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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise appears as a weekly issue noting publication cadence and likely featuring local notices. The text hints at a header style and edition timing, suggesting standard newspaper content delivery each Thursday.
The notice calls attention to a planned Lewis and Clark fair in 1905, arguing two years is brief to prepare a worthy exhibition for the Pacific Northwest. It urges readers to awaken to the project and its significance for the state.
The article argues publicity exposes corruption, citing the Missouri baking powder conspiracy inquiries and a broad shake up of Oregon land offices as evidence that public exposure pressures officials to act. It frames publicity as an effective remedy in governance.
England Japan the United States and others may protest Russia’s occupation of Manchuria. The writer argues Russia has colonized the region so deeply that it effectively belongs to her, and suggests only a stronger, decisive action could challenge her China land grabbing.
The piece argues unions can correct excessive capital power yet criticizes violent or unjust union behavior. It notes capital organized price control spurred union formation and asserts organized labor is key to countering concentrated capital as prices and production shift.
Warrant indorsements prior to August 1, 1901 are payable at this office. Interest ceases after the date of this notice. Dated April 17, 808. V. Dalton, County Treasurer.
J J Thurston travels to Crawfordsville on business. Mrs P L Withrow visits J A Withrow in Suver. Rev E A Wood from Corvallis preaches first and third Sundays. Ben Harris passes through en route to Independence to see his parents. Myrnie Smith of Lewisville plans music lessons. A H Collins of Dallas returns home after visiting W D Collins. Josie Griffen and Dallas visitors stay with J R Hubbard family. Tony Whitbeck of Wells seeks summer work in Southern Oregon. Mr and Mrs BE McLane remain in Portland. Mrs McLane improving. Giger of Suver and Roy DeArmond of Independence fish together, two fish caught. May Harper of Franklin reports 58 pupils. Josie works in a store. Harper parents stay with son Bert near hop yard. Several new rigs appear as Suver residents prosper with five new buggies and a new hack for W J Stela.
A fragment discusses maternal strain from caring for a baby and bodily ailments common to women. It touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as restoring strength, regulating systems, and aiding recovery, with a testimonial from a Milwaukee woman praising its benefits for postnatal weakness and overall health.
Reports from Corvallis to Independence detail road work and farm updates. Rural mail carrier appointment for Parker. bonds forwarded by Postmaster Ro W. Swink. Community members include Grandma Scott ill in Dallas, Joseph A. Anderson winning Parker route, and Asahe aged 80 doubtful recovery. Various farm activities, stock, hops, potatoes, hay, and millinery interests noted.
An 19th century warning states avoid tonics for catarrh with mercury as they harm smell and the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo is mercury free and taken internally. Buy genuine from druggists. price 75 cents per bottle.
Parker reports Chas Allen visiting relatives at Suyer on Sunday. Miss Clara Loy rode to Portland Saturday. John McClain trains hops. Mr. Getty helps Mr. Anderson with farm work. Mrs. J. Tedrow and son Albert traveled to Corvallis Sunday. Mrs. A. B. Kerr and Maggie Kerr visited Independence Friday. Wm Fuqua received a Golden Bronze turkey from Kansas City by express. Maggie Kerr celebrated her sixteenth birthday on the 24th with many gifts. Ralph Davidson was attending.
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