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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
7
Turnips planted in June provide late feed for cows, with turnips of the white globe variety recommended for coast districts. Defoliating insect pests are peaking but likely to decline as campaigns end, while a Dallas boy sustains a leg fracture from an improvised roller at the ball ground.
The text surveys ancient beliefs about oaks as sacred or symbolic trees. It cites Pliny the Elder, myths of Heracles and Pontus, and Roman views of forests and ancient oaks as timeless, immemorial symbols linked to mortality and mythic antiquity.
A London dairy director sold milk from a cow described as black to a client for an infant. A later inquiry revealed a sensational motive linked to a rumor of a red infant hair outcome, illustrating a broader sham milk practice in city dairies.
Grandfather Higgins bragged about light sleep and fearlessness. Grandmother claimed she could cut his whiskers in his sleep. He woke one morning to find his whiskers gone and grandmother’s scissors resting by the bed, proving her boast true.
The New Orleans Mardi Gras has risen to a premier public and social festivity in the United States since its establishment in New Orleans. Rex the king of carnival began in 1872 with Arab troops for the Russian Grand Duke Alexis, while the Mystic Krewe of Comus dated to 1857, predated Rex, and the celebration has expanded to include the whole city. Also included is a short anecdote about Whistler and Burne-Jones regarding a tattooed lady at a fair and later reencounter in London, from The Whistler Journal.
Mark Twain described Washington streets as mud filled and dangerous for pedestrians. He joked about city officials diluting mud to turn streets into canals during thaw. He also recalled dining with Grover Cleveland and a misfit sign incident with Mrs. Cleveland. He wrote two humorous pieces about his time as a newspaper correspondent and former Senate secretary.
A Kansas City Star tale about a social jewelry house where a retailer tried to push strictly wholesale prices for a customer. The wholesaler revealed the retailer kicked the wrong person, leading to a lesson that the customer should sit on the seller’s side to avoid mistakes.
C W Irvine has been appointed executor of Henry C Constance deceased by Polk County Oregon. He has qualified and all claims must be presented within six months from the date of publication. Those indebted should settle immediately. June 16 1922 marks first publication.
C W Irvine appointed by Polk County Court Oregon as administrator of Jane B Constance deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months to Farmers State Bank of Independence Oregon. Dated June 16 1922. D W Irvine administrator. D E Fletcher attorney.
Notice that funds in the City of Independence Oregon Street Improvement Fund will take up for payment and cancellation several Bonds bearing date July 1 1914. On July 1 1922 bond Nos 29 80 31 32 will be paid in full and cease to bear interest. Dated May 22 1922 City Treasurer C W Irvine.
Notice to legal voters of School District No 29 Folk County Oregon that the annual meeting will be held at the public school building at 8 PM on June 19 1922. The meeting will elect one director and one clerk and handle usual business. Dated May 29 1922 by District Clerk G Irvine and Chairman D E Fletcher.
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