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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
4
Independence Oregon weekly paper published by Menry and Browne announces subscription rates in advance. Rates: one year six months three months and single copies available. Sample copies offered free on application.
Framed as a moral column, the piece argues success rests on character, not money or vice. It condemns wealth gained by law violation or selfish living while praising honest, principled conduct and social responsibility as the true measure of achievement.
The text notes a shift from horse power to automobiles and other motor vehicles. It observes increasing street presence of cars, trucks, and engines in cities, with automotives moving from experiment to common transit for people and goods as prices drop to fir moderate means.
A historical notice condemns mail order houses as delivering inferior quality and poor measurement while praising local merchants. It cites reports of a distant firm clearing six million dollars last year and argues busy people should patronize home stores for better value and honesty.
The text reflects on a man who endured thirty years under suspicion of mail robbery, surviving with patience and courage until his innocence was proved. It argues people should not lose heart when clear conscience exists and should judge charitably even when evidence appears strong.
A column notes fashion warns trousers will be worn into fall. a business leader says there are not enough ten thousand dollar a year men. It jokes about money in pockets, Mexican conflict, Milwaukee coroners, and a witty jab about Patrick and a jury of women fining a man for swearing.
G W Brower and family moved to Chas Mealu hop yard in Marion county on Friday. Mr and Mrs Henninger and their children left for Newport Wednesday. On return they head to Indiana. Mrs Phillis and her son of Marion county were in Buena Vista Wednesday. Mr and Mrs F M Donaldson visited Parker Wednesday. Eston Bevens family moved to Wm Steels hop yard in Marion county Tuesday. Superintendent H C Seymour visited our school Tuesday. E F Black family moved to Picus hop ranch in American Bottom.
Unclear names describe several people visiting and dining with multiple hosts around a weekend. The text mentions Mr and Mee Bon, Mere, Daina, Mia, G Mclaughlin, Groce viat, Jobe Groands and families, the Luckimute Valley, and Mary Devens with Grandma Welly.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Rhode Island items and phones with names like Jackson. The readable text is sparse but suggests a local notice or brief item referencing telephone lines and a person named Jackson.
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