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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
4
Independence Enterprise notes a court case in which James A Finch faces potential gallows. Mrs. Finch controls substantial property and stands to defend her husband amid claims of criminal deceit and mental health concerns stemming from past episodes in Balom and a drunken spree.
Editorial heavy with critique of lawmakers as they maneuver to address Governor George on the senatorial pedestal. The piece likens their actions to a streetcar off its trolley, blaming the body for losing its old charm and duty as it quarrels over responsibility for adopting Statement No 1.
The Independence Enterprise editor is persuaded to take the office if his salary is raised to 100000 while allowing him to keep a private barber at 1600 and a messenger for his wife at 900. The raise would also enable him to recall his son from a carpet factory in Vermont.
The Supreme Court justice interprets the game law governing venison possession. The ruling clarifies lawful limits and penalties under the state wildlife statute.
The text states that possession evidence may establish only a prima facie case and that an arrestee should be allowed to prove that the deer was killed during open season. If proven, he would be legally entitled to possession for his own use.
Joee of Lincoln and Polk declares the committee on resolutions cuts him off from hiring clerks to inspect the asylum’s books. He will hire a clerk and bookkeeper at his own expense and proceed with the investigation anyway. He is described as unstoppable when he believes he is right.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as earth's greatest healer for burns, cuts, bruises, boils, ulcers, and skin eruptions. It claims it drives out pain and provides instant relief, selling for 25 cents at all druggists.
Bandits roped the Klamath Falls bank on Saturday and escaped with 3000 dollars. Suspects were apprehended and identified as Riley Beever and John Hall. Beever confessed to the crime.
P. M. Kirkland promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick remedy for la grippe coughs that may become pneumonia. The advertisement claims the product heals inflamed lungs, strengthens them, and averts danger when taken in the yellow package.
Vancouver Washington hires P C Lavey famed advertiser and orator as Secretary of the Commercial Club. The group aims to raise ten thousand dollars for an advertising fund, with four thousand subscribed in one hour at a recent meeting.
An old note touts a homemade mixture of Fluid Extract Condulion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sareaparilla as a cure for rheumatic symptoms. It claims the formula detoxifies kidneys and blood, promises relief after meals and at night, and urges readers to obtain ingredients from local druggists.
A promotional notice urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first sign of kidney or bladder trouble to prevent complications like Bright's disease or diabetes. It claims the cure corrects irregularities and treats all kidney and bladder disorders. P. M. Kirkland.
A. S. Bible, a long time Sheridan businessman and farmer, died in Sheridan last week. He had been active in local business for more than thirty years and leaves a valuable estate of lands.
The notice extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy for infants and children, claiming it treats coughs, colds and croup without narcotics. Mothers are urged to keep a bottle at home under P. M. Kirkland's guidance.
Three hundred guests attended the Portland Chamber of Commerce annual dinner closing its most successful year. The event held in January drew near three hundred people around festive tables.
A Polk business directory detailing every city town and village in Oregon and Washington with descriptive sketches of places plus locations shipping facilities and a classified listing of isness and profession from R L Polk & Co Seattle.
C A McLaughlin of Independence Oregon owner of Kamaack Knight of Grip and other horses has arrived from his home in Perth and will spend time here. He plans a thoroughbred breeding operation on extensive scale at his Oregon property with five mares by Handsome as nucleus and intends to purchase a stallion or two. Misty’s Pride known as the Oregon Express is among mares on the farm named in her honor.
A western judge grants a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath. An ad for Dr. King's New Life Pills claims the remedy prevents constipation, cures liver trouble, banishes headaches and chills, and improves temper. available at all druggists for five cents.
Medford voters approved the wet option in last week’s city election with 371 for and 498 against, total 910 votes cast. Mayoral vote was tight, ward results favored wet, and the charter amendment defeating home rule lost by 167 with 36 for and 524 against.
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