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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1922
Page
2
The Polk county court faces censure over a single resolution funding a county library, county agent, county fair, and 40 000 for roads. Voters may reject the package, risking loss of services. debate centers on tax impact and road funding while Olcott and Pierce vie for gubernatorial choice.
Governor Olcott in eastern Oregon speeches boasts satisfaction with progress under his administration. He highlights highway commission work and claims no excessive state costs, signaling no room for budget cuts. The phrasing expresses confidence in his continued leadership despite potential challenges.
Republican D E Fletcher, nominee for Polk County representative, makes no campaign due to lack of time and money. He believes voters understand his positions and that they align with their interests. His slogan remains No interest to serve except the people's interest. He cites two legislative sessions as his basis for continued work.
In a Polk County Itemizer note, Dallas Armistice Day guests of Independence face a warning to keep order. The paper cites extra police at the event at Independence after last year’s disturbances, with no clear attribution of responsibility for the cited “rough stuff.”
The 1927 Oregon exposition aims to benefit every county by showcasing local resources. A statewide bureau will arrange tours to mills, stock farms, orchards, and packing plants with qualified staff to provide detailed county information. If Portland funds the project, a nationwide advertising campaign will follow, with a finite city levy and no extra state tax.
The record notes the display mirrors similar exhibitions in other states, highlighting comparable architectural features and the public display approach. It emphasizes consistency across jurisdictions and the broader trend in exhibit presentation.
The Central Labor Council and trade groups endorse the Oregon 1927 exposition. Otto Hartwig leads a state-wide exposition campaign for November 7, with Hoover backing the project, praising its value for knowledge and artistic advancement and its national significance.
Reports indicate health effects from copper carbonate dust treatment of wheat amid poor handling conditions. The incidents involve persona exposure during mixing, highlighting safety risks in agricultural practice and dust management.
Growers from several daalas tested a new treatment to prevent injury from haling the dust. Mixing was outdoors and the machine was placed to carry away dust. Operators noted the need for measures to halt the dust during treatment.
Bordeaux mixtures protect apple orchards from nose canker attacks after late summer or early fall spread from a distant orchard. Delays worsen disease impact. timely Bordeaux-sprayed trees should be treated at once to limit losses.
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