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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1922
Page
2
The analysis notes Senator Patterson gaining strength as campaigns progress with Polk County support. It cites Patterson as the leading contender, Olcott second, and farmers in Polk County backing him due to his blunt tax relief stance. It questions the direct primary’s effectiveness and ponders returning to conventions or abolishing elections.
Petitions with excess signatures have been filed with the secretary of state demanding the recall of Fred G. Buchtel and Fred A. Williams, members of the Oregon public service commission. Neither is expected to resign during the five day stay, and the issue may go to voters at the upcoming primaries while the legality of the recall act is questioned.
The appointment honors John H. Farrar for faithful service in Salem’s post office since 1899 with deputy postmaster in the last 16 years while August Hackenstein led civil service exams. Chicago landlords face boycott as 25 000 families plan tent living in forest preserves to cut rents. The Tent plan draws critique as restraint of trade and a long awaited highway case decision by Judge Kelley remains pending.
William Riddell Jr announces Republican bid for County Commissioner. He pledges economic efficiency, tax relief through state income tax measures, fair wages for county employees, minimum staff, and 70 30 road levy distribution. He promises regular courthouse hours, tax budget input, better roads, and harmonious governance guided by voters. Pd. Adv. 24-31.
A Polk County Republican announces bid for the state House representing the 11th district with the slogan No interest to serve but the people's interest asking county voters for support.
Political notice by B F Jones declaring candidacy for joint representative from Lincoln and Polk counties subject to Republican primary electors in May 1922. He frames his bid as honoring the will of the party.
On basis of my record in the last legislature I announce myself as a candidate for re election as Representative for Polk County. P O Powell.
T J Graves declares for renomination as Polk County Oregon commissioner subject to Republican voters in the May 19 1922 primary.
An endorsement from Dallas Observer urges support for Senator Isaac Lee Patterson as governor. The piece argues he is “one of us,” has local roots, and will benefit Polk County, especially on road matters, urging readers to persuade friends statewide.
The Balderee family will leave Dallas at year end to Coos county where R. G. Balderee now oversees extensive logging. His headquarters are at Lakeside and his son Edgar Balderee has joined him after resigning a logging post with Willamette Valley Lumber at Black Rock to assist his father.
A 10 year old son of W H L Richards sustained a severe scalp wound after being run over by a frightened team at the Catlin hop yard last Sunday. He received medical care at the scene and was brought here for medical attention.
Chamberlain employed on the boom at Valsetz suffered a bruised and sprained knee after a fall last Friday. He was brought to town and sent to the Portland hospital for treatment.
Hardy Stanton dies in Roseburg at age 105 years. Multnomah County’s registered voters split with 72 428 Republicans and 23 428 Democrats. Oregon land settlement commission reports 800 chicks for near Prineville state farm. Sawmill worker Augustus Danton crushed by heavy doors at Newberg. Salem blossom day postponed to May 7 due to late season. Fourth class postmasters appointed in Oregon Mabel Brown Drew Douglas County and Fred H Duatin Galena Grant County. Marion County plans a town baseball league including Stayton Crabtree Jefferson Marion Selo Weat Stayton. Chang Hong found dead at First Street store entrance in The Dalles. William P Smith dies after drinking moonshine in Portland. Tillamook dairymen worry over feed due to poor grass growth.
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