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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
4
Independence Enterprise published weekly by Z C Kimball lists subscription rates for one year and six months with figures 21 5 and 150. The entry presents a brief pricing snippet typical of a small town newspaper ad.
The Jersey cow St. Mawes' Lad's Lady, owned by Harry D. Iliff of Independence, has been named the world’s top butterfat producer for her age. Iliff personally managed her milking schedule, often four times daily, including midnight sessions, and ensured proper feeding to achieve the record. Oregon’s favorable climate and Polk County’s Jersey breeders are noted as factors in the breed’s rising prominence.
Railroads loom with serious fare cuts as cars and buses steal riders. The Spokane Portland and Seattle line cuts Portland Astoria fares, boosting traffic, while Oregon Electric Eyes further reductions to lure riders. Analysts say strong live competition spurs better service and public patronage.
The Non-Partisan League of Oregon comes into existence with a state board elected to mirror North Dakota plans. J. D. Brown of Portland is president, A. J. French of Carlton vice president, and Co. M. Benedict of Albany secretary. Oregon farmers doubt the movement will match North Dakota results.
Lieutenant Clinton W McLeod, son of Mr and Mrs Job McLeod of Independence, takes command of the Spokane marine corps recruiting headquarters of the Montana division at 8120 Wall street on August 23. McLeod reenlisted after World War I and rose from sergeant to second lieutenant, with service in the Philippines Hawaii Mexico Cuba Santo Domingo and Haiti. He plans an inspection tour of Montana northern Idaho and eastern Washington and to seek towns for new substations as recruiting resumes September 1. Lieutenant Baylis moves to Bremerton Puget Sound navy yard on August 23 and awaits restationing.
The turbot is a large flat sea fish valued commercially and often two feet long and about 18 pounds, with rare 90 pound specimens. It has a broad flat body with a long dorsal and ventral ridge, brown knobby upper surface, and eggs floating on the ocean. It prefers a sea bank and both eyes are on the upper side. Turbot abounds off western Europe and is caught for export.
During the 1648 Fronde in Paris Anne of Austria ruled as regent while Mazarin’s library, then the era’s largest with 40 000 volumes, faced confiscation. The French Parliament ordered its sale in small lots to avoid restoration to Mazarin, and the distressed librarian died of a broken heart as the paintings were spared from sale.
Washington report states the House military committee tabled the bill to permit Major General Leonard Wood to become governor general of the Philippines without retiring from the army. The measure faces no House vote as committee members favored tabling, with General Wool reportedly urged to retire if accepting the post.
J. S. Landers, currently leading the Las Vegas New Mexico Normal school training department, is chosen as president of the Oregon State Normal School to succeed the late J. H. Ackerman. The post was once offered to Dr. Fred C. Ayer of the University of Washington, who declined. Landers previously headed public schools in The Dalles and Pendleton.
Dr R M Brumfield appeared before Justice Jones in Roseburg on charges of murdering Dennis Ruse. He waived examination and was ordered held without bail awaiting the grand jury action set for August 29.
Boise reports the state board of equalization cut the state tax levy to 6.67 mills from 7.50 in 1919 and 6.50 in 1920 under the policy set two years ago.
Electric cables that send signals aloft are suggested as a method to guide airmen during foggy weather, offering a visual aid for navigation in low visibility conditions.
A report notes that one farm in twenty five in the United States is run by a worn, reflecting stable farm ownership patterns across the countryside. This statistic highlights the share of farms under aging stewardship and the potential need for succession planning.
The Churches M. B. Church schedules services for Sunday with preaching at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. A prayer meeting and Bible study is set for Wednesday at 7:30. Ladies' Aid meets Thursday afternoon in the church parlors. Victor P. Morris of Eugene preaches both morning and evening at the Christian church with Bible school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The public is invited.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends Knights of Pythias and American Legion for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of our son and brother Herbert Hoyser. Special thanks to Dr Dunasmore for kind words. Mr and Mrs G M Hoyaser and family.
In Elkins West Virginia a new Ford story recounts a mountain camping trip with Ford H S Pinetone and Thomas Edin. Two men played dice in the street with games called shooting crepe, the winner delaying as the loser urged to “Ford them bones” in a tense exchange.
The fragment discusses a gap between knowledge of duty and the intention to act. It suggests people struggle to translate intention into concrete steps and real outcomes. No names, events, or places are provided.
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