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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
2
An analysis by Mr. Rogers argues public schools are flawed across theory and practice. He cites compulsory education, large classes, poor buildings, and lack of discipline as key defects while urging reforms and broader educational use of school facilities.
Regular December term of Polk County Circuit Court convenes in Dallas next Monday with twenty one cases slated. Cases include actions for money quiet title partitions divorces foreclosures and a trustees appointment petition with attorneys listed.
A garbled account describes a man on Main Street near a ticket rig who fell while entering a wagon. He tumbled across the bay as his horse bucked, lying across the front of a fence with the improvised attempt to stop the horse. The text ends noting a near escape for Mr. Melabewin.
Portland places fourth among U S cities for exports in the eleven months ending November, per the Treasury report on bread staff exports. Puget Sound follows, with New York fourth, Philadelphia second, and Duluth third. Portland previously ranked second. Excludes large Portland shipments to California.
David Freeman of Kempt, Nova Scotia, writes that Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets ease a dull after eating sensation. He says the tablets strengthen the stomach, improve digestion, regulate the liver, and are superior to pills yet affordable. A free sample is offered at P M Kirkland's drug store.
The Presbyterian church wedding drew a full house with Rev H C Dunsmore officiating. Bride Crystal Hilliard and groom from Conkey Walker Lehman plan to settle in a home on Third Street as friends hosted a reception and gifts ranged from liverware to china.
Blooded chickens from various parts of the Pacific Northwest displayed at the Oregon Poultry and Pot Association show. A splendid exhibit featured prize fowls also shown at the Seattle Exposition, illustrating the Northwest poultry industry's progress in recent years.
In town diners can visit the Gem Restaurant for a full size dinner daily from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM. The notice promotes frequent visits with a continuous lunch and dinner window.
The text contrasts a life spent grinding on a farm or pruning for others with the urge to break out. It urges readers to leave the rat race, rise from routine labor, and start blazing a new path on the trail.
Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for pneumonia and coughs noting it reliably controls the trouble. He and his wife use it for colds and recommend it as superior to other cough remedies. Available for sale by P M Kirkland.
The Bear will start from New port News on January 9 bound for Portland and San Francisco, followed by her sister Beaver. Both Harriman liners will be commissioned on arrival and mark the finest steamers yet in service on the coast route between this port and the south.
To live in to plant your farm out into an A ple, Pear, Peach, Prune or Cherry Orchard and raise something for which the world is crying and for which it is willing to pay. good Orchard is the best real estate wut you ever had if you want to pel],nd the beat income producer when you want to live on Easy Street. For prices on fruit trees write to.
Fragmentary note describes coffee, roasting, oil escape, and a curious reference to Mrs Brown. Mentions a firm pride and nature’s heat, with an advertisement by P. H. Drexler the leading grocer of Independence.
Major McIndoe, head of the U S Engineers district, urges $8 042 500 for river and harbor works in the Pacific Northwest for the year ending June 20 1911 In his annual report to the Secretary of War he outlines projects and expected gains for commerce and navigation across the district.
A vintage ad argues that good health for women comes from natural balance of liver and stomach. It claims internal issues show on skin and eyes and promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a gentle aid that improves function without harsh laxatives. The price is 25 cents.
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