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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
4
The piece warns that the North Dakota Farmers Non-Partisan League's Maine platform promotes government ownership of utilities and price controls. It argues the movement seeks state control of grain and farming assets, threatens tax policy and private property, and calls farmers to beware of becoming tenants under a socialist program.
The piece urges orderly corrals and dry sheds for sheep shearing across Arizona New Mexico California and Nevada warns against early shearing in bad weather and cites laws against cruelty. It then attacks eastern conservationists blocking water power development while noting a Pinchot drafted bill to use private capital with eventual transfer of property to the public.
The text argues a proposed bill would force private capital out, as government would dictate profits and taxes, compel maintenance at investor cost, and transfer ownership after a 50 year term, effectively stifling water power development.
Mrs Wiaham the music supervisor of the Normal and the local PTA announce a Spring Sing at the Isis Theatre on Thursday April 11 at 2 30 pm. Students from all grades will perform and the Normal quartet will sing. Admissions are ten cents with proceeds to buy drums for the Independence School Orchestra.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam in Corvallis Oregon on April 27 2018 to fill a Buena Vista Oregon postmaster vacancy and others. Postmaster salary last year was 250 dollars. Applicants must be 21 or older. state age rules may vary for women. Residence in the local post office area is required. Applications from US citizens meeting requirements should be filed with the Commission in Washington DC as soon as possible.
Prof P M Brandt warns dairy farmers to avoid scrub or grade bulls as herd sires. He stresses this critical period for selecting breeding animals and asserts the sire quality determines future offspring, urging buyers to choose better bred bulls for superior herd outcomes.
A Sunday benefit at the Isis Theatre on April 7 opens at eight o clock with acts named Innovation-Rey T J D Yarnes the Patriotic Chorus and speakers including Attorney Pletcher and Rey McKonnie. Soloist Paul Blackstone and H C Dinamore featured. School District No 1 events set for April 9 and April 11.
City notes report a Khaki Club started in Independence in Hotel Beaver parlors with Mayor Moore listed as founder. A subsequent meeting planned to organize a formal group. residents can obtain full participation details from the mayor. Also mentions AG Robert Dickson at home on furlough from the navy and a letter from Marvin Richardson about a Washington trip for enlisted men.
Proprietor Krank Dickson announces end of extended credit due to high stock prices and low sales margins. All accounts will transition to strictly thirty days for payment.
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