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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise discusses Oregon's ballot measure to set a four percent legal rate with five percent maximum on contracts. The piece warns that if passed, outside investment would dry up and local borrowers, including big corporations, would face scarce funds and high costs. It argues cheap money helps, but limited supply drives higher rates and possible economic strain.
Principal A. E. Ingraham interviews prospective teachers and shares advice in chapel. The Normal faculty discuss curriculum at chapel. Afternoon sessions start at 1 15 to 1 30 for Chautauqua access. Normals extend heating plant plans. building scope limited this autumn. Faculty hosts at Butler home. poster exhibit on child welfare promotes better reading. Father O Hara from the University of Oregon gives a chapel talk.
Hop dealers report no demand for 90 days and uncertain current values. Oregon and California contracts last touched 75 cents while market chatter suggests 40 to 50 cents may be possible. A larger US crop is expected, but domestic demand remains weak as near beer makers reduce requirements.
The 1920 U.S. hop crop is projected at about 185000 bales with Oregon, Washington, California and New York contributing. England is poised as an outlet with England’s crop seen at 225000 to 250000 cwt after a vermin challenge. Oregon has contracted 35,000 to 40,000 bales for sale at high prices. Exports to England and Scotland totaled 275919 pounds in April and 26308953 pounds from September to April.
The article notes the strength of mud brick foundations in El Kab and Karnak. It cites Nile mud and chaff as additives in large constructions, with chaff always used in the great walls enclosing Karnak temple groups.
The document shows financial figures including liabilities, capital stock, surplus funds, undivided profits, and deposits. It names a bank cashier C. Irvine in Oregon and a notary public with a commission expiration date.
The article records a week of rains damaging hay, bee activity with two bee trees found, and several social visits. Mrs H N Dokinnon celebrates a new piano. families from Parker, Minnesota, California, and Oregon visit relatives in Portland and Oregon City. Albers Brothers Milling ships Manchurian wheat to Pow Land.
The Baptist Church hosts a lively Sunday school gathering with races and games for all ages. Rev. H L Proppe preaches at 11 a.m. on More Old Wells Dug Up and again on What Think You of Christ at 7 p.m. Young People’s Society meets next Sunday at 7 p.m. with announcements about a hay-tack ride. Summer services will be short and engaging. A hearty welcome awaits all attendees.
The Rev. J. A. Melton of Portland will preach in the Christian church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock.
The Winters family expresses sincere thanks to the nanny friends who assisted during the illness of their father and grandfather John Winters and J. W. Winters F. L. Winters.
A. A. Patterson, general manager of the Pacific Coast plant, says Aladdin Company is receiving thousands of shipments from the Orient and will soon send its ready made houses to China, Japan, the Philippines and Hawaii. Export to South America has begun.
A Gilroy California letter from May 13 1920 praises the Chevrolet Four-Ninety roadster and interchangeable light delivery body for years of heavy usage. The writer commends the service received, noting loads up to a ton and consistent reliability despite repair bills. They acknowledge continued engagement with the same supplier and express satisfaction with the Chevrolet service and product.
Portland dairy and snack firm Tru Tu Biscuit Company of Chin City is warning that a toy airplane included with each package of soda crackers may pose a choking risk.
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