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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
4
Subscription rates listed for the Independent Enterprise include in advance pricing. The text mentions one dollar and fifty cents for approaching months, sample copies available on request, and free sample copies offered. The exact year and full terms are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
The piece highlights Independence as a social hub with churches fraternal orders and a strong library. It notes rail connections via the Independence and Monmouth line toward Dallas and foothills, and mentions the lumbering sector in its infancy offering investment prospects. It calls for more factories and capital to develop local manufacturing with nearby raw materials.
A mixed item blends a poem by J G Melnish extolling a hopeful outlook with prose praising Oregon's climate around Independence. It urges resilience and seizing land and city-property opportunities as population inflows push valuations higher. The piece encourages relocation and bold investment now.
An era speech from New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson argues reform through rooted growth and national renewal. He describes the nation as a tree of hope rising from shared labor, urging steady advancement and moral vigor to advance democratic ideals.
The undersigned Charles S. Cooper is appointed administrator of the Willard Cooper estate in Polk County Oregon. Creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to the administrator at his residence near Ankle within six months from May 12 1911. B F Swore attorney.
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey argues reforms aim to empower the people. He cites direct primaries tax equality and anti corruption measures as tools to fit a new social order to the nation’s happiness and prosperity.
Review of William Bayard Hale's portrait of Governor Woodrow Wilson, noting his clash with party bosses and his push for popular reform. The piece compares Wilson to British statesman Joseph Chamberlain and sketches his disciplined manner and firm stance on representative government.
The quote from Governor Wilson of New Jersey expresses a preference for imprisonment over committing a dishonorable act. He states he would rather be jailed for a crime he did not commit than face the certainty of having done something dirty and seen as such by every person he meets.
A notice invites attendance at a cafetier dinner to be held next Thursday at the M E church. The event details are limited to the church venue and timing.
Fragmentary OCR mentions departures and fares between Salem and Inde pendence National Bank route with times around 4100 p.m. and 6.40 a.m. plus "Both Phones" and "Returning Leaves Salem dock" phrases, but lacks clear entities or complete structure.
Notice reads for sealed bids to May 15 1001 for a two story office building in Independence Oregon. Plans may be seen at Craven Moore's offices. The board of trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
In Polk County Oregon Circuit Court CE Leigh moves for initial registration of tithe on 124 acres in section 9 township 19 south range 7 west and 728 acres in sections 1 township 10 south range 2 west. Notice warns all persons to appear by May 2 1911 to show cause or the application will be confessed and a decree will bar further dispute. Clark E M Smith and L L Swan appear as attorney for the applicant.
On April 22 1911 the Iowa Pacific Land Company applied in the Polk County Circuit Court for initial registration of land described as various townships and ranges in Polk Mary Co Oregon containing 8674 acres. Defendants are notified to appear by May 20 1911 to show cause why the application should not be granted. failure will result in a decree as requested.
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