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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
4
Subscription rates for the Independence Enterprise show one year and six months priced at 160 units, underscoring weekly publication costs managed by publisher Z. Kimball.
The piece lauds Sheriff John W. Orr for strong duty in enforcing dog license laws and maintaining order in Polk County. It notes an Oregon Voter analysis airing debate on the Portland fair project and financing, urging careful study of feasibility and potential tax considerations before 1925.
Hops are nearly finished with growers reporting the crop as the best in years. The harvest has been clean with no rain or adverse factors. Most yards are completed and the remainder expect to finish within a few days.
J M Brown is held in Marion county jail Salem awaiting grand jury action after arraignment before Justice Mc Cord in Woodburn. Bonds set at 2000. he cannot furnish. Brown's son Forrest also jailed on possessing intoxicating liquor with trial at Woodburn October 3 and bond of 250 is unfurnished.
William Hunnicut of Buena Vista was fined 250 by Justice R W Baker in Independence after admitting unlawful possession of liquor found in his Pankalla hop yard tent. Deputies recovered moonshine beer and bottles. he pleaded guilty but claimed he was a victim of circumstances. He faces 125 days in jail if the fine is not paid.
Major W. Lewis Rose, manager of the Wigrich ranch, declares in a letter to the Oregonian that a reported workers strike is false. A check boss was dismissed after attempting to cause trouble, and no strike occurred.
Green Gentry of Vancouver Washington is visiting with friends and relatives in the city as a guest of local residents.
The 1921 class of the school of agriculture reports to Dean Cordley that graduates are engaged in farming teaching extension work and graduate study. Several report net incomes of 5000 dollars or more from farming options on 100 acre ranches and in the Willamette valley. The article notes advantages of practical experience and broad opportunities in government extension and experiment station work beyond farming.
The Salem Woolen Mills Store offers the Hardeman hat for two main reasons. It is the best value hat the store knows of and it is made in Seattle, establishing it as a Northwest product with support for Western manufacturing enthusiasts.
Grants Pass reports Grover Mattison a business jeweler working in town for several days this week. He offered jewelry services and related trades to local residents. Community members noted his presence and the temporary nature of his visit.
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