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THE INDEPENDENCE MONITOR Published Weekly at Independence, Polk County, Oregon on Thursday. r.ttered as Second Class Matter AuCuft 1, 1812 at Ihe Test Office at Inde pendence, Polk County, Oregon, Under the Act of March 3, 1879. G. A, Hurley, Publisher Sr Proprietor Siioscription Rates: One Year $1.50 Strictly in Advance IadependencJ6 Oregon, Thursday, Nov. 14, 1912 Impressions, Thats All Din ou ever reuhze that the man wliu neve r prows any live a long life of VHelesKiiees ami dit n at the end with only the remembrance left of hitn having lived lonj;. It iw no' the length of time we can count, it in tins accomplishments we can give account of. Wellington in one sdiort Jmttle ended the career of the grea Napoleon. Isaac Newton ly accident discovered gravity. Tiie steamboat of Kobe t Ful ton wuh only the firt idea, which "Yankee" wit Ims de veloped until now modern science has mado imjirovemeiitc such that every vessel made is soon superannuated by the improvements of the vessel which J lie new inventor and ship builder builds. Hack in ancient history the A'orld was thought to be Hat and the man who first risked his opinion against pub lic belief certainly deviated wide from t ih old established error of his pi decessors and companions. Diaz was long a leader in the Mexican republic hula restless people! drove him from the throne of power and placed a iioa' man with new tlieorie" in power. Kven staid, sane Ameri ca just last week repudiated a republican president ami republican administration, and by an overwhelming vote chose a new pilot to steer the ship of state, forsaking tin prescident of years and clK. using new, untried seas for tlid voyage. " There is a possibility of failuie everywhere. No man has a lease on success and no man owns this recipt always and all time Loaders go down to defeat and art gathered to the scrap pile of oblivion in every mart of tradi profession or calling. The man, who in his egotism brags of his past or boasts of what has been, soon forgets, the future and pins his hope to a falling star which may bring him to a sudden stop at the place called nowhere and in no time. Success is measured by deeds, by work well dnieand faith well kept. Honor may come in a day, fortune smiles through tears of adversity, and the morning sun may gild a tramp s life with unknown fortune. Who knows what the morning may have in store for us. Bountiful ciops are blighted by the fate of nature; supply and demand may brir.g prices to the lowest ebb or place them amid the stars; etaknesu may enter the homo and dim by a dark cloud, the happy household; these are only illustration which n -mind us o1 the transitory nature of success ami health and also are to remind our readers that in this free country the touch of love b. needed everywhero even among the newspaper fraternity, even it it h only the love of fairness. We must help build up the new enterprises that come to our community. Hy helping them we hel p ourselves, An illustration of this fact is demonstrated this week, when fVdJ IriHin ts n nil that can afford it has gone in his pocket and helped in raising $(()( Ml insecure a new mill for this city. This money made as a gift is an investment the same as ad ertisir.g in newspa ers, buying display ma terial for your store window, or pure basing m w furniture or fixtures i an investment. You expect this money to bring you results uid it will. Changes are goi,,g on around us all the lime, Lie itself is cluing', but for change there would be no progress. The oid faces must go, the harvest time is coining to all that live. New stores, new factories, new railroads, new nulh new boats are Icing iinnoiiieed from t k hi u ...L- and nr. I hey bid for your patronage I hey deseivi it. Don't fomike the ''one hess shay" but use the new cutter now and then so as to keep in the procession of aiodern nietnods. It will pay, we all inut live a. id the unity t,f till is the successful co rsi for even one. Fifteen thousand miles of moving picture films were exported from the U. S. in the last fiscal year, against only 3,001) miles imported.. The exact length of the motion picture films exported in the year ending June 30, 1912, ac cording to the division of statistics, was 80,03"), 02 feet valued at $6,81 .",,000, About two-thirds of the films exported go in the "un exposed" form. The remaining third, however, .oes in in the complete state, Iriying been utilized in the U. S. in making finished films ready for use in placing illustrations upon the sceeu. Five thousand miles of films thus, display the (J. S. in (tint mt parts of the world. The- penetrate where the mast-headed flag cannot go and meet the eyes of the millions far from salt water. Just as American pa trons of moving picture shows are viewing scenes and ev ents abroad on the screens, so the foreigners are gazing up on scenes and events in American ,jfe. S. F.E;. The next set of candidates will visit the home and talk issues in the parlor. They wont have to follow the far mer in his furrow now, woman .-uffVage has curried. Monmouth, Airlie, Stiver, I'nen t Vista, Salem R 2, Rickrcal) and Wells are tunong the new places the Monitor has started to visit during the last two weeks. The people lias decided that a "change of pasture is good for fat calves" when they elected th Democratic pres. iden t, Henute aed house of representatives. The party who suggested "Valley Center City" as a slogan for Jndt pendence picked a good motto and one that, we should keep in mind all the time. It is" Jn'A Johnson, the pugilist, that has been dying to raise $30,000 bonds to keep him from looking tlirot.uh the bars on a charge of white slaveiy. The women are asking does the corrupt practice act include "bon hons," "ice cream" and "soda,"if so they will want to repeal it at once. Roosevelt atul Wilson played hide-and-seek in Calif or nia after election worse than any sta'te of the election. The Monitor is growing faster than people realize as a heme visitor to the rural districts of Folk conuty. Independence is in the heart of the Willamette Valley lit nee the "Valley Center City." Kleetion being over it is now time to get down real business in Independence. to black blackUrries, 10 cherry trees. All ! Q fY OFFICERS UNO CLUBS m cultivation, city water. Only one hall mile from college. Will sell for cash cr will trade for farm property near Independence, No 20 120 Acres $13,000 This ia one of the best improved prop erties in Polk county. Good clay loam soil, all fenced and cross fenced, all in but 10 acres of oak timber, good well at barn and house, springs, 7 room house and barn 39 by 48 with 20 foot posts, granary, wagon sheds, chicken house, horses, 8 jersey cows, 18 head hogs, new wagon, hack, carriage, cream sep arator, drag, mower, rake, cultivator, 3 harrows, 2 plows, chickens, every thing but house hold goods. Fine fain ily orchard. 3 miles from Independence and half mile from school. No. 2 1 50 Acres $5000 Near Harrisburg, river bottom tan d fine for hops or potatoes, all cleared but 15 acres fir and maple timber, all level and under fence, small orchard and ber ries, two living springs, private lane 2 acres prarie, 5 room house, wood shed and wagon phed, chicken house, grana ry, barn, etc. On gravelled road, R. F, D. half mile to school, 3 miles to Co burg, 7 to Harrisburg. No. 22 6.40 Acres $1800 Half mile from Monmouth, i room house, rustic, njw, new barn 14 x 24 chicken house, well, 5 ton hay, 24 chick ens, new plow, jersey cow, house an buggy, 1 acre in garden, all clearnd and fenced $800 down Calvary Presbyterian Church H. CHAS. DUNSMOKE, D. D. PASTOR Morning Services, 11 A. M. Evening Services, 8 P. M. Sunday Sen 1 10 A M. Ladies Needlecraft, each alternate Thursday. Independence, Polk Co., Oregon. Population 1800, has water, sewer and electrc light systems, $25,000 high school, public school, city park, hotel, pared streets, two banks, fine railroad and boat connections, sr.d city hall. The city officers are: Mayor, K. C. Eldredge. Marshal, A. J. Tupper. Recorder, B. F. Swope. Treasure', R. R. DeArmond. City Councilmen, J. L. Hanna, M. W. Mix, J. S. Bohannon, J. H. Dixon, W. K. Campbell, A. L. Sperling. Met8 1st and 3rd Wednesdays ofeach month Independence Commercial Club Meets First and Third Tuesdays of each month. Membership over 100. J. S. Cooper, President. K. C. Eldredge, Treasurer. J. G. Mcintosh, Secretary. Advertise in the Monitor Where Your $s do tn work THE PROFESSIONS B. F. Swope Attorney at Law and Notary Public Will practice in all courts of the state. Probate matters and col lections given prompt attention. office: cooper block Independence, Oregon Thompsons & Mclutire Architects and Builders Plans and Specifications Fur nished on All Buildings free. Phone Main 1603. Office: 205 Lincoln Street SALEM, OREGON Dr. R.T. M;lnti re Physician and Surgeon Office over Independence Nation al Bank. Phone No. 4412 Independence. Oregon R. E. Duganne Dentist Office over Independence Nation al Bank. Phone No. 4411 Independence, Oregon Christian Church Bible School at 10:00 a. m. every Sun day. Prayer meeting services Wednesday evenings. Baptist Church Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. B. Y. P. U. Sunday evenings at 7:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings. Methodist Church REV. A. F. SANDIFUR, P4ST0R Sunday School 1.0:00 a. m. Morning Service, 1 1:00 a. m., Even ing Service, P:00 p. m.. Epworth League, 7:00 p. m. Midweek prayer service, Wednesday evenings. CITY COUNCIL ALSO HELPS City Dads at Meeting Fri day appropriate Mon ey for Mill Fund partgeal head and probab ly tlie red tap work willgel itin mot inn by next year. In tlio meantime wading 18 good it not very desirable. The Film In Place o The Flag If tilt' A II). licit II 1 1 :l ior not c.i II ill I I'll I inn to I lie r.S. nlux'Hil, tin' Aiin'i'it'iin I'll in is iloin much lo remind foreign JU'Oplr of us. At t lie int'ctiiiir of the city council V mliiv venimr :?()() if a h Hproprita-l t iwnrds the $(I)II0 fund for the new mill to ho located in Inde pendence by the Fulls City Luin her Co. The city lad.- also look up the mutter of the automatic alarm In-ll which is being kt'l t Oji by the telephone eoni.mv. 1 h matter is in the 1 1 ; 1 1 1 1 1 s of n counc'l coin inittcc nnd t bey hi c pitlici nig information regauling the legality of the coij'luel, was the rep nt given by the ciTni initti'c nt lb' council, We Satisfy Our Trade By Clivi'tjjf DollnrM worth of Alercrliem illscforevcry ciolliir SOME MOVEMENTS MADE A Little Missionary Work on R. R. Street Would Help Appearances Do you realize that as we carry both dry goods and groceries we save you money on your bills. j Drexler Alexander j Monninut b street Inn 1. t n treated lo a coat of gravel ami it makes it look much belter and insures n g-.md road for the winter. I:n r,); street is in b:i I -bapc nixl as t'-e rsiil r uid cliii u un owner Miip i no im itii of SEE B. J, TAYLOR FOR No. 1. 20 Acres $2000. A tract of twenty acres of good land ocated aliout four miles south of Inde pendonoe. All cleared and in cultivation. Good soil and desirable location. No 2 10 Acres $2100 A fine niece of bottom land, of which four acres are in hops. All in cultiva tion. Located near Independence and property that will pay a big interest on the investment. Or will sell for,$ 700 a tract of about 3 and a half acres from this. Only part required down, balance on long time payments. No 3. 135 A m,50O This tract lies 4 miles south of Inde pendence on the miin Albany road 5o acres under plow, bala ice pasturage and fine oak timber. $ii()oo worth of wood on property. No waste land. Fam ily orchard of 2 1-2 acres, and 4 1-2 acres Newton pippin apples four years old. new eight room house, hot and cold water, new bnrn and other buildings, 2 well, spring, gas engine and DO gallon tank. Hesides there is the following personal property, 50 head of goats, 2 cows. 3 heifers, 15 hogs. 1 team 1 wag on, 1 buggy, plow, ilit-k harrow, rake, mower, 1 horse cultivator, cream seper ator and small tools. Hay in the barn. Terms one half cash, bal nee on time. No 4 90 acres J8500 This is a fine tract of well cultivated land located two miles from Monmouth. Good house and barn, wells, etc. Well improved. 45 acres in prunes. All in rultiuation. No. 8 8 1-2 acres lor $3150 I A good piece of property one mile out of Independence, including all the household funiture stock, etc. Land is all in cultivation. SA D V E R T I S E IF YOU W ant a Cook Want a Clerk Want a Partner Want a Situation Want a Servant girl Want to Sell a Piano Want to Sell a Carriage Want to Sell Town Lots Want to sell your groceries W-int to Sell your Hardware Want Customers for Anything Advertise in Indpndnce. Monitorl Advertising is the way to success Advertising brings in customers Advertising Keeps Customers Advertising insures success Advertising: is Energetic Advertising is Plucky Advertising is "Biz" Advertise or Bust Advertise Strong Advertise Well ADVERTISE At Once in THlJ01UTOR Dane J. Purvine Architect aud Draughtsman All the news in the Monitor is yours. Independence, Oregon f eg&gf&Jtfcthi ASwilh M "pensive! --- r - 9 automobile, so with ! j groceries. The hn- man machine needs i I Groctes I k the best fuel to get tiiH greutes; ett'eiincy 6 jks&'g i I "in it, ju-".t like trie J f motor car. Give the f fine auto had 'itsoline and voir wt poor ?teed. feed the best man : alive on improper food and you eeo a human t wreck. You owe it to yourself tor your health' sake J to feed your s'oinaeh with the finest groceries get them at f FLUKE and JOHNSON No. 9 147 acres at $30 per acre This property is located aUmt three miVs from Monmouth, has fair build iiitfs. rieiitv of oak and fir timW Pun. Miesfreet ning water. A dandy nl. t ,;.,., liltk' illlliroveilli'i-1 wm L h.iJ stock. Good soil. bi- en done on ii. Lr.i , sea of mud u ( w jiur 1 1 e i and the "ill u d k i a ,1m sand .-itTnir fit in l,v th . mini veins iiou. .I,., .. a disrinv to ih.. t-jtVi i i . eiai weeks n;ii tUt SHOEING HORSES IS JAMES MILLIARD'S SPECIALTY The Busy Shop Independence, Oregon street t, the Kne of t.! No 13 70 acres for $4OO0 This trav't is all fenced, L'5 acres in cultivation, 5 bearing fruit trees, Six rtki.u house, barn, granary, wells, etc. No. 17 98 Acres at $50 per Acre tiood 8 room house, barn, tranarv. femiHi All in cultivation W.ill !.. l'".V ed. UutJi miles from IndejH-ndence take IndeH'ti- e o; 1 1 1 'i i i n inMiuviti i,. r,,, i-... u- n .ii a. u ... - ... i 'till j " n iir v arti or Wl to lower the crude n tti.. ' dence lirowrtv in trail- No. 18 2 1-2 Arrrt (1 ivio t'l'V - Hl lht matter Was re-' l-,-'ed in Corvallis. This l'roerty p'irtt d luiek from the eoni-! k,hk1 four r"m house' l,arn 26 by 2 pany to liaveL'one to its ,j.i. I m'w W,HH s,1,,1-ohk"kl"n """seandchick- -vw strawUr- en park, smoke house. TOM S: BILU Headquarters for Cigars Tobacco, Confectionery, Soft drinks, etc. lion I forget l iie DON REiAlO rive cent cigar Located on C street COAL New Castle Lump $10.00 New Castle Hut $8.50 A nice clean fuel, no "splitting and throwing: in." Its just as cheap as wood. We will be pleased to deliver this coal to you for the above prices. Cartageextra on less than half ton lots SPAULDING LOGGING CO. Independence, Oregon THE C. STREET POOL ROOM W. W GAINES, PROPRIETOR New Pool, Billiard & Card Tables Everything r-i w and clean, larpe room, well lighted and ventilated Cijirs, tohacco, candy, soft drinks, etc. Lunch Counter in the Building- c. l icy Transfer Dray Office at CravenS Huff's I have just started a trans fer business here and ask a share of your work.