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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise argues voters should oppose unfamiliar or questionable ballot measures and oppose new counties or divisions. It urges common sense to defeat risky legislation and warns fires threaten with summer conditions, urging fire brigades, patrols, and rapid response across jurisdictions.
An essayless notice condemns newspapers for accepting free tickets from Barnum and Bailey in exchange for advertising. It asserts publishers should be charged and identified before receiving ringside seats and accuses grafters of exploiting ad columns. The piece laments the end of such practices.
A Western Forestry and Conservation Association review warns that Pacific Northwest fires could worsen with August bringing drier, windier conditions. Oregon and Washington districts report heavy losses from numerous small outbreaks despite strong countermeasures by timber owners and Forest Services. three people have died in the two states, and Idaho shows improved control though fires remain in Coeur d Alene.
Miss Della Rush visits the Jacksons in town while Mrs H E Guthrie and family enjoy Nye Beach days. W N Boots dies at seventy of heart disease with funeral at the Christian church. Mrs Mary Campbell and relatives plan Newport visits and outings to the river peach orchards as Rev W W Davis returns from Alsea farm.
Miss Leatha Miller visits Miss Maude Sp lay in Jefferson. Numerous locals including J. D. Winn in Independence. Residents discuss Mayor Gaynor’s would be assassin and a reflection on timing and judgment. Several Salem, Jefferson, and Independence visitors noted. George Marlatt, Linnie Epley, Edith West, and others travel between towns. Carl Kids buys land near Jefferson and plans move October first.
Statement by Chas BH Hicks announcing representation of the mutual Farmers' Fire Relief Association amid growing demand for local fire insurance. The note invites community interest and implies voluntary participation.
T. P. Ogelsiec of Buena Vista transacted business in Independence on Saturday. F. M. Donaldson traveled as a Portland passenger on Sunday. R. B. E. Steele, from Bend Washington, is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W J Steele. Mrs J R and Fred Loy left several days ago for the state to visit friends and relatives. Fred In-
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