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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
4
Independence editor laments lack of proper horse sheds and warns against overemphasis on street hitching posts. The piece urges city council to provide commodious stables for farmers, balancing private rights and urban beautification while considering local hop industry impacts and labor regulation debates.
A Benton County Republican piece suggests Mongolian expulsion from world markets may come in years while arguing against exclusion alone. It notes race conflict remedies are long term and warns that unilateral action risks disastrous effects on commerce.
A reflective editorial argues against capital punishment, citing the moral toll on victims and the condemned. It laments mob violence fueled by desire for blood and warns that public hangings humiliate families. The piece hopes for progress toward a more civilized justice system.
Despatches report that William Jennings Bryan has decisively retired from politics. The recent election results show every precinct and county in Nebraska voting Republican, signaling a broad political shift.
Regular fire drills in public schools serve as repeated safety practice to protect students and staff. The drills reinforce evacuation procedures, reduce panic, and ensure orderly response in emergencies.
The article notes fire drills are vital in Africa and crowded classrooms. It cites limited drills in Independence schools and calls for disciplined, well drilled pupils to meet emergencies, with parental oversight and ongoing practice.
A close football game at TMV ball park Sunday afternoon saw Lemma High School prevail over Independence High School by a 5 to 2 score. Home team offense prevail in a tight contest as fans watched the second Lemma squad edge its rival.
Train service advertised with departures from Independence at 2 30 a m and from Salem at 1 15 p m. Skinners and Skippers listed for passenger and freight business, with local agency Mrs D W Richardson Sr agent on Monmouth Street Independence.
From Dallas for Independence trains run via Monmouth with various departure times. Train M6 leaves Dallas at 4 40 p m for Monmouth 6 55 p m arriving Independence next day. Another M train leaves Dallas early evening and arrives Independence at 1 25 p m after stopping at Monmouth. Train 7 departs Dallas daily at 7 50 p m, goes to Monmouth and reaches Independence at 8 25 p m.
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