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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise lists editorial staff D N McInturff as editor and H F McInturff as publisher. It notes postal entry at Independence Oregon and publication every Friday with subscription rates: one year in advance six months three months and single copies with sample issues free on request.
The piece contrasts two towns fourteen miles apart with twin futures. One town grows into a great city through civic generosity and welcoming newcomers, while the other stagnates under greedy citizens resisting progress. It urges unity, avoiding factionalism, and seizing opportunities to expand and prosper.
The Monmouth State Normal School faculty and coursework are set for the coming year. Officials urge a statewide recruitment push to attract 200 to 500 students, stressing community effort to locate teachers in training and ensure the school’s future success.
Earth tremors struck San Francisco with two shocks in seconds echoing the 1906 destruction, leaving residents alarmed and seeking safety as aftershocks rattled the city.
A strong quake jolted central California and western Nevada frightening crowds and causing at least one death from fright. The University of California observatory clock stopped as windows cracked and alarms spread from Seattle to St. Louis with fears of future shocks impeding travel to the Panama Exposition.
A community lesson on character and responsibility. Evil rumors destroy reputations and harm families while truth, kindness, and support help individuals recover. The piece urges elevated conduct, mutual trust, and uplifting words to foster durable communal growth.
The Navy Board plans to ask Congress to authorize four battleships, eighteen destroyers, a repair ship, a hospital ship, transports, and related vessels costing about one hundred million dollars. The editorial criticizes spending on armament while condemning hardship in Japan and calls for true civilization.
General Bixby, chief engineer in the U S Army, says the Maine wreck in Havana harbor resulted from the explosion of three magazines, not an outside attack. He argues the war pretext with Spain was false and unreasonable. He questions whether the U S Government will act.
A fragmentary line hints at a theme of correcting wrongs against a weaker nation. The text appears as garbled and lacks clear events, people, or organizations to anchor a full summary.
Publisher appeals to readers to settle long standing dues and convert back subscriptions into current accounts. He urges neighbors to spread the appeal, aiming for at least 2000 subscriber names by January 1, 1912, signed H. F. Melnturff.
Farmers are informed that Hanna Brothers stock a full line including quassia chips and whale oil soap for spraying hops and can provide service.
Sealed bids for building a school house in School District No. 27 Oak Point Polk County Oregon are due by July 26 1911. Plans and specifications on file with County Superintendent and district clerk Hanna Grove Hardwire Store Independence. Board meeting set July 26 at 8 PM to open bids with right to reject all. By order M H Richards Clerk Independence Oregon
A brief notice instructs campers to tell the Editor of the Enterprise to mail their paper during trips and notes there is no cost to have it sent. The reader is directed to arrange delivery with the newspaper office.
Rexall Store offers Hexall Hair Tonic with a money back guarantee. The marketing claims the tonic stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness, with sizes priced at SW and $1.00. Williams Drug Co. stocks the product.
Present buyers are urged to choose goods from Rowe's Jewelry Shop as guaranteed quality gifts. The ad emphasizes cash sales, no credit extensions, and low prices with prompt service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Salem's leading dry goods retailer promotes Merit Quality and Style with honest methods and sterling values. The ad touts the store as the biggest in Salem, with profits small and volume driving growth across the Willamette Valley. It urges shoppers to compare prices for beating deals.
Bargain text advertises silk fabrics and fashionable goods for street and evening wear. Emphasizes quick selling prices with yard prices stated and various discount levels. Contains fragmented words and typographical errors but conveys a sale through a department-like display.
A local ad promotes 10 000 yards of new dress goods including silks and taffetas for dresses, coats, and waists. Prices start two dollars per yard with discounts on select lines and special offers noted in the advertisement.
Bargains on millinery now slash prices by about half. Hats priced at 2.50 from 7.50 and others tagged 2.95 and 3.50, inviting shoppers to buy before stock runs out.
The retailer announces a clearance of remaining inventory with items priced at 8.40, 10.50, and 12.50 after marking down 18, 20, and 25 dollar suites. Customers urged to act before end of season as stock is cleared.
Store slashes prices on Orees skirts shirt valets petticoats and children and misses wash dresses with significant discounts. Local shop promotes savings across women and children's apparel while stock lasts.
The following goods are now advertised at reduced prices Muslin underwear summer hosiery laces embroidery Coravta Parasoia Bull Can ce Mustine and all kinds Silk and Kip gloves and men's wares.
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