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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
8
During the 1860s and 1870s Monmouth University underwent a rebranding to Christian College under President T. F. Campbell, a lawyer minister and educator who shaped early leadership. his son PL Campbell later led the University of Oregon.
J and Smith Auctioneers advertise farm sales specialization with social assurance and independent planning services. The notice emphasizes expertise in agricultural equipment and real estate auction arrangements.
Polk County Observer reports efforts led by Judge Burnett and others to revive the Oregon Normal School in Monmouth after legislative changes threatened its funding and operations. The group seeks state support, noting private contributions already raised and hopes for an 1912 reopening.
A Waverly Virginia resident Mr B W L Hall hails Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cold treatment on the market and says he has recommended it to friends who agree. The ad notes it is sold by dealers and by F S Wilson in Independence Oregon priced at five dollars. It claims the remedy wards off pneumonia and contains no opium or narcotics safe for babies and adults alike.
J and Hewitt M D physicians and surgeons advertise an office in the Cooper building with rooms and hours from 9 to 12 in the morning and 2 to 6 in the afternoon Calls answered day and night.
The ceremony united Miss Clara O Purvine and Mr Dane J Purvine at the Bellamy home with Rev G W Plumer of Salem officiating. Attendants included T K Bellamy and Leila Hays. guests listed many local families. The couple plans a honeymoon through Portland and Astoria before settling in Independence Oregon.
The W C T U met at the Presbyterian manse, reporting fifteen in good standing with others in prospect. A Health Talk by Miss MacAlaithan of St Paul, Minnesota, is set for Thursday at 2 30 in the Presbyterian church with large colored charts and free admission.
The Albany Democrat reports Independence residents mark Mrs R J McElmurry’s thirty third birthday with gifts including beef goat chickens a guinea fowl cake and postcards. Also mention Mrs S Nance of Portland visiting with sister Mrs Augial Spering and a for sale brown mare nine years old weight 1100 pounds and a set of rubber tires.
The article discusses Christmas anticipation after Thanksgiving and critiques the belief that happiness comes from distant goals. It argues happiness must be pursued in the present, not as a future reward earned by skill or effort alone.
The passage argues happiness rests in self contentment, not in changing circumstances. True happiness comes from recognizing what one already has rather than seeking joy from external factors. Contentment is portrayed as success, an inner state rather than a pursuit of desired conditions.
W A Allin a dentist based in Independence Oregon advertises two phone numbers and office location in the Cooper Building offering dental services.
Laura Price MD from Monmouth Oregon specializes in women diseases. The notice highlights her medical focus and practice location.
An old advisory recommends soaking flannel with Champerlain's Liniment and binding it over the painful area to relieve pains in the side or chest, claiming it to be a superior remedy.
Weekly paper promotes special rate for Pacific Coast farmer readers and Independence Enterprise. New subscribers can obtain both papers for $1.50 per year, with half-year or full-year options and a note to pay at either office.
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