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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1910
Page
4
In Independence Oregon a local newspaper column contrasts Dallas growth and opposition to a dry town. Dallas builds houses and expands institutions while churches and businesses prosper, with commentary on tax policy and civic improvements noted amid religious protests and editorial critiques.
The Observer argues citizens of Dallas and Polk counties should follow local voices over traveling prohibition speakers. It notes taxpayers with assets fund both sides, and claims dry speakers lack paper platform and real authority. J L Castle seeks Republican nomination for County Treasurer and urges voter turnout.
The Observer editor argues Dallas loses 2400 dollars a year due to no license from saloons and questions who bears the cost under the license plan. He asserts taxes fall on the wealthy and property owners while the wage earner pays little, challenging the fairness of the system.
The observer notes tax rates did not rise despite higher property values citing two causes. First a shift away from liquor traffic frees citizens to act independently, boosting civic pride. Second Albany’s desirability grows as a place to live and raise children, with dry four years aiding events like Chautauqua.
A local newspaper denounces the defense of Sheriff Grant amid a heated wet and dry controversy. The Observer accuses the Enterprise of party loyalty and notes campaign shifts affecting support for the sheriff and the assembly candidate, citing motives behind editorials and votes.
Mrs W R Graham visited Salon. Mrs De Vitt went to Falle Cit. John Remington on business in Idaho. Rites Dons of New Salem cabled. A residence on Main Street owned by Mrs Garder of Musene destroyed by fire with no insurance. Postmisters Wolverton and Irene Dalton wed in October 1910.
Announcement for a Shadow Social at the K of P hall next Monday Halloween night hosted by the Fraternal Union. Attendees are asked to bring a basket and remember the event as a social gathering. Williams Drug Co advertises purity of prescriptions and drugs.
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