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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
7
A brief notice advertises limited stock of waste paper baskets and winter reading matter. The fragment mentions a small supply remaining and a price or sale detail, with unclear typography and a stray line about Flower Makers Supplies.
The notice advertises bulk paper for ladies by the lot with six litest covers and envelopes, plus a deal on five bundles of paper and envelopes. It promotes a circulating library with a first book for 10 cents and a second free upon returns, and sells one dozen lead pencils with sharp points for 10 cents.
Photographs envelopes advertised from top U S manufacturers promise safe delivery. The catalog highlights stout sizes priced at two to five cents, large sizes for ten cents, and complete envelope sets for public schools.
An advertise linepromotes a Cigar Department featuring various cigar lines priced from four to fifteen cents each and listing all available brands. The blurb emphasizes a focus on “vory bent lines” and "Tend ing" brands, inviting readers to browse the selection.
A promotional line touts a complete assortment of plug and smoking tobaccos with a wide price range and a diverse selection from scented to genuine merchandise. The ad highlights pine scents and a broad product lineup.
The document outlines the Independence Improvement League in Independence Oregon. It details purposes to advertise the city, attract visitors, promote prosperity, and foster public improvements. Officers include president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer with one year terms and defined duties. Dues are one dollar monthly, meetings weekly, and amendments require notice and a quorum. Adopted February 2 1905 with signatures D Catarkar and G A Hany.
A North Star Michigan resident Mrs J A Madore endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cure for coughs colds and croup. She notes years of use and strong confidence in the remedy with Kirkland Drug Co as a seller.
Mrs Will Walker visited relatives at Philemiath several days last week, a light social report noting travel and family family ties.
Pioneer Lydia Casper Farley died at her Dallas home on February 7 after a long life. Born in Ohio in 1827, she moved west with her family, endured Oregon migration losses, and settled in Polk County before moving to Dallas ten years ago. She leaves twelve children, six surviving, including Dr. W Farley and Henry Farley. Funeral at the Christian church with burial at L. O. F. cemetery.
Premier Zanardelli supports a plan to spend 200000 dollars yearly to educate Neapolitans and Sicilians seeking to emigrate to the United States. The piece argues for stricter immigration measures, noting the U.S. should screen entrants for suitability and readiness to become residents and citizens. It suggests other European governments consider similar actions to benefit all.
Gladys Lewis, four, daughter of Henry Lewis, suffered serious burns to head and face Tuesday after hot coals fell from a shovel during fire preparation by an older child. Rural mail carrier Mr Ground missed his route Tuesday. Dr Butler treated Troy Turner’s ill baby last Sunday.
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