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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
2
The Independence Enter prise backs Patterson's income tax idea to fund the Portland exposition but faces legislative pushback. Locals argue Portland should bear the cost rather than the state, signaling strong regional contention over the tax proposal.
A jury in Phoenix, Arizona, convicted Roy Gardner of the mail robbery after he withdrew a plea of insanity. He received 25 years in Leavenworth federal penitentiary, adding to two earlier 25 year terms. The editor notes Gardner's abnormal mind and urges an end to his publicity.
The Portland Federation of Women's clubs claims to represent 7000 Portland women and supports the 1925 exposition. It adopts resolutions urging both legislature houses to focus only on questions in the governor's call to avoid prolonging the session and incurring needless costs.
The author condemns women who oppose local spending yet push for a $3,000,000 state tax. They request tax funding only if Portland benefits, then urge lawmakers to tax the state and limit session length to prevent taxpayer costs. The critic calls this inconsistent stance a jewel of hypocrisy.
The American Jersey Cattle Club records Betty Lady Fern 840177 with 15897 pounds of milk and 860.46 pounds of butter fat on her third AA record. Sire Golden Fern's Node Jr. 108748 and dam Governor's Betty 190815 boast multiple daughters in merit. Owner S. J. McKee of Independence, Oregon. Polly's Pretty Maid of O. F. 375322, daughter of Daisy's Golden Poppy, posted 18879 pounds milk and 637.76 pounds butter fat in a separate note.
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Oregon reports 105 American Legion posts with over 11000 members. The Hood River Canning Co. operates at full capacity packing Spitzenberg and Newtown apples. Oregon Irrigation congress to meet in Pendleton December 15 for a three day session.
Independence high school boys win 23 to 17 over Monmouth high in IT S gym. Smiley Baker and Burright lead scoring with solid second half surge. Monmouth’s girls and the 1 HS teams also played, crowd strong, exams and cafeteria noted.
A large framed portrait of J. H. Ackerman was shown at the Lane Teachers Institute. Educators paid tributes to Myr Mars and noted the portrait’s debut amid annual Lane Institute attendance by normal graduates.
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