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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
7
A community fundraiser lists donors and contributions for relief efforts after a disaster. Local residents including Kirkland Ferguson and Parker Skinner are named among organizers and helpers. medical notes explain deafness treatment and Hall’s Catarrh Care offer. A belated Buena Vista note recalls a farewell party for Prof. and Mrs. Murphy in Monmouth.
On the 17th, children of Parker gathered at Mr. and Mrs. P. Petersons home for a dinner in honor of their son Guy who turned seven. Guests included Owen Peterson Oxcar Gay Peterson Walter Kerr Raymond Lacey Johnnie Lacey Maggie Kerr Frances Lacey Yelena Fuqua Isabel Peterson and Mabel Swink as the party enjoyed refreshments and games.
The letter notes Dr Pierce's kind guidance to a writer and his offer of free confidential medical advice by letter. It highlights his Favorite Prescription and Common Sense Medical Adviser, free postage on the latter, and praises the doctor’s nonalcoholic remedies while urging sick women to consult him. A local craftsman also announces a cash-only policy due to collections issues.
The crowd lists numerous attendees by surname including Prather Murphy Nash Knighton Rowe Steele Pickett and others. Names such as M N Prather B L Murphy and J Murphy appear among the invited guests.
A clipped ad urges readers to stock Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns wounds and ulcers, calling it the best on earth and recommending purchases at Locke’s store in the remote area.
Former Independence resident Grace E. Withrow was adjudged insane by County Judge John H. Scott and ordered committed to the Oregon hospital for the insane. Dr. R Cartwright examined her. P L Withrow ordered to pay $10 monthly for her maintenance in the asylum under a new law. This marks Marion county’s first use of the measure.
Mrs. Sarah W. Curtis of Lee Mass reports long redigestion and sour stomach troubles. She has been taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and says they helped her and allow eating foods she previously could not. Kirkland Drug Co endorses the remedy.
A party of twelve including the correspondent toured the Van derpool strawberry yard Monday morning at about 8 A.M. to inspect the fields and prospects for berries.
The Independence ball club lists catcher Simon, pitchers Hill and F B Iliff or Gridswell, S J Patton, Gridswell or Iliff, Roberton L F, Smith or Goodman C F, Blanchard or Johnson RF, Gentry or Hurley. Rose Nelson is manager and Grant Robertson captain. Several games are arranged for the near future.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a contest titled Tenth Correspondents' Contest plus mentions ping pong, a velvet couch, a copyrighted book from Ladies Home Journal, a fine students' lamp, and an enterprise offer for one year. The text is unclear and contains mixed fragments.
The message outlines a campaign to visit every family in Polk County, offering points for news items and ads. Points are awarded for articles, headlines, subscriptions, and ad work, with plans to recruit new correspondents and announce locations as coverage expands.
Readers are invited to report point errors within a week for investigation. The notice lists locations including Monmouth Antioch Rickreall Lewisville Highlands Ballaton and more, noting subscriptions and points credited after publication and promises corrections when errors are found.
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