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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1910
Page
8
The J. K. Neal general merchandise store in Buena Vista was broken into last Saturday night. Entry was gained by prying the front door lock. Loss was small, mainly nickels and pocket knives. No local suspects. believed to be passing strangers frightened away during the act.
Airlie Oregon listing for a farm sale specialist auctioneers J and Smith advertise live stock auctions with independent phone contact and a satisfaction guaranteed promise in a local agricultural notice.
A publisher advertises a combined subscription deal for Pacific Homestead and Independence Enterprise at $1.50 per year. New subscribers to the Enterprise are invited to pay at either office and mention the ad to secure the two papers for a year.
The 27th annual convention featured a diamond medal contest won by Kari Childers of Eugene. Oregon W C T U reports include $800 in pledges and $90 bank-offering, plus 600 new members and a $1,000 treasury balance. Mrs Armor spoke on prohibition urging tax scrutiny of liquor, while Miss Smith and Miss Gill sang. Approximately 2,090 people joined parades and banners in Salem.
An adage style claim praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the true remedy for women. It touts benefits like banishing dull feelings headaches constipation and cold relief. Easy safe and sure the copy notes druggists carry the product.
Polk County voters narrowly defeat Prohibition by a slim majority. Results show shifts across Independence and surrounding areas with Hawley and Burnett leading in their races. Local notices mention residents traveling to Portland and nearby visits, while livestock and sale notices appear among the community items.
B Fay Dunsmore traveled to Portland on Wednesday afternoon. Calendar and picture mounts go on sale at the Enterprise office. The Presbyterian ladies served a successful chicken pie supper Tuesday. Miss Grace Wallace, student at Oregon Agricultural College, returned for Mrs. Mitchell’s funeral and headed back to Corvallis. Miss Lorena Webster of Dallas visited south of town and left Wednesday. John B Teal of Teal Creek greeted friends Monday. The Oregon teams play football at Corvallis tomorrow with a special train from Independence at 11 44 and return at 6 p m. Walter L Tooze of Fallon City travels to Corvallis to support Bowerman. J Johnson reopened Independence Steam Laundry. Rev Mr Myers and Harry Butn of Dallas were here last Saturday. Myers spoke at the Christian church. J M Linn of Dallas did business here last Saturday. Miss Margaret Hodge of Newberg visited Sunday with Miss Kate Dunamore.
West highway progress hinges on farmer use of automobiles to push road improvements. Across regions with light traffic, car ownership prompts local repairs and smoother surfaces at farmers homes. As more farmers acquire vehicles, short perfect road sections multiply until an unbroken stretch may emerge.
The executors Willard A. Sloper Chester O. Sloper and W. H. Cockle filed a petition for final settlement and final account in Polk County Oregon. A hearing is set by the County Court for December 1, 1910 at 1 p.m. in Dallas City Court Room. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. N. L. Butler is attorney for the estate.
A dubious health claim touts Arnica Balve from Mucklon as a remedy for pimples eruptions and cracked skin. The text reads like a gloss of soothing effects on lips hands and face with vague promises of smoothing and healing.
The local lodge of the Fraternal Union of America No. 21 met in the K P hall Wednesday night with friends for an evening of oratory and music. Mrs. Roy Colling performed on the organ. Al Goete gave the welcome address and led the order’s benediction. A highlight was the shadow solo. Members displayed gifts and tasty baskets for the guests.
A local vendor touts Char berlain’s ointment as a superior cure for pain. The
Mia Francis Turpin of Junction City Oregon says there is no other medicine as good for whooping cough as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She adds it is also unsurpassed for colds and croup and notes it is for sale by all good dealers.
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