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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
4
A local column urges persistence in newspaper advertising to support merchants and the town. It argues ad spending fuels public vitality, notes merchants profit from a shared customer base, and praises organized town efforts like Independence and McMinnville for regional development.
W. H. Jenkins, traveling passenger agent of the Southern Pacific Company, visited the city on Tuesday and renewed his acquaintance with the publisher of the Enter prise. He spoke favorably of his company and its standing.
Mrs Ada L Croom owner of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Mississippi reports suffering a severe cough for months and says Dr King s New Discovery cured her after three bottles. The remedy is touted as a worldwide lifesaving cough and cold treatment and is sold by druggists at 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
In November the Independence and Monmouth Railroad will run a special 7:30 a.m. train to Monmouth and Aliile for Normal School students commuting from Independence. If the month proves satisfactory, the service may become regular after a trial period.
Advertises Chamberlain's Salve for chapped skin on hands and face cured in one night. Also touted as unequaled for sore nipples burns and scalds. Sold by P. M. Kirkland.
A pointed letter from Hiram Doaks denounces a country newspaper for neglecting local news and editorials. He complains of missed weddings obituaries and a humorous alphabet poem, threatening to withhold future subscriptions unless the paper improves its coverage.
A letter to Tom Richardson from Eugene Commercial Club notes that in pushing a regional growth campaign the club has been placing classified ads across the East. The inquiries have required four staff in the club office, while Oakland and Hood River areas see new booklets promoted. Sunset group plans brochures for Hood River and Walla Walla to aid development efforts.
A health note urges mature adults to eat only what repairs tissue and fuels the body to avoid stomach trouble and other disorders. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy and directs sales by P. M. Kirkland.
Farmers report good weather and rapid fall work. A five year old boy suffered burns from carbolic acid at his grandparents home but is healing. F A Hoser threshes about ten tons of clover seed from fifty five acres, estimating fifty dollars per acre. Dr M Hayter crops cherry and apple orchards with vetch. Polk Station warehouse blown from its foundation by last week's big storm.
David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach trouble and keeping him strong and well at a cost of 60 cents at all druggists.
L A Bartlett of Rural Route 1 Gullford Maine says the family has enjoyed good health for three years since using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The advertisement promises gentle cleansing and toning of the system and lists a price of 25 cents at all druggists.
Miss Dora Yeley hosted a small dinner in honor of her sister, Mrs. J. A. Glas, entertaining a few relatives and friends in a birthday celebration.
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