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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
3
A long instructional piece argues advertisers should expand reach beyond local customers to raise fixed expenses via increased sales. It cites leaders, new weekly specials, and newspaper announcements as key tools, with a caution against neglecting publicity and retaining customers through bargains and word of mouth.
Oregon citizen Dimick announces candidacy for governor under the Republican banner in Salem. The article notes state insurance code changes with fewer admitted companies since March 1, compares to 1808, and mentions land leasing by G L Fristell. It also reports pear bug eradication claims by professor O Gara and AG Crawford's opinion on the dairy law.
Seneca Fouts, chairman of the Home Coming Day committee, Portland Rose Festival, urges Oregon leaders to back the six day celebration starting June 7. He invites officials to review the parade, join hospitality events, and promote their communities through the Spirit of the Golden West float display.
Secretary Kaetwee with Nicaragua's Minister Bcalosa agrees to seek settlement of the Dim ery Co mahogany cutting damage case via compromise or arbitration. A special commission will depart for the city with full instructions, and if no compromise is reached a protocol will be signed submitting the case to arbitration.
In Helena on April 6 Judge Hunt voided the title of the Northern Pacific railroad to 1200 acres of coal land in Carbon county valued at 2600 dollars per acre. The government sued to recover the lands claiming mineral character and Judge Hunt ruled the area contained coal before entry despite being classified non mineral.
Washington reports Roy M. Wright 30, a Boise based railway postal clerk and Kentucky family member, charged with obtaining $75,000 by false pretenses from Boise Ada and Canyon farmers. He was arrested after fleeing El Paso where he forfeit a $300 bond and slipped into Mexico.
Chicago April 5 direct communication between Chicago and New York was completed when a train arrived at Pullman on the Kensington Eastern tracks. The network now connects the final link in a continent spanning interurban electric system, making a New York trip possible on electric power.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Coolidge approves a plan to create uniform portraits and designs for all United States notes and coin certificates. Currently nineteen distinct designs across denominations cause confusion and inconsistency. The new system aims to standardize appearance nationwide.
Preparations are under way for the Independence Driving Club spring meet with races over three days. The program lists trotting and pacing events among 2 to 4 mile heats, weight for age allowances, penalties, and prize money totals across Thursday Friday and Saturday.
County Treasurer Ed C. Dunn announces payment of warrants endorsed not paid for want of funds issued before November 7, 1508. Warrants payable upon presentation at the treasurer’s office with no interest accruing after the notice date of March 26, 1909.
A gasoline engine is offered for sale at the Independence Enterprise office. The listing notes 4 horsepower.
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