30 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
1
TJ Newsill, long time principal of Independence School, is reelected for another year. A Monmouth School graduate, he is described as a self made man who works hard, studies constantly, and applies persistent effort to improve every department of the school.
The piece accuses former Minister of Independence Osborne of questionable acts in handling funds from a chattel mortgage and property sales. It notes a law feature event and a California visit, while a separate game report says Independence won 4 to 6 in a disputed contest with rival players.
Fragmented OCR mentions Sheridan and Independence with references to hate and a baseball context. Details are incomplete and no clear event, date, or participants are identifiable.
A work accident left William Shafer with two broken toes and a badly crushed foot. The incident occurred Friday morning and will impair his ability to work for several weeks.
A poem contrasts traditional roles of father and mother at home. It highlights the father’s daily labor earning income and maintaining the household while the mother handles chores and comforts. It ends with a tribute to fathers despite flaws and notes a formal job change of Clay Frazer.
The article notes the contest ends Friday at 6 00 PM with results to be published at noon that day. No further information will be released after the cutoff, enforcing a strict fairness rule despite late entries.
Residents celebrate progress on a new two room, ground floor school building in Fuena Vista. Bids open August Tat at 2 00 PM with work to start after arrangements. Architect F H Morrison of Dallas prepared plans on display at the Cash Store. Building measures 40 by 48 feet with sliding doors to join rooms.
C. D. Simpson reports that Mr Binapoon, principal of Independence School, runs an eighth grade class among the state’s top. His future holds bright promise for the students and school.
At the American Medical Association convention in New Orleans Dr Billings warned that 10 000 to 12 500 medical graduates enter the field yearly while only about 2 500 are needed. The surplus risks financial loss and wasted years for thousands of young men with few good prospects.
The school board plans the new building to be ready for the September opening. The note urges pupils, parents and townspeople to support the ongoing improvement efforts and maintain momentum.
The Department of Agriculture thanks Independence Oregon citizens for hosting a visit to demonstrate Oregon hop yard methods to German agriculturists. An itinerary through the Willamette Valley was arranged.
Mr and Mrs H McGrath return to their Portland home on Sunday after Mrs McGrath spent several weeks visiting her mother Mrs J W Richardson.
Stark grocery is packed up and moved to Falls City where it will be marketed. The vacated building will host Mr. Stoll's restaurant, marking a local business shift in the area.
A stark editorial warns of social wrecks on life’s railway, urging parents and older engineers to enforce caution and conduct. It laments reckless youths misusing their freedom and calls for vigilance to reduce tragedies affecting all ages.
David Calbreath and family visited Portland over Sunday. Harry Dunn, once well known for street labor in this city, again faces serious trouble in Salem as each escape from one scrape leads to another.
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