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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
5
The East Oregonian quotes a speaker denouncing the assault on the Oregon normal schools as unjust and harmful. It argues against a central Portland normal school and warns of educational backwardness and state humiliation if the schools are killed.
The piece condemns hazing as a brutal college practice and calls for accountability for those harming youths at Bristol and the University of Oregon. It argues that injured minds must not rely on weak testimony and denounces cowardly retreats from responsibility.
The passage notes that Cristal showed a bold sense of humor after his cold water immersion, joking about a speech delivered from the tub. The account emphasizes the youth’s ease with public humor and his enjoyment of the moment.
The DeMone family delivered popular entertainment in the city drawing a large crowd. Their acts, titled Hot of the Ordinary and pat classica, were highly enjoyable and aimed to please the audience with quality performances.
Historical note on how Hem sion’s commentary shows consistent criticism of legislative actions. The fragment hints at repeating patterns across terms, suggesting ongoing discontent with official doings.
The monthly paper titled AnthMall Order Journal proclaims itself a champion of local trade defender of home industries and advocate of pure food. It invites readers to come and read this copy in New York City.
Secretary of the Interior Garfield pledges approval of proposed construction maps for the Harriman System railroad through Central Oregon by March 4. The project involves about forty million dollars in expenditure and is expected to bring benefits to Oregon residents far beyond the cost.
E. E. Staats of Alrile, a leading western state coyote hunter, received a superior registered hound to add to his already valuable pack. Stockmen in the area would surely appreciate this new importation enhancing his pack of hounds in the south.
Notice announces a special meeting of the Independence Commercial Club in Independence Oregon to petition the Governor for an Oregon Legislature extra session and to discuss communications witnessed to the club. Meeting set for 8 p m Friday March 5 1909 in club rooms. By order of club president O D Butler W T Hoffman secretary.
A classified line offers a 3 percent inch wagon in near new condition. For details contact John Robbins in Independence.
An advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It promises complete digestion of all foods, prevents fermentation and gas, and supports eating anything without misery with a full stomach relief by tomorrow.
A long classifieds list details multiple farms and orchard properties near Albany Independence Buena Vista Monmouth Lincoln Dallas Polk county and Albany. Sizes range 20 to 360 acres with cultivation levels buildings fences orchards and varying prices from 8000 to 1900 per property and installment terms offered.
Enumeration of city property offers includes the Goold house and barn with 2 acres priced at 650 dollars and an acre on Monmouth Street with a 7-room house plus outbuildings and fruit orchard offered as a good buy at 1000 dollars. The ad invites viewing of properties not listed and promises suitable homes or farms in the lineup.
A variety of properties in Independence including 1 room house, 14x20 barn, chicken and carriage buildings on about half an acre for 1000, 90x200 tract with 14x22 house and fruit plants for 400, 2% lots with 10 room house and barn for 4500, 9 room house with 2 lots for 2600, 8 lots plus 7 room house for 850, and a modern 2200 dollar home. Also ad for Dean's Kidney Pills with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents.
An old Harmony ad promotes Deans Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and bladder complaints endorsed by Mrs. J. A. Simmons of Independence Oregon. The piece also mentions local happenings in Harmony including travel, visits, and people such as Mrs. Elmer Birks and families, with brief notes on trips to Portland Bliss and Idaho and a high school debate event.
CHAS E HICKS operates as a real estate agent in Independence Oregon. The notice identifies Hicks as the local broker associated with property listings and transactions in the area.
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