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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
8
The description lists fuel capacity six gallons and easy guidance from seat. It notes speed and throttle controls within reach, a throttling governor, and turning radius. Tool equipment includes a tool roll jack and cover. Standard equipment features a 16 or 18 inch sulky and two bottom parts. Extra equipment mentions rear carrying truck and attachments for multiple farming tasks.
Pursuant to a January 6 1917 decree in the District Court of Oregon the Master Commissioner will sell February 26 1917 at 10:00 am at Multnomah County front door Portland to satisfy judgments totaling 154 816.66 plus interest and 141 214.75 plus interest with costs. Property described as 48 feet off east side of Lot 2 Block S First addition to Falls City Polk County Oregon. Proceeds cover sums due Security Savings and Trust Company and United Banking and Savings Company. Sale subject to confirmation redemption and decree provisions. Earl C Bronaugh Master Commissioner.
Congress passes an eight hour law and creates strong demand for telegraph operators in railway and commercial service. Young men and women may start at 75 to 80 dollars per month, with full particulars obtainable from the Arting Telegraph Inet in Portland.
A humorous exchange between sophomores about life in a dry county contrasts with a freshman remark about cows and pigs. The dialogue highlights adjustments during Prohibition era with playful banter and local color.
The national prohibition party claims a causing center stage while the field remains open for declares and claims in a fragmented Montana report from the Butte Miner.
The Chebeague Island Maine item reports a mysterious sea creature seen along the coast and moving inland and changing colors. The note ponders whether local prohibition laws are being enforced amid the odd sighting.
An Oshkosh North Western item claims Prohibitionists resort to steam roller methods to name their national ticket. It suggests desperation to capture voters, noting the tactic may be their last and only chance to sway the Velvetars.
A humorous exchange notes the Prohibition party adding a plank for free and unlimited coinage of frosted chocolate. It suggests such a platform could sway voters from Our Candidate. The quip recalls satirical cries in the New York Sun and New York Tribune about policy and reform rhetoric.
The Catholic church ladies will host a raffle and chicken dinner at the Moose Hall next Saturday evening February 7th. Tickets and orders for best grade meats are available via Dickson Brothers for prompt delivery.
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