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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
4
Public notice from Independence Oregon lists subscription rates published weekly in a post office entry. Rates: one year in advance 1.50 dollars, six months 0.75, three months 0.50. Communications addressed to The Enterprise.
Governor West’s good roads bill meets broad disapproval as readers urge action. The piece argues roads boost economy and property values, noting impassable routes near Independence and land prices rising with better access. It calls for a concrete plan and immediate start, regardless of method.
The passage notes Stayton has too many dogs and not enough saloons to satisfy city fathers and fathers, leading to actions by the city marshal to control dogs without tags and regulate saloons alongside the mayor and a drug store. Also mentions Foley honey and tar use for coughs and a wool and mohair market with Allen Clack of Monmouth, Oregon.
The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming nineteen miles a second of earth’s movement is no disturbance. It promises no griping and thorough work for good health and fine feelings with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
A farmer in the area reports ripe strawberries in his berry patch but asks that his name be withheld to avoid neighbors misreading his honesty. He notes the prior winters hid crops under snow, and fears stigma if named.
Bucklin's Amica Sak Ve cures edema rashes tetter and damaged skin in children with safety. It also heals accidental injuries including cuts burns and bruises. For ulcers sores piles and related conditions it claims superiority, priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
An Oregon advertisement from Dallas Lumber & Logging Co offers lumber and millwork delivered direct from mill to consumer with mail or phone contact options. The note appears alongside unrelated medical testimonial lines about Foley Kidney Pills and a drugstore sale mention.
Notice from the Oregon Normal School seeks sealed bids by March 18 1912 for 50 cords of 4 ft oak wood and 120 cords of sink wood delivered by July 1 1912. Bids must state price per cord corded and per cord in basement. Certified check required. The Board may reject any bid.
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