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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
8
A newspaper note promotes a home mixture to treat rheumatism and kidney issues. It advises buying Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, shaking with water, and taking teaspoonfuls after meals and at night. It claims potential relief and even permanent cure, urging readers to consult local druggists for supplies or prepared mix.
A medical ad cites that over sixty suffers prostate enlargement and kidney trouble. It claims Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities and has cured many elderly men, including Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri after two bottles. D G Dove endorses the product.
Lucile Burt of Portland arrived Monday evening to visit friends here and in Monmouth for a few days.
An advertisement for Foley's Urino Laxative claims it cleanses and stimulates the bowels without irritation. Endorsed by D. G. Dove.
A steady stream of visitors and residents pace Independence this week. Notables include D H Simpeon and Ralph Dorcas in town, plus A L Richardson and CJ Slemons relocating or visiting from nearby areas. Budding business moves appear as Wade & Co buys George Dunham’s stock. Rosendorf sells dry goods to Eugene buyers. Roy Wisean visits Independence. Behnke-Walker Business College attracts Rowena Sperling to Portland. Rev Willard Hayes to preach at the Christian church. The Tennessee Jubilee Singers performed at the opera house to a large crowd, while multiple locals travel to nearby cities for work, visits, or college.
A large gathering viewed demonstrations of dairy milking by machine producing 540 pounds of butter yearly, and Ayr shire cows yielding 400 pounds. Horticulture and sericulture topics were covered, with strong interest shown. A special train departed Independence at 45 dollars to Corvallis, Oregon for the next event.
Notice under Chapter 229 Laws 1907 page 409 states that in sixty days it will be unlawful for stock to run at large. Penalties start at $10 for first offense and $20 for subsequent offenses, collected from the owner in civil action by the state before a Justice of the Peace. Funds go to the county common school fund within sixty days after proof of the animal at large. Dated November 10 Lov 8 24-26.
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