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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
2
Oregon notes state that Medford will upgrade to a first class post office on July 1. Other items include Galice postmaster appointment, Clackamas county rose first bloom, and Klamath irrigation project approval for 1928.
J. E. Richter of Dallas a tax deputy in Sheriff Orr department owns a Stanley steamer described as the county's only steam driven car. Laird V. Woods of Dallas National Bank becomes the first ex service man to obtain a loan under the state act. John Riddell returns to Monmouth from two years in southern California with health gains, accompanied by Mrs. Riddell, planning residence in Monmouth. He teams with W. T. Hoffman of Independence in several business and farming ventures.
Darwin Watts of Siletz one of three Indians drafted from Polk county during the war was found guilty in federal court in Portland last week. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to four months in Multnomah county jail. Watts was severely wounded overseas.
Pomona Grange schedules an all day meeting at Monmouth this Saturday with State Master Spence and other officials expected. Afternoon session open to the public and visitors welcome. Evening program includes dogres work ahead of the state grange gathering in McMinnville on June 6.
High producing dairy cattle lose weight on good pasture unless grain is fed. A mixture of barley or corn with equal parts oats or mill run helps. If cows lose weight on pasture, add grain. Typically one pound of grain per six to eight pounds of milk, more when pasture is short. O A C Experiment station.
The C. A. C. Experiment Station notes use of corrosive sublimate 1 to 1000 as a root protector when applied after planting and continued at 10 day intervals for up to four applications on cabbage and related crops. It also advises a dust of arsenate of lead mixed with sifted wood ashes or lime for flea beetles, applied lightly and repeated every two weeks until fruiting begins.
A. C. Experiment station notes that June planted seed yields tender beets and carrots. April sowing gives early roots but they grow large and woody for fall and winter use. For table use, roots should be kept small and quickly grown.
Joe Brooks in Polk county jail serving a nine month term for contributing to delinquency of a minor. He has twice attempted to escape by leaving his keeper and by sawing through a door latch. He previously moved to a relative to avoid confinement and is now kept in a tight cell with meals brought to him.
George W. Fetzer of Monmouth and Beatrice Stephenson of Monmouth and a Normal pupil wed at the Dallas Methodist parsonage. Fetzer works as a clerk for Mulkey & Son and is known in local athletic circles as a boxer and ball player with Independence. he is 21 and the bride 20.
Local notes report Independence visitors Marjorie and Maurica Totroway and Mr and Mrs Roy Pitzer among daily arrivals. Residents like Mrs Ligzia How returned home with visitors while others shopped in Salem and Independence. A calf riding mishap injured Jim McBidowney and a Chevrolet purchase was noted. Community members hosted evangelist services and social events at various homes.
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