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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
2
Oregon grown cabbage seed is being tested against New York and Danish seed at Oregon City and Oswego. A G Bouquet heads the trials for solidity uniformity and head size and beauty. The event marks a lull between seeding and harvesting seasons with camping facilities provided for visitors.
Farmers Week at Oregon State College will run June 18 the coming year. The event offers farm men and women a choice of traveling by train or automobile during the Season of good roads as crops grow.
The apple grower should spray trees with Bordeaux mixture as soon as harvest ends to combat pathogens. The advice emphasizes having a ready spray outfit to apply after pickers finish work.
Ten acres of irrigated land near Corvallis produced 61 percent more than expected, yielding 4 bushels of wheat per acre. The report highlights high efficiency and potential for similar plots to boost regional output.
Washington exhibit features the eight by ten foot Pershing battle map used to direct American forces in France. The wall map at Chau mont, later moved to the museum, shows unit strengths, positions at the armistice, commanding officers, and headquarters locations. Also on display are aircraft, motors, medical equipment, gas masks, optics, weapons and German paper articles from World War I.
A reader urges Oregon voters to study smallpox history to oppose compulsory vaccination. The piece recounts smallpox’ deadly spread from Europe to the Americas, its impact on indigenous populations, and the role of vaccination in ending major outbreaks. It notes Washington's leadership in vaccination of soldiers and contrasts past mortality with modern health measures.
Polk County reports include Samuel D. Springstein and Mrs Helen Breenwood marrying in Dallas on October 12 and planning a Michigan honeymoon then residence in Dallas. Robert Muscott wed Miss Martha Schultz in Portland on October 12. George W. Gardner of Falls City, born 1854 in Bridgeport, died October 13 after a 10 day illness. he leaves a widow and children Wright, Lottly, Alpha McSherry, Viola Rosas. The Polla grade schools note enrollment up 160 since opening. The death of Aganetha Wiebe Day, age 83, is recorded with detailed Polk County connections and heirs.
A report by C A C specialists finds malnutrition among children rising due to poor food habits and faulty training. The study notes many children dislike certain foods and emphasizes the need for milk and green vegetables.
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