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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1921
Page
7
A fragment from an editorial argues that pessimism and “glimmers” hinder recovery and urges America to restore industrial activity with fair wages and productive output. It warns against doom sayers and demands prices, wages, and employment aligned to sustain commerce and daily work.
The Baptists of Devon announce a February conference in Portland at the White Temple featuring Rev. A. Brooke D 10 Mire, Mrs. Henry W. Peabody, and Rev. W. H. Bowler. Delegates from each church will attend mass meetings February 13 to 15 in Portland and February 15 to 16 in Eugene.
The new Belgian academy named to admit women to staunch councils signals progress for female participation in governance. The move comes amid other social shifts as women join advisory roles in banks and cultural institutions.
The Villager discusses English village sign design as a popular trend, urging caution for towns abroad. It notes competitions with prizes, stylish signs referencing local history, and the potential aid from motorists, but cautions against rushing to adopt flashy, unsubstantial signage.
The census bureau report traces the shift from counting people for representation to collecting broader social data. It argues urban life is overcrowded and cities should measure living conditions and quality of life rather than population size to improve industrial, religious, and domestic relations.
Walter L Robinson argues in the Indianapolis Star that a town’s greatness comes from its people’s character and commitment to education, religious training, and true Americanism. Small towns can gain lasting fame by fostering intelligent, honest residents who strive to improve the nation and world.
An article notes cinnamon is chiefly produced in Ceylon due to its climate. The cinnamon tree thrives with 85 to 100 inches of annual rainfall and about 85 degrees temperature. The tree has a long life and can reach roughly 40 feet tall.
The note urges immediate action on a contemplated plan to upgrade the home grounds, arguing the present is a fitting moment to begin improvements and enhance the property.
An excerpt from Under the Southern Cross notes Victoria’s giant trees, the tallest in the world, often 400 feet high with girths of 50 to 60 feet. The traveler describes their monarchlike presence near Gippsland east of Melbourne and praises the region’s joinery in the mountain forests.
Detroit News recalls Judge William Henry Maule of the common pleas in London famed for a witty verdict. A yawning jury found Innocent guilty after long testimony, and Maule sentenced the prisoner to imprisonment for one day, that day to be yesterday.
A compact portrait notes Venice as a medieval gateway for Central European trade with Near East links, its Risko bridge famed from Shakespeare, and the city’s once bustling harbor filled with merchant and passenger ships. It emphasizes canals over streets and its famed arts, while its commercial power has waned.
A report explains the traditional method of crafting joss sticks for Buddhist ceremonies. A bamboo stem is coated with a mixture of 14 odoriferous drugs, notably aconite for rodent protection and camphor to ensure steady burning.
In Concord Massachusetts a liveryman rented horses for town trips. All his horses except Duke were paid for by the trip. Duke was rented by the hour. The man, near retirement, explained Duke’s value lies in time spent rather than distance covered. Duke, in good form, could trot for five minutes under a tree.
Detroit Free Press notes professors challenge English classes as a Bible knowledge test reveals widespread unfamiliarity with scripture. The piece argues the Bible underpins English literature and culture, urging renewed interest amid concerns of over-sanitized child readings and pervasive storyization.
The sixteenth century ruler Charles V of Spain and Germany conceived and carried out repeated rehearsals of his own funeral. A wax lit church, a catafalque, sable attire, and a taper symbolized his wish to yield his soul. He did this annually for years before dying in 1558.
Wild sheep dwell in rocky highlands where forage is scarce and wolves pose a threat. Domestication has altered their life, shrinking their natural habitat and changing hoof growth and wool thickness, now causing disease risks from footrot ticks and maggots.
Advice on walking as leisure emphasizing breathing clean air and joyful mood. Encourages stopping at springs and scenic views, lying or sitting on grass to savor scenery, and valuing the experience over distance or speed.
Authorities propose all languages arose from a single dialect centered between the Baltic and Ossian seas. The language spread with migrations, and subsequent separations and race mixing diversified dialects into distinct languages, which then dispersed and fragmented into further dialects.
Dean Frederick G Young of the School of Sociology argues there is no magic fix for the crime wave. He says full employment and a nations wide clearinghouse to bolster credit could reduce crime, noting war-created moral and occupational disruptions as main factors.
Strawberries can be kept fresh for jam by freezing for months. A flying fish can move through the air in only one direction at a time.
Char les H Patterson Auctioneer promotes farm sales in the Middle West. Listings include livestock dairy equipment and farm prices. Contact The Farmers' State Bank for dates. Residence 6th and B Streets Independence Oregon P O Box 75.
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