Athena News Focus on Water, Growth, and Forest Service
Athena debates municipal water supply and trenching to bedrock as the solution. Local opinion supports municipal ownership and expansion through Ogle and Katou tracts to boost population and attract homebuilders. Forest Service District offices and forest product utilization emphasized for regional progress. Local grand jury actions addressed as in other towns.
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Athena
Pendleton
Proms
Watta
Atheon
Athene Land & Investment Company
Bradly
Forest Service
West
Change in Tariff Sentiment Spurs Debate
Debate on the Payne bill reflects a notable shift in tariff sentiment. National newspapers report a warming toward tariff reform as lawmakers reassess protections and duties amid economic strain.
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Payne
Tariff Splits Seen as End of Party Line On Paye Bill
The New York World reports Taft as a free trader while a Washington high protection stance shifts with votes on the lumber and hide duties. Southern Democrats and Midwestern Republicans show mixed loyalties as protection gains across regions. Observers say party divides may fade as tariff becomes a nonpartisan issue.
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New York World
Taft
Washington
Philadelphia Press
Texas
Middle West
Tawney
Minnesota
Sumter
Atlantic Coast
Gulf
Pennsylvania
New England
Cheering Outlook for Wheat in Pacific Northwest
The Portland Journal projects a 15 percent rise in wheat acreage and above average conditions across Oregon Washington and Idaho. If trends hold harvest could reach 70 000 000 bushels with dollar wheat prospects boosting farmer confidence. Prices around 60 to 75 cents would yield strong profits, signaling unprecedented prosperity for growers.
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Portland Journal
Pacific Northwest
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Inland Empire
Spokesman Review
Making Good Roads in Iowa A Satirical Road Proposal
A satirical piece mocks road reform by outlining a ridiculous method to create roads. It suggests using a glass bottomed boat to locate a road, wringing moisture out, drying it on a line, then forcing officials to act. The plan predicts a dirt pile in the road that outlasts any real improvement, inviting readers to submit better ideas.
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Ao Lowa
Repairs for fine watches and clocks offered by HB Hill
HB Hill, jeweler at Palace Drog Store, advertises repair services for all kinds of watches including repeaters chronographs chiming and cuckoo clocks with a prompt repair promise and contact.
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HB. I. Hill
Jeweler Palace
Baptist Church Notes and Week Ahead
Baptist services last Sunday featured a strong evening choir with orchestra. Next Sunday includes Bible school at 10, worship at 11 with Pastor Ryder on Isaiah's Vision of God, youth service at 6 45, and a 7 45 musical program with duet chorus and cornet solo. Pastor Ryder speaks on The Two Ways. Also Christian Church announcements promise regular services with Lies theme in the morning and So Nothing Be Anxious in the evening delivered by Mia Ellia. 640 acres in Whitman county Washington offered by Richards and Kershaw.
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Baptist Church
The
Espeoally
Bible School
Ryder
Isaiah
God
Pastor Ryder
Christian Church
Mia
Ellia
Whitman County
Washington
Richards & Kershaw
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National
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T. M. Taggart & Co
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