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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
8
A traveler describes Manila and surrounding areas, praising public health progress, water purity, and civic reforms. He notes Fort Santiago and the Spanish legacy, Manilla's walls and beaches, and the bustling Pasig River commerce with Chinese traders, hemp production, and Filipino life.
Floyd A. Williams describes the Constabulary as the American led force maintaining order in the Philippines. About 425 commissioned officers and 5,000 Filipino soldiers hold scattered posts across the archipelago. Officers perform high level civil and political duties while being ready for field operations to suppress brigandage and unrest.
A Dallas Sunday scene lists Seth Thomas visiting in Dallas, Salem visitors at Finley Edgar's and others from Salem visiting relatives. Multiple names, towns, and a court summons are mentioned, plus a long real estate description and a notice of publication for a 1912 case in Independence Enterprise.
Thomas McClellan, recently scouting a site in Washington, plans to move his family to Raymond within the week. Frank Turner and family visited north of town, while Maggie Shaffer and family shopped in Independence. Joe Kiser started threshing. Hannon works hauling wood. Shaffey brothers haul wood to Krebs landing. Mrs. Turner and children visited Mrs. Shafer. McClellans in Independence Tuesday.
An advertising notice touts Dr Miles Laxative Tablets as a pleasant tasting remedy for habitual constipation. A Waco Texas user testimonial claims relief after trying the product, which is sold by druggists at 25 cents per box with a money back guarantee. Elkhart Indiana promoter Miles Perot endorses the remedy.
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