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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
4
An editorial urges not to fear a market crash with prices sliding slightly. It argues retrenchment should be gradual, business as usual sustains national effort, and optimism remains as Oregon and the nation continue to grow richer if the smile machine stays running.
Independence could gain regular mail delivery by meeting postal rules, requiring sidewalks across the delivery area. Two carriers at 1200 dollars yearly each would serve the city, with safety concerns on busy highways and a call for broader sidewalk construction amid Oak Point’s community program led by Mrs. Collins to boost school and home cooperation.
A. R. Cook resigns from Ace Garage salesman post. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson of Portland stay with F. A. Patterson as customs official Mark Graves buys Ace Garage Ford truck for wood delivery and starts a wood business. Donald Barton leaves A. G. Williams barber shop for Oregon City with family possibly relocating. Siletz Lumber officials visit Valsetz via special car for mill inspection.
Demand for Independence homes is strong with many transfers in recent months. W. H. Boyer, formerly of Independence, bought the Agnew property in North Independence to occupy early next month. Mr. Thomas of Palouse, Washington, purchased the Ernie Johnson residence at Fourth and A and will move in November 1. Both sales were handled by Independence Realty Company.
P. O. Powell runs as a Republican for Polk County representative asking voters for support in the upcoming November election. He notes long residence and ties to county interests and cites experience in education business and agriculture as qualifications.
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