23 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
1
An article extols Utah sugar development, noting planned and existing factories under regional groups, and predicts broad economic gains for farmers, labor, and communities. It argues growth will boost cash crops, rail freight, wages, and local stockholder dividends, positioning Utah as a leading sugar center like Connecticut in insurance.
Community notes from Monmouth report changes in the creamery, a new pasteurizer, and ongoing plant upgrades. Local residents, visitors, and officials are mentioned including Snyder, Powell, and Ossen, with plans for street improvements and church conventions.
Ids M. Tarbell, noted lecturer and journalist and associate editor of the American Magazine, will give a lecture on March 2. The program spots Tarbell as a prominent media figure of the era.
Sunday guests at the Chown home included Mr MecKillip and Bar. Mrs Black and family spent the weekend in Portland visiting relatives. Grandma Melanin visited T D McLain’s home Tuesday. Ed Harman led a fine team Friday last week to Frank Ground. The second quarterly meeting was held Thursday with Rev Moore present. Grand Herald of the I O O F Lodge visited last Wednesday. Mrs N C Anderson spent Thursday in Monmouth with her sister Mrs Cole. Anderson recently acquired a fine Overland Six. Dewey Steel visited Newport with his ill mother over the weekend. The High School staged The Ranchman to a good crowd Saturday night.
At the M B Church the morning service features Organ Voluntary by Miss Irene Holdy and the anthem No Night There. Evening Service includes a Fiano Prelude and a duet and chorus by Mrs Small with Mrs T D Yarnes and Mrs Josie Lehmen. A quartet titled The Sunset Hour is performed by Mrs Irvine, Mrs Coleman, Dr Barrick and J G McIntosh.
The piece argues the Biological Survey claims credit for killing thousands of coyotes wolves mountain lions and bobcats in western states while state bounties and taxpayer funds pay for these actions. It criticizes federal officials for profit from salaries pamphlets and media coverage.
In East Independence a 13 year old girl attempting to remove a shell from a loaded shotgun killed her eight year old sister and wounded their mother. The gun fired before it could be taken away, tearing away the younger girl’s face and striking the mother. Doctors could not help the victims. the mother is recovering, and the funeral was held Wednesday at Odd Fellows cemetery.
A commentary argues Western states face deliberate land and resource restrictions by eastern interests. It claims forests, power, coal, oil reserves block settlement, and cites Congress misusing sovereign powers. The piece urges releasing natural resources from perceived guardians and politics.
The piece discusses the demanding role of sheriffs in Washington state, citing Sheriff Barnes of Walla Walla County amid a liquor law enforcement case. It highlights issues with search and seizure, permits, and penalties, while shifting to a broader call for agricultural education and training for rural youth to improve farming knowledge and productivity.
Calbreath and Jones advertise fresh fruits vegetables and staples including Sutter cheese eggs coffee tea and spices. The notice promotes quality selection and reliable supply.
A letter from W. Irvine, president of The Farmers State Bank in Independence Oregon, urges Mr Irvine to promote the sugar beet industry in Utah and Idaho. He argues the crop builds farming communities, improves farmer credit, raises land values, and supports local factories, noting profits and stock demand.
Reform advocates push a plan to consolidate state boards under one governor led system. Three member boards would be replaced by expert heads with clerks, many departments folded or abolished to save 500000 dollars yearly. The public urged reforms for years and now await legislative action.
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