13 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
1
A long rural style parable contrasts a prudent wise virgin who stays home to work with flirty actions at a seaside resort. The piece weds moral reflections with social satire, then shifts to a travel notice for Ringling Brothers and local civic plans. It recalls a family anecdote and promotes Chamberlains remedy as a testimonial.
The A Rice general merchandise firm occupies the south half of the new Campbell Prick building, recently completed. The two story structure is among town’s best, with the upper floor likely for Commercial Club rooms. Blee Calbreath Furniture store is pre pared and improved. Hanna Hardware adds a new front and a large rear storehouse, aiming to become one of the valley’s largest establishments. Cement walks adorn the business street, with few exceptions.
Commissioners Court this week approved the Kurro road petition after the petitioners open and place the road in good condition at no cost to the county. The supervisor was ordered to notify property owners along the route to open the road as a public highway. Proceedings examined and approved by Deputy District Attorney J. BE. Sibley.
The Enterprise runs late and slim on local items. Promised features include a Dhoe Pilgrimage of the Bune to Newport, a New Post Office description, a Will Rush for Dowart Landa, Town Twik by the Town Cat, and a Star Theater show. Tom travels to Newport to cover Sunday events while Butchers and Merry Makers set out tomorrow.
Advertisement urges readers to take Ballard's Herbine for a cranky mood caused by the liver. Claims the remedy improves home life and general well being. Priced at 50 cents per bottle at Williams Drug Co.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages, with a constitutional internal remedy that targets mucous surfaces. The advert offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and invites readers to request testimonials from PFJ Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A readable column mixes marketing guidance with local probate updates. It urges merchants to advertise, clear unsalable stock, run sales, and maintain cash flow while detailing probate court actions including administrator appointments and guardian reports.
Charles Burch an employee of the Salem Falls City and Western railroad was hurt last Saturday in the gravel pit while operating the gasoline engines that drive the steam shovel. He fractured his right leg when his ankle became entangled and both bones snapped midway between knee and ankle. He was taken to hospital where the limb was set and placed in a plaster cast.
A well equipped stock of sick room necessities is advertised by Williams Dru Co at 110. The notice highlights medical supplies and equipment available to customers seeking hospital and home care items.
A Sunday report describes a ghostly figure in a woman's shape promenading the street and vanishing quickly, with locals suggesting a reflection from Mars or another celestial body. Other brief notes mention T. D. McClain returning from a ranch, Ed Geiger in Buena on business, Frank Fluke visiting from Independence, Mrs. Reuf shopping in Buena, hops growers spraying, and J D Wing moving to F M Donaldsays building.
Oregon hop growers expect a crop value over 3.6 million dollars with about 70 000 bales produced and prices around 24 cents a pound, rising toward 50 cents as optimism grows. Salem remains a hop hub amid a tight world market with growers and brewers well informed on trends. Meanwhile Dr Kings New Discovery is praised in Fedora Tennessee for curing lung hemorrhages with a sample trial bottle offered.
The United Railway Company finished a survey of the Wilson River route for an electric railroad from Portland to Tillamook. Insiders say the electric line will reach Tillamook before the Lytle zone is completed next year.
A small demonstration occurred at Ir vines grocery on August 23 and 24 highlighting economic issues. Participants included local residents and shop owners protesting prices and supply concerns.
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