First to the City of Mexico Medal Planned for Pacific Highway Run
The Pacific Highway Association announces a solid gold prize for the first auto to drive from San Diego to Mexico City under set rules. The challenge aims to map a North American route Alaska to the Isthmus of Panama with a 700 mile extension from Vancouver and requires a six dozen photo log and mileage log submission.
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Pacific Highway Association
San Diego
Cal
Republic
Seattle
Hazelton
N. C
North America
Alaska
Panafia
Mexico
Vancouver
B. C0
Pacific Highway
City of Mexico
Washt
City of
Hiu
Pacific Ocean
Doctor Dunsmore Sends Greeting From Rome Trip
A postal from Dr. H. C. Dunsmore a Presbyterian minister now traveling in the Holy Land and Europe dated Naples Italy August 18 1911 greets friends and says he leaves tonight for Rome after visiting Vesuvius and Pompeii.
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W. L. Blee
Dr. Dunsmore
Holy Land
Naples
Italy
Vesuvius
Pompeii
Rome
H.C. Dunsmore
Labor Day Reflections On Work And Wage Across Oregon
The piece muses on labor's value and the need to honor workers who build the state’s wealth. It recalls Jacob’s seven years for Rachel, notes rising prices, and argues for a dedicated day to celebrate toil. It also references press opinions about Col Hofer and a Portland- Eugene backdrop, ending with Independence postmaster Merwin’s return. A separate item reports Berthold Reservation homestead registrations totaling 21 000 with a three day drawing beginning September 6.
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State of
Oregon
Jacob
Laban
Rachel
Leah
Portalnd
Eugene
Col. Hofer
Hit
Portland
Meat Prices and Family Budget Pressing Issue
The article notes that rising meat costs have become a serious concern for the average worker trying to feed the family. It discusses how households must adjust budgets and search for affordable options amid price increases.
Wholesome Meat Advertises Quality and Clean Market in Independence
A brief advertisement from Independence, Oregon touts high quality meat and clean sanitary market conditions. It emphasizes small margins yet promises customers the best, with all market areas maintained in sanitary order.
Hops and Marriage News From Portland to Tacoma
Transactions show 1911 12 hop deals with W H Matney to Conrad Krebs and others totaling thousands of pounds. In a separate item Mr Lee Fluke and Miss Linnie Epley wed in Portland on August 30 and plan to live in Tacoma. Epley taught in Independence schools last year.
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W. H. Matney
Conrad Krebs
A. J. Brown
Falk, Wormater& Co
A. C. Brown
Falk, Wormser & Co
J. W. Myers
T. Rosenwald & Co
Lee Fluke
John Fluke
Our City
Linnie Epley
Sidney
Portland
Tacoma
Wath
Miss Epley
Independence Schools
Notice of Execution Sale in Polk County Oregon 1911
By order of the Polk County Circuit Court an execution sale is set for October 7, 1911 at the front door of the court house in Dallas Oregon. The property includes Lot 1 and the north half of Lot 2 in Block 29 Henry Hills Town Tudependenve Polk County. Sale subject to legal redemption.
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State of
Orégon
Polk
H. McBtmurry
Palintiff
Bila M. Irvine-Hart
Tom Hartt
Dajins
Polk Count
Oregon
Defentante
Elia M. Irvine- Hart
Henry Hill
Tudependenve
Polk County
Move to new I.O.O.F. building with repairs and jewelry sale
Announcement states relocation to the I.O.O.F. building featuring updated facilities for repair work and display of jewelry, silverware, and clocks. Prices will stay as low as possible while ensuring first class workmanship and guaranteed quality.
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Salem
Ferullo
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Frank Meredith
Barnes’ Cash Store
P. E. Sands
B. C. Hazelton
British Columbia
The
Association
Doctor Dunsmore
LABOR
Independence
Merwin
Thelosings
Minot
N.D
Berthold Indian Reservation
Geo. F. Heck
Independence, Oregon
C. P. Bishop
New York
Salem Woolen Mills
Just Wright Shoe
J. M. Grant
Tom Hart
Law
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Polkco
ODD Fellows
K' Street
Rowe's Jewelry Shop
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