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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
9
A reader urges the city to promptly repair and paint the public school, noting years of neglect and questioning why bids and contracts are not acted on, arguing for proper maintenance or district consolidation to ensure a first class school system for a rapidly growing city.
Fire broke out in a tent belonging to G. Long at Wigrich Ranch Monday evening. It was quickly extinguished with little damage, but a larger blaze near the store could have caused serious loss. The timely discovery prevented a major conflagration.
A remark about age tied to tobacco coupons prompts humor as Sept Lippincott’s notes a comparison to when a saver began collecting coupons. The exchange centers on aging and the value of a long savings habit.
What We Never Forget according to science are the things tied to our early home life such as Bucklen's Arnica Salve used by mother or grandmother for burns boils scalds sores skin eruptions cuts sprains or bruises. Forty years of cures prove its merit. Unrivaled for piles corns or cold sores. Only 2c at all druggists.
Dr Dunsmore acting as head clerk at Wig itch Ranch during vacation traveled to the city Tuesday in a different costume from the one last seen. His purpose was to attend welding. He returned to work in the afternoon and will likely stay another week.
The ad promotes Electric Bitters for vigorous health and success in leadership. It claims a run-down person can recover quickly, citing Chas B Allen of Sylvania Ohio who says four bottles helped more than any other medicine. It notes relief from rheumatism liver trouble stomach disorder and kidney issues and urges trying the product from all druggists.
Mr. Kirkpatrick of Salem visited the city Tuesday amid talks that a cannery may reopen here. The large fruit farm north of Independence is involved and a plan to build a similar plant on the farm is eyed. Purchase of the local building could be cheaper than new construction, prompting renewed interest in a Independence canneries reopening.
Polk County farmers swept the sheep divisions at the state fair. Riddell & Son with Guthrie Bros. won multiple firsts seconds and thirds and claimed the champion ram. Wm. Riddell & Son of Monmouth led the county exhibitors with numerous top placements across Lincolns Cotswolds and related classes. Hawley & Son and others joined in a strong county showing en route to Monmouth.
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