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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
4
Partial OCR shows post office at Inde Penvidence Oregon and a notice about communications and wills payable to The Enterprise. Subscription rates listed: one year $1.50 six months unknown three months unknown.
Annual school meeting set for June 17 with director and clerk elections in every district. Emphasizes parental cooperation and teacher support to boost education, urges attendance at the public school building where suffrage will be granted to women. Invites local patrons to participate and contribute ideas for the educational cause.
The article laments 1892 political discontent and misgovernment while urging clean streets and well kept sidewalks near homes. It notes upcoming gatherings attract visitors and argues that city appearance reflects civic judgment, urging everyone to improve sanitation and curbside upkeep for a favorable impression.
A fragment from an Independence era column hints at civic pride and communal effort. The brief reference invites readers to consider local reform and shared responsibility within the town.
Independence Oregon announces the opening of H. and E.R. Alice Park's People's Variety Store on Tuesday June 18 at 10 o'clock AM. A fine line of uptodate variety goods will be shown and 72 dish or rising patter items offered at ten cents each. Souvenirs will be given to every lady at opening.
Miss Genevive Cooper returns home after teaching in Southern Oregon. Mr Toote of Dallas invites loner applications at his Dallas office. Mrs Fr H Rieder and daughter visit from South Dedora to spend summer with Mrs P H Drexler. Dee Need moves to Luckinmute for summer work on Uncle John Hanna’s farm.
J. K. Skrondal of Portland arrived Thursday morning and accepted a position as foreman at the Enterprise office.
Mrs. Anna Kounz of 2tr Mechanic St Pueblo Cole credits Dr Miles Nervine with curing years of nervous prostration after other remedies failed. The ad urges readers with nerves issues to seek treatment, notes 30 years of use and a money back guarantee. Also promotes Miles Medical Co and Independence Bakery claims as wholesome products.
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