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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise lists postal details and subscription rates. It notes publication as a second class matter in Independence Oregon and provides prices for one year, six months, and three months in advance.
A reflective piece urges New Year resolutions grounded in moral progress not mere habit. It argues partial effort is better than none, and links Christmas joy to aspiring virtue, education of youth, and balanced life beyond mere material needs. Editor Browne’s Independence Enterprise booster issue praised for city illustrations and enterprise.
Shire horses were bought by Henry, J. A., and Robert Schaffer of this city from HO Trask. One is registered Belgian with a bay color and a star, foaled 1806, result of a notable sire. Burckendon Pack No. 146 is a bay with a small star, foaled 1904. The Schaffers plan to use them at Independence and Intervening points this season, and praise the stock as a credit to the area.
Baraca Class of the Baptisl Sunday School met at the Nickelsons Friday evening for a semi annual election. Ernest Ewing was chosen President with D Purving as Vice President Himer Miller Secretary and Irvine Russell Treasurer. After business Philathens attended and a pleasant time followed. A lunch was served and the new president invites all young men not elsewhere engaged to join in work and play.
The Bean Guessing Contest at Rowe's Jewelry closed on Christmas Day. The jar held 2592 beans and the nearest guess 2550 on coupon 18 won first prize, but the holder is not yet found. Six runners up tied at 2500 on coupons 312 204 60 158 3645 10 awaiting owners.
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