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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise lists mailing details and subscription rates. It is published every Friday from Independence Oregon with a post office entry noted as a third class Minarter listing. Subscriptions run one year for 1.60 dollars six months for .96 and three months for .60.
The piece argues for strict home rule limiting state and national politics in towns and calls for dry county and liquor policy alignment, focusing on amendments, constitutional changes, and electing officials who will enforce local authority. It stresses local taxation, district laws, and faithful interpretation of the law within municipal bounds.
Text argues the home rule law was enacted to protect all towns in the state and permit its preventive use only for intended purposes, though doubt remains about its broad application. The speaker emphasizes governance, welfare, and the need to avoid misuse of the law.
Nev W T Richeson former pastor of the Baptist church at Catbridge Mass has made a written confession that he poisoned his affinity Cowardice as in the Mc Namara Bros case. Public sentiment may favor imprisonment over death. The crime and ensuing confession provoke questions about mercy and divine justice.
The two evangelists Gypsy Smith and Santa Claus have left Oregon after a winter visit. The temporary effects fade as converts drop from thousands to a few hundred and Sunday school enrollments fall since Christmas. The piece argues that theater profanity elimination is desirable and that purity of language enhances strength and appeal.
An older editorial notes mail order home catalogs promise bargains but readers rarely benefit. It cites delays, inferior quality, and the example of a Chicago firm that cleared six million dollars last year as evidence of misleading marketing.
Oregon discusses government reform as a trial of punishment methods. The governor’s supporters favor extending the pardon moratorium to Bridgy on December 14 to reduce punishments on West’s Great Manging Day. Readers clash over opinions and a misprint fixes tax levy from sixteen to six mills.
A banquet paid $100 per plate in New Orleans in 1842 to Henry Clay. The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as remedies for stomach trouble indigestion and other ailments. Claims ease safety and universality with a 26 cent price.
A local church notes its Sunday program with a morning sermon titled Neel of Faithfulness and an evening talk How to Retone 4 Christin amid mooted questions. Visitors are invited to hear the presentation and discuss doctrine, followed by a postservice free trial offer.
For years J. S. Donahue of South Haven Michigan served as a lighthouse keeper avoiding wrecks. A queer fact notes he might have been wrecked himself if Electric Bitters had not helped. They cured him of kidney trouble and chills.
Local shopper notes the selection of fine warm flannel shirts available at Kreamer’s, highlighting comfort and variety for the season.
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