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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
5
The Oregon Development League notes Cottage Grove has raised advertising funds to reach 4200 dollars, praising the city’s effort to put itself on the map. The piece quotes Oregon’s promotional booklet extolling homeseekers and resources. It adds civic urges for clean streets and neat yards to boost town beauty and property values.
The Oregon legislature mishandled a road bill restricting wagon loads on improved roads west of the Cascade crest. Amendments create variable weight limits by tire width and season, with penalties to be enforced by county courts. The piece also notes a high school bond election and a 12 grade Lebanon school seeking new buildings.
Prominent speakers will attend the Conservation meeting in Walla Walla Washington on May 24. The Commercial Club has sent invitations and accepts are arriving daily. Rail rates have been granted for attendees and organizers anticipate 500 to 1000 participants with more invitations to follow.
In a tightly contested election in Lebanon, voters chose to fund a new school building by a margin of 27 votes, approving a $25 million project. The result reflects deep district divisions and sets the stage for local construction and budget implications.
Following a wave of price increases by Chicago bakers the Master Bakers' Association president announced a 1 to 2 cent rise in bread before May 1. He warned firms face bankruptcy or higher costs as many bakers have already left the business due to material costs and sanitation rules.
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island chairs the finance committee and is a leading voice in tariff talks in the upper national house. Conkey Walker & Lehman announce arrival of their spring line of men's oxford shoes in patents tans and oxbloods.
Notes from Merlin Ward Hrownsville Salem Eugene and other Oregon towns report a mining accident near Ca llee with a dynamite blast fatality and multiple regional updates. Pacific Express Co buys Eastern Oregon Express Co rail route. state board approves new site purchase for a deaf mute school in North Salem. seed shipments for Lane county school children distributed for a county fair exhibit. crop prospects look strong in several counties. an investigation into Miss Mabble L. Barnes death is closed. a tunnel accident injures workers and destroys timber. Governor Benson to appoint delegates to a 1904 tax conference. wool sales in Pendleton and Nesmith county political moves noted. Baptist roll call and church matters set for May 1 with potential new pastor.
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