04 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
1
The article urges mobilization for a mass Europe-bound force, with Baldwin heading Liberty Loan efforts. It stresses government fulfillment of wartime contracts and food supply, and the need to demobilize troops after victory.
In a catholic church service, townspeople hear a call to support the Victory Loan effort. The message emphasizes sacrifice by men and women, urging timely contributions to honor those who served and those who fell, with emphasis on unity and national duty.
A church calendar lists preaching at Mo church at 11 and Epworth League at 10.30 with invitations extended. Social at the Wells home. Portland and Salem trips noted. W.O.W. banquet in Buena Vista. lodge plans to move to Independence. Parent Teacher Club meeting praised. local relocations and farm plans shared.
Linn County operator reports a 45 dollar gain in monthly pay from the same number of cows amid tests by dairymen and the federal farm department. Members cite a 30 percent milk increase, with 82 pounds rising to 42 under improved rations, as co operative efforts include feeding, breeding, record-keeping and bull associations.
Dairymen operating at a loss can turn profit by boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and improving herd management. Experts emphasize adjusting feed, labor, and technology to raise milk margins and stabilize operations.
Robbers blew the safe in Hoskins post office this morning and escaped with postal supplies, war stamps, bonds, and saved stamps. Estimated loot includes about 400 in war stamps, 2000 in government bonds, 50 0 in postal supplies, plus other valuables. Sheriff Latly from Benton County sent deputy Frank Plunkett to organize a search. escape suspected by automobile. Authorities note similar robberies in Clackamas and eastern Oregon, suggesting a professional gang touring the West.
Mr and Mrs R L Jewel of Independence spent the season away. Mrs Stallings and family hosted relatives. Mrs Carter visited with daughter. Mr and Mrs Power called on their son. Mrs Loyd Hunnicutt underwent surgery in Dallas. A note asks the finder to return a pair of blue sergeants misplaced in a car near Williams Drug Store.
Easter falls on April 20 reflecting the lunar rule set by the Council of Nice. The article lists future Easter dates and notes the latest recent dates in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with attention to the moon's phase as the determining factor.
The text notes that Easter dates have varied, occurring only twice in a period since March 25. It cites 1883 and 1804 as examples and records a maximum 21 day difference between Easter Sundays in 1888 1889 and 1918 1919. It lists 1888 Easter on April 1 and 1889 on April 21, and states last year Easter was March 31 and this year April 20.
Effective April 1 1919 No 2 arrives from Hoskins 915 a m No 4 arrives from Camps 400 p m No 1 departs from Camps 1050 a m No 3 departs from Hoskins 415 p m Nos 4 and 1 daily except Sunday Freight service 220 p m on Tuesday and Saturday
The Administratrix MABEL G WEST filed a final account in Polk County Oregon. A hearing on objections to the final account is set for Monday May 5 1919 at 10 o clock in the forenoon in the county court Dallas Oregon. The notice states the circuit court date change from April 14 to April 21 and includes unrelated local notices about Fordson farming and a Dallas marriage.
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