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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
4
The notice lists post office classification and weekly publication. It states subscription rates with annual, six month, and three month options and mentions the office relocation two doors south of its former site.
The Twelfth Federal Reserve District invites slogans for victory and liberty loans. Prizes reach 30 dollars for first place, 20 for second, and 10 for third. Slogans must be 10 to 12 words and sent to SLOGAN EDITOR in San Francisco by March 22.
Poem excerpt urges reader to remember sacrifices of those who died for freedom on the Western Front. It contrasts comfort now with the price paid, urging support for Victory Liberty Bonds to avoid higher taxes. Source voice from The Outlook references collective duty and personal quota.
The article argues for large scale highway construction postwar, noting nationwide delays due to war, rising bond proposals in Pennsylvania and Illinois, a Minnesota push for 100 million dollars, and the need to connect farms to markets. It cautions about costs, long term gains, and the impact on farmers and trucking.
A quirky nature note recalls a pest that plagued fields for fifteen years and now turns into profit. The speaker reflects on how the plant, once a threat, yields about 150 dollars per acre, framing a paradox of nature’s surprises.
The essay recalls how stubborn weeds like a giant bramble became valuable crops as canneries paid nine cents a pound for evergreen black berries. It notes the shift from wild, untended plants to profitable agriculture and hints at future uses for many so called pests.
Report of the condition of the Farmers' State Bank at Independence Oregon as of March 4 1919 shows total resources of 242516.96 with loans 117500.26 bonds 40816.67 and cash on hand 16556.40 deposits 147964.02 time savings 65585.58 and 1000 demand certificates. Bank cashier F E Young swears the statement true with directors Irvine Rex and Irvine. Notary R W Baker attests March 12 1919. An advertising note from Moore and Walker Independence Oregon follows.
Moore and Walker offer pat terns for dining room floors as an alternative to linoleum. Choose between their selected patterns to enhance the room’s look and durability.
Weekly Health Talks extols Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York as a pioneer in accessible remedies. It highlights his Pleasant Pellets made from Mayapple aloe jalaproot and natural ingredients praised for gentle bowel movement and cleansing effects on the intestines.
Notices to the public state orders for meat on rural routes will be delivered by Parcels Post. All orders should arrive the evening before or early morning to insure prompt service. The Sanitary Meat Market in Independence advertises reduced meat prices and offers a Five Dollar Bill with each room size Axminster rug, Moore & Walker.
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