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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
1
Kings Valley and Independence plan a restrained Fourth of July with flag salutes, speeches, and community games. Organizers emphasize patriotism over fanfare and invite visitors to spend the holiday in Kings Valley, noting a special 9:30 A.M. train from Independence and provisions for all.
The Barnard and Sutton families thank friends for flowers sympathy and aid during the illness and death of their mother and sister 8 H Barnard and family.
We thank our friends for kindness and sympathy in the bereavement of our husband and father Mr. Thanas Feeteil. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Jdhn Pipes.
War has increased the need for reliable tires as cars become essential in business and home life. The United States Tires offer dependability and economy, lasting longer and carrying you farther at the least cost, with thousands turning to them each week.
Wartime Food Administration outlines 50 50 wheat program requiring one pound of substitutes for each pound of wheat flour. Lists acceptable substitutes and exceptions for graham, mixed flours, and low wheat content blends to aid Allied war effort.
An enthusiastic Red Cross auxiliary has been organized at Highland with Mrs. C. L. Bennett as chairman and Mrs. W. J. Morrison as vice chairman. Miss Dean serves as secretary. Members are already sewing and will contribute with strong effort.
Mrs. Alexander and son Dell Alexander had a narrow escape on a return trip from Albany. About ten miles south of Independence the wheel broke and the car tipped over. Dell, driving at high speed, was thrown through the windshield with three ribs torn loose. Mr. Alexander was thrown out unharmed.
Special to the ear reports weeds already rising across Oregon fields. B F Sheehan of Oregon Agricultural College warns farmers to control growth before fall to prevent widespread infestation. The piece lists noxious weeds and stresses lawful cutting before seed set and community cooperation for effective eradication.
John Williams writes from Camp Tremont California dated June 17 describing a successful war fund parade and recognition of his Headquarters Company. He notes 80 men from 700 joined the HQ Company and mentions duties, pay of 4.60, a lost hat, meals, and social visits with local women. He promises to learn his exact duty Monday and mentions plans to visit San Jose and stay with hosts through weekends.
Preliminary work began in May with the Food Centre Act passed August 10, 1917. Exports since July projected at 20,000,000 bushels, shipments to June total 326,000,000 bushels. Flour price in Minneapolis moved from $16.75 a barrel a year ago to $9.80 wholesale. Farmers gain 4.27 percent over last summer, housewives pay 13 percent less than last summer. Allies sustained.
Grounds of Buena Vista is No. 1 in the county draft registrants with card number 10. The article lists the initial group of named registrants and the next ten eligible county entrants including Brown Airlie Williams Monmouth Neiger Salem Klassen Dallas White McCoy Dent Salem Way Monmouth Oliver Monmouth Simmons Fallas City.
Advertisement seeks 150 hop pickers for early Fuggles and Cluster hops ready by August 20. Price 50 cents per box. Respond with name to John R. Cooper.
Oregon Agricultural College reports exceptional showings in three major egg-laying contests. The barred rock pen from British Columbia wins best winter production and earns a silver medal. C A C barred rocks place second at Pullman and lead May averages, while a Lady Duff line from Oregon A C shines in Connecticut with rapid gains and near lead.
Salem J P Logan owner of the Kings Valley flouring mill on the Luckinmute river in Renton county seeks an injunction in Polk County circuit court against the Spaulding Logging Co of Salem and the public service commission. He contests the boom franchise law as unconstitutional claiming log congestion harms his water rights and dam operations. He alleges Spaulding is not a valid corporation under the law.
Margaret Tall man a young woman living north of Corvallis died in a morning automobile overturn on an incline. Her car veered into a ditch, four somersaults occurred, and she was thrown to the road. She was a 1915 graduate and a successful teacher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Tallman.
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