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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1922
Page
2
The Enterprise responds to Franklin T. Griffith’s appeal for a frank view on financing the Atlantic Pacific Highways and Electrical Exposition. It urges a statewide, noncoercive plan with clear value to all regions and critiques heavy road indebtedness and Portland-centered bias in funding.
A special commission reports that nearly half of Oregon taxation in 1921 funded education, totaling over 18 million dollars. The Enterprise calls this an investment, not an exposé, while acknowledging the taxpayer burden is heavy.
An article discusses a Chicago movement led by William H. Johnson of the International Association of Machinists to form a broad labor and farmer based political body. It argues that a special interest party cannot work and that representatives must prioritize the common good over narrow aims.
Monmouth Commercial club heard plans for a city park with beautification of the band stand site. President Landers offered to donate trees and suggested consulting the O A C landscape and architectural department for design guidance. The meeting also featured remarks on economic progress and a possible state training school in Independence.
Reverend Albyn Esson steps down as pastor of the Dallas Christian church to devote full time to his ranch near Jefferson. He cited the need to manage the property and focus on agricultural work as his primary pursuit.
The Dallas Pythian Sisters announce a dancing party scheduled for March 17 celebrating St Patrick's Day. Proceeds support local charitable activities and community outreach.
A brisk blurb markets the En Classifieds as a place to sell it trade it or find it. It emphasizes straightforward listings and practical guidance for buyers sellers and readers seeking quick transactions.
Eight Polk county real estate dealers met at the Dallas Commercial club to form a county organization. They aim to standardize brokerage, maintain trust with owners and buyers, and establish a uniform commission scale. Last year 27 licensed dealers existed, with more expected this year. A follow up meeting in three weeks will finalize formation. S. W. Johnson and Fred D. Brockman spoke on benefits and procedures.
Southern Pacific spends 1,000,000 in Oregon for equipment. Twelve electric cars costing 400,000 are being assembled in Beaverton. four are ready for service and others soon follow. J A Ormandy, assistant general passenger agent, says the new cars will ease electric line traffic. More steam cars and engines are also planned as part of the system orders. The Enterprise is still 1.50 a year.
Nearly 20 000 ex-service men in Oregon are eligible for bonus law benefits with 198 applications filed and 8 204 seeking loan features. Officials expect 25 000 plus by May and note loan processing involves banks or trust companies for first mortgages. The program aims to help qualified veterans buy homes amid a softer estate market.
Dallas IL based company plans a high school platoon with new cadets. Captain Hamil states officers will hold a loan to conduct fundamentals and drill. School authorities will grant a graduating credit for training toward the National Guard.
J. W. Sears of Moline Illinois buys the George Slefarth place located three and a half miles north of Dallas. Sears plans a 15 acre fruit farm operation on the property.
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