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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
5
The note indicates the item was entered at the post office in Independence Oregon as second class matter, marking its mailing status and processing category. No further details are provided in the readable text.
A Portland Port City analysis notes the Oregon special election and Portalad elty results ending radical activity, defeating Daly for mayor and approving measures on waterway development, street use, and transit. It discusses taxes, franchise ordinances, and the role of capital and labor in wealth creation amid political change.
The GC M and St Maul railroad completes electric traction on 450 miles from Harlow Idaho. Electric operation costs are $1,550,000 yearly for 490 miles, while coal power would be higher. Other lines like Bull Anaconda and Pacific report $96,000 yearly for 80 miles, vs $270,000 for coal. Main issue is securing capital for power plants amid restrictive laws and a system that taxes power generation.
The piece argues copper production is vital to war needs and condemns strikes in the Butte mines as acts against the United States. It states there were no wage complaints and warns that halting output aids Germany, urging government action to keep mines operating and workers on the job.
Advocates accuse a hobo democracy of penalizing capable citizens and banishing efficiency from public life. They argue local government punishes better citizens, while the national government grows stronger with help from first class men. San Francisco Chamber of Commerce emphasizes obedience to law in a free government and rejects sheltering vice.
The Chamber urges intelligent successful men and women to enter public life at state county and municipal levels. It argues the highest business and professional types should not be shut out of legislatures and councils and frames the duty as patriotic and democratic beyond personal gain.
Services will be held at the M. E. church next Sunday with Morning Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m Evening service at 8 p m. A large turnout is urged Miss Lillian Kaw visited the Prathers and several locals traveled to Salem on business. Families including the Bevens and Wil kin groups attended gatherings and a Red Cross meeting is planned.
An advertised root and berry remedy for rheumatism claims to contain no opiates and to be gentle on digestion. Money refunded if results are not achieved. Priced at $1.50 per outfit and sold by Williams Drug Company.
A brief humorous piece contrasts how Father, Billy, Susie, and Kiddie avoid or break Sabbath rules to get news, rides, buttons, and play. It notes Mother misses the pictures, highlighting gentle weekly rituals and family routines on Sunday.
Seattle Times reports theft of old industrial chemistry and distillation texts from the Seattle Public Library reference room. Librarian Judson Jennings leads a quiet probe as pages, especially in distillation works, are removed and a surveillance system is set for patrons. Internal Revenue Service notes no explicit ban on publishing such articles but warns enforcement powers exist.
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