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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
7
The Independence Enterprise lists publisher J. Clark and postal details for Independence Oregon. It mentions second class mail and Friday publication with subscription terms and payment handling guidance.
A Janesville era article notes children face higher risks of diphtheria scarlet fever and measles as school attendance increases contact. It highlights healthy carriers spreading germs within families and classrooms and warns that detecting and isolating carriers is more effective than broad disinfection or school closures.
A fragmented reminiscence contrasts past and present habits from cold remedies to medical care. It notes shifts from home cures to hospital stays for tonsillitis and appendicitis, changes in dress, dining, and social life, and mentions local events in Monmouth including school activities, a concert, a water main break, burglary at Cravens' grocery, and a infant death with funeral.
A recently passed law lets graduates from nonstandard colleges teach in state high schools, leveling chances with larger institutions. A citizen quipped about capitalists driving Independence’s growth, noting the Dallas car shops payroll exceeds 3 500 dollars monthly and imagining a bigger payroll could make Independence like a second Portland swiftly.
Half of the Oregon Normal School students visited Lucas Grove west of town Sunday afternoon to collect specimens for biology. The California Jubilee Singers gave a concert in the Normal School chapel Monday as the fourth Lyceum Course performance. Miss Bessie Graham hosted several Normal friends Saturday night. Dr. Leete of Sparta Wisconsin planned to locate here and practice after visiting his former Monmouth teacher J. W. Livingston. Prof Arthur J. Peck of Oregon Agricultural College lectured Friday evening in the Star Theatre to locals and Normal students.
A vintage advertisement claims women suffer from headache nervousness and sleeplessness due to kidney and bladder troubles. Foley Kidney Pills are praised for quick relief and renewed health, with Williams Drug Co. promoting the remedy to all who suffer.
The Christian church Bible school expects 100 people this Sunday and invites all, including children, to attend. After the 10:00 Bible school session, the regular morning service begins with Mr. Crow delivering The Greater Works, followed by The Great Physician in the evening.
Barred Plymouth Rock roosters excluded from selections of best eastern settings while some turkeys and Plymouth Rock eggs offered for setting. Mrs M Martin photo 798.
An old drug house offers a free sample of a remedy for bed wetting and frequent urination. The Rochester based C A Rowan Drug Co advertises a treatment claiming to cure the condition in children and adults and urges readers to request the prepaid package.
W. A. James Painting and Kaloominin Decorating advertise painting paper hanging and woodwork in Independence Oregon. They offer blue label paint and prompt service from a shop in the Old Hotel location.
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