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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
4
After the election the Independence Enterprise calls for civic care with an emphasis on clean streets and neat lawns. The editor argues well-kept areas cost little labor and project town stability to residents and visitors alike.
A call to residents to clean back yards and vacant lots to improve attractiveness reduce disease risk during hot weather and lessen fire danger. cleaner spaces may indirectly raise property values and enhance the town’s appearance.
Citizens discuss forming a Civic Improvement League to unite residents in beautifying Independence. The plan envisions broad participation from all ages and seeks guidance from a city beautification expert for future steps.
A Hood River district gentleman urges Polk county farmers to secure lands for extensive strawberry culture, arguing soil climate and markets favor the venture. He notes berries offer higher profits with lower start up costs than hops and stresses large scale to ensure shipping.
Miss Ruby Lewis of Portland and Miss Bertha Henkle of Corvallis visit their father Mr. John Lewis in Lewisville. Mrs. J. W. Craig and Mrs. Chittie of Washington travel to Portland for a grand lodge meeting. Mrs. Susan Lewis and her daughter Leota visit Dallas last Tuesday.
Local church events include Rev. E. L. Fitch conducting the fourth quarterly conference with family from Corvallis and a Sunday service replacement by a children’s day exercise on June 15. Visitors from Monmouth, Dallas College, Grass Valley, and California are hosted. The county Sunday school convention is planned for the fifth Saturday in the month at Montgomery, in the grove, with baskets invited. B B Smith butchered five hogs and sold them in Independence.
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