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Friday, December IB, igo-)
INDEPENDENCE. OREGON
Published Every Friday bv
Z. G. KIMBALL,
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Six Monti"" 76
THE ASTORIA FIRE
, Astoria is emulating the spirit of "carry on" which has
characterized American life. With the embers still
smouldering from a conflagration which wiped out the
business section of the city, plans are being devised for
the building of a better, more substantial city. The loss
is accepted without a murmur and to add to the burden
some of the business men are finding that the intense fire
also destroyed the contents of their safes many valua
bles and records of their business institutions. The prop
erty damage was estimated at $15,000,000, but this will
be very materially increased if the safes continue to re
veal that they were unsafe. Yet in spite of all the trials
and tribulations which the people of Astoria have been
subjected, it has been announced that the spirit of the
yuletide is not to be overlooked. Preparations are being
made for a community gathering with a Christmas tree
for the kiddies.
With its business section builded upon piling, Astoria
has been regarded as hazardous fire risk for a long time.
It had been fortunate in that it had had no serious fire,
and there was a feeling of security notwithstanding the
hazard. However, insurance companies looking at it
from an impersonal viewpoint, recognized the danger.
They continued to take the risks but charged accordingly,
with the result that the percentage of insurance to the
value of the property averaged low.
Hundreds of business men and -others will probably
find that their capital has been wiped out Outside as;
sistance is being tendered, and out of the ruins will come
a city in which of course will be trampled the hopes and
aspirations of many of the unfortunate ones.
John Wanamaker, through his own initiative, became
' what has ben termed a merchant prince. But he lived a
life of usefulness. Through his objection to boss in Penn
sylvania politics he became a considerable factor in na
tional affairs. He served one term as postmaster general
and reluctantly served in other capacities. However,
Wanamaker was more interested in general public welfare
than he was in politics. He was a great church worker
anrl fr vpars was snnerintendent of a Sunday school in
Philadelphia which enjoyed the distinction of having the
largest membership of - any such organization in the
United States.
Through persistent efforts, the Independence corn
show is atracting much meritorious attention. Paul Car
penter, county agent, in his annual report, which will be
found in the Enterprise this week, says that the Independ
ence corn show has been made the largest display of corn
and vegetables in western Oregon."
"Grandma's Boy" shows Harold Lloyd at his best and
is one of the most meritorious pictures which has been
shown at the Isis this season. It is not surprising that it
was greeted with packed houes the two nights it was here.
It is a wholesome laugh creator without being rough. And
there was another thing in connection with the presenta
tion of this attraction. There was no advance in price. In
and yet ot shrdlu eaoin hrdlu hrdlu hrdlu hrdlu hrdlu cf wy
other words, "Grandma's Boy" was shown here for two
bits when to see the same film in Portland you would find
it necessary to dig deeper into your pockets. The Isis man
agement has never deemed it expedient to tax to the limit.
POWER CONTRACT DETAILS
GIVEN IN BULLETIN
The details of the cont ract whereby
tha Mountain States Power company
has acquired 16,000 horse power of
electrical energy from the Cihfornia
Oregon Power company are Riven in
the. current issue of the "Hyllosby
Monthly News," the official publica
tion of the Byllesby company, owner
of the local power concern. It nays:
"A 115-mile 110,000-volt trantmiis
sion line has been constructed to con
nect the hydro-electric plant of the
California- Oregon rower company
at IVospect, Oregon, on the Rogue
River, with the Mountain States Pow
er company's substation at Spring
field. Negotiations also are pending,
and have practically been completed,
for the interchange of power between
tho Willamette Division of Mountain
States Power company and the trans
mission system of the Portland Rail
way, Light and Power company at
Portland, Oregon. The new lines will
link together a chain of interconnec
ted systems of prominent electric
distributing companies, of which
Mountain States Power company is
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famous for it fertility no -ette
valley of northwestern Oregon.
An electric transmission system rad
iates from Albany, an important man
ufacturing and agricultural center,
where the company's headquarter
are located. The slopes of the iur
rounding mountains are densely
wooded, and lumber is a leading In
dustry in this section."
UN IV KRSITY G K ADU ATKS
ORGANIZE AT DALLAS
Alumni and former students of
tho University of Oregon who live
Polk county held a reunion meet
ing in the Gail hotel in Dallas Inst
night. Hallie Smith was genera!
chairman of arrangements.
The following reunion committees
officiated: Banquet, Miss Maude
Barnes and R. S. Kreason; nomina
tionsLeon Ralston and Harry Cas
per; publicity Dr. I A. Bollman and
Laird Woods.
Dr. A. B. Starbuck presided as
toastmaster at tho banquet. Among
the speakers were W. K. Newell, in
charge of headquarters of the unlver
sitv of Oregon endowment campaign.
one reaching from Portland to San nj Lamiir Toor.e, field director of
Francisco. the campaign.
"The steam power plants of the A Polk county alumni organization
company in the Willamette Division 1 perfected. One of the out
have depended heretofore upon saw-' standing matters of discussion at tha
mill refuse as fuel, and the supply gathering was the endowment
has been irregular at times; the new 'campaign. The university is seeking
source of energy supply will permit
these plants to close down, and they
will be maintain as reserve stations
for operation only in time of emer
gency. The Willamette valley em
braces over 9,000 square miles of the
most productive land in the west,
and the adequate supply of electric
energy, which the construction of this
transmission line makes available,
will go far to aid the future growth
and development of this section of
the state. The territory will benefit
by better service, and the company by
the stabilization of operating costs,
which should result in marked in
creases in the net earnings.
to care for the rapidly increasing en
rollment by augmenting millage tax
es by private benefactions.
PRIZE WINNERS IN LEGION
CONTEST ARE NAMED
Indianapolis, Ind. First prize win
ners of the American legion's national
essay contest for school children were
announced today by Garland W. Pow
ell, national director of the legion's
Americanism commission. The sub
ject was "How Can the American
Lepion Best Serve the Nation."
The winning essays will be judged
by John J. Tigert, U. S. commissioner
of education, E. E. Brown, former
The consistent record of growth i national commissioner of education,
of the company's business is laid to 'and S. S. MiClure, publisher, to deter
steadily increasing agricultural and 'mine the national reward. This
industrial production and greater) will be announced January 10, the
business activity. The territory birthday of Robert E. Lee. National
served occupies a conspicuous place 'prizes are, first, $750; second, $500,
in the commercial, industrial and mm' mini, jjou.
HELP YOUR SELF
HELP your employes to have Bank ac
counts here. One employe with a bank ac.
count is worth to you two without bank ac.
The empoye who is thrifty for himself will W
thrifty for you. His pood habits benefit your
business, just as his bad habits injure it.
4 on Saving Account
The Independence National Bank
Independence, Oregon.
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agricultural life of the nation. It
is noted for its diversified crop farm
in ig. dairying, fruit growing, live
"More than 50.000 school children
participated in the contest, a part of
the legion's campaign to advance the
stock and poultry raising, lumbering cause of education in connection with
and ship building. American Education week," said Mr.
"The Willamette Division of the Powell. Medals to the state prize
company serves a territory justly i winners are being forwarded today."
Conkey &
Walker
Sl'USCKME FOR THE ENTERPRISE NOW fl.W) PER YEAE
A Summer Cjlime-
f or your
Winter Outing
that's
California
Like many others at this season of
the year you are thinking of a trip
to a warmer clime.
California is just the place for your
winter outing. Here the days are
flooded with bright warm sunshine.
You may enjoy all outdoor recrea
tions or simply relax and rest in com
fort under sunlit skies.
There are noted golf courses, polo
fields, tennis courts, miles cf splendid
highways and countless places of
scenic and romantic charm.
Go now and take advantage of Ex
cellent Train Service and Through
Sleeping Cars to San Francisco and
Los Angeles.
LOW ROUND TRIP TICKETS
Now On Sale
For fares, train schedules, sleeping
car reservations or descriptive folders,
ask local railroad ticket agents, or
write
JOHN M. SCOTT,
General Passenger Agent
Portland, Oregon
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Mountain States Power Company
Dated February 1, 1920 Due February 1, 1930
Interest payable February 1 and August 1 of each year
Denominations $100, $500, $1000
These Notes are a direct obligation of the Company and are issued under
a Trust Agreement, Illinois Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, Trustees.
Offered Direct by the Company to its Customer for
Cash or on the Monthly Investment Plan
Price: Par and Accrued Interest
New Illustrated Booklet and Complete Information
on Request
Mountain States Power Company
565 Main Street, Independence, Oregon
Phone Main M 1001
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