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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
4
The notice lists The Enterprise Publishing Company in Independence Oregon with publisher H F McInturff and circulation manager J W McInturff. It includes mailing address, payment details and subscription rates: one year $1.60 six months 75 cents three months 50 cents and mentions single and sample copies available on application.
A cracked church bell prompts pleas for funds as the congregation debates repairs and taxes. The roof leaks, the preacher waits for overdue stipend, and leaders urge the Ladies' Aid to raise support to pay the pastor and cover monthly bills.
A narrator recalls being tired of chores and longing for skating and play with a dog. His father recalls childhood chores and runs to the river, while his mother and grandmother remember different times. The piece contrasts memory with present labor and stories told by elders.
A public exhortation extols the farmer as the nation’s lifeblood and key to prosperity. It praises the farmer’s virtue, honesty, and pivotal role in history, asserting without him the world would starve and economies collapse.
The article argues for stronger agricultural science in higher education, citing Arizona’s four year degree in agriculture and the rise of scientific farming. It highlights irrigation, breeding, soil fertility, and water conservation as keys to national growth, urging colleges to blend science with practice to avoid crop failure and boost the nation’s food supply. It also notes Texas output and the broad impact of scientific agriculture on society.
A citizen urges Independence to attract manufactories by targeting East business leaders, commercial clubs and paperwork. He suggests identifying interested investors, offering liberal inducements, and keeping a vigilant watch for opportunities to bring industrial ventures to town. The speaker emphasizes proactive outreach and collective effort.
The funeral for Bertha A Fream Robinson was held at the Baptist Church of Monmouth today. Floral offerings from loved ones adorned the altar. The remains arrived from Aberdeen, Wasl., last night.
Isas Franklin Folger was born in France on September 5, 1835. He immigrated to Missouri as a child, later moved to Oregon in 1852, and made Polk County his home. From a 1810 union four children were born. one survives. His wife died in 1874, leaving him a widow for the rest of his days. He leaves a brother Josiah Forster of Scio Linn County and a daughter Mrs. Mary Purdom of Independence plus seven grandchildren and other relatives to morn his loss.
An ad warns that a disordered stomach causes sickness and urges sufferers of indigestion to try Rexall Dyspepsin Tablets. It promises a money back refund after reasonable use if not satisfied, and notes three box sizes 20¢ 50¢ and $1.00, sold at Williams Drug Co via The Rexall Store.
Last chance to order magazines at 1910 club rates before September 20 1911 with many titles listed and new higher prices for 1911 12. Orders limited to US and possessions. Also bakery promo for Independence Bakery Oregon included.
W. L. Rice his wife and H. F. Me jintorff and wife conclude a two week coast trip praising coastal hospitality especially in Nes tucce Valley. They toured Hebo Ore and Sand Lake Cape Lookout where a whale washed ashore with harpoon remains. A 335000 Big Nestucca river farm host Geo Boddyfelt is praised. A Baptist August calendar notes August 18 services and baptism.
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