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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
4
Independence Enterprise notes its weekly Friday issue published under Z C Kimball with subscription terms listed as One Year and Six Months. The fragmentary text provides no dates, prices, or further details.
The editorial lauds Oregon voters for approving education and road measures on the ballot. It notes this will raise taxes but will expand opportunities for youth and improve living conditions through better highways, viewing the road plan as a business investment with direct statewide dividends.
National view notes Hiram Johnson endorsed by Republicans for president and George E Chamberlin backed by Democrats for U S senator. Johnson’s victory attributed to his personality and opposition to the league of nations, amid conservative doubts about current support for a favorable vote.
D. E. Fletcher wins favorable view from Republicans in Polk and Lincoln counties for a clean campaign and broad endorsement. The piece notes Chamberlin’s war service and Democratic approval of Fletcher over rival candidates. If accuracy holds, Fletcher would represent the district in the state legislature.
The Normal and students celebrate the Millage bill passage with a bonfire and dances. President Ackerman plans the commencement address for Philomath High. Community members visit, and local injuries from a Eugene area accident are reported. A Chautauqua opens in Independence May 27 with soprano Josephine Martino and tickets sold by Independence students.
Parker P T Peterson visited Albany Thursday while Ernest Zielesch tours in a new Ford. C W Sparks spent early week in Salem. L W Fuller and H N Dickinson and families camped at Nir Fuller’s ranch in Grande Ron district. John Lacey and family in Salem. G A Dickinson A E Horton P T Peterson and A Lacey fished on the Santiam south fork above Cascadia reporting poor roads above Foster and poor fishing higher upstream.
On Sunday June 16 at 11 oclock Aguarlar services will be held at Calvary Presbyterian Church by Pastor Dr. Dunsmore. A morning service will be held on the first Sunday of each month and members and adherents are urged to remember. All are invited to the service on Sunday June 6.
Independence Realty company urges buyers to contact them on C street for farm and city properties. Listed deals include Geo Williamson house and lot 550 dollars, J O Hunnicutt 84 acre farm 13000, Kirkland 12 acre 2500, Oldman farm 4500, Brown store and residence 2500, Dickson house and lot 1050, Pagenkauph 12 acres 4200, Kearns tract 1500, Durell tract 2200, Swope residence 2200, Taylor residence 1100, Guild farm 15145, Burroughs farm 24600. They note Burroughs deal closed May 19 in their office and offer full commission to any party proving closure. Also advertise other farms and small tracts and favorable terms. Manager C B Smith signs the notice.
Community notice invites residents to order winter wood from W J Clark. Call 722 or drop orders at the Enterprise office.
Tractor owners visit Independence Garage for a sale on spark plugs compatible with many makes. Deal includes standard and heavy-duty options with installation tips and warranty details. Targeted at farmers and workshop hobbyists seeking reliable ignition parts.
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