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INDKPKNDKNCK KNTEIU'RISE, INDEPENDENCE, OllECJON
IJTTLI2 LUCKIAMUTK.
A. S. Locke,
TJ-IE D11UGG-ISX. ,
si
In nolling toim of jiaintH, oiln, varninhoB, limo
and cement, nnl tho amount lio in hcIHiij? in a
guarantee that his iricoH arotho lowest. Also
a full lino of bnihhuH. Cull nnl eo him.
s INDEPENDENCE, - -
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JUn. M. BcrafTord U again able
to be around after a severe attack
of rheumatism.
F. M. Bkinner and wife, of In-
MM dependence, were tbs guests of Mr.
W and Mrs. Jaf. Uiltibrand last Bun
W day.
0. J. Jlsgley will move on the
George Hlele farm near Buyer.
Suvor will gain a good citizen at
the lout of our community.
Fred Stump baa purchased a new
self dump reaper and is using it to
harvest hii yetch crop,
The H. P. It. It. Co. has a large
force of men nutting in a ne
is always busy times are good,
and such is the case in Polk
county today. Any one who
lias a house., in our county
should consider that they have
reached the top round of the
ladder.
liL'KXA VISTA.
Mrs. Sarah Baldwin is the
guest thia week of her son, S. II.
Baldwin . near Independence.
. Ed Wilson one of Benton co
unty's most (tttructive hiichelors
came to IJuena Monday, for a
week's stw v.
Tin: ni:w hook,
Thirty Yeara In Wnahliiirtoii, !y
Mra. (Inieritl John A.
IjOKiiii.
This magnificently illustrated
volume is published with the con
sent and aid of the United Slates
jovenuiient, and this fact alone is
evidence of its sterling merit and
of the great care that has been
bet-towed upon it.
It is said that all roads lead to
Washington junt as they did to an-
sient Home. Certain it is that the
cannot behold I
tiful. winning, and gifted women,
filling with grace and dignity the
high uncial positions that the
people could bestow
T. 1'. Oglesby was summoned!
trestle at the south end of the bv telephone to Scio Satui day ey.
bridge on Jas; Uiltibrand's place.
F. N. Smith sold several tons of
baled hay to Fall City parties at
the field. There
"It has bwn my aim to miow f l.i) per ton in
my readers, both by w;rd and pic- is a great demand for hay in these
torial art, the wonders and the parts.
workings of the elaborate machin- Jj,nmie and Eddie Tedrow
ery of the Government in motion, ar(J ghig for three hinders,
by leading them tbrongh the great HanJ, ar0 very Bcarce ftn( our
peparwnent. anu w-M t,imhilIj? inUcliine men are hav
Tt..r vrr : n, trouble to get hands
.how them the works of art, the to 'u thcir machines
womWful collections of reli?s and Tlie I.uckiamute llouring mill
curioMties from every part of the ;8 aeuin in operation. After
y. i muuuna .u .... - j word, and the architectural glories ,ftvin,r a new ren8tock nut in
the marvel "'! glories of our Ml i .,, uri,.eii. trimsures of the Cai- L.i n;ra
- Ullli I1JU1J1 UIIIV1 livuvicu n-aaj
Ul; to describe and explain t u,e miii jn better shape than
giunv .ir, v.. ever before
through the White House from the
atlic to the cellar, through every Tho writer lias noticed many
forbidden room, and to portray not articles in tho Entkkprisk from
only its daily life, pant and pres. different localities praising up
ent, but its brilliant social and their places. We do not claim
official functions as well; to tell the 80 ,mlch for our 8ection alone,
story oi every President, and of
every woman who has ever reigned
in the White Houne; to viait the
Treasury, the Dead Letter ofhee,
and to solve the ma-vela and mys
teries of every government indus
try; in short, to present every in-
ional Capital in person are con
stantly turned towards it.
The hook is a complete pano
rama. of tbe countless interests of
the National Capital aa seen by a
famous woman who, as the wile of
an influential Senator, a society
leader, and the close friend of
every mistress of the While House
from Lincoln to tbe present lime,
Iiuh been in clone touch with the
inner life of Washington, and en
joyed rare privileges for studying
the mighty activities of the Gov
ernment, such as no other jnjrson
lias ever before bee.t able to command.
Mnnv distinguished men and
women have long urged Mrs. Lo
ok ii to eive this volume to the
o - - " '
world. She has received letters
from thousands unknown te her,
oxnressing the hope that it would
be written. In her preface she
oays:
"My first introduction to life in
the citv of Washington was in
1858, (Jeneral Logan being then
a member of Congress, and for
more than thirty years I have
lived there almost continuous!, an
interested observer of passing
events. As the wife of a Senator,
I msy say that I enjoyed unusual
privileges and opportunities to see
and know the inner life and activi
ties of tbe Capital City. I have
had my share of the favor of the
powers that were, and the honor of
being included among the distin
guished guests at both priyate and
official entertainments; and I have
known the pleasure of personal ac
quaintance with prominent states
men, courtly diplomats, and beau-
but take Polk over it ranks fore
most of any county in the state. I
Look at our great industries,!
such as farming, stock raising,
dairying, hop growing, lumber-
Coughing
"I wis riven up to die with
quick consumption. I then begin
to use Ayer's Cherry pectoral, i
improved at once, and am now in
perfect health. " Chts. E. Hart-
man, omnatown, n. i.
It's too risky, playing
with" your cough.
The first thing you
know it will be down
deep in your lungs and
the play will be over. Be
gin early with Ayer's
Cherry Pectoral and stop
the cough.
Tares sins : Uc, Mc, f I. All fritfte.
Conaalt roar doctor. If h un tek tt.
then do u ta HTl. If t Ull Ton not
to tska It, then don't tek It. Ho ksowi.
LhtI It With him. Wo r wllttnff.
J. l A I ft.il uu., uiweu. moo.
ening to be at the bedside of his
father, who is quite ill.
A hay baler is operating in
Andy Torgeson'u field this week.
There are 100 acres of cheat in
the fields
ANTIOCI1.
William Flvbbsck la shucking grain
for John Humpter.
A.J. Hhlpley returned from Corvalli
lust wk.
Mr. KiiNter, of Alwt, former drnggist
of Iidcienduce, waa lo Una vicinity
Monday shaking bauds wfth old so-qualotanc-.
Weldon lilack, of ueir Monmouth,
will ruu Hulllvan's aeparaior with bis
portable engine.
JoIju Ktuiup has purchased a new
Onborue binder of J. II. Morsu, tbe
agent.
William Herreo la hauling lumber
from Independence to repair bis barn,
Mrs. Scott and son Fred have gone
to Corvallis on special business.
Mr. Marks' new dwelling bouse is
Dearly completed.
Hay is selling in tbe field at 15.50 a
ton and scarce at that price.
U. it. Fish back is working in tbe
graia field for Mrs. A. B. Ohms.
Farmers are paying $1.50 a day for
bands to shock their grain. ,
Excursion to Newport.
On Sunday, August 9th, a South
ern Pacific train will run an ex
cursion to Yaquina Bay and New
port. Following is the schedule on
the west eule:
Leaves Dallas at 4:55. a. in.;
Perrydale, 5:16; McMinnville, 5:55;
Whiteson, 6:02; Amity, 6:07; Mc
Coy. 6:17: Derry. 6:33
dence, 6:43; Corvallis,
T r onon
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7:20.
TENTH
gorrespondetm' Contest
On April 1st, we commenced our Tenth Correspondents' Contest and. on
....Paper....
Wrappings, Bags
Do you use them? Wo al
ways have them. Order by -;
phone, mail, stage, slth
mnn We are prompt.
"Everything in paper."
Geo. F- Rodgers&Co-
Wholesale, Paper Dealers
Salem, Oregon. '
ing, prune raising anu ninny
nfhnra Innf. nnnlil Ita mftiif lntioil
terest.ng pnase oi ii.e anu scenes m We haye SQm(j q the begt Uood
vvasnineion nlnrk in t ha Rtnf. nnrl
, . . j. I i l 1 1 1 1 IV V . ,fUiT OI , llTUt). Bb Q .J I . i' . U W . UUDD A ' ' ' l"
Its illustrations are a inumpn oi products are seldom equaled following articles, selected by the Correspondents' themselves;
American an,. i . urv.. ana never exceueu anu au unriDCTppi7i? t,.nn, rn.nnhnit. velvet Couch
priceof the book just to look at our laboring men have plenty LgcoXD PRIZE.".'.'."!..... A. lovely Pictare
these 50 magnificent full-page of work. H neneyer the laborer THIRD PRIZE . A fine Students' Lamp
ptates, from photographs taken
with government consent and aid
exclusively for this volume. They
portray wonderfully interesting
scenes. The government gener
ously waived all "rules and regula
tions" in order that this book by a
woman of, Mrs. Logan's standing
and influence should be as perfect
and complete as possible. One can
linger a long time over these beau
tiful plates, and though he turns
from each with regret he is pretty
sure to find the next one of still
more absorbinc interest.
We do not know when 740 pages
have been given us more genuine
pleasure. If we speak warmly of
the book, it is because it richly de
serves it. R is sold only by agents,
and who introduce Biich a work
ought to be welcomed. Put it into
your homes. To own it is to prize
it; to read it is to obtain liberal ed
ucation. We believe that the best
way to keep our books is by intro-
Baby Costs Too Rlacb
When the price paid is the mother's
With and haorjiness. The father
doesn't realise as he romps with the
child what years of wifely suffering
must be set against the baby's laughter.
Chronic invalidism is a hiffh pnee to
pay for the painful joy of maternity, yer.
it is at sucb a cost mat many
mch
it is more than
FOURTH PRIZE A good set or ring fong.
FIFTH PRIZE A. Copyrighted Book
SIXTH PRIZE , , ....Ladies Home Journal
SEVENTH PRIZE Is'depksdksc Enubpriss to any address for one year
such a cost that many a woman
becomes a mother. Such a pnee is too
tnucn Decause
in
ery case.
"I am pleated
to give my testi
mony and wish I
could find worda
strong enough to
induce other suf
ferera to use Dr.
Pierce's Favorita
Prescription,"
wrltr. Mra. Weslev Guv. or Kemptville. Ont.,
CONDITIONS.
We want all the news that happens in Polk county and we want theEsTKB-
paisi to visit every family in the county. We want to help you and we want yon
to help us. Our interests are mutual. We will give points as follows:
One point for every item of news worthy of publication. 2o points for every
arHolu urnrthv of k aonnratn liparl. If an article be SDeciallv meritorious or start-
BByUi"use of Hnn in the eight of the manager of this department an extra 15 points will be
Doctor Pierce's given. For every new yearly subscription 85 points. For every yearly renewal
Favorite Pre- 75 points. For a subscription three months 25 pointB; six months and less than
Bcnptton ma- g year 3JJ polntg por every dollar's worth Advertisement or Job w ork we give 50
ternity is made .. , f-.-nioi, An nrina nn anv kind of Ad or Job. We are
practically -j j
painless, and a going to make a campaign for some new correspondents, and we will announce
quick convales- Rt tjme8 the places in this column. Watch for them, as we will make it to your
euce is assured nteregt to secure representatives in the sections we want represented. Other
tn almost ev- r
lea tn res win oe annouyreu aiung.
HOW YOU STAND.
Each week we will announce in this column your points. No article is
credited until after it appears in the paper, although subscriptions and points
secured in other ways will be announced as they come in. We s-ant to keep
Br k For iht vears sfter niv little tjoy was
i?in" SrlS, rci"r onWn,y right side, and everything fair and straight and if you think an error has occurred in your points
pain in naca. was aonnscrao. - ,-ta .;,i.; ,i.a ,V following and we will make thorouah investigation
, . j . 1 I not knowwhst 1 was BOtnij loao. i nca i n -
dUCing gOOa ones, anu a oeiwr one iocion bul amwl no benefit until I begran guena Vista II
than this has never been brought to
our notice.
The book is published by the old
and well-known firm of A. D'
Worthinfton A Co., Hartford,
Conn., whose imprint is sufficient
guarantee of the excellence of this
first class volume, They want
more agents for it. An agency for
a book so Donular as this oners to
men and women an unusually good
opportunity to do well.
1. aamv atlt 1 arm Hi
only used four hottlr. alto sortif of Dr. Pirrce Parker.... 5t44D
.Vn"&8uP H 1093
Pierce's medicinea to all my friends. If anyoot . . j . g i IU1
WIMUIlo wnu dw i win 11.U17 I rt-.
TV Plrr'a Favorite Preacrmtion con- Huver
taina no alcohol and is entirely free from I Antioch 3,55
opium, cocaine and all other narcotica. Monmouth, B 425
The dealer who offers a substitute for . . ,. r isi
PMImn Anm so to ma n"-"!
the little more profit paid on the sale of Lewisville
lra meritorious medicines. His profit I HiirhlandB. D
i your loss; inereiore, accrp Monmouth, A
muie. .. . . . 1 r-ii.
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