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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
7
A circus tent erupts in panic as Polly falls amid a dramatic act with Molly, amid cheers and cries. Jim rushes to assist, Toby cannot move, and Barker and the crowd react to the unfolding injury and fear in the ring. A Boston lawyer tale then follows about Ames and a fee dispute with a twist. DeWitt’s Kidney pills advertised amid local real estate notes for Polk County Oregon.
In a circus ring a girl named Polly collided with a paper hoop during a stunt called Bingo. She collapsed with a possible head injury as the doctor arrived and suggested she be taken to the parsonage to assess her condition. Barker reassured the crowd that Polly's injuries were slight while preparing for a concert.
An assortment of short items appears including a dyspepsia remedy note and a humorous exchange about marrying for love versus money. Local ads mention wood for sale in two growth categories and a coal dealer in Independence with a phone listing.
Indpence era testimonial notes Mrs Joy praising Dean's Kidney Pills for her husband who suffered kidney pain backache and frequent urination. She says after using a box from P M Kirkland's Drug Store he improved rapidly and now feels much better.
In New York on April 26, about 3000 women surged into rival five and ten cent stores sparked by ads. Fainting and trampling occurred as police and mounted officers restored order amid the harsh crush and crowd control.
Kansas City reports that Benjamin F. Roller, M. D., famed for anatomy based methods, will grapple with Frank Gotch, the world champion wrestler, in the city tonight. Roller, a Seattle physician, seeks the advantage by exploiting weak points in opponents.
Western railroads resent Harriman dictation on freight rates from the Midwest Missouri river to the Pacific coast. A Western agitation seeks freedom from Harriman influence to end traffic losses and preserve coast to coast routes. Waters-Pierce Oil pays a record Texas fine of nearly 2 million dollars ending the state’s suit against the company.
A tax payment totaling 949,406 dollars sits in a pyramid on the floor of the California state treasurer's office in Sacramento. The sum is part of nearly 81 million dollars in taxes paid by four railroad companies.
Peter F. Collier founder and publisher of Collier's Weekly died of apoplexy at the Riding Club in New York on April 25.
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