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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1911
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise notes President Taft vetoed the New Mexico and Arizona statehood bill due to recall provisions, arguing about federal power versus people’s judgment. The piece criticizes the veto as unfair to the nation and cites the recall debate and broader constitutional tensions.
A commentary criticizes pursuing $2.50 disputes in court and argues for arbitration to preserve law’s dignity. It notes $45 in fees already spent and urges settling personal differences outside courts to uphold national legal standards.
The note suggests Mr Lafferty should confer with Rear Admiral Geo Dewey to learn how he might have become president or Oregon State Senator, while Ex president Roosevelt tours Tennessee steel proposals and explains actions to the people.
A buyer, G. W. Simpson of 341 Tast Washington St Portland Oregon, seeks 1000 tons Jat and Vetch hay 500 tons Clover and 500 tons Cheat May to fulfill a Portland Oregon feed order.
Portland expert E A Parsons and Independence advocates argue against breeding quail in captivity. They urge state funded game preserves near Independence to protect wild birds and allow farmers to stock land with birds under legal protection from hunting.
Oak Ash and Firword wood prices offered at Hanna Pipe and Deley. Cooper of Independence arrives to attend a funeral, while others purchase property near town. A. Addison farm changes hands. A M Frown to serve at M B Church next Sunday. Geo Camer pursues a bottom find deal but is overtaken. Independence citizens advocate for Mr Finley to manage game preserves. locals resist public funding for state wide cleanups and bird protection.
Rooms and corner lot with wood shed and well offered at $400. Several properties described with terms, including a modern bungalow and 5 room house with two lots. Independence Realty Co. list details and payment options in this brief classified notice.
Minister H Campbell Clark invites all parishioners to Sunday morning worship on the Lord's Day with the theme God s House and an evening service presenting a peculiar and surprising story illustrating a current religious condition. Attendance is urged for important congregational business.
Notice states Home Telephone Company of Independence Oregon filed supplementary articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State to change its corporate name to Independence Telephone Company and to increase the authorized capital stock, with Clyde E. Carlos as president and Fred W. Brann as secretary attesting.
The Home Telephone Company of Independence Polk County Oregon publishes a six week claims notice. All claims against the corporation must be filed with manager W. L. Blee at the office on First Street in Independence within six weeks of first publication. First published August 26.
County clerk W R Coleman seeks attorney general opinion on new law requiring three elections in 1912 instead of two. Primaries for presidential elections must occur about 46 days before June 1 with the first primary around April 16, followed by state and county primaries and the regular election, all at county expense.
An advertisement from E M Etewat of 1034 Wolfram St Chicago endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for hay fever and summer colds. The claim notes relief during hot months and notes Williams Drug Co as seller for others seeking similar benefit.
M Belent of 1214 Little Pennsylvanian Street Streator Illinois suffered kidney and bladder trouble causing lost work and pay. He reports taking Foley Kidney Fills briefly and becoming entirely well and able to return to work feeling healthier than before. Foley Kidney Pills are marketed as a tonic aiding kidney health and are sold by Williams Drug Co.
Contracts filed in Dallas County Clerk's office show hops sales for 1911 with multiple buyers. Names include J B Martin J D Hubbard John M Farley John Wallington and others to Klaber Wolf Netter McNeff Co Lachmund Krebs and more with prices from 12 to 35 cents per pound.
Paul Blackstone will deliver a morning and evening message with song and testimony. The choir will perform selections in the evening.
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