. Halleck
Philomath
Miller
F. B. Finch
Arch Pool
H. B. Guthrie
Will McCready
McMinnville
Geo. Boothby
Jennie Fuller
Dallas
D. M. Hewitt
Susie Wade
Portland
H. B. Cross
Hammell
Corvallia
Monmouth
Bessie Ireland
J. B. Wright
Willamina
Republican Rally to Close Polk County Campaign
The presidential campaign in Polk County ends with a GOP rally Friday night October 30 at the opera house. Oregon speakers Hon. T. J. Cleeton of Portland and Judge Grant B. Dimmick of Oregon City address patrons with a music program including Miss Lora Craven and a violin by Chas E. Hicka, Rubenstein’s Melody in F. P. Likely seating will be tight, so attendees are urged to come early.
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Polk County
Oregon
Opera House
T. J. Cleeton
Portland
Grant B. Dimmick
Oregon City
Independence
Lora Craven
Rubenstein
Chas
E. Hicka
Public Speaking Marred by Coughing at Event
Advert reads Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds and pneumonia claims no opiates. It warns against substitutes and notes a yellow package. D G Dove signs the notice.
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Foley
D. G. Dove
Milwaukie Grand Master Richard Scott Dies at 62
Richard Scott of Milwaukie and trustee of the Odd Fellows Home in Portland died at his home Monday morning from heart trouble. He was 62 years old, came to Oregon in 1870, and owned some of the beat dairy stock in the state.
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Richard Scott
Milwaukie
Oddfellows Home
Portland
Oregon
Albany Apple Fair Round Trip Rates Set
Albany Apple Fair organizers announce travel to Albany on November 16 2 inclusive. Southern Pacific offers round trip rates from points on its line to Albany and back. Independence rate set at $1.40.
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Albany
Southern Pacific
County High School Proposal Debated in Polk County
A local editorial argues against establishing a single county high school in Polk County noting the Willamette valley has many small towns. The writer favors broader options such as a county board of control or tax-based support, warning one distant school would limit access or force long daily travel.
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Polk County
Igh
Willamette Valley
Endorsement for Independence Enterprise by Regent Official
Mr C L Starr Secretary of the Board of Regents of the Normal Schools praises the Independence Enterprise after a visit, calling it the best paper in town and noting its wide reach and impact. He says the paper reflects community energy and advertising strength, adding it is seen across Oregon and would be a credit in any community.
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C. L. Starr
Board of Regents of the Normal Schools
Independence Enterprise
Oregon
Train Service Plan For Independence Area In November
Principal Kirk of Independence Public outlines November train service between Independence Airlie Monmouth and Dallas with early morning departures and return times. New one way fares set at six dollars between Independence and Monmouth six dollars and fifty cents between Monmouth and Dallas with additional routes to Airlie and back. Independence Monmouth Ry Co president H Hirachberg signs notice.
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Independence
Airlie
Monmouth
Dallas
Csisess Independence & Monmouth Ry. Co
Hirachberg
Foley’s Kidney Remedy Becomes Boon for Elderly Readers
The ad claims Foley's Kidney Remedy aids elderly people with kidney or bladder disorders by stimulating urinary organs correcting irregularities and toning the system. It encourages starting the remedy immediately with a testimonial from D. G. Dove.
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Foley
Vicerom
D. G. Dove
Butler's Talk Draws Large Vote Interest at Opera House
A big campaign event at the opera house drew a large audience to hear Butler praised as a future state pillar. Miss Damon recited and Miss Lora Craven sang to thunderous applause, with Craven promising another performance at Friday's meeting, followed by a well attended dance.
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Opera House
Butler
Taft-Sherman Club
Miss Damon
Lora Craven
Mise Craven
Danger Lurks in Colds and Cure by Chamberlain Remedy
The piece warns that colds can lead to pneumonia chronic catarrh and more infectious diseases. It stresses the danger of colds and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the quickest cure, noting its wide sale and listing P. M. Kirkland as seller.
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P. M. Kirkland
Notice to Public on Wife's Departure in Salem Oregon
William Millage declares he will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife Margaret Millage after she left his home in Independence Oregon. Merchants in Salem urged to note the separation. Dated October 22 1908 in Independence Oregon.
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Wailly
Kickroall Flouring Mill Co
Jack Gibson
Deliingham
Washington
Peter Cook
Kalem
John Vaughn
J. W. Kirkland
Independence
Jasper Boydaon
Dayton
Ore
Dan McPeek
Salem
Mies Ada Dyers
Mick
Margaret Millage
Merchants of
Oregon
William Millage
New shipment of Warner's Rust Proof Corsets arrives
New stock of Warner's Rust Proof Corsets in stout, slim, and regular sizes now available. The corset is washable. Sold by Conkey, Walker & Lehman at 22 23.
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Warner
Conkey
Walker & Lehman's
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Oregon Agricultural College and Experimental Station
Rickreall
Ferry
William Metzler
Mra
W. D. Murphy
Child
Mr. Murphy
Smith & Radek
Shew
Cleeton and
Dimmick
Kr, W, Kirk
Independence Public
Moving Pictures
Geo. C. Will
House of Geo. Co
Commercial
J. A. Patterson
Main
Commercial Street
Chicago
Salem, Oregon
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