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Pits SPI 01 too TEHifS-OLD BULL CUE
All su bscrip tion stopped at expiration.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1919.
CLYDE T. ECKER, PUBLISHER
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Frank Laughary undoubtedly broke a world’s recorc
on Monday of this week when he paid $2100 for a ten
days-old bull calf. Another world’s record was broken on
the same day when F. A. Doefler o f Silverton paid $5100
for a three-year-old heifer. The fieiter and calf are ful
brother and sister. Mr. Laughary also paid $900 for an
18-months-old heifer. The purchases occurred at the
Carey sale o f Jerseys near Carlton.
Others in tliis action who made purchases were Guy
Hewitt who paid $1550 for a five-year-old cow, E. W
Staats exchanged $000 for a 13-months-old bull and John
R. Loy is now owner of a 4-months-old bull which cos:
him $835.
“THE HIDDEN TRUTH”
A number of people from Independence attended the
Normal senior class play, “ Every W om an’s R oad” a
Monmouth Monday evening. The play was directed by
Miss Parrott who played the role o f “ Human Truth.’
Her interpretation o f this great morality play was highly
pleasing and pictured many beautiful lessons. Fourteen
youngsters from the Independence training school, under
the direction of Miss Arbuthnot, represented pickanin
nies from the South. The blackfaces were Geraldine
Cook, Irma Trachel, Lydia Bt'cker, Alma Kuhlander, Bes
sie Plessinger, Alice Baker, Dorothy Ruef, Mildred Man
ning, Ida Arrell, Pearl Compton, William Bennett,
Charles Miller, Joseph Smiley and Marshal Huntley
Miss Hazel Calbreath represented “ Skill.”
CITY NOW SPENDS ITS OWN ROAD MONEY
A law passed by the last legislature provides that all
money derived from taxation ’for road purposes in an in
corporated town or city goes into the treasury of the city
or town and is placed at the disposal of the council. This
will benefit the city of Independence and may be the
means by which it will be possible to pave the fill between
th Ash creek bridge Lind the paving in North Indepeiul
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FLETCHER DIRECTOR; MRS. HENKLE CLERK
D. E. Fletcher was elected a member o f the school
board for a term o f three years succeeding C. W . Irvine
and Mrs. Hattie Henkle was re-elected school clerk at the
school meeting Monday night. The other two members
o f the board are J. S. Bohannon and E. E. Paddock.
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“ FINE BUNCH” SAYS ARM Y CAPTAIN
All returned soldiers, who know anything about Pri
vate Harry Stalnaker, it being said that some of them
saw him in New York City on their return from overseas
and tjiat others saw him in France after he was reported
“ misshig in action” , are kindly requested to give The
Post or the Red Cross in Salem such information they can
and thus assist in locating the young man if he is still
alive.
Henry Dickinson was elected director and Frank Lane
clerk in the Highland school district.
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CALL UP MAIN 611
IT W IL L P A Y YOU TO T R A D E AT
DICKSON’S M A R K E T IN BU YIN G
A N Y K IN D OF FRESH OR CURED M EAT
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Our Plant is Well Equipped and Sanitary and
Passed a High Grade by the State Inspector.
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Our Quality of Meats is o f the Best, our Prices
are Right and we assure you Courteous Treatment
FRESH FISH EVERY FRID AY
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MAIN STREET
INDEPENDENCE
I he coffee committee asks that everybody bring their
cups the Fourth. They will be filled with coffee like
mother makes without any charges.
NO SHOW T H U R S D A Y NIGHT.
F R ID A Y , JUNE 27— PAULINE FREDRICK in
■ “ Out of the Shadow.” I t ’s easy to' confess a crime
i to a lovely woman— but who will she tell? Here is
one o f those great love-dramas which move von to
your very heart— the tragedy of the girl who mar
ried for protection, not love. FATTY ARBUCKLE
I in “ Oh, Doctor!”
SATU R D A Y , JU N E 28— ALMA RUBENS in
Diane of the Green Van.” Also, a Comic “ Keep
Smiling” and a Scenic “ Out Wyoming W ay.” ..
•SUNDAY, JU NE 29-Par?mount-Artcraft Special |
"T he Sporting Life”
BIG PLOTS,
BIG
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\ Ibis Fourth o f July celebrating seems to be infectious
this year. One fellow celebrates and another wants to
join in the hilarity. We now have under way the biggest
and best celebration of years. Boost it to the end.
Monmouth is coming strong. They will not only com
ing but are going to be represented in the parade and the
Normal students are going to put on some clever stunts.
There will be about 500 o f them at school by the Fourth.
D on’t forget the booster meeting o f the Civic Club at
tho-Library June 25 at 2:30. Each Chairman o f Fourth
of July committees and as many members o f committees
as can are requested to be present to assist in the final ar
rangements for our big celebration and home coming.
CITY AND COUNTRY
Oscar Arrell has arrived home from overseas.
BIG
THRILLS! THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS
FIERCE
—EVERYTHING IN A REAL “ SPORTING
LIFE! SEE THIS TREMENDOUS PICTURE! .
THEATRE
Mrs. Sherman Hays is visiting relatives in Eugene.
The Salvation Army is worthy of support now or any
time.
Alfred Loy has gone to the officers’ training camp at the
Presidio.
A1 Bentley is wearing a star this week during Officer
Parker’s absence.
IN D E P E N D E N C E
Co. K. was inspected Wednesday night by Captain W il
son of the U. S. army and M ajor Emcrick and M ajor
Meyers. Captain Wilson spoke in very flattering terms
o f the company and its officers and said it made a very
creditable appearance.
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Mis Parrott o f the Normal will read the Declaration of
Independence because she can do it so well.
“ Happy Though Married.” Is your marriage a suc
cess or failure ? Lots of couples who are trying to
W on’t it be a big Victory Chorus when Independenc«1
kid the world they are happy, will be deeply inter
Monmouth, Buena Vista, Silver, Hoskins, Kings Valley
ested in the problems which will come up in this
and all the other warblers in the community give vent to
a picture. And how Enid Bennett handles them! Her
their voluminous natures on the Fourth?
ü husband is just like yours, newspaper and all. And
g you can do what Enid does! FATTY ARBUCKLE, B
Dr. H. Chas. Dunsnmre will he the orator o f the day.
1 supporteil bj' his dog Luke and a piccaninny known
The ever eloquent doctor will be worth coming miles to
as Snow Ball, in his new comedy, “ The Sheriff.”
hear. Independence was fortunate in keeping him this
Fatty perched on the top of a church spire whips an
year when good orators are such a demand.
an army of bandits.
PR IZE F IG H T ! EXCITEMENT, INTRIGUE
The Rebekalis had a number of visitors from McCoy
and Monmouth present at their meeting Tuesday night
and entertained them in true Rebekah style. One o f our
young ladies rode the goat very gracefully.
Celebrate July Fourth in Independence.
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RACE— THE ENGLISH DERBY!
MONMOUTH AND McCOY REBEKAHS CALL
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1 he amiable Judge B. F. Swope will preside during the
§ SEEN HER AT A DISTANCE. NOW IS YOUR i program.
1 OPPORTUNITY TO GET A GOOD, LONG LOOK !
■ AT “ THE AMERICAN BEAUTY.”
EXTRA! ?
The pickaninnies from the South will play a part in the
I CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN “ THE CURE.”
" Fourth program.
Li PROGRAM FOR REMAINDER OF THE WEEK
a W ED N ESD AY, JU N E 25— ENID BENNETT in
NORMAL SENIOR CLASS PL A Y ATTENDED
FOURTH OF JULY NOTES, NEWS AND COMMENT
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BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR M. H. PENGRA
A pretty function o f th«1 week was a card party given
by Mrs. M. H. Pengra Thursday evening in honor o f her
husband’s birthday. The hostess chose Caroline Testout
roses for her decorations, bowls and baskets o f the blos
soms being used with splendid effect. Amid the artistic
setting four tables were arranged for “ 500.” At the close
o f the games Mrs. Grover Mattison held high score and
was presented with a nicely bound hook. Chester Henkle
won the gentleman’s top score and also received a book.
Included in Mrs. Pengra’s splendid luncheon was a hand
some birthday cake embellished with the conventional
lighted tapers. Out o f town guests were Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Joslin o f Dallas and Mrs. Booth of Boise, Idaho.
Mrs. Donald Stuart of Bend is at the home o f her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Damon.
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William. McKinney and Fred Reece have been re-elect
ed school janitors for next term.
Mrs. M. O. Fluke writes from Chicago that she is en
joying every minute o f her visit.
Shalor Eldridge has sent souvenirs from Brest. He left
New York June 9 for his second trip across.
M r.'and Mrs. James Martin of Portland were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. J. O. McIntosh this week.
The Polk county bond bill received a majority in every
precinct except the Fourth Independence where it tied.
Ray Lacey has received a commission for postmaster
COUNTY COMMISSIONER MOSE MANSTON DEAD at Parker. When the office will be opened has not been
determined.
County Commissioner Mose Mansion died at his home
in Dallas yesterday." The cause o f death was gangrene in
Miss Vivian Whiteaker entertained last night at a pret
an injured leg.
tily appointed dinner party. Covers were laid for a num
ber o f close girl friends.
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LIEUTENANT ENLISTS FOR LIFE
Monmouth Herald: The Normal has thru the assist
Lieutenant Frank B. Keelan o f Independence and Miss ance of the managers o f the Isis theater at Independence
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Mabel Strahan o f Portland were united in marriage by secured a list of exceptionally splendid cinemas for the
Rev. McKenzie at Dallas on Thursday evening. They Summer Session.
will r«*side in Independence Avhere Lieutenant Keelan
lifter a short residence has made many friends.
Rev. C. T. Cook is chaperoning fifteen Boy Scouts at
Newport tliis week and some o f the boys have written
GOVERNMENT MAN W ILL LOOK FOR OIL SIGNS lome that they are enjoying themselves so well that they
have decid« «! to stay an extra week.
Sometime in July a government expert will arrive in
Polk county and look the entire county over for signs o f
WHO WANTS AN A IR RIDE?
nil. There is oil beneath us without question hut it may
he t«x) close to the other side of the earth to be tapped
In all probability the opportunity will be presented in
from this point.
the very near future for a resident of Independence toi
ride ten or fifteen miles in an airplane. The trip will cost
The best looking thing in the Willamette valley right
$15.
Those desiring the pleasure may make their desire
now is the crops and good crops at goo«l prices means
known to The Post.
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