Athena Observer urges nonpartisan women’s study club in Oregon
In Athena Oregon April 10 issue the editorial calls women to form a nonpartisan study club focused on government science and political issues for voters ahead of the coming election. It warns against partisan debate, urging organized instruction and informed questions. The page mixes community notices and local commentary, including brief editorial thoughts on wool prices and local infrastructure.
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Humbug and flimsy seconds in ad catalogs
A 1944 essay critiques advertising humbugs and mail order houses. It traces the gambling instinct sparked by catalogs, exposes the deception of “seconds” goods, and notes Paraguay’s native can echo plant’s extreme sweetness used in regional lore.
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Thomas J. Sullivan
Darwin
Satan
Adam
Eve
Providence
God of Chance
Humbug
Paraguay
Amambaht
Which Foot Walks Faster and the County Judge
A folk remedy on gait shows one foot leading, causing veering from a straight path while walking. The piece names Jim Malomey and Charney Marsh in the Weston Leader column, praising a county judge who serves the public and would be worth more to the county.
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Douglan Bolte
Umia- Lilly County
Charles Marsh
Bolts
Marsh
Jim Malomey
Charney Marsh
Weston
Foreclosure Tax Lien Summons for Umatilla County
Lexington Realty Company files a foreclosure suit in Umatilla Circuit Court against W. R. Howard and unknown holders of interests in Lot 10 Section 18 Two North Range 6 East, seeking to foreclose delinquent taxes from 1907 onward. Public notice dated February 14 1914 with first publication February 27 1914.
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Circuit Court
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Lexington Realty Company
Ve. W. B. Howard
Terein
W. R. Howard
Anid
Anid Lexington Realty Company
Agmmons
Thin Sommone
Giloert W. Phelps
Umatill
Douglas Belts Republican Candidate For County Judge
Douglas Belts campaigns for county judge in a paid advertisement promising rigid economy to lower county taxes. He pledges fair road-fund expenditures, addressing district needs without favor, urging public trust and responsible governance.
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Douglas Belts Republican
Ry Wootten
Douglas Belts
Yeager Seeks County Clerk Nomination in Republican Primaries
J A Yeager runs in the Republican primaries for county clerk promising faithful efficient and courteous service to the public across duties and records at the county level.
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J. A. Yeager
Taylor Seeks Re-Election For Sheriff In Amatillo County
T D Taylor announces candidacy for re election as Sheriff in Amatillo County subject to Democratic primaries. He cites his record in office and pledges to continue efforts if re elected in a paid advertisement.
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Amatillo County
T. D. Taylor
L L Mann Seeks Sheriff Post in Umatilla County
The candidate L L Mann promises voters personal attention to county work and strict enforcement of Oregon laws including bootlegging gambling and prostitution. He pledges economical, businesslike operation of the sheriff's office if elected, with paid advertisement notation.
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L. L. Mann
Umatilla
Oregon
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