City of Independence Budget Estimates for 1923
The budget committee presents proposed expenditures for the year 1923 including sewer bonds, fire equipment, police, street improvements, water, health, and public notices. Receipts from licenses and fines are listed, with a levy meeting set for November 17 1929 to discuss the tax levy and hearing taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Baker
City OF
Independence
Chesi
Setae
Recorder's Court
Worldwiding Fund
G. Irvine
A. Cc. Moore
Hairmaan
Reef Like Flower Gardens Show Colorful Coral Life
A fragment discusses living corals around reefs and their vibrant colors. It notes the decorative varieties of corals and describes creatures such as the medusa that resemble plants. The piece reflects on ancient oceans and how marine life preserves water quality and diversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walon
Girtroplen
Rewarke
Cunniig
Maine
Trapiea
Wonders in Grain of Sand
A curious look at sand reveals grains shaped by sea life. Tiny shells from marine creatures become sand and, over ages, form rock and even large mountain ranges.
Weather on screen drives fake storms for film sets
Describes three devices used to simulate weather on cinema stages. A lattice tower engine controls rain with wind, a wind maker propeller modulates breeze to snowball effects, and a fog machine releases harmless gas to create atmospheric mist for rain and wind scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiade
Rise of pitchmen sparks street trade origins in New York
A 1866 New York origin story for pitchmen notes a newsboy named Stovers turning rusty knives into a 200 percent profit, then expanding to Tead pencils with partner Dutchy Lehman. Lehman later moved to Chicago with $3,000 to open a tiny department store, a venture that grew into a vast retail giant.
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New York City
Stovers
Dutchy
Lehman
Chicago
Adventure With Pigmy Rattlesnake In Natureland
Dr fh W Shuields describes a Florida bound pygmy rattlesnake gifted for study. He notes ash gray color with black blotches and a rattle with eight to ten clear segments heard in a quiet room. The author nearly was bitten while handling it and explains the snake can lift itself and launch a push off a smooth surface. No known deaths from bites but urges prompt wound treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fh. W. Shuields
Natureland
Florida
Sheriff Orr Has Full House Prisoners
Dallas Sheriff John W. Orr reports five prisoners confined in Polk county jail. Philip Warren awaits January circuit court murder trial. others serve liquor-law sentences. Lunde 500 fine six months. Gibson 300 fine four months. Keeney 200 fine four months. Thrasher three months and 100 fine. Fines unpaid extend terms. meals twice daily with transport baskets. Prisoners initially showed bad liquor-violation sentiment but get along, nightly in steel cages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
John W. Orr
Polk County
Philip Warren
Paul Lunde
Sam Gibson
Lester Keeney
Ralph Thrasher
Lunde
Gibson
Keeney
Thrasher
Orr
Died Listening to His Bells
Maerick owned a celebrated bell peal made in Italy by a skilled craftsman. The bells vanished during warfare and later reappeared in Limerick. The bell founder, having heard them again afloat on the Shannon, died as his vessel docked near the cathedral.
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Maerick
Italy
Limerick
Shannon
Medieval German Coins Size and Craftsmanship Spotlight
The text notes large ornate medieval coins with high relief from die cutting. German Seventeenth century pieces reached 44 inches in diameter and contained one pound of silver. 10 thaler and 29 thaler dollars appear in collections. many coins are affordable in near mint state. Silver cups and plates were cut into planchets similar to $2 pieces and marked with crests. Coin "dinping" in irregular shapes existed but was punished.
Untitled reflection on love and male dominance
A fragmented, antiquated passage explores a woman's instinct to manipulate a man and the shifting dynamics of desire. It contemplates dominance, revenge, and the idea of a man gaining power to win genuine affection, ending with a cryptic label about a Richmond Thine Dis.
Question Arises On Value Of Household Work And Retirement
An investigator weighs a married woman's 30 years of service at home estimating meals 500000, jars 8000, hours 35000 for chores and asks why she cannot retire on her earnings. He probes how to define the ordinary woman's contribution to family wealth.
Notice of Street Improvement Bond Cancellation and Estate Claim
Notice declares funds in Independence Street Improvement Fund to redeem and cancel Bonds Nos 22 and 23 dated Dec 1 1914 on Dec 1 1922 with full payment of principal and interest. Also, S Taylor Jones appointed executor of Margaret L Jones estate in Polk County Oregon, claims due within six months from publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Oregon
Coun
Polk
City of Independence
City of
Independence
S. Taylor Jones
Margaret L. Jones
County Court
Polk County
Taylor Jones
Fletcher & Ellis Attorneys
Song of Flawarnia and Cavern Thunder Tale
The text recalls legends of dander and Hehe ning among the Anwiliiitt Indians and describes mythical figures like Wry we RSTO and Thehrmning. It recounts how thunder smote Jutring crags and how Chul Jjidigas cursed a killer to trap his ghost.
Curious Fact on Vision and Handedness
Experiments suggest indirect vision makes objects appear larger in the right half of the visual field, with variations among groups. This may influence the development of handedness, which emerges around seven months, as infants reflexively reach for objects best seen with the attentive eye and arm.
Campaign fund potshots and covert influence play
Strategic Finance quotes a man offering to contribute liberally to a campaign fund. The plan suggests taking him to the opposition to have them convert him. If enough contributions are gathered, the opposition could fund a scandal to defeat themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Executrix Appointed for Frank W. Cole Estate Oregon
Allie Cole named executrix by County Court of Oregon for Polk County. Creditors must file verified claims with vouchers at her Buena Vista residence within six months from the notice date. Swope and Swope serve as attorneys. First published October 27, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Wheeler
State of
Oregon
Polk County
Dallas
Deorsa D. Wheeler
Eugene W. Wheeler
C. H. Whee'er
Swope
Frank W. Cole
Po'k County
Buena Vista
Seid Conty
Allie Cole
Swope & Swope
Phone Your News Items to the Enterprise Office
Readers are urged to phone News items to the Enterprise office. The notice requests tips, tips may include local happenings, events, or notable incidents for publication in upcoming editions.
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Enterprise Office
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Wris
DGMT
Llowin
Alee
Ohu
Déeser
Sheriff Orr
CALOL
Standard Oil Company
California
Tim
Homer
Cenate
Avon
Patel
Co. W. Irvine
D. E. Fletcher Cooper
A. L. Keeney
Will J. Thomson
G. Satterlee
Salem
WindMill
Barber Shop
Watkins & Weddle
Automobile
George W. Chesbro
Beaver Hotel
Yick So Tong
Chinese Medicine and Tea Co
South High Street
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