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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
4
Independence Enterprise at Independence Oregon publishes weekly on Fridays. Address communications and tooke all bills payable to The Enter prize. Subscriptions In advance include one year 1.60 six months 0.76 three months 0.50.
An Ames editorial argues money dominates campaigns nationwide threatening integrity. It cites campaign assessments and contributions from trusts and protected industries, calls for actual expense reporting, and urges voters to defeat buying candidates to curb corruption.
The text notes increasing expansion in Independence with phrases about adapting neighbors and changing living ideas. It highlights daily changes and suggests growth impacts on the community and housing attitudes.
A brief social column warns that money and status inflate pride vanity and self importance. It notes some men are bought cheap while public figures risk overconfidence, harming others and public interests as their heads swell with reputation.
A editorial discusses advertising value in newspapers and how store news drives reader interest. It argues some officials are incorruptible while others accept bribes, and that honest legislation should reflect awareness of advertising’s impact on public discourse. The piece cites Independence and its Enterprise as context.
Cyril Richardson works for R. Dodson at Luchiamore. Frank Show attends Elks Convention in Portland. A Bamberg of Airlie visits city on business. Bert Edwards moves family into H. S McElmurry’s house on Fourth Street. Wm. McAdams becomes a clerk, not in charge of Serena’s destinies. C. W. Leonard returns home from Brownsville and Albany. Mrs. M. E. Stamsberry visits Tillamook for a few weeks. M. W. Wreker drives to Portland for the Elks Convention. B. Wilson family plans Newport trip for several weeks. Dr. Butler removes steel from Dean Baughmeii’s eye. patient improving. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Kurre depart for Hood for a two week camping trip. A. Whitney buys the M. W. Walker house on Railroad Street and will take possession. W. Allenham in town. former local teacher. Pearl McKingle fractures left wrist in hop yard accident. B. Wilson family attend Cherry Fair at Leem today. A. C. Moore and family leave for Portland Seattle and points north for vacation. Hibbs & Co send a wagon to M. M Harvey of Monmouth and to Mr. Churchill south of town. Dr. Hewitt reports a 11 pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Canfield. Dr. Chester V. Murphy supplies for Dr. Duganne during vacation. New cigar store on C street to reopen after two weeks closure for improvements. H. M. Mott in Portland, finds crowds tedious and returns home.
A group including A. FP Sether T Currey and W Hl Kerr of Rosyburg traveled Tuesday evening toward Portland after selling hops a few days earlier. They left their automobile for repairs at the Mmn dependence garage and continued the journey by train.
Rose bead fobs hat pins and bracelets offered with braided cord work and restrung beads. Pelv clasps chedns snaps hats pins and other decorations available. Receipts and style information provided free of charge by Rowe's Jewelry Shop Independence Oregon phone 7811.
An ad from a beauty parlor in Salem Oregon promotes scalp, hairdressing, marcel waving manicuring chiropody and permanent removal of warts and moles. It highlights hair dyeing and lists address 318 319 U S Bank and phone 1490. A testimonial from John Heath of Michigan indicates Foley Kidney Pills improved kidney and bladder trouble. A note invites repairs for umbrellas at Andersons Bicycle Shop.
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