Exposure and fraud charges cloud St Louis fair awards
The Lewis and Clark fair board in Athena Oregon warns that St Louis fair awards were never properly submitted to authorized bodies and may be invalid, accusing mismanagement and favoritism in post fair building dispositions. The article notes exhibitors spent much for recognition, questioned by possible unauthorized awards, while advertising remains a vital business tool amid changing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Louis
Carter
St. Louis
Mississippi
Ite Posmonion Ia
Advertising is the key to public success in media
The piece argues advertising dominates publicity and remains essential. It cites Kuropatkin praising Japanese conduct in war and notes readers discern quality in papers. A Spokane reference compares Parsifal to a green meal, illustrating social tastes after a major show.
First colored commander elected for Massachusets G A R
James H. Wolff, a negro and Dartmouth and Harvard Law School graduate, is elected commander of the Grand Army of the Republic for Massachusetts the first colored man to hold the post. Miles Overholt becomes editor of the Freewater Times and pledges to keep the paper strong with local support.
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James H. Wolff
Grand Army of the Republic
Massachusette
Dartmouth College
Harvard Law School
Boston
Miles Overholt
Freewater Times
The
Times
Overholt
Freewater
Weather lore from Scientific American forecast clues
A collection of old weather proverbs noting signs for rain or storms, such as clear nights predicting rain next day or smoke from chimneys signaling storms. Mentions animals, dew, frost, leaves, snow, northern lights, and February patterns as indicators of upcoming weather shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Weather Warnings From Animals and Nature’s Signs
A dated piece notes that stockmen and farmers observe animal behavior and environmental cues to predict approaching storms. Cattle, pigs, chickens, bees, birds, flies, crickets, squirrels, and tree buds are cited as early indicators. Barometers and rheumatic intuition are also mentioned as signs, with a final teaser about a graduate visiting a centennial celebration.
Pacific Northwest towns plan high school trips to Lewis and Clark Exposition
Cities across the Pacific Northwest arrange to send graduating classes to the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition opening June 1. The educational value is stressed for comparisons and exposure to global products and customs. Past expositions spurred notable educational reforms and industry training. The plan includes railroads offering reduced fares and host officials ensuring a pleasant visit for students. A closing catalog ad promotes Hollistar's Rocky Mountain Tea at Palace Drug Store.
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Blaine Phillips
Pacific Northwest
School For
South Kensington Museum
Crystal Palace
London
United States
France
Notice of Filing Final Account in Estate Case
Notice is published that Ben F is executor of the estate of Thomas Ogle deceased. The final account and report have been filed with the Clerk of Umatilla County Court Oregon. The court will hear objections on April 16, 1905 at eleven oclock forenoon in the County Court room to settle and dispose of the account and executor's actions.
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Unatia
Thomas
Thomas Ogle
County Court House
Umatilla County
Oregon
Notice of Final Account in McRae Estate
Notice is given that Angus M. Gillis as administrator filed a final account for the estate of John McRae deceased in Umatilla County Oregon. A hearing is set for April 29 1905 at ten in the forenoon in Pendleton County Court House. Heirs and interested persons must appear and object by that date.
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Bas
John McRae
Umatilla
Oreon
Pendleton
Oregon
Angus M. Gillis
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the Athena Press
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Athena
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Athens
Hoeeldom
Washington Post
Kuropatkin
Spokane
Sherwin-Williams
W. P
Sherwin-Williams Co
Davis-Kaser CO
Walla Walla
Centennial
Hollistar
Rocky Mountain
Palace Drug Store
Ben. F
Homna
Ogle
Attorneys-at-Law
Ashena
J. D. Plamondon
Barrett Building
Athena, Oregon
A. B. Stone
Calla
Post Building
First National Bank
Ifi
Adamny
Ta Kirk
le Gaow
Cann
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U P
F. Sharp
Offee
Third Street
Oregor
Rock Springs
Cumberland
A.M Gillis
James Wilder
Main Street
Savings Bank
Palage Drug
Foley
R. J. Boddy
Pioneer Drug Store
Ed Barrett
Puget Sound
A. J. Parker
Barber Ou
MAI
Charles Gay
Baker & Folsom the Complete House Furnishers
Main St
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