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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
4
The Spokane Chronicle reports a warning about reservation drawings for land in Oregon. It cautions readers to verify with a notary and the official land department, and to rely on authorized agents to avoid scams by smooth talkers seeking money.
Attorneys for Jame Finch argued before the Supreme Court that Oregon's capital punishment laws are unconstitutional because the state constitution requires punishment to reform the criminal. They questioned how hanging a murderer could reform him and urged striking down the capital punishment statute.
At Greeham Oregon October 13 to 17 the third Multnomah county fair will award attractive cash premiums and special prizes to top exhibits. The fair supports farmers and dairymen of eastern Multnomah and Clackamas counties with a large pavilion and new stock pens and machinery sheds being built for exhibitors.
The article notes that female newborn brains are heavier than male ones but decrease with age. It links this to superior concentration, intuition, and refinement in females. It also contrasts value, stating a one dollar piece is smaller than a twenty dollar coin in worth.
Governor Benson announces he will not seek re election as governor but will run for secretary of state. The move opens the field for gubernatorial candidates and promises a crowded race by the primary season.
Governor Benson approves the requisition for J. W. Pauley, wanted in Baker City on forgery charges. District Attorney W. L. Levens of the eighth Judicial district coordinates the case with special agent J. H. McCord to serve extradition papers in the east.
Mayor Rogers of Salem vows action against speed offenders in the valley. He declares that those exceeding the speed limit will be cinched, urging other mayors to follow suit with similar pledges.
Colonist rates from the Ofs will take effect on September 15 boosting immigration. The policy is a strong stimulus to population growth in Oregon with Lane county showing a noticeable share of new settlers.
Portland rejects the commission system while Galveston Des Moines and other cities use it. Kansas City Missouri implements the commission form, signaling a shift in local governance.
A Sacramento resident appears in court amid ongoing legal proceedings. Details are sparse, but local authorities report involvement in alleged offenses and potential penalties. Further updates are expected from the district attorney and police.
Fragmentary lines discuss the number thirteen and a repeated appearance in the text. The wording mentions staying with the count and a sense of recurrence, implying a theme centered on the number thirteen and its ties to the speaker.
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions a button sewn on a baby and opposition concerning a person named Write. The text hints at a future impact before and after death but lacks clear details or context.
Greabaw hosted a cherry display weekend showing specimens that attendees said rivaled those at the renowned Balan cherry fair.
Obscure commentary notes a Standard O brand butler used for weeding tasks on a Rockefeller table, highlighting opinion that merit is evident across involved parties.
The fragment discusses raise and value of beet stock and the engagement of workers, noting no more effort to raise beet broods at Hye stock than for the poorest labor, and that wages paid are well.
The text presents an unclear weather statement and mentions a Ryan Lari pension, but details are incomplete and no concrete events or outcomes are identifiable.
A tour of Missouri hop yards visits Snerman Hayes Percival Tom Fennell and D P MacCarthy. They manage about 230 acres with 200 in hops and describe modern drying and spraying systems. Fennell reports over 4000 pounds of cherries and various berries from 25 acres, while MacCarthy notes costs of operation and an anticipated crop shortfall offset by higher prices.
The passage describes Mino and Mire Monner with sisters planning a traditional Missouri farm setup. It notes Parker owning about 200 acres, focusing on diversified farming, irrigation, fruit and vegetables, and a new barn. Butler owns 300 acres nearby, with experiments in grape and berry varieties and garden crops thriving with ample water.
Arthur Moore proprietor of the Peoples' Cash Store reports a large influx of campers to Slab Creek in Tillamook County with 75 to 80 camps already set up. He plans to return soon with three wagon loads of flour and feed purchased in town from Oregon Milling and Warehouse Company.
A Rugless Kentucky resident L S Napier testifies after ten years of severe piles the Bucklin’s Ard Ea Salve cured him. The ad claims the salve is infallible for piles burns cuts boils eczema and other skin ailments and is guaranteed by all druggists.
Tolbert J. Thompson argues German roads are wider and handle more traffic, suggesting U S highways be reduced from 66 feet to 30 36 feet to reclaim 2 7 million acres valued at 100 per acre worth 250 million dollars. He cites land use and weed control as benefits and estimates vast public road spaces could be repurposed for farming.
At Satina Kansas local effort seeks to use automobiles to haul road drags after rain. Cars would drag loose earth to crown the road so it dries and hardens. Repeated dragging would create a durable road surface and show a new utility for motor vehicles.
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