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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
3
Polk County report describes Dallas gas dealers selling at 26 cents per gallon via Union Oil coupon program. Local agents require a ten dollar book to access coupons, while some dealers match 26 cent price, claiming a half cent under wholesale. Market hopes for coupon withdrawal to stabilize prices.
The market returns to 27 cents a gallon while the discount range around 26 cents wins more sales. Merchants report stronger demand at 26 cents as buyers seek lower prices and cut-rate offers.
Polk county Sunday schools join the Dallas convention at Dallas Christian Church for an all day program with morning afternoon and evening sessions. New officers will be elected and committees appointed as organizers aim to revive annual gatherings. Luncheon in the basement and a closing banquet accompany the program. The County Ministerial association also meets the same day.
The passage notes that she also read the speech of Chief Joseph, highlighting its place in a broader historical reflection.
Word arrives that George Muscott’s Napa California grocery store was totally destroyed by fire. Muscott had earlier run a Dallas transfer business and moved to California four years ago. Eugene Maulding, once from Polk county Mill creek area, was buried at Bellevue after dying in Roseburg where he had lived for years.
The Willamina and Grand Ronde Railway expects to launch regular passenger service between Grand Ronde and Willamina on May 20th, signaling a new regional transport link.
L. E. Rasmussen indicted by the Polk county grand jury for forgery pled not guilty and requested a speedy trial before Judge Belt. Trial set for next Monday. jurors recalled. District Attorney Helgerson announced transfer to Portland over jurisdiction concerns. indictment dismissed. A deputy from Portland will return Rasmussen. Also, 80 Dallas taxpayers attended a school district budget meeting at the high school. after debate, a $4500 gymnasium item was struck by a 44 to 32 vote.
Robert W. Service, famed for Rhymes of a Red Cross Man, once mocked the idea a soldier may treasure flowers. Yet the World War era carried a deep sentiment for poppies representing sacrifice, remembrance, and the cost of conflict.
Corvallis Gazette-Times reports on the Flanders Poppy campaign led by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American War Mothers. Silk poppies from France will support veteran relief and women rehabilitations. President Harding endorses wearing a poppy on Memorial Day May 30.
Portland area salesmen touted landplaster as a universal lawn fertilizer but experts from the state agricultural college warn there is no basis for broad claims. W L Powers notes gypsum assists clover and alfalfa early in spring and can curb potato scab, but it seldom improves lawns. lime, wood ashes, or hardwood ashes are often more effective.
Readers can buy sell and trade items using Enterprise Classifieds. Discover listings for vehicles furniture electronics and household goods. Post your own ad or browse current deals in this quick shopper’s guide.
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