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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise is a second class mailer published weekly in Independence Oregon. Communications and bills are payable to The Hunterprise. Subscription rates show one year in advance 150 dollars and six or three months options.
The piece discusses A C Moore and K C Eldridge as two viable mayoral candidates. It praises their records of progressive, law-abiding governance and urges voters to consult council records showing affirmative votes on civic improvements. The liquor licensing question splits the electorate, with both candidates favoring regulation and revenue that supports essential services.
The piece urges local readers to continue acts of charity during Thanksgiving, noting many Portland children received clothing and provisions. It encourages aiding those in need at home, calling for sustained generosity within the community and highlighting the persistent poverty in Independence.
Foley Kidney Pills touted to quicken results and aid kidney or bladder disorders. Sold by Williams Drug Co.
An aged woman recalls a New England Thanksgiving from decades ago in vivid, homey detail. She paints preparations from cleaning the house to cooking mince pie, plum pudding, chicken pie, and election cake. The scene depicts family gatherings, church, and a warm, bustling parlor.
Fragmented hymn text prayerfully thanks the Father for daybreak stars blessings and mercy amid sorrow. It asks aid in life’s darkest hours, praises generous hearts and community, and looks toward a future Thanksgiving in heavenly mansions. Wil Corieton.
The talking hen frets over danger from the farmer and an imminent ax in a quirky Thanksgiving vignette. Mrs. Hen laments threats to life as she notes Turkey beneath her, while reflecting on the year’s 245 days and the meaning of gratitude. Dr. Walton, Osteopathic physician, is listed with an address in Salem, Oregon.
The organization plans to obtain an anthem and cites a shall we droop to cheer not the tone, as a push for a distinctly American piece. Amid notes on Foley’s Honey and Tar and a wife’s recovery, mentions of Rt Ebowell Tracy 0 and Foley's remedy appear with references to a Times of The borrow.
Miss Harlan suggested that My Own United States would likely be adapted as the National Anthem. The discussion flowed through a poetic enthusiasm about liberty and youth, tying in Columbia and the flag as symbols.
A City Bakery advertisement from Independence Oregon urges readers to order our famous mince pies to complete a turkey dinner. It promises a memorable flavor and notes readers should not bother making their own pies.
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