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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1909
Page
4
Independence Oregon notes a second class matter postage rate of 180 dollars per year for a political pledge. Rumor says a congressman's son faces breach of promise defense. Albany reports plans to ship 100 box parts of prunes this year. Prune prices rise while hops harvest supports cash circulation in the region.
The article notes that Dr. Cook and Commander Peary have not provided any information about whether the North Pole region will yield new game for President Roosevelt to hunt.
Three years ago thirty eight cow tractors served Eu gene schools. This year fifty five are employed signaling expansion of Eugene area schools and increased agricultural resources.
If Commander Peary’s thirty count indictment sticks, the eminent explorer Dr Cook faces a landmark legal challenge that could tarnish his standing as an Arctic pioneer and reshape public opinion of his achievements.
A short will attributed to Harriman is reported to leave roughly 100 million dollars. The document, consisting of about 17 words, is noted for its high price per word and described as literary in tone.
A Portland saloonkeeper was fined fifty dollars for selling a glass of beer to a minor. The author laments harsher penalties for liquor sellers, suggesting thirty days in jail for each minor buyer would curb Oregon’s push toward prohibition next year.
Four women died in auto joy rides last week, three in Seattle and one in Portland, all described as joy riders seeking a “good time.” Police note the incidents form a record week for the activity, while detectives downplay any link to a closing carriage trend.
Metropolitan papers issue warnings about copyright on north pole stories while noting many tales could be published freely without protection. Writers and editors debate padlocks versus free sharing of Arctic reporting.
A neutral view suggests joy rides and road houses in Multnomah County will bolster anti saloon sentiment and push the state toward prohibition next year. The pattern shows gambling and unlawful saloonkeepers driving counties toward dryness.
Critics of Newell in the state reclamation service unite behind P H Thompson Seattle city engineer as Taft’s potential successor. Pendleton’s T C G Taylor rises to eminent grand commander of Oregon Knight Templars after Baker City session on September 22.
The piece argues that adopting a constitutional amendment to remove elected sheriffs, district attorneys, and state officers from the people’s hands and grant appointment power to the governor would create a powerful political machine. It warns Republicans to abandon URen fallacies and uphold representative government.
The November NYC race is described as the country’s key contest this year with nationwide interest and a doubtful outcome. Other notable elections include Massachusetts Rhode Island and Virginia where governors are chosen. Republicans in Massachusetts and Democrats in Rhode Island and Virginia face expectations of victory or continued success.
Local shopper advertises Cravens and Moore as the destination for school supplies. The message highlights availability of items for the new term and urges readers to visit the store for selections.
The statewide dry movement grows as thirteen towns and cities have already adopted the coral option law and petitions circulate urging further elections. The text lauds Governor Johnson and notes his rise from poverty to state leadership, marking his death as a national bereavement and praising his plain-spoken integrity.
The article warns of an early winter sprinkle as the weather man hints at showers soon. It urges readers to prepare by mending roofs and carrying umbrellas and galoshes.
Advice on using a reliable medicine for colds highlighting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and its world wide reputation. Describes it aiding lungs expectoration and restoring health. Sold by P. M. Kirkland.
A group of Dead Indian range stockmen delivered about 900 beef cattle to J. C. Mitchell in Ashland last week. Thirty carloads were shipped to the south with roughly 15 more cars to follow. Prices ranged from 4.75 per hundred weight for prime steers to 2.50 for lowest grade cattle, with feeding steers at 4.25 and dry cows at 3.10.
The Polk county Oregon board of equalization will meet October 18 1909 at the Dallas court house to examine and correct assessment rolls. They will fix errors in valuations descriptions or quantities and assess omitted lands or property. Written petitions for reduction must be sworn and filed in the first week of the session. Assessor S Graves.
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