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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1922
Page
8
A Church of Christ notes a well attended Sunday service despite curtailments. The program adapted with a singer absence, promising more programs and continued success. Week plans include Thursday prayer meeting at eight, Sunday services with Junior Endeavor at three, and Thanksgiving plans to be announced.
The Fleming family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness during the illness, death, and burial of their loved one. J. H. Fleming and Family Adv.
The Highland Gun Club will stage a turkey shoot at the L. E. Stapleton farm located 24 1/2 miles south of Independence on Sunday, November 26.
A city police official in New York cites a theory that cop derives from the initials constable of police. The piece argues the phrase initials can form a new word and notes etymology helps fix meaning, while acknowledging limited certainty.
A social evening reveals an awkward moment when a man forgets a guest’s name. In trying to introduce two acquaintances, he stumbles and awkwardly confesses the lapse, causing a humorous exchange about Mr. Witson and another guest’s identity.
Local social notes record visits and gatherings in Elkins country. Joe Tetherow and Carl from Oregon Agricultural College dined with W. J. Stockholm of Monmouth. Roy Pitser visited Salem with Lizzie Bowman. G G Hewett of Greenwood spent Sunday with J W Johnson. George McLoughlin of Salem stayed with Joe Tetherow. G L Schrider plans a large hog operation. C C Marks and Roy Piter hosted Sunday at their home.
An Oak Point election among pupils showed a majority favoring Democrats. Report notes uncertainty whether results reflect the community or student sentiment. Several locals travel for work and studies, including Mrs. Watkins and Miss Porter. A classified ad hints a buyer may be found.
Advertisement touts Royal Baking Powder as the finest pure leavening agent. It emphasizes Cream of Tartar derived from grapes and claims no substitute for wholesome food. Subscription offer noted at $1.60 per year.
A viewer at a Chicago theater becomes agitated during the mid show announcements when the next week’s feature, an adaptation of a sensational novel, appears on the screen. The crowd reacts as the word is flashed. speculation rises about the book and film.
A quirky exchange captures a tidy narrator visiting a home in winter and a fashionable friend remarking on summers. The dialogue reveals seasonal familiarity as both discuss habitual patterns of staying and returning to the same place.
A Williams Drug Store notice from Independence Oregon reports widespread claims of successful internal bathing restoring health in people over 70 by removing intestinal waste. It promotes a free book Why Man of Today is Only 50% Efficient offering self facts.
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