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Newspaper
Ione Independant
Location
Ione, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
2
The page shows a small town newspaper masthead from Ione Oregon with editor and subscription details. It includes a frayed masthead, pricing in format errors, and a fragment of the Declaration of Independence quote.
The passage praises song as the living force that preserves virtue and heroic memory. It argues poets give voice to fame, making deeds endure beyond death, with Hector’s legacy highlighted as an example of virtue made lasting through lyric art.
The piece argues true preparedness lies in contented citizens and manageable debt rather than armaments. It warns the national debt, currently twentyone billion dollars, will exceed ten billion in twenty years if principal payments continue, with annual interest climbing toward four hundred million. It notes Civil War legacy debt and dismisses reliance on battleships as obsolete.
Intercoastal flour shipments in the first twelve days of March reached 1,500 tons, well above March 1924 totals. Charleston shows a surge with 294 tons in March, nearly equal to 1924 for the year. Mobile also sees strong flows with 933 tons in February and 343 in January, aided by regular Portland to Atlantic port service.
A historical note states influenza is more prevalent than in years past in the United States. Despite extensive study by scientists, experts say no complete control or definitive treatment can be prescribed, and classification remains difficult.
A Durant Motor Co traveling salesman visited the Independent office to collect a stake and touted the million dollar motor by climbing a steep road at fifteen miles per hour. The note mentions local lodge and fraternal meeting details with officer names and meeting days.
Arlington Bulletin urges residents and business owners to plant a tree, flowers, a garden or paint and clean up this spring. Support local town merchants for supplies as they attract summer visitors.
Mrs W C Livingstone and Miss Downey of Atlanta accompanied on the down train report Hood River mission work thriving. Union CBE to meet at Baptist church not Sunday evening. Junior Endeavor led by Ellen Ritchie meets as usual. Dorcas Society pre master sale on Saturday April fourth. New valley tin installed on Congregational church roof by Chas Allinger and Paul Balsiger. Ladies of the Disciples plan a food sale next Saturday. Livingstone and Downey led a mission meeting at the Disciples church Monday evening.
Mayor J P Yates issues proclamation setting Thursday April 2 as Wasco Clean Up Day. Citizens are urged to set aside usual pursuits and join in beautifying the city per city council action.
A column critic calls for jail for a drunken driver after a fair trial, insisting punishment is long overdue. The piece argues the current approach fails and emphasizes personal and public safety.
An early seed potato advertisement notes prices in cash with debt payments possible, warning that if citizens do not force the issue, the year 1975 will see Americans still paying interest on the 1917 war debt to the Imperial German Government.
Congregational Church led by Rev. W. W. Head offers morning and evening services. First Christian Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 A M and midweek prayer meetings Thursday at 10:00 A M and 8:00 P M.
In a run-down state catarrh worsens and local treatment helps, Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cure by combined local and constitutional treatment. The ad notes forty years of success and lists Frs. & Co., Toledo, Ohio as suppliers.
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