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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
7
The Independence Enterprise lists subscription prices: one year in advance $1.50, six months $0.75, three months $0.50, with payments addressed to The Enterprise.
The piece praises progressive paving in Independence and nearby Willamette valley towns. It notes early adopters like Independence spurred growth, while cautioning against extravagance as the new city government considers paving additional main streets. Property values and occupancy rose with paved business streets, boosting commerce.
The parcels post service grows rapidly as free rural delivery reaches more routes. Farmers receive household goods without long trips, and rising postal receipts may elevate Independence office to a second class status, encouraging merchants to support the service.
The state board of fish and game commissioners plans to stress game protection. State Game Warden Wm. Finley urges enlisting farmers homesteaders and landowners and includes game clubs and deputy wardens in the strategy.
Local items report state game law issues, licenses, and court concerns. Mentions 111th legislature creating a fish and game board with funds. lists residents' health, jobs, school events, church and club activities, and a forthcoming final settlement notice for Charles N. Tharp estate.
F R Wetherbee and Mr Cooper of Sheriden were in Portland on business yesterday. F L Mets of Chicago seeks a business location. 44 farms listed for sale. Tripp announces real estate office opening. Dr H A Foster advertises at Craven Moore’s store. Williams Jubilee Singers to perform January 25 at the opera house. J K Neal of Buena Vista was in the city on Wednesday. Charles Alderson returns from Sacramento with his mother. January 25 set for School’s Musical Festival by Witham Jubilee singers. Addison Sperling sold two lots to Ed Rex, who plans spring building.
W. P. Broyles reports a fifteen year battle with kidney and bladder troubles ended by Foley Kidney Pills. He credits the medicine with curing a severe backache and painful bladder irregularities. He warns against substitutes and endorses the product through Wellsame Drug Store.
The Monmouth Normal School basketball team struggled against valley rivals while Pallas Public School lost to Monmouth Training. Local engineer L C Kelsey tested the city water system, and oil-well work north of town continued. Prof Boole, former student, now leads Monument schools, and a two week revival began at Evangelical church led by Rev G W Plummer with Rev W A Gueffry assisting. High school students visited Dallas to watch Multnomah Club. County superintendents toured Monmouth schools. a large gasoline engine powers water pumping to Cupid’s Knoll reservoir as tests proceed.
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