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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise notes public esteem weighs on character more than wealth. It laments scorn for the vanquished and praises status, observing many officeholders rely on prestige to bolster their names despite personal merit.
A retrospective on Independence achievements over two years highlights 1910 to 1912 events such as the High School, sewer system, paved streets, a modern hotel, and Oregon Electric railroad. A $6000 lumbering bonus backs growth, while payroll and labor shortages hinder progress. The piece urges independent merit over ostentatious fame and calls for an aristocracy of mind and purpose.
Chas Freeman of Franklin County New York joined B C Rockwell on a prior Oregon visit. Freeman later settled near Independence and joined the local creamery with K C Eldridge. After two more years in New York he moved west with his family to Independence to seek a permanent home. Two other families accompany them, all seeking homes in Oregon.
Monmouth resident T Orville Waller marked his 90th birthday on Wednesday November 20 1929. One of Polk counties oldest residents he was born in 1828 in Morgan County Illinois crossed to Oregon in 1849 and settled in Polk on a donation land claim. He built the first store in Eola in 1856 and has lived in Monmouth since 1880. He cast his first vote for James K Polk and voted in the November 5 election once more.
The piece reflects on political attitudes as a tidal wave sweeping through the nation. It notes some believe prosperity implies a change in administration and comments that people often follow popular sentiment like sheep behind a bellwether.
A dissension arose at a high school as Prof ruled against Sunday football. The board confirmed the principal’s orders after boys ignored the prior Sunday ban, signaling likely no football this year. Other state schools face similar limits and penalties for Sunday activities.
A dramatic report describes an Ohio man flagging a passing train to alert emergency crews and avert disaster. The account credits H T Alston of Ruble North Carolina with preventing further harm while detailing his own prior illness and recovery with Electric Bitters.
From Porto Rico comes a report of Dr Kings New Discovery curing coughs and colds. Ramon T Marcham of Barceloneta says it helped him and over 20 others on his advice. Believed to aid throat and lung troubles, priced 50c to 1.00 with a trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists.
A. Anderson swallowed tartar emetic by mistake Tuesday evening and faced a dangerous reaction before Dr. Butler in North Independence intervened. He had mistaken cream of tartar for medicine, a mislabeling discovered after the dose was taken. W. L. Bush family left for Hoskins Oregon, aiming to settle in Anaheim California.
At the Christian Church Bible school opens at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m led by M H Kendall. Morning topic Mission evening topic Prayer. All are invited.
Mrs Lottie McIntosh announces herself as teacher of vocal and piano music offering lessons by appointment in the local area. Phone 4820 provided for contact and scheduling.
A free Bible lecture will be given in the Baptist church next Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the International Bible Students' Association. All are cordially invited.
Roosevelt is ill and Tripp is ill selling property. Prof McAdams of Salem attended the city Saturday. Hon J B Cooper traveled up the line yesterday on business.
A big orchestra ball at the opera house on Thanksgiving evening offers good music and a dance. Tickets are priced at $1.00 for the event.
Dr Emily Malcomscon, graduate of the American School of Osteopathy in Kirkaville Missouri, will hold office in Independence on Tuesdays 8 to 8 pm Wednesdays 8 to 10 pm Fridays 8 pm to 8 pm Saturdays 8 to 10 am at Mrs Hillibrand’s residence C Bt.
A fragmentary health advertisement notes that a weak foundation leads to collapse and promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to tone the stomach and regulate the liver kidneys and bowels.
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