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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise reports increased reader interest and rising local employment needs in Oregon and the Willamette Valley. The piece notes subscription details, a price of 1.50, and growing demand for various jobs including donut production and broader labor.
An on foot march and driving club meetings in Polk County aim to relocate to Morgan County within a year. Organizers stage public sessions and seek community support for the fair before the next season.
In towns some pedestrians observe risky behavior with hammers and nails in sidewalls. The writer suggests using hammers to knock down nails for safer outcomes, noting at least two pedestrians would benefit from safer practices.
The article notes a large shipment of pheasants captured in captivity by one group will be sent to Idaho. J Simpson of Corvallis Grecon will ship a camload of the same birds to stock Idaho for hunter amusement. The Oregon grower is said to be involved in a large order.
The Eugene district fair closed after a highly successful run. The live stock display was the largest ever seen in the district, with increased attractions across departments drawing visitors and leaving them in high spirits. Ruger set a pace in the fair business that will challenge neighboring counties to keep up.
Herman J. Goller of Gar siga College Spokane named provincial of the new Jesuit province covering 26 colleges and residences in a vast Northwest district based in Portland Oregon. Rev. L Taelman will lead the college here replacing him after years of Northwest activity.
A Polk county hop grower predicts farmers will shift from large crop focus to stock raising. He states subdivided farms will favor hogs and small stock, with minimal costs due to free grazing on arsin and other waste. He notes new Northwest markets will boost stock demand for butcher trade.
The Portland Union Stock Yards opening signals a new era for Pacific Northwest livestock. It promises daily accessibility for farmers and ranchers, expanding markets to Chicago Kansas City Omaha St Joseph St Louis Fort Worth Beaver and similar destinations, and highlights the cash value flowing through farming channels nationwide.
A community Apple Fair was announced with details of food such as dumplings apple butter and coffee cake. The event includes a bake sale and a ceremonial cider toast with plans for a harvest judging and raffles. Local organizers emphasize family fun and fundraising for the town.
The Springfield editor D KE Bru negotiates to continue the parallel Wey with the Monmouth paper. Mr Brits returns as an old cap and the Enterprise welcomes him. Officials note printers are content with weekly distribution and Monmouth may support the paper, but future contentment is uncertain.
B O Shucking of Salon bought forty three bales of fugeres at 21 cents from a China man named ong who leases ola Petixyjoh. Another China man on Browns's island sold forty one bales to a Portland firm for 2044 cents. The auction set a firm price basis and signals further hop sales soon.
Fractured school notice lists ninth to eleventh grade curricula and a long roll of county school officials and vacancies for next year. The document names teachers and towns such as Zena Dallas Bridgeport Red Prairie Parkers Valley View and Harmony along with many individuals and postings.
Readable lines list multiple proper nouns and places such as B Denten Mie Aloe Mane Kuykomtad Mien Halle Mortis Hinek Hea Davenport Cherry Grove Oakhurst Mim Vetta Alderman Rock Creek Rowie River Valley Tharp Olerrler 67 Miu Surte, but no coherent event or details.
The Rev McCain, an Epworth League leader, plans two talks this week. He will address church gatherings at Columbus Circle and Tug Grove before speaking at the Methodist conference in Bagnor.
John F P Stevens announces he has acquired a controlling interest in the Oregon Trunk project with financing arranged by James J Hi. The move signals the initial step in an effort to build a railroad from Central Oregon to San Francisco, according to Stevens.
J F O'Brien of the Heartsto n Times voices strong defense of railroad rights in the Deschutes country. He asserts there is room for railroads in the canyon and vows to maintain or protest the rights as Stevens purchases the Orocon Trunk amid mounting local opposition.
Fragmented timetable notes show Independence to Monmouth rail service with daily departures in the morning and afternoon. Various stations and arrival times are listed with inconsistent spellings and entry gaps, indicating a historic schedule snapshot.
Dave Dove recently purchased four farms out west near Monmouth and nearly finished clearing about thirty acres of brush land. He plans to culitivate the area next year.
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