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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
4
A bustling Oregon town page reports Mrs Travis moving to California with family, business changes at Sno w's and Independence, local illnesses, hospital news, church dinners, a theater show wind up, and residents traveling to eastern Oregon. Community groups, dances, and the Camp Fire Girls event highlight social life.
Community leaders J. L. Palmer Peter Kurre and J. M. Murdock back a plan for a Dallas creamery and drone factory with Hugo Bibberstein at the cheese factory helm. The Monmouth High School operetta The Princes of Poppyland drew large crowds. net proceeds exceed $50 for a piano. The school enrollment stands at 100, up 20 from a year ago. A Main Street hitching rack was installed by local merchants. The Monmouth Grange program featured Luther Chapin on raising livestock with Mrs. Winnie Braden of the County Fair on hand. Evangelistic services begin February 1 with C. F. Swandler of Portland preaching. Visitors and events fill February in town.
Local notes report visits among residents including Moe and Thelma Spent at Chown home and Warl Chown cutting wood for Mr Harger. Birth announced for February 12 in Buena Vista with Dr Hewitt. Buona Vista High School to perform The Ranchman February 17 with 25 cent admission.
The Oregon Public Service Commission asks the legislature to add Convenience and Weacasity to its powers to regulate utility plants, reduce duplication, and save money for consumers and taxpayers. D. H. Meyer of the Interstate Commerce Commission says competition does not always bring good service or low rates.
An Oregon advertisement argues that competition harms efficiency and increases costs in the utilities sector. It asserts that regulated rates protect investors, prevent wasteful duplication, and do not burden the commission, urging support for the measure. The note signs as Calbreath and Jones promoting pure teas coffees and spices.
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