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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
5
A state editor calls for loyalty to laws and nation while urging practical farming measures. The piece emphasizes conserving crops, reducing waste in harvesting hay, and using livestock on fields to maximize yields and profits, framing thrift as duty to humanity and self-benefit.
Editorial condemns the La Follette Seamen Act for harming American shipping in the Pacific. It argues labor monopolies reduce U S tonnage, boost Japan's share, and relegate capital and ship owners during Congressional hearings, claiming policy favors labor agitators over balanced national shipping policy.
The piece argues that major corporations control prices and provide cheaper services than government, noting stable railroad rates and down toward telegraph costs while food prices rise. It claims monopolies dodge political backlash, run without middlemen, and are better managed than local or state governments despite anti-big business sentiment.
The article quotes Hoover stressing the need to eliminate waste and practice self sacrifice to avert a food crisis. He warns that without moral effort the world may face starvation and declares American resourcefulness must be fully mobilized for next year.
The new war revenue bill imposes a tax of five percent on automobile factory output. An amendment proposes delaying the tax until the industry earns eight percent, a move seen as removing burdens that could cripple earnings and signaling a step toward industrial sanity.
A Des Moines municipal court upholds Iowa blue law against Sunday theatres and baseball while declaring movie promotion and attendance not illegal. The piece notes ongoing legal questions and hints at higher courts including the U.S. Supreme Court in the Blue Laws debate.
Secretary of the Interior K Franklin Lane says the United States must replace economic anarchy with broad co operation across industry. He notes the war opened eyes to reform and warns voluntary cooperation must exceed state enforcement to avoid coercive control.
Mrs Bascur announces her millinery shop will close after Saturday June 22 1917 and reopen September 1 1917. During the break customers may find stock at Mrs Bullock's Cleaning and Pressing Parlors across from the Elliott O Brien store building.
Advert reads wants to buy Mehaln wool hides Hop Wire and all kinds of junk. Offers to pay highest market price. Contact Main 8413 or call at office. 4t
If your lawn mower needs a little tonic bring it to the Independence Machine Shop for proper care. It will be sharpened and greased. Butter Cheese eggs from the farm end note. Ge Morenthy
A powerful reflection on motherhood celebrating its joy and purpose. The author recalls a Californian mother raising seven children and argues that motherhood is the supreme business of life, more impactful than any career or fame, urging society to support healthy, loving families.
The article argues that suspension of literacy tests and shifting labor policy threaten a food and labor crisis. It contends Congress and the Wilso n administration confront a border labor influx, with warnings that Mexican workers may be arrested if they work in agriculture or related industries. It claims farmers face a labor famine without broader exclusion measures.
The Society of Restaurateurs held its fourth annual banquet at the Waldorf Astoria with 5 000 NY restaurants cited as employing 600 000 people and feeding 150 000 000 guests. Speakers condemned local option and Emerson's tax proposal, urging self governed liberty and moderation in alcohol policy while praising practical drinking in other nations.
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