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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1910
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise analyzes Oregon prohibition defeat amid campaign tactics and public highway concerns. It notes local road maintenance costs, stresses the saloon issue’s unpopularity, and reflects on political missteps and future implications.
The text explains that Germany’s road administration is state rather than imperial, with little central funding. Saxony notably lines its roads with fruit trees, while engineers and assistants hold university diplomas from polytechnic institutes.
Citizens of Independence and Polk County Republicans reproachfully criticize the treatment of Mr. Rice in the recent campaign. He was nominated by leading Republicans at Dallas and faced widespread undermining in the county. Monmouth and other areas echoed similar actions against the sheriff candidate, with accusations of harsh politics by his own party.
Monmouth Normal school emerged as the sole survivor at Tuesday polls amid regional tensions. The vote reflected broader support challenges for Southern and Eastern institutions in the district.
West Salem precinct gave eight majority for prohibition as Oregon’s wet vote looms. Mentiones of rain, social events, and local notices follow with community anecdotes and a testimonial endorsing Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy from Mrs. L. B. Arnold of Denver.
Notice to stockholders of the Independence and Monmouth Railway Company sets the annual meeting for December 3 1910 at 10 o clock in Independence Oregon. Purpose to elect officers for the ensuing year and transact other business. Secretary W W Sears dated November 18 1910.
The executors of Viola Sloper, deceased, filed a petition for final settlement and final account with Polk County Oregon. A hearing is set December 1 at 1 p.m. in the Dallas courthouse to show cause why the petition should not be granted. All interested persons must appear.
The County Court of Polk County Oregon appoints B. Wilson as administrator of the Hannah Eames estate. Creditors must present claims, verified, to the administrator in Independence, Oregon within six months from November 18, 1916.
Notice from Alfred Flickinger as administrator of the Henry Flickinger estate in Polk County Oregon. Final and supplementary accounts filed. Hearing set for December 17 1910 at 10 a.m. in Dallas court room to hear objections and settlement. Attorney B F Swope listed.
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