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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
1
A reflective essay argues that God governs the world with wisdom and mercy through human free will. It frames World War I as a result of human sin, not divine will, and urges humility before providence. The piece stresses that suffering refines virtue and that redemption comes via Christ’s crucifixion and eventual resurrection.
The J C Robinson Co of Portland Oregon advertises the Anker Holth self balancing cream separator claiming 30 to 40 percent dairy profit, time and labor savings, and easier cleaning with top milk and bottom cream delivery. Descriptive catalogue available.
A period urging Americans to maximize the one hour daylight shift urging greater car use. Samuel P. Colt of United States Rubber Co touts wheels as vital to commerce and a tire message promotes United States Tires with dealer service guidance.
Last Thursday Washington held a second draft lottery to determine service liability order numbers for 21 year olds. Polk county lists show 48 registrants with a wide range of townships and numbers, including Ray Grounds Independence 10 and John Becker Independence, and many others from Dallas, Salem, Monmouth, Falls City, Rickreall, Airlie, Sheridan, Ballston, Amity, and more.
A fragment lists competitors 17 Lee Reynolds of Falla City 35 Edwin Hull of Hoskins 60 70 Frances Overton of Parker 47 Carl Lowery of Rickreall 6. Details unclear but appears as a track or athletic meet entry list with ages and towns.
Oregon Agricultural College plans special war training for all students over 18 next year urging enrollment in a military unit for U S army service. Younger students under 18 will be urged to join but not called to active service until 21.
The Food Administration urges Americans to eat more potatoes to save wheat and reduce waste. A bulletin notes potatoes have similar nourishment to bread, cost less by weight, and aid digestion, kidneys, and intestines. It cites health benefits for illnesses and advises serving potatoes with meat.
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