State Fair to Open in Salem with Modern Additions
The Oregon State Fair returns September 12 to 17 in Salem with a new model dairy barn by Paul V. Maris and Danish expert Dr. Bernard Boeggild, a larger stock exhibit, improved grounds, a Court of Honor, and expanded utilities. Additional features include better transportation, sleeping and eating facilities, a revamped sewer system, new toilets, and an enhanced machinery hall displaying primary farm devices.
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West
Balom
Balem
Falra
Oregon
America
Board of Directors
Bernard Boeggild
Copenhagen
Denmark
Hugh Bryan
Northwest
Oregon State Fair
Board |E
Fair Board
Capitalist W F Scott Eyes Willamette Valley Investment
Eastern capitalist W F Scott of Minneapolis, formerly Montana, praised the Willamette Valley during a visit to Independence. He plans to close Minnesota interests and move to Portland to invest a large sum, aiming to attract others to relocate here. He credited the valley with broad opportunities in all industries and pledged to advocate for it.
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W. F. Scott
Minneapolia
Montana
Leonard Lownds
Foster & Lownds
Independence
Scott
Willamette Valley
Mississippi River
Minnesota
Portland
Lownds
Dawes
A Man of Iron Nerve Pursues Health Anew
Indomitable will and energy come from a well ordered body Dr King's New Life Pills are promoted as regulators for a keen brain and strong body Sold at all druggists with the code 2fc.
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Dr. King
Pioneer Huntley Dies at 73 A Respected Early Settler
T. B. Huntley, longtime Independence resident and former Polk County road superintendent, died September 2 1910 after a paralysis stroke. He emigrated to California in 1860 and moved to Oregon in 1880 settling near Independence. Survived by five sons a daughter and seven grandchildren his motto was honesty of purpose and uprightness of character. Funeral services were held last Sunday with Rev. Dr. Dunemore presiding.
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Huntley
Independence
Mr. Huntley
T. B. Huntley
Titnola
California
Sacramento Valley
Frances Lehman
Oregon
Charles E
Wallace W
James T
Bennet
George H
Minnie Burnett
Portland
Polk County
Dunemore
Hop Field Surge Fractions and New High School Progress
The town experiences a hop pickers influx with merchants busiest as work shifts between fields in Buena Vista and nearby areas. Independence hosts a developing new high school with electrical and plumbing work nearly finished and roof work advancing. Local residents discuss markets, travel, and salaries amid overall regional activity.
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Independence
Mutual Fire Insurance Movement in Independence
The local effort to form a mutual fire insurance company in Independence gains backing. Farmers' Fire Relief Association is organizing representation through Chas E Hicks and other citizens to advance the plan.
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Farmers’ Fire Relief Association
Chas
E, Hicks
Card of Thanks for support during illness and funeral
We express gratitude to friends who aided us during our father’s illness death and burial and thank Dr Dunsmore for sympathy and comforting words as well as the choir for the beautiful music Huntley Brothers and Sisters
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Dunsmore
Huntley Brothers and Sisters
Electric Bitters End provided health tonic claim
Mrs I B Van de Lande of Kirkland Michigan reports using Electric Bitters during a severe three month strain without breaking down. The advertisement promises health and strength with a satisfaction guaranteed guarantee and a 60 cent price at druggists.
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I. BE. van de Lande
Kirkland
Temperance Rally in Buena Vista at Methodist Church
A Buena Vista temperance meeting is announced at the Methodist church on Friday evening with Guy McReynolds of Sutherlin as speaker. Abel Porter and Mrs. Sir. William Porter of Raymond Washington visit. W. J. Steele will begin hops picking. Admission is free and citizens are invited.
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Guy McReynolds
Sutherlin
William Porter
Raymond
Washbaugh
Ington
Oregon
Abel Porter
W. J. Steele
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