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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
4
Dallas hosts the Polk County Debating League formation with eighth and ninth grade students entering contests funded by a gold medal prize from Mr. Hirschberg. Debates aim to broaden minds, connect with other schools, and sharpen expression through refined oratory.
Mayor Rodgers of Salem vetoes the Portland Railway Light and Power Co franchise amid a six week battle. The Salem Statesman alleged bribes to councilmen, and pressure led to a charter draft revision. The veto cited excessive city burdens for a South Commercial street bridge. The mayor urged careful city action, noting the chance to regulate the corporation’s charter may not come again.
The article previews Oregon's senate selection as orderly yet tense. It highlights a dominant leader as a skilled fighter and tactician, praises C N McArthur for firm discipline, and notes the antis hold the organization, signaling a likely te up on the first ballot next Tuesday.
In the last ten days two committees from Independence and Monmouth have met and settled a building site for a joint high school. The project promises a $50,000 facility just outside the two cities, attracting teachers, new homeowners, and anticipated growth for Polk county amid Independence country’s rich agricultural resources.
A lighthearted note describes a pastime enjoyed by locals with no strong objections raised. The piece emphasizes pleasant mood and community approval, portraying a harmless diversion that lifts spirits without conflict or controversy.
The storm drives pheasant losses as hunters kill birds despite a closed season. Local gun club feeds the birds with wheat while unscrupulous men persist in killing them. Authors argue punishment should be doubled, noting the birds’ survival hinges on storm duration and care.
Parents trusted Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds croup and whooping cough noting it is the only safe infant child remedy with no opiates or narcotics. Crefal mothers keep a bottle in the house as advertised by P. M. Kirkland.
The article explains U S forest area at about 550 million acres or one fourth of the nation, contrasts with original 850 million, and outlines public versus private ownership. It quotes Senator Smoot on thrift, sustained yield, waste reduction, naval stores, preservative treatment, and fire prevention costs.
An overview of Polk County lands near the Willamette valley outlines four classes from bottom river lands with hops to hill ranges suitable for grazing. Prices range from 10 to 65 per acre for rolling and hill lands, with better land near Independence and Monmouth yielding strong returns through diversified farming and stock.
Polk's Gazetteer presents a business directory for Oregon and Washington including city sketches, location and shipping facilities, and a classified directory of businesses and professions compiled by R. L. Polk & Co. Seattle.
A joint installation of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in the city occurred on Thursday night January 8. The program featured music, refreshments, and indoor amusements. Installations included Archie Parker as N G and Mrs Clyde Williams as N G for the Rebekahs, with multiple officers named for both orders.
Representative B F Jones of Lincoln and Polk introduced a bill to extend to March 1 1911 the time for lapse to use the 400000 appropriation for acquiring the Oregon City locks. The 1907 appropriation was contingent on federal matching funds and US ownership remains unsettled. If not extended, the appropriation would lapse before the next session.
The piece contrasts Oregon climate with other regions, noting Portland’s historic cold stretch of 1608 and claiming recent conditions are 20 to 60 degrees warmer. It argues Oregonians feel wealthy in weather by comparison and presents a favorable view of local climate.
In a western court a divorce was granted citing temper and bad breath as grounds. An advertisement claims Dr. King’s New Life Pills prevent these issues by curing constipation and related ailments, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
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