THE POLK COUNTY POST
Published every Friday at Independence, Oregon.
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as second class m attar March 26, 1918, at the poeto thee at
Independence, Oregon, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
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Rings were never more fashionable than this
year. The designs are simply remarkable, and
our cases are filled with many, many beautiful
ones.
Used 1914 Ford Touring Car
nearly new tires. Guaranteed. Ace
Garage.
PRUNE TREES
(J Diamond, rubies, pearls, sapphires—each a
perfect “ gem ”
LOGANBERRY TIPS
and
fl Don’t wait u*»til the last week to get your
Christmas shopping done. Our holiday stocks
are complete now, and we have leisure to give
you real service in making your selection. So
come in now.
STRAWBERRY PLANTS
Our rings are well worth a trip down town to
see.
ALSO-
Champion of Oregon
Phone Main 1321
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Christmas Gifts that
INDEPENDENCE, ORE.
3 miles south—first house
east of I. O. O. F. cemetery
Always Please
Make Every Day a Christinas
FOR BOYS
UNDERWEAR
OVERCOATS
SH IRTS
SHOES
SU ITS
HATS
CAPS
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UNDERWEAR
OVERCOATS
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SHOES
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O . A . K re a m e i
“The Shasta”
C a lif o r n ia
“ The Shasta” is au ail standard sleeping
car tram without without extra fare.
Arrives Sun Francisco 10:00 F. Al. following evening
Leaven ForUand at 4:00 P. M.
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Im p r o v e d b le e p in g C a r S e r v ic e
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San Francisco and Los Angeles
. .A ll Sliuatu Houle trains huinllu Uirough standard sleeping cars
Seattle, Tacoma, and ForUand to San Francisco.
Through standard sleeping ca r to Los Angeles
Leaves Portland a l 8:40 A. M.
Arrives Los Augeles 8:15 A. M. second m orning
Too prone nre we nil to allow our
Christmas sentiments to evaporate
with the day, forgetting that there
are other days in the year for a sym
pathetic hand clasp and an encourag
ing word. If Christinas Is better than
other days in the year, it is In cause
tlie feeling of brotherhood and fellow
ship belongs to it.
Why not have every other day in
the year tilled with hrotherliness and
fellowship? Why not soften the as
perities of life, speak the kindly word,
and extend the helping hand for the
other 3(54 days? In a word, why not
make every day a Christmas? Carry
the Christmas spirit with us through
out the year and say. with Tiny Tim.
at all times and seasons. “God bless
us. everyone.”
Let us keep Christinas In this spirit,
then, forgetting not to whom thanks
for the many blessings and privileges
of this great country of ours nre due,
looking forward to the age that is
coming:
“When the common sense of most
shall hold the fretful realm In nwe
And the kindly eartli shall slumber
lapt in universal law.”
Effective Oct. 24, 1920, trains
will run as follows:
Train arrives Independence
11:05 A. M.
Train departs Independence
1:00 P. M.
Daily except Sunday.
L. E. WATSON, SupL
DO YOUR
Fall
Clearing
WITH
SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES
JOHN M SCOTT, General Passenger Agent
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you wouldn’t bother borrowing his copy
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C. W. IRVINE,
J. B. PARKER,
& O. IRVINE,
GLEN C. SMITH,
TROJAN
POWDER
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That gives a man more
'enuine chewing satis-
action than he ever got
out of the ordinary kind.
Smallerchew,lastslonger
«—so it costs less to chew
this class of tobacco.
And the good, rich to
bacco taste gives a world
of satisfaction.
Any man who uses the
R eal T o b acco Chew
will tell you that.
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Safe to use
No headaches.
Hauser Bros.
WHAT IS BETTER
Salem, Albany,
Corvallis, Eugene
MAX GOLDMAN
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says the G ood Judge
1107 B r oa d w a y , N ew York City
IN FOR IT
Drum: Gte, from the look« of that
husky kid, I’m In for aoma beating!
SACRED DAY FOR THE BA BIES
Never deny the tnibira their Christ*
mas! It la th<> shining *e;tl art upon
a year of happiness. U*t them Itelleve
In Santa Claus or St. Nicholas or
Krlss KTingle, or whatever name the
Jolly Dutch saint hours lu your re
ligion.- Marlon Uarlaud.
“Here’s Real Tobacco”
W-B C U T is a long fine-cut tobacco
R IG H T C U T is a short-cut tobacco
Bring in everything you
want to sell and I will
sell it for you on a
commission.
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President.
Vice President.
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Cashier.
Asst. Cashier.
Put up in two stylos
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We buy everything you
want to sell and sell
everything you want to
buy. Cash or trade.
are on sale to
Southern California
California’s bright and w annsunshine will help you take on a
new leas« of life. Spend the wintry days beside summery seas;
on sporty golf courses or well kept tennis courts; motor over
splendid highways; Uiese and many
other outdoor pleasures
aw ait you in Sunny California
TR E E on request Cali lot mu for the Tourist" a new
booklet graphically describing the different resorts.
car reservations
FARMERS
STATE BANK
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SIM PLE HOME-MADE GIFTS
Local Dealer
Handkerchiefs, neatly hemmed and
L. E. HASELTON, Rt l
an embroidered initial adorning one
corner, may he made fro-.u a stray rem
Independence, Ore.
nant of linen or lawn.
Canvas or denim gloves for the wom
an who nnng.s out wet clothes are a
boon—and so easily made on the sew
■nwim nainaiiiBiiiwm iHUHiiiM iiBiiip
ing machine.
Night slippers nre a Joy to children
IKE WIND MILL SHOP *
who must walk upstairs after prepar
ing for bed. Any material of downy
A. G. Williams, Prop.
texture Is adaptable, and they are
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made as simply as a stocking foot.
All kind of barbering
Every country woman should have a
done and satisfaction I ¡1
knit, woolen corset-cover.
A worn
guaranteed. L a d i e s ’
sweater, by removing the collar and
lower part of the sleeves (parts, by the
shampooing and mas f
way, most likely to show wear) serves
saging given special at p I
beautifully for this purpose.
tention. Shine in con i
Knowing the size of any little girl's
doll. It Is a simple matter to muke a
nection.
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dress, a bonnet or cloak for It.
Mittens are neatly and quickly made ¡ f B I I B I l B I « l l | l l l l l l l P l l i P U i R I I M I l R i l » l ! i
on the sewing machine. Cse any flexi
ble woolen material.
A child's fur set can he made from
an out-of-date fur piece, or if you have
only a trifle of fur use it simply for
TO REA LIZE THE
the rim of the muff and the scarf-end.
To an Invalid friend is sent your
MOST MONEY
cheeriest house-plant to gladdeu the
Chrlstmns day.
Wmter Excursion Tickets
Inquire of local agent for fares, routes, sleeping
and train service or write
For real service and results list
your property with us. We have
six salesmen with machines. We
inspect and photograph your prop
erty and advertise extensively, and
have a demand for property at all
times. Fred W. German Co., 732
Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Port
land, Oregon.
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VALLEY A 8ILETZ
TIME TABLE
H ENRY YUNQ
FOR MEN
We are prepared to extend you every aid
within legitimate banking practice. Come
in at any time and talk over your affairs
with us. You are always welcome.
Do you live in Independence?
Then why not patronize her indus
tries. Eat Liberty bread.
Strain ol
JEW ELER AND ENGRAVER
For the past eight years this Bank lias given
particular attention to the business of farm
ers. We have helped many over the rough
places and have aided many more in buying
farms of their own.
FARMS AND ACREAGE WANTED
OF ALL KINDS
A . Lr. K U L L A N D E R
Main Street
50c.
$1.00
$2.00
Farmers’ Business
for Christmas dinner than a
fresh dressed turkey or milk
chicken? It is a delicacy to
the average household, but
many refuse to buy dressed
poultry
unless they know
cleanliness ie observed in the
dressing. You can buy our
dressed poultry with safety.
Meat Market
k i l l e r a s m it h
The Independence National Bank
Established .1880
AN ACCOUNT in a commercial bank is the most
convenient aid to modern business. It systema
tises payments, is a check on all expenditures and
shows you just where you stand each month.
Open one with us today. I t will pay you to do so.
reserv e '
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Officers and Directors
H. Hirschberg, Pres. C. A. McLaughlin, V. P.
Ira D. Mix, Cashier
W. H. Walker
D. W. Sears
O. D. Butler
Independence Vulcanizing Shop
(Opposite Farmers State Bank)
SWOPE St SWOPE
LA W YERS
ear Craean A W ilk a ri
Independence,
Oregon
Repairing of Tires and Tubes and Adona Tire
Work Our Specialty. All work Guaranteed.
M. J. O’DONNELL, Prop.
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