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About The Polk County post. (Independence, Or.) 1918-19?? | View Entire Issue (Dec. 10, 1920)
' PRUNE TREES LOGANBERRY TIPS and STRAW8ERRY PLANTS OF ALL KINDS -------- ALSO-------- Chamiiion of Oregon ■ Strain ot 0 . 1. C. PIGS HENRY YUNG INDEPENDENCE, ORE. 3 miles south— first house east of I. 0. 0. F. cemetery CITY AND COUNTRY The Misses Gretchen and Madaline Kreamer went to Portland for the week end. Riley Cooper was here from Alsea this week. He reports everything fine in that country, tho he hasn’t i reen fishing lately. . • Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Ham- mel were here from Falls City Monday visiting Mrs. J. E. Hubbard. The party motored to Salem. VV. G. Grant and son, Fred, arrived the first o f the week from California where Mr. Grant had taken his son iii the hope o f regaining the boy’s health. W hile there specialists were con sulted with very discourag ing results. Co. Library System Wins The Independence library board consisting o f Mrs. J. S. Cooper, Mrs. C. D. Cal- ! rcath, Mrs. Clyde Ecker, H. Hirschberg and A. L. Thomas met Miss Marvin, s’ ate librarian, the Dallas board, representatives from Monmouth, Falls City, Eola, Perry dale and West Salem in Dallas last Tuesday. The representatives went before the county court in behalf o f the proposed county library system. The < iurt readily granted a levy of two-tenths o f a mill which will be put in the county budget. It was hop ed to get three-tenths o f a mill but two-tenths was all t he court had at its disposal and the representatives felt very grateful for this allow ance. Miss Marvin stated that she believed we could have the use of about 500 volumes of technical books from the state library which would be of great assistance in making the change. Don’t lirond. Civic Club Visits Monmouth IF YOU CAN’T FIND WHAT YOU WANT IN YOUR HOME TOWN VISIT OUR STORE AND SEE SALEM'S LARGEST DISPLAY OF Members of the Civic Club were most graciously enter tained at the attractive home of Mrs. Pember in Monmouth last Wednesday afternoon. Members gath ered at the home o f Mrs. O. D. Dutler where machines were awaiting to convey them . to ‘ the Normal City. Thruout the attractive Peni- ber home chrysanthemums were effectively used. A fter a brief business session the meeting was given over to hostess and chairman, Mrs. What would give more cheer and comfort to the home and be more lastingly appreciated than a beautiful J. E. Hubbard, who held ar ranged an excellent pro gram. Beautiful vocal num bers were rendered by Mrs. (The big best grade lamp made.) C. W. Irvine and Mrs. M. J. Other Table Lamps, Reading Lamps, Study Lamps, Boudoir Lamps, and Stand Lamps, Priced from S7.50 to $110 Butler with Mrs. G. G. Walker and Miss Helen Cornelius as accompanists. Clever readings were given by Misses Velma Johnson If there is not yet an Electric Perculator, Grill or No wife minds doing the washing when she has an and Hattie Bernstein. Mrs. Toaster in the home, here is your chance to give some Eden in her home. No back aches from scrubbing. Pember presented a very in thing that will remind the user of your thoughtfulness Even the wringer runs electrically. The most won structive paper on Japanese for years to come. derful gift of all for a wife’s Xmas. customs which was largely a comparison o f the Oriental customs with our own. Mrs. Pem ber’s paper was very much appreciated and Always appreciated by a mother and wife. Heat in an showed much thought. To instant. A time and labor saver. close the program by special Here are two more gifts that will give lasting comfort request Mrs. M. J. Butler and joy to the housewife. Gifts that will lighten her sang “ The Japanese Sand labors this coming year and for years to come. Man.” Mrs. Frank Dick Ask almost any woman if this is not a gift she would son’s name was added to the appreciate. club’s steadily increasing membership. During the tea hour Mrs. Ackerman and Mrs. Clark presided over the tea urns. The tea Simplex Electric Ironers, Sewing Machines, Flashlights, Electric Trains for Boys, Xmas Tree Lights, Shades, table was centered with an Fixtures, etc. art basket o f choice chry REMEMBER— Washing Machines, Vacuum Cleaners, Ironers and Sewing Machines are sold on easy terms if santhemums. A bevy of >retty high school girls as desired. sisted in the serving. The club will not meet again un “ If its electric come to us.” til Jan. 12, 1921, when Miss Madaline Kreamer and Mrs. H. B. Fletcher will present papers on “ Origin of Ja pan” and “ Government of MASONIC TEMPLE— CORNE R STATE AND HIGH STREETS. Japan.” The place to be B AMI announced later. Guests o f tho club were Mrs. J. H. - iM ia ia in im im M iiH iiB m in im M im ia iiH ia iia ilU ilH iia iiiM H iiiw iw Ackerman, Mrs. E. F. Black M III k ijA iia ju K M u ia iiiftiiiB M iiz and Misses Jessica Todd, Plevis and Mae Smith. Electrical Gifts for Xm as Sensible, L asting an d Different Gifts for the Whole Fam ily HANDEL HAND-PAINTED TABLE LAMP AN EDEN WASHER AN ELECTRIC IRON Portable Sewing Machines Electric Curling Iron O T H E R SUGGESTIONS: THE G IF T STO RE SALEM ELECTRICAL CO. 8 £r| ARE YOU AWARE THAT THERE ARE ONLY Bridge Luncheon Mrs. Asa B. Robinson most delightfully entertain ed the Dallas Bridge club of which she is a member at ler Monmouth street home ast Wednesday afternoon. The interior of the house was beautified with prettily arranged blossoms. As is the custom of the club luncheon is served at one o'clock and then followed by the all absorbing game. Several Independence play ers were invited to augment the players o f the neighbor ing city and Mrs. Robin ~ son’s charming hospitality was most thoroughly enjoy ed. THE TONE Stradivara Phonographs 10 percent of for cosh on oil models $150.00 Model now $135.00 . $175;00 Model now $157.50 $350.00 Model now $315.00 Come ifi for a demonstration Williams 9 Drug Co. ‘Home of the Grifonola” PERFECT SERVICE COOKING APPLIANCES and Torrington Vacuum Cleaners There are two used car bargains at the Ace Garage. Stop in and see a »lncker; eat Liberty them. Some terms. Ace Garage. TEST ROT PURE DRUGS ^ ^ ¡n ^ Qay 14 SHOPPING DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS? «1 «* »* »»it You Will Save Time, Energy and Disappointments by Buying Y oor Holiday (lifts Now W hile we maintain at all times a thoroughly efficient store service, Ibis service is bound to be severely taxed just before Christinas, so we urge you to shop early in the month and in the day, when you are certain to receive more thoughtful courteous attention than you Can expect* 1 later on. Besides if you wait until the last few days you will be forced to choose from depleted stocks— not only at our store, but wherever you may go, for no store’s stocks can withstand the heavy buying incident upon the holidays. , Make Up lo u r List Now and Start Selecting Tomorrow P R E T T Y N E W RIBBONS I ACES OF ALL KINDS To be made up into Gift 1 h ngs 1 hey play an important part in rp There are ribbons here for every purpose— sash rib making Christmas Gifts bons, for bags, for camisoles, decorative ribbons, ribbons for tying up Christmas packages. All at re vised prices o f truly good value. Priced 5c, 8c, 10c, 15c, 25c, 35c, to $4.75 yd. You will find here pretty laces such as vals, cluny, handmade fillet, Vcnise and others. Prices range at 5c, 10c, 112c, 15c, 20c, 25c up to $3.50 a yard. A Good Umbrella for Christmas V ery few gifts give better evi dence o f its donor’s thoughtful ness than an umbrella, especial ly in this country. D on’t delay selecting, our stocks are now complete. No more serviceable umbrellas at lower prices may had. They are all sold at 20 per cent discount- The better sorts at $3.20, $3.60, $4.76, $5.20, $5-60, $6-00, $7.60, $8.00, $10.00 up to $16.00. Happy. Christmas Spirit 99 Dainty Silk Under- wear Gloves Always Is a Welcome Gift If gloves are on your Christmas For the woman who appreciates the charm o f beautiful under- things, these dainty pieces of lovliness will play their part in carrying to the recipient the warm feeling o f friendship of the donor. They are all sold at 20 per cent discount. Priced $2-20, $2.60, $2.75, $2.80, $3.11, $3.60, $4.76 up to $8.00. list then you want to buy them Please at this store, where assortments are broad, where quality is trust worthy, styles are newest, and where prices are moderate. Silk, silk suede lined and kid. Price range is $1.69, $2.25, $2.75, $3 00, $3.50, $3.75 up to $6.75 pair. Kafoury Bros. THE STORE FOR THE PEOPLE 466 STATE STREET PHONE 877 Plan Note fi> r Ch rislm as Gift Giving ft