THE INDEPENDENCE MONITOR
Published Weekly at Independence, Polk County,
Oregon on Thursday.
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pendence, Polk County, Oregon, Thursday, August 1,1912
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Independence, Oregon, Thursday, August 1, 1912
" OUR FIRST ISSUE IN INDEPENDENCE
If the editor was a stranger he would greet you with a
time honored introductory telling you what he intended to
do and what the people might expect, hut as the editor of
the Monitor is an old acquaintance of tho people here, was
a student in your old hotel school house before the present
public school building was built, and before a high schoo
building had even seemed a1 remote possibility, playet
shinny and town ball with your leading merchants am
bankers, swim in the river and played in the sand wit,
your farmers and hop men until their barks were blistered
he hardly feels like speaking in the formal time honoiet
custom. It is Bill and Tom and Jim and John and Harry
to the editor and will probably always be so. The editor
has been on the firing line at the church lobb waiting his
turn to see you home with the rest of the boys now busi
ness men, most of whom like the editor are married
and have children that will soon be following the steps
their fathers and mothers took. This is paet .history aiu
known to all: ' 1
When but 12 years of age the editor cast his lot with
the good people of Independence and for 18 years he was
one of you. - Then like all of the home grown products he
saw the trolden fleece at the end of the rainbow and so
crossed the mountains to make a home. He is back again
and is here to give' to the people of Independence and those
old acquaintances of his a paper replete with local news, not
over colored, exaggerated, unreasonable and unseasonable
news, but facts embellished with plain words so that those
who can read may know !
We shall not1 claim for" Independence everything in
the decalogue but we shall try to give it fair mention and
keep abreast with the times. As a railroad and transporta
tion center we shall often mark it down with a double star
because every indication leads us to believe it has trans
portation facilities unequalled in the valley and every
promise id given of tho very best service possible
to conceive. " Dairying, better stock, more small fruits,
larger hop yards, more intensive cultivation, and the im
Drovinc and clearintr un of the farma are iust incidents
that impress one returning after several years absence in
other sections.' -
Tha main feature is that this paper is now- here with
you, a part and parcel of you, to tell others what you are
doing and you what they are doing; what you grow, and how
you grow it; your successes and failures; your prospects and
promises. We have no enemies to chastise, no pets to pam
per, no quarrels to pick, and no complaints to make. We
wish to be on friendly terms with everyone, and expect our
business relations with the Independence Enterprise to he
friendly, and hope to work in harmony fr the develop
ment of Independence. 1
'' We want your help and we promise you the best that
is in us. What more is thero for us to eny?
OREGON ELECTRIC TO REACH EUGENE I
The effect of the Oregon-Electric extension fiom Tort-
land, through East Independence to Eugene is not fully
appreciated by the people of Independence. A competitive
line here, like a competitive line anywhere, means better
service and connections to all sections. The old line im
proves its connections and replans its service because it
wishes to hold the business; the new line gives good con
nections, the best it can, because it is out after new busi
ness. Property values increase because great sections of
land are brought to the market by railroad transportation
corning to the very door of out of the the way places.
This week the line is expected to reach Eugene and from
there the extensions are not known to tho editor at this
time, but will undoubtedly reach the coast, probably at
Coos Bay hihI connect with a main line connction througl
centrul Oregon. This new. service gives Independence
four additional trains to Portland and the feame num
her to Albany and Eugene. It puts this section of the
county in direct connection with ihn whole of the east side
of the Willamette, which heretofore was reached only by
boat service. Besides the electric connection we have
close connections with Salen'i, Dallas, Airlie and Monmouth
through the motor linn service with headquarters in this
place. We have the promise of the electrification of the
whole west side of the Southern Pacific and the building
of a branch line from Independence to S tlem. These are
important factors in the development of this town and if
our internal affairs are managed judiciously, carefully,
without graft, and for the public good, the development
of Independence will know no bounds for several years to
come.
BRIDGING THE WILLAMETTE RIVER
The Salem Statesman says: "Within afew years o?sib-
ly two, there will be seventeen bridges spanning the Wil
lamette river between Portland and the bead of navigation.
Of this number three are in prospect and work will be star
ted on them in a few months. At Salem was built the
first wagon bridge across the Wil'amette in 1886." It is a
long stretch of country, and a rich, fertile section, from Sa
lem to Albany, a distance probably over 30 miles with no
wagon bridge across the Willamette between these two
points. Independence is the logical location tor a bridge
spanning the Willamette and a movement for a bridge at
this point would undoubtedly meet with the favor of both
Polk andMarion counties, A free ferry is now sustained at
Independence by the two counties but abridge would be a
paying investement as it would cause an increaae in prop
erty values that would more than offset the expense of
building.
INDEPENDENCE FAVORABLY SITUATED
Almost one I'oiulh of toe wheat exported trom the
United States during hn last year w;is shipped from the port
of Portland. As a market for the products of the country
Portland takes a leading position. Iudopende.JCt.us so near
thiswoHd market that, any good manufacturing industry or
productive comnwdity would be a money making proposi
tion if produced or manufactured in quanities sulllcient for
tdiipment .
A woman's Civic Improvement League will secure
more internal improvement in a town in a mouth than a
Commercial Club will secure in a year. Women become
inoculated with ideas and le.ive business worries alone long
enough lt not "Jiimis started. They secure libraries, build
parks, eleai up the streets, lemove nuisances and make the
lown attractive.
TO SATISFY INQUIRIES ABOUT MALHEUR
Since coming to ' Independence many have inquired
regarding Vale aud t he great interior of Oregon of which
Malheur county is part: Malheur county is approximately
f0 miles in widt h and 100 miles in length. A mountainous
section of Oregon, with rich valleys, ai:d streams intersect
ing them. It will always be a large stock country on ac
count of its rough, mountainous lands, which comprise its
greatest a ea. There is soihh government laud there ye!
open fur settlement that will produce crops when initiated,
but the land nearest the main settlements and under pres
ent project is pretty g-n-rallv Settled and only no'v aud
then is a claim found of any value. It i a section that
needs money for actual development, and a- lare reser
voirs ar" neei-sarv V further develop it, it lequiivs im-liu-no
capital rd that must le secured from t fit nion-y
markets of the world. Several projects piomi-e to be
built, in short time, the one most liable to be pushed to
completion within a shor' lime is the res. rvoirir.g of lUillv
creek, which will irrigate a luru" tract of laud just west of
Vale. Several pumping plants have been established and
electrical- power is used to irrit-'Hi large tiaets iMong i : f
",,Snakc river by this method. Kegaiding the oil situation,
B actual discoveries have been made of anv quantities that
WouW- justify any heavy inve-tment in the field, nhhough
one ol tvvo companies are legitimately promoting oil wells.
flire nas been cousifieraoio witucatting in tne neiu aim ii
""has done some damage to the companies that really are try j
ing to secure oil Vale has a population of over HHH) peo-j
nle. is the coutitvseat. has natural hot water, natural build-i Tne Monhor has camples of Kastern Oregon soi
ins stone, and is at the entrance of the canyon for the Ore-jdisplav but we left the Eistern Oreg ,a wind storms behind.
gon Short Line, road across the state, and will probably be
on the Hill line when it bui'ds from W'eistr across Oregon
to the coast. .; If the irrigation goes forward Yule will prob- being erected on every cor
ibly have a population ot owU people insnie ot ten years
ime.and possibly many more. : Like all arid sections wa- '"FW rffl pg fj fl D Y I tf ff Ef 1"
,er is a necessity, but when land is once under water it will j f Y Jf J fj I EwfrxEci I 21
produce ten percent interest on $iou per aeiv in crop re j
BUSINESSS COLLEGES BECOMING PRACTICAL
"Speaking to the members of the Spokane Chamber ot
Jommerce, President Morton MacCormae of the National
Commercial Teachers' association, said tiiat business col-
eges were no longer looking forward to taking the boys from
the farm only to make clerks and bookkeepers of; rather
they are seeking to get them back on the soil and be more
useful,
This; is an encouraging sign. Any boy who was raised
on tho farm can remember dozens-of boys who "went to
msiness college so they could keep books and not have to
work". One result of this was a wrong view of life on the farm
md another was the production of more consumers than
jroducers. Even the very stronghold of the enemy is be
ginning to weaken. When the business college sees the ligh
le victory i almost won." Spokesman Review.
A good Commercial College course added to a public
schoo! course is a threat incentive for education in any com
muiiity and is worthy of investigation.
If You Have Anything to ;
SELL
LEAVE A DESCRIP
TION OF IT WITH
R. J. TAYLOR
He Will Sell It for You. See him
INDEPENDENCE STEAM LAUNDRY
THE PROFESSIONS
Dr. R. T. Mclntire
Physician and Surgeon
Office over Independence Nation
at Bank. I'hone No. 4412
Independence, Oregon
R. E. Duganne
Dentist
Office over Independence Nation1
a! Bank. Thone No. 4411
Independence, Oregon
B. F. Swope
Attorney at Lw and Notary Public
Will practice in all courts of the
state. Probate matters and col
lections given prompt attention.
office: cooper block
Independence, Oregon
Dane J. Purvine
Architect aud Draughtsman
Independence, Oregon
We're in the Market
for good
HAY
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Pride of Oregon and
Prize Peach Flour
At All Grocers
Try the PEACH for .... ,
Hard Wheat
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Kvi-ry town fluniM have a clean up day when every-
boily shttuhl get out aud cut down tho weeds, thistle and
ras!; remove the rubbish and have every thing hauled away.
A pretty l.iwn is literal iy spoiled if you doni keep the grass
down from unit sidewalk:;.
Addison Jleniiett.whiie in Independence said "doot put
all your t'tfgs in one basket, raist diversified crops." A good
idea tt) koep in your mind all ihe time.
independence is goinjr ahead and new
on
Lu idlings are
i ner
TOM & BILL.
Headquarters for Cigars
Tobacco, Confectionery,
Soft drinks, etc.
Dont forget the
DO IN REMO
five cent cigar
Located on C street
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Build up POLK COUNTY, Oregon
All work Guaranteed.
Independence, Oregon
The Pantorium
Under new Management
Our fall and winter samples
of Men's made to order suits and
overcoats are now on display at our
rooms in the I. O. O. F. building on C street
CALL and INSPECT
our samples. Thousands of patients to
select from. We are pj-eciic ,1 tcilors
Fit and Workmanship Ginrjrtt'vfced
Ladies' and Men's .Gleaning, Repairing and Pressing
NEATLY and PROMPTLY Done
PHONE
Schow & Johnson, Props.,
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Independence J
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I am prepared to do all kinds of
Portrait and View Work
I also do amateur developing and
finishing. Your patronage
solicited
' Located on C Street
Independence Oregon
Oregon Agricultural College
This great institution opens its doorB
for the fall semester on September 20.
Courses of instruction include: Gen
eral Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal
Husbandry, Dairy Husbandry, Bacteri
ology, Botany and Plant Pathology,
Poultry Husbandry, Horticulture, En
tomology, Veterinary Science, Civil
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Mining Engi
neering, Highway Engineering, Domes
tic Science, Domestic Art, Commerce,
Forestry, Pharmacy, Zoology, Chemis
try, Physics, Mathematics, English
Language and Literature, Public Speak
ing, Modern Languages, History, Art,
Architecture, Industrial Pedagogy,
Physical Education, Military Science
and Tactics, and Music.
Catalogue and illustrated literature
mailed free on application. Address,
Registi ar, Oregon Agricultural College,
Corvallis, Oregon.
School Year Open September 20
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"1 NEVER ATE BETTER MEAT
than the kind I bought of you" an
expression we hear quite frequently.
A pleased customer is a pretty good
advertisement; dozens of pleased custo
mers make the very best advertisement
we could have. "Well, if we do say it
ourselves, our meats are choice, fresh,
tender and wholesome. We would like
you to try them. Once with us you
will stay with us.
Block's Meat Market
Independence, Oregon
turns.
jVVc Guarantee Satisfaction in Everything!
IF YOU
Want a Cook
Want a Clerk
Want a Partner
Want a Situation
Want a Servant girl
Want to Sell a Piano
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Want to Sell Town Lots
Want to sell your groceries
Want to Sell your Hardware
Want Customers for Anything
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Independence, Oregon
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On Monmouth St. between
Second find Third Streets,
Just open to the public. Meals served in FARMERS STYLI with
as good as the market affords. Give us a trial and be convinced.
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