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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
3
The Dallas area hosts its tenth annual farmers fair on Thursday October 6 with exhibits from grains, forage, dairy, poultry and cookery. Local clubs and organizations push for premium prizes totaling 200 dollars as competition grows among participants from Liberty West and Mt. Dallas.
271 Oregon cows in cow testing associations averaged a gain of 496 pounds of butter fat and 180.9 pounds of milk in August 1921, against 2020 tented herds. The official report notes a 32.4 pounds fat and 790.2 pounds milk average per cow, with Tillamook leading at 784 pounds milk and 35.14 fat from about 1136 cows. The highest individual herd yield was 659.85 pounds fat from Clyde Kinneman’s Jersey herd. Nehalem Valley reports a cooperative feed purchasing section formation.
growers in Dallas struggle with demand as many dealers try to unload stock this year. Prices remain elevated, prompting sellers to act quickly to reduce inventories and recoup costs.
A fragmented report notes results from a regional prune contest with several listed names and uncertain outcomes. Observers reference participants such as Nettle ake Chonenn White and Michiel Reranch among others as scores and placements are discussed without full clarity.
Polk county circuit court opens next Monday with a lengthy docket and jurors summoned. Names listed include Wm Amtricon, Chas Campbell, J J Warnham, Walter Domos, C J Pugh, Bert Snyder, Harry Starr, A M Vernon and others from Salem Monmouth Independence Rickreall Buena Vista and surrounding routes.
Secretary Quayle praised the recent campaign that reached over 25 000 households with informative material and interviewed thousands of prospective settlers. He said the groundwork will yield major benefits for Oregon when conditions improve and attract hundreds of farmers.
O A C reports 8127 registrations in four days far surpassing last year’s 2665. Men total 2123 and women 994 with 2914 in collegiate work and 218 in vocational studies. Agriculture up 46 to 630, home economics 512, commerce rising with broad enrollment in degree and minor programs.
Oregon State Chamber of Commerce postpones the homeseekers excursion planned to begin September 22 as Middle West farmers face crop failures and low markets. J R Houring reports western hopes dimmed by hard times, with corn prices falling from two dollars a bushel two years ago.
Portland engineer Huston sues Monmouth City Recorder J J Williams for 252.75 plus interest and costs claiming fees for plans and specifications on two blocks of Monmouth Avenue tied to paving work. The case notes prior efforts in 1919 and disputes over engineer engagement and official adoption of 1920 specifications.
Mr. Forbes of eastern Washington purchased the C. L ee ranch east of Monmouth, an eight acre property.
T. J. Wdekin buys the Dornsite place in Monmouth and announces a forthcoming laundry operation. He states the business will open soon, signaling new local commerce for the town.
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