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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
7
The Independence Enterprise lists subscription rates for 1 year in advance at 1.50, six months at .78, and three months at .50. Publisher E. Browne specifies mail communications and billing to The Enterprise.
The piece urges residents to buy local to strengthen Well community commerce and public institutions. It argues that spending with local merchants sustains schools churches and public services, while sending money to distant towns hinders local progress and prosperity.
The city faces criticism of mayor and council over hard surface street paving. A critic argues true judgment requires universal mindedness and cites rising property valuations amid progress. Despite notable gains since civic improvements began, many residents oppose further street upgrades.
A recent Oregon bill to abolish gun use in homes faces criticism as insufficient under current parole and crime conditions. The editorial argues the law is slow to act while crimes rise, urging stronger protections and questioning gubernatorial pardons.
A reader defends the Enterprise against alleged misrepresentation. The letter disputes claims about a curb width ordinance and pledges to lead a referendum if such a measure passes. It also notes local civic actions, school garden plans, church revivals, and personnel changes in Monmouth.
In Independence some view business as a game of grab where self interest prevails and scruples vanish. The writer laments the lack of fraternity in commerce and society, arguing that a higher standard would bring prosperity and happiness.
Letter from W. T. Hopeman argues a franchise grant for a railway on Sixth Street, noting the plan to extend rail access and finish a practical route despite constrained twenty eight foot streets. He asserts the need for evidence showing feasibility amid urban layouts.
The thorny oyster of the Pacific coast shows two shells joined by a hinge, a form of natural engineering praised as highly perfected. The passage notes advances in patenting and im ptering, reflecting a view on mechanical imitation from St. Niebolaa.
A Washington Herald quote depicts a woman claiming she has no gown trouble because her husband belongs to the fire department and can hook her up in forty five seconds. The exchange emphasizes efficiency and a playful view of emergency services.
A visitor asks about Mrs De Willighby and Mr Winderbloom replies Minnie was unmarried last week by Judge Curtem. The exchange appears in a Harper's anecdote style, reflecting social questions of marriage status and legal wording.
A short dialogue shows Fair Patron asking about a special rite per ton and the Postmaster responding with a nod to a women’s home component. The exchange hints at a satirical or theatrical setting with roles and social institutions referenced.
Monmouth high school aims to secure a baseball base in a suitable place this month after a meeting last week. George Boothby notes improvements on Clay Street while J M Westfall lies seriously ill at Hopewell. The Stump Farm trees show remarkable growth despite rabbit damage. Typhoid cases lessen as Misses Taines and Portwood recover. Charles Smith, owner of a new Ford, is profiting from Luckinmute valley farming. C G Griffa buys a pipe cutting machine for the waterworks expansion. The Christian Endeavor Society presented a strong program Sunday night. Murdock and White resume concrete work with a new mixer costing 125 dollars. The Golden Rule Bible class met at Mrs Sicafoose’s home with many members present. Andrew Agnes opens a hardware store in the Bank block. Riddell party and U S Grant voyage to Colorado for a goat association meeting. Miss Sara Hazelue organizes folk-dancing class in Dallas. The Bank interior reorganization frees space for palm plants donated to the high school. President Ackerman spoke at Oregon City to high school students. A wood pile near the depot will supply the city with 1000 cards of lumber. Rip Van Winkle at Star theatre drew good crowds. Monmouth folks await Fourth Page reports.
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