Athens Plaudits and Politics In April 1914
Local Athena Oregon paper notes President Wilson’s Panama tolls debate impact, Monroe Doctrine calls, and party split. Discusses Taft legacy, Northrop view on global order, and Latin America, plus civic praise for town officials and McManus return to the Tribune. Mentions Athens cleanup days and Torreon context with police notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Panama Canal
Taft
Cyrus Northrop
University of
United States
Pat Log
Hypocrite Admonitions on Counterfeits and Advertising
A long critique warns readers that hypocrisy is widespread beyond religion. It condemns mail order and plain-package advertising for deceptive claims about sewing machines and other goods. It urges merchants to write honest ads focused on facts, with clear displays, prices, and easy inspection to compete with mail order houses. It also discusses how personality and practical display influence shopper trust and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Sullivan
Court of Heaven
United State
Hkewise
Che Hee
Opce
Conversations on a Buffalo Trip in an Eastbound Pullman
In a smoking room on an eastbound Pullman two men talked after two cigars. One confessed he was bound for Buffalo and joked about cousins there, while the other teased about changing cars. The exchange hints at casual travel chatter and regional ties from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Bualo
Buffaloy
Cleveland Plain
Foreclosure Tax Lien Suit in Umatilla County Oregon
Summons for publication in a foreclosure tax lien case from the Olveult Court of Oregon. Lexington Realty Company, a corporation, appears as plaintiff. Defendants unnamed residents or owners are notified to answer within the statutory period. The action seeks relief against property encumbered by delinquent taxes in Umatilla County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wacadam
Oregon
Stoam Rller
State of
Lexington Realty Company
Omatius
W. M
Fearn Pale
Rataot
Seid
W. R. Howard
Gilbert W. Phelps
Umatilla
Olveult Court
Oregne
Taylor Seeks Re election as Sheriff in County Notice
T D Taylor announces candidacy for reelection as sheriff of Umatillo county asserting Democratic primary sentiment will not deter his run. He cites his past term as proof of service and pledges continued best effort if chosen again. Paid advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatillo County
J. D. Taylor
L L Mann Pledges Sheriff Focus and Economy in Umatilla County
L L Mann declares for sheriff that if elected he will personally oversee county work and enforce Oregon laws including bootlegging and gambling penalties. He pledges to run the office on business principles and favors taxpayer economy in county government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Mann
Umatilla
Oregon
Build with Brick The Fool-Proof Material
An appeal extols brick as fool proof versus lumber or cement urging builders to choose brick for honesty and reliability. It promises best grade common building brick, readily available, and invites correspondence for supply.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Eliza McPhail Deceased
John McPhail appointed administrator of Eliza McPhail estate and all claimants must present vouchers within six months to attorney Will M Peterson at the Smith Crawford Building Pendleton Oregon. Dated March 6 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Eliza McPhail
John McPhail
Anid
Will M. Paterson
Smith-Crawford
Pendleton
John Maophail
Will M. Peterson
Yeager Seeks Republican Primary Candidacy
J A Yeager, Yor County Clerk, announces campaign for Republican primary. He promises faithful, efficient and courteous service to residents, stressing public service and county administration integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Yeager
Yor County
Republican Primarios
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Athens Brees
F.B. Boyd
Jefferson Streets
Athena
Cathena, Obe
Beneft
Lensr
Tay
Jobo P. McMauun
Tribune
Popdigtyp
McManus
Pandietoo
Provin
Minnesota Suprems Court
Polition Partion
Afl
Athens
Torreon
Perhapa
Frederick Sieiwer
Plainitt
Jackson
Wherty
Andrew
T. D. Taylor
Edward Tucker
Weaton
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. He, Froome, Rrop
THE
ST. Nichols
Accon
Mack and Turep
Arhmna, Or
Weston Brickyard
P. T. Harbour, Mg’r
Weston, Oregon
F. Sharp
Third Street
Athena Oregor
J. W. Welch
Peterson & Bishop
Attorneys-at-Law
Freewater, Oregon
Homer I
Watts
E. B. Osborn
McKnilp Vetinary College
Merios
Shaffer
W. B. Shaffer
H. Koepke
Ferguson
M. L. Wat
Legrow
Cashier
F. Cannon
Asa’t. Cashier
First National Bank
Athena Capital
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athena Jabor
Northwest
Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers
Waitsburg, Wash
C. £. Rude
And
Geneva
First National Bank of Athena
Dutch Henry Auction
Oreg
Reineman & Bradley Engineers and Surveyors
Freewater
A. D. French Optical Co
East Main
Walla Walla Wash
Fiat
French O. D
Miller’s Furniture Store
A. J. Parker
Claas
Main
Athena Oreg
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