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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
3
A long text touts a tonics recipe with Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Sarsaparilla to relieve backache and urinary troubles. It credits an eminent authority and a local druggist, while including a humorous anecdote about a young man and a note of holiday goodwill.
Rodney L. West of Portland died from ptomaine poisoning after his Christmas dinner. None of the family were affected, and the exact portion of contaminated food could not be determined. The piece notes a separate legal appeal in Salem where Walter Johnson’s murder sentence faces possible commutation. It also reports the Oregon National Guard's third annual convention in Portland with addresses on National Guard matters.
A whimsical fragment describes a woman named Wey of Tria Love Thregop losing heart and dating quickly after fatigue. She concedes she must marry and surrenders to the first man who passes, ending with a hurried, happily ever after note attributed to Puck.
A playful exchange about a handsome birthday vase reveals a sudden confession when Georgie asks who gave it. The dialogue hints at a personal revelation and hints of a deeper story behind the gift.
A victim recalls disbelief after an accident with an aging elevator. The operator notes the danger lay in the descent, highlighting a grim witticism about safety. The exchange mirrors a humorously bleak take on a serious incident from the Catholic Standard and Times.
A brief quip from the Cleveland Plain Dealer about a man recounting his tough work, saying his last job tired his throat. He explains he worked at a home for friendless dogs, hired to bark a friendly welcome to homesick dogs.
Advertises Papa's Diapepsin as a fast acting remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble. Claims to ease belching gas headaches dizziness and sour breath by improving digestion within minutes. Priced at 50 cents a large case and available at drug stores.
Kola Neis bought the entire output of Miles Porterfield and John R. Cooper totaling 400 bales at seven cents a pound. The sales, noted as among the best recently, reflect a rising market with prime hops and suggest a weakening market trend among large dealers according to growers quoted in the Statesman.
A sack of White Lily flour is offered for sale at Irvine's Grocery. The listing notes the price as 24-31.
Havana reports the first provisional Marine regiment of 900 troops to leave Cuba soon, with half to board the cruiser Prairie on Christmas Eve and depart for Newport News. The voyage shifts timing to April for remaining units as officials cite automatic transition to independence and overall pacification goals.
The 14 members of the house committee on Interstate and foreign commerce left Charleston aboard the Panama Line steamer Alliance to study the canal work. They will reach Colon on January 1 and stay four to five days, with return plans not set but to be back in Washington by January 14.
Virginia City Mont endured the severest quake in a week of shocks at 430 Sunday. The electric power plant 10 miles away went out of commission and telephonic lines to it were cut, blocking damage assessment. Over the past week the town has felt more than 30 earthquakes with pronounced earth movements.
A White House announcement says a February 18 conference at the White House will discuss North American natural resources conservation. President Roosevelt has written to Canada’s Governor-General and Premier and to Mexico’s President Diaz. Gifford Pinchot will deliver the letters to the officials in person as chairman of the National Conservation Commission.
Burglars broke into Koenig & Collins during Christmas festivities and loaded a wagon with silk goods satins suits and costumes valued at about 5000 dollars. Police investigated the theft and sought leads in the city.
A western judge grants a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath. Ad claims Dr. King’s New Life Pills could have prevented it by curing constipation and related ailments. Pills priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
New caskets and coffins, burial robes, and trim for Catholics, G A R and secret orders obtained from H H Jasperson. tf.
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