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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
7
Henry E Browne publisher lists post office entry for Independence Oregon and states the paper is published every Friday with subscription options including one year six months and three months rates and a total price of 1.50 for three months.
The article urges all 125000 Oregon school children to participate in a state industrial contest. It explains rules that require children to perform the work themselves with parental certification and highlights goals like instilling industry, economy, honesty, and self reliance for good citizenship.
Polk county residents in various road districts plan meetings to discuss road repair funding and labor. Farmers fear worsening land values and crippled business, urging immediate local legislation and collective action beyond state requirements.
The article underscores Wilson's anticipated presidency, citing his clear progress for the country and the people’s prosperity. It notes his broad public confidence as the essential support for a successful administration.
Gasoline threshing outfit 21 inch cylinder all complete and ready to run. Inquire of Frank Hilke 142
The piece urges perseverance over complaints and stresses action over wishful thinking. It notes opportunity exists at the front door, with Enterprise and Conkey and Walker providing access, awaiting effort to leverage advantage.
The imprisonment of Idaho newspaper men for publishing Mr. Roosevelt's critique of the electoral ballot decision drew sympathy from a Progressive leader who denounced the act as infamy. He urged that the incident strengthens the new party, once thought near extinction.
The piece reflects on harsh eastern winters and contrasts them with Oregon’s milder season. It notes abundance of roses and straw berries under snow, and laments melting heat eroding that beauty while central states envy Oregon’s climate.
In a letter from Utica dated January 17, hop grower C. L. Fitehard reports brewers buying to cover short sales as the 1912 crop declines. He predicts a bare market this fall with prices rising to 20 to 26 cents or more, and says he will not contract further on his 200 bale carryover. The note cautions that long contracts with brewers and limited hops may push prices higher across the United States.
The Monmouth week saw old and young enjoying snow on Cupid's Knoll with toboggans and sleds. Oregon Normal School loses 64 to 10 to Pacific College in basketball as Byers of Monmouth clashes with Newberg’s tall center.
An advertisement proclaims a new Shell motor spirit offering brighter light, about ten percent more power, longer life than gasoline, and non-explosive qualities, available at A. M. Browns.
W. P. Broyles reports a successful escape from kidney and bladder troubles after fifteen years, praising Foley Kidney Pills for curing a severe backache and painful bladder irregularities. The ad urges no substitutes and cites Williams Drug Store as the retailer.
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