Overhaul national land laws and reform the consular service
Athens readers are urged to overhaul U S land and foreign service practices. The piece laments land mismanagement, calls for laws serving homebuilding and national growth, and notes concerns about consuls and the treatment of Jews in Russia and Mormon emigration. It also covers civic pride and town cleanliness efforts in Athena Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
Iida
Utah
Chihuahua
Mexico
United States
Teaching in Our Common Schools Then and Now
An 1864 Springfield ninth grade spelling and arithmetic exam shows averages of 40.6 in spelling and 20.4 in arithmetic. When given to similar students elsewhere, Great Falls scored 50.4 in spelling and 79.5 in arithmetic, with 41 achieving 100 in arithmetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregonian
Springfield
Mass
Great Falls
Montana
Modern School Methods and Progress in Springfield
The argument asserts that growth is forward not backward, driven by better equipment and methods. It contends Springfield’s sixty years ago were as studious as today’s pupils, with the apparent gains caused by improved opportunity and resources, and that current results reflect an efficient modern school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Egypt and the Philippines in British rule contrast
Baltimore News argues the Egyptian model of steady material growth and tax cuts offers contentment without civics education, while the Philippines is educated for political ambition but confined by tariff policy. The piece warns this fosters discontent and potential revolt against American rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore News
Egypt
Philippines
Political Announcements From Umatilla County
A series of political notices from Umatilla County residents announces candidacies for local offices including State Senator and County Treasurer. Names include G. A. Barrett, Ga. W. Bradley, H. Shoemaker, J. Sommerville, T. D. Taylor, Goo W. Proebatel, J. Kirk, with locations in Athena and Pendleton Oregon. A real estate sale advertises the Cardett property on Main Street in Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
Ga. W. Bradley
Athena
Oregon
Goo
W. Proebatel
Cardett
Charles Norra
Athell
Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Medical Authorities
A historical advertisement extols the Golden Medical Discovery for chronic stomach and liver ailments, catarrh, bronchial and lung conditions. It cites endorsements from Prof Bartholow, Prof Mure, and others, promising safety, no poisons, and glycerine base. Readers are offered a booklet of extracts mailed free from Dr. Kt V Ploree, Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirto
Bartholow
Jefferson Med. College
Mure
The
Univ. of Pay
Finley Eiliigyrood
Nett. Med. College
Chicago
Art John Hahnemann
Golden Medical Discovery
Ad Dr
Tyres Bounded by Lie Gay South of Main Street
A local report describes tyres bound by a lie or gate near the mouth of Stable and two nearby trolley lines south of Main Street. Weight and proprietor details are unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie Gay
Wedi
Main Street
The Skillful Mending of Jewelry
The article touts a jewelry repair shop offering superior craftsmanship and facilities. It promises thorough inspection after work to ensure faultless results, with competitive prices for high quality repairs.
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the Athena Press
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Turspay and
Fainay
B. Bor
Pusuianen
Athens
Congress
Pierce
Col. Wood
Mara
Fish Commission
Davis-Easer CO
Alla Walla
Wash
Umaatilla County
Ore
G. A. Barrett
H. Shoemaker
Pendleton
Umatilla
Jabordif
J. Sommerville
T. D. Taylor
J. Kirk
L. M'Lachlan
Gillis’ Lumber Yard
Boston
PA Ace Drug Store
WM. M'Bride
South Side
Wright
Basil
Tention
James
A. H. Luna
King's Burn
King Brothers Prep
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. KE. Froome
Prop
ST. Nichols
Atuana
Attorneys-at-Law
Alhena
A. L. Jones
Henry Keen
Athena, Ore
C. H. Sherman Prep
Peebler & Chamberlain
F. Hl. Coolidge, Jeweler
Walla Walla
Andy T. Cope
Parker
Ed Barrett
Puget Sound
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