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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1921
Page
2
Publication details state Independence Enterprise is published every Friday by Z C Kimball with subscription pricing information for one year and six months, though exact rates are unclear from the readable text.
The piece extols Dr. Dunsmore as a candid, valued figure who finds thrill in the Union Jack and would be missed for his guidance, weddings, sympathy, and moral steadiness, questioning who else could uphold law and steer youths when he is gone.
The article notes Governor Olcott is widely expected to run for a full term after succeeding Governor Withycombe. It argues he must prove his record to win voter endorsement and that political machines alone rarely secure victory on election day.
In a historic recall election the independent party defeats Lynn J. Frazier the nonpartisan governor and names R. A. Nestos as successor. North Dakota ends five-year nonpartisan rule amid tax concerns and perceived poor value prompting calls for a square deal policy and steady leadership.
The article notes Dr. Brumfield must pay a state penalty on Friday January 13 for his misdeeds after a conviction for a horrific murder. It questions his sanity and usefulness to society and remains focused on the case and its consequences.
The piece notes that a majority in Oregon favors hanging for premeditated murder while acknowledging debate on its advisability. It comments Brumfield facing either execution or lifelong imprisonment, and laments the impact on his wife and children as the true sufferers of society's decree.
In Klamath County Oregon a recall movement targets Circuit Judge Kuykendall District Attorney Brower and County Clerk DeLap over a long running courthouse dispute. Backers threaten recalls of county court members and other officers to spark a full county election. Voters are polarized with no neutral ground in the county fight.
Warden Compton of the state penitentiary says one gallows is inadequate for executions and contemplates building a second. He rejects brutal retribution while noting the eye for an eye theory fails to advance moral development.
The November 19 special election in Portland will decide a charter amendment authorizing a $667,000 tax for 1922 and similar amounts for the next two years to fund exposition projects. If approved, a later special state election could raise $4,000,000 by direct taxation over three years.
The article notes Portland residents refuse to sanction the amendment risking that 1926 fair funds must be raised another way or the project may be abandoned. In Coos county Marshfield and North Bend clash over civic strife including school matters. North Bend pupils reportedly paraded Marshfield streets and received ten eggs.
The Portland plan would levy 2.12 percent on a 1000 valuation annually for three years to fund an exposition. Supporters push ahead with a public campaign while opposition grows. a state election may see broader resistance despite broad belief in the idea’s benefits. Outside Portland many residents oppose additional tax burdens even for the project.
Walter O. Brinson a farmer near Albany sank deeper by mortgaging his farm and confessing a Jefferson bank robbery. He admitted stealing between 2900 and 8400 dollars on September 27 using funds to ease debts. He fled with the money then tripped on clues from paying out silver dollars, leading to arrest.
The Polk County Itemizer argues President Harding is a bigger man than the late Grover Cleveland for avoiding a railroad strike without federal troops. It suggests this admiration questions adherence to Jeffersonian ideals.
Polk County reports 2220 licensed motor vehicles with 2,007 passenger cars and 162 trucks among 2,290 total licensed passenger and commercial vehicles. National totals for Oregon include 618 dealers 6496 chauffeurs 178620 operators 8106 motorcycles and 116600 cars with fees totaling 2919807.00, funds distributed one fourth to counties and three fourths to state highway fund.
Application blanks for 1922 licenses have been mailed to all motor vehicle owners in Oregon. Prompt applications avoid delays and possible arrest for failing to license by January 1 1922. Licenses issued will feature a yellow background with black figures and letters.
Immature corn has developed after the early September frost and seed shortages loom unless properly dried and stored. Heat dry seed corn at 150 F, or 140 F with longer duration. hang ears by the husk to air for even drying. store all winter. Potatoes dug while warm can bruise and suffer storage losses unless cooled and ventilated on slatted floors. Rat control advised and new bulletin on tee laying by James Dryden released for free distribution to Oregon citizens. Clean up garden debris to curb overwintering insect pests including onion thrips to reduce next spring damage.
Much of the wild mint found on state farms is not the type used for premium essential oil. The passage notes that the majority of wild specimens differ in quality from the commercial mint cultivated for higher grade oil.
Farmers are urged to plant Mitchan Mint from top sources rather than propagate old stock. The O. A. C. Experiment Station recommends obtaining plants from growers with superior strains to ensure a fine essential oil under local conditions.
The Department of Farm Crops reports rising requests for certified seed potatoes and supplies from banks and growers in the state and Washington seeking clean stock. Wheat from certified seed is gaining traction in the Portland market with pure 40-fold appearing in large quantities for the first time in years.
Rainy conditions favor anthracene in apples noted by officials. Guidance on mixing ratios provided by A.C station upon request.
A notice advises exhibitors to grade potato exhibits by weight color and shape, exclude those with scab or rhizoctonia, and withered stems. Discard bruised tubers and wrap or pack properly to preserve quality during shipment.
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