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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
5
A local Oregon publisher argues publicity is a commodity and explains the costs of printing in kind for community groups. He describes offering free publicity to a large campaign, the rejection of paid options, and the strain on the paper's finances.
The 1909 auto season closes with few machines on the roads and many lanes unsuitable for driving. As auto interest rises, residents urge county action to drag and level roads in fall and spring, improving highways for locals and visiting autos and boosting county advertising.
The Lebanon Criterion Hunters report score in upland fields show female pheasants dead due to a five bird limit law. Hunters abandon killed females to avoid arrest, sparking concern over wildlife protection and enforcement.
The text discusses calls for drastic laws to protect Chinese pheasants and criticizes residents near Gusty for law violations. It mentions public criticism suppression, a local entertainers’ show, and questions about political tours and community enterprise.
An old ad notes Luge, DeGiie and National Bank Bell as references and invites ladies to inspect a new nand dage shown by Williams Drug Co. It stresses accuracy and purity as the motto and mentions a private pharmacist in charge at Willie Drug Co.
Office hours 9 to 12 and 1 20 to 6 in Campbell Building room 2. Phones home 910 Bell 243. Service between Independence and Salem daily except Sunday. Passenger and freight business solicited. Leave Independence 9 40 a m and Salem 3 15 p m. SKINNER BROS. SKIPPERS
An uneasy justification for delaying pavement cites fear of attracting business visits. The town asserts progress cannot exceed the pace of regional settlement and growth.
Advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism available at Williams Drug Co. for one cent, 50 cents, and one dollar per bottle. Implies many suffer equals ready buyers.
E VanAllen proprietor offers large sunny rooms with en suite baths and piano. Electric lights and bath available. European plan located at 248 North Commercial Street, Salem Oregon.
Classified snippet lists Dr. Allin dentist in Cooper Building and Moore Craven for school supplies. Mentions discounted rearing glass sea items and old papers for sale at 2 cents a hundred. Includes Williams Drug Co and new stationery at Craven & Moore's with unclear context.
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