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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1910
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise urges vote YES on the bond issue as 1910 nears, arguing city prosperity hinges on the election. It details sewer projects, high school plans, and expected employment, while critiquing opposition and praising local officials and residents.
In discontinuing his car service over the Southern Pacific and Salem and Falls City lines between Independence and Salem, Mr. Hirschberg shows consideration to a competitor that will be generally commended. Skinner Brothers have invested all they have in river launches designed to operate.
A warning tone questions whether boys spend after school time on poker and similar games and whether such activity benefits them later in life. The piece urges prudence and cautions parents to guide youths away from gambling temptations.
Citizens urged to back Monday ballot for a new sewer project. The campaign argues that the system will end street flooding and septic tank overflows, marking an era of prosperity for Independence. Voters are asked to cast YES to support cleanup of yards alleys and back ways.
Corvallis residents invest in paving and street improvements to boost commerce while farmers near town gain access without traveling far. The issue is funding roads through taxes on improvements and personal property as land values escape taxation. The writer predicts wide Oregon road development once these facts are addressed.
Notice to the public that the passenger service operated by gasoline car between Independence and Salem via the Southern Pacific and Falls City by the Independence and Monmouth Railway Co will be discontinued on and after April 1 1910. H Hirachberg president Independence and Monmouth Railway Co.
The article urges protection against coughs and colds for kids and links untreated colds to diphtheria or scarlet fever. It quotes Mrs F A Starcher of Ripley WV praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children and adults, with no opium. Sold by P. M. Kirkland.
Dr. Lowe and Dr. Allin are noted figures in Independence. The copy mentions an April first reference and a dentist in Cooper Blog. It notes eyeglasses priced at one dollar at Kramer’s and a willow for flowers at Butler Produce Co.
Choice Burbank potatoes for seed at Moore's Cash Store and a new line of men's and boys' tennis shoes at Conkey Walker Lehman. Dr Dugarme the dentist, eye care with Dr Lowe at Independence Hotel April 1. Various social arrivals departures and mass meeting at the opera house with remarks on eye strain and a Berkshire boar for sale at Suver Oregon. Farewell reception for multiple residents at the M B church with singing and refreshments.
The County Court of Folk County appoints Alfred Flickinger administrator of Henry Flickinger's estate. Creditors must present verified claims to the administrator at the residence near Suver, Polk County, Oregon within six months from March 29, 1910. Attorney is BH. F. Swope.
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