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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
3
Pendleton visitors and city news fill the item list with births, marriages, and social notes. Residents attend events, shop, and travel to nearby Weston and Portland, while officials and citizens pursue business and community matters.
Milton celebrates annual Strawberry Day with Progressive Association plans advancing at Alli Ball meeting. A larger festival is planned with literary program and meal, plus a big bore show. Local and Washington horses may participate, aiming for broader participation and a stronger event than last year.
Two aquatters have taken possession of Switzler Island on the Columbia River near Klickitat county. The 200 acre tract with orchard, barn, and alfalfa land was previously owned by J R Switzler who plans to regain possession. The value is listed at 6000 dollars. Also reported is a large land sale near Milton in Umatilla county where Frank M Hoskins bought 1280 acres for 85000 dollars as part of a shift toward smaller ranches for homes amid settler growth.
Rousing Sunday school and church services are planned for next Sunday. Do not miss either service. The pastor continues the series on Influence in the evening. Evening services start at 7 45. Beginning May 2, services commence at 8 00.
In a Princeville report a man named AL. L. Bingham proclaims he would rather die than have his feet cut off. The article notes gangrene threatening multiple toes and urges treatment with Bookleo's Arche Salve and Korema remedies as a recommended cure. The voice underscores the medical tension and calls for available drugstore cures.
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