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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1903
Page
4
Indication of weekly publication and postal classification appears with garbled wording. The text references Independence Enterprise, a Thursday issue, and local postal matter, but lacks clear event or dateline context.
A rural telephone line between Suver and Corvallis is discussed, with Independence urging action and cooperation from Polk County towns to boost local product展示 at Portland Union depot. The piece applauds Monmouths improvement league idea and emphasizes majority rule in initiative referendum debates.
A. N. Hallock of Monmouth Polk County Oregon promotes Peerless Hair Vigor claiming it cleanses dandruff stops hair loss cures scalp diseases restores gray hair and promotes healthy growth. Sold in any quantities and available by mail or locally.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for indigestion headache constipation and stomach troubles. It claims millions are at work night and day and promotes a Kirklandrug Co product at a 250 price point.
Ek H Watkins arrived from Cathlamet to tend business affairs. John J Montgomery returns home from Corvallis. The band performed for the Ladies Aid at the restaurant. Ralph Ford fell ill with recurring stomach trouble. Fresh snow in the mountains blocks the claims access further.
The community watches upcoming April meetings including a city election on April 6 and April 4 gathering. T. Edgar plans to end his Portland purchased saloon project while a McKown place option may be held by a Portland man. Improvements at T. D. Hollowell’s hillside property near the schoolhouse hill proceed. A Hol loom chicken pie supper raises funds for church seats, with candy sales by Mrs. Decker and Mrs. Perry. Council seats filled by Milligan Tetherow Gardner. Wellwood burns down green house. a shanty incident injures no one. Mono Grange welcomes F. P. Haynes. a Cuban machete souvenir arrives. Odd Fellows set Saturday for degrees. Chamberlain tablets pitched for upset stomachs.
The notice recommends a California sojourn to improve health, promoting dry air, sunshine, appealing scenery, and minimal irritations. It highlights affordable travel via scenic routes through mountains and advises contacting W. B. Coptin, General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon for information on hotels and points of interest.
Articles filed with the county clerk reveal the formation of the Luvkiamute Rural Telephone Company to establish and maintain countywide telephone communication. Capital stock is $1500, divided into 75 shares. incorporators include L. Perkins H.R Nehrbas W.E.K. Williams B.F. Susith and J.A. Withrow. The notice references other local remedies and medical ads in the issue.
The Oregonian notes Dowty’s attendance at Perkins for Independence improvement discussions and stock concerns in McCoy and nearby areas. Mr Kelly reports the winter stock outlook, praising livestock profitability over wheat, while Mr Bra and Mrs Bra travel from McMinnville for a local entertainment event.
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