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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
4
Independence Enterprise lists its post office as Inde pendence Oregon as second class matter. Publication is weekly on Fridays with communications to address and bills payable to The Enterprise. Subscriptions are one year 1.80, six months 0.18, three months 0.50 in advance.
Independence faces rapid growth with education expanding, promising a cooperative effort among parents teachers and officials. Citizens praise trustees for improving school conditions and applaud local support for the Palla Ky Lumber Co mill site, noting rail river and road access boosting future lumber transport.
A local boast proclaims Independence as unmatched in Oregon for enterprise and public spirit. The piece credits residents with a strong drive to achieve collective goals and improve the town's standing.
A reader laments frequent lack of courtesy by drivers on public highways. They describe an incident near Salem where a buggy held the road despite three signals, forcing the car to stop engine to avoid a collision, and urge more courtesy and less selfishness on travel.
The text argues that a true statesman serves the state rather than faction or personal gain and notes a need for more such leaders in public life amid rising attention to the Bull Moose movement.
The text notes Grant only learned of his Republican nomination after the Republican Nations Convention named him for president. It suggests Colonel Roosevelt could fit the Progressive mold.
A fragmentary note mentions Independence and occupation, with unclear dates and names, suggesting a report about events near Independence and possible changes in occupancy.
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