11 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
1
A long list of local residents and business names appears as volunteers and supporters for the fourth Liberty Loan drive. The article outlines committee members and prominent backers including W. Garard, O. Pride, Lucinda Bald, A. Eldridge, and many others, reflecting broad civic involvement in promoting the loan.
A home town newspaper appeal urges publishers to serve all readers including service members. Boyce Thompson of New York leads the Paper Service of America to distribute reading material to communities and troops, ensuring servicemen are remembered.
The document lists individuals including Chas. J. Van Avery, Harry D. Tiff, John W. and C. J. Osborne, Mildred B. Brant, Harrison H. Brant, A. R. Richardson, S. H. McElmurray, Wil bert Hamann, J. K. P. Harris, Fred Fatherstone, A. and K. Hamann, H. W. Peyree, Bernice H. Pyree, and Geo A. Dickinson in a community public notice.
G R Hyslop of the Oregon Agricultural College argues wartime conditions show the need to move from bag to bulk grain handling. He warns bag shipping ties up cars and space, delaying tonnage, and says bulk systems with machine unloading would reduce reliance on hand labor and speed sampling and grading.
A long obituary details the death of Wm Barnett who was accidentally killed when a revolver in his holster fired as he stooped by a river claim in Linn County. Eyewitness Ecker describes the sequence, the body was taken to a farm cabin and then to Gates for burial. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with the State Militia and Knights of Pythias paying final honors.
Officials cite need to speed shipments and reduce idle time at maritime terminals. The plan targets congestion, aims to cut wait times for vessels, trucks, and rail, and encourages streamlined procedures to improve national trade efficiency.
Oregon is urged to plant 700000 acres of winter wheat for the 1919 national reserve. The Oregon Agricultural College recommends varieties by district including Turkey red, 40-Fold and Jenkin Club for dry lands and White Winter in the Willamette Valley, with cautions against mixtures and notes from state fair trials.
A local retailer Eddy and Carbray advertise a large stock of school and dress goods for boys and girls. The Post is now issued weekly.
City council approves a charter identical to Hillshorors and urges voters to approve at a special election October 16. Officials warn rejection causes extra costs and another election. pamphlet with full charter distributed. If approved, a full slate of officials including mayor six councilmen and city recorder will be elected.
Oregon Agricultural College reorganizes to support war effort. Home Economics offers three month nurse emergency course starting October 1. Plans include dietitian training, home demonstration agents, and reconstruction aide work for women 25 to 40. Regular courses continue with war emphasis. State defense orders barber shops close early on weekends and weekdays. Dr Duganne, Independence.
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