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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
4
Public notice from Athena Press listing eligibility under a March 5 1878 act. Mentions application for litry as 2nd chan matter, July wT date, porcomee at Athena Oregon. Details subscription rates and advance payment, single copies price.
In Athena Oregon April 10 report the Pendleton Commercial Association forms a committee to study county tax conditions and public funds use. The Pendleton Tribune disputes county supervision claims while urging education and a tax payer meeting to discuss the matter amid sidewalk and property concerns. Local notes include tax assessments, Oregon exposition plans, and labor market shifts in Burke City.
In addition to wireless telegraph and other services, liners will be equipped with tailor and dress making shops. The world credits the ship’s planners as wise men who chose practical comforts at sea.
An early 1900s Falls City News editorial urges support for the University of Oregon amid proposed state funding cuts. It argues the university lacks resources, calls for a $47,000 annual appropriation, notes doubled attendance since 1901, and warns of a bleak future without new land, buildings, books, and faculty. The piece condemns local grafts and reformers while predicting broad public approval if the LAN measure is placed before voters.
A Burlington Hawkeye column presents Bob Burdette’s wise humorous advice to a young man. It cautions that the world is older and savvier, urging ambition and learning while avoiding arrogance and vanity as one seeks to prove worth in life.
A rambling editorial piece advises against taking the world for granted and praises young men amid reflections on style and salary. It includes a testimonial from Jesse X. Morris of Skippers Va about recovery from pneumonia after using Dr Kings New Discovery, advertised as a universal cough and lung disease remedy. The ad notes price 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offer from Palace Drug Company and Palace Drug Store, and promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for children and bronchial issues from Pioneer Drug Store.
Registration opens January 6 and closes April 2 for the election cycle with primaries April 17 and subsequent reopenings through October 20. General and presidential dates listed, plus a spring winds note. Advertisements tout Pinealve Carbonzed and White's Cream Vermifuge for babies and household use, sold by Pioneer Drug Store and Palace Drug Co.
A fragmented advert promises Bal lard's Horehound Syrup to cure throat coughs and pneumonia risks, while Pioneer Drug Store offers Man Zan Pill Remedy for piles relief and kidney bladder ailments at trial prices. It touts satisfaction or money back.
T. T. Geer declares candidacy for Congress as a Republican nominee in the Second district. He pledges liberal appropriations for waterways and equal opportunities for labor and capital, plus governmental control of corporations.
C A Barrett Peencat seeks renomination for State Representative. Gilbert W Phelps seeks renomination as District Attorney. Frank K Welles seeks renomination as County School Superintendent. T D Taylor seeks re-election as Sheriff. John Q Peebler seeks Democratic nomination for County Recorder. Chas W Wall seeks Democratic nomination for County Coroner. Primary set for April 17, 1908.
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