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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1908

Page

2

Valley Flood Destroys Homes and Harbors Suffering in Ohio Valley

The Ohio Valley flood, the highest since 1876, devastates the Monongahela Allegheny and Ohio rivers. Homes, bridges, and crops are ruined while hundreds flee to hills and endure privation and disease as residents band together for safety and shelter.

Ohio Valley Apa Monongahela Allegheny Ohio Wabash Mississippi Gulf of Mexico Pittsburg Feod Smoky City Earh Obie Wabash River Ohio River Union Town Shiwioetown Evansvillé and Terre Uaute Railway Company

Doukhobors of Canada Prepare for Pilgrimage Outburst

Reports from Ottawa indicate 7000 Doukhobors in the northwest may depart on another wild pilgrimage this spring. Leaders issue decrees to tighten control, sell cattle and stock, and curb luxuries, causing hunger and poverty among followers.

Canada Ottawa Ont

Labor and union moves across continents and cities

Cabinetmakers Upton in St Paul and Minneapolis forms a district council in Minneapolia amid broader labor federation trends. Mexico due to form a central labor body within the AFL. German metal workers lead federation ties. Detroit Shipmasters adopt a relocation plan to move winter sessions to Washington. Toronto aims to organize a branch of an independent labor party.

Upton St. Paul Minneapolis Minn Minneapolia Tendes Assembly Eryitenen Te LW Mamagre Mexico Alminne American Federation of Labor Germany Metal Workers S45 OTS Detroit Mich Lodge of Shipmasters’ Association Washington Lakes Independent Labor Party Toronto Canada Upton Barbers of Waslington Central Labor Union American Veneration of Labor Alabama Clyde Ehipyards Tempsere Federation of Labor Bridgeport Conn

Trial of Refrigerated Meat Under Dr Wiley Oversight

Dr Wiley asserts refrigerated meat remains nutritious but warns potential toxin buildup between refrigeration and serving. Samples from the last two years will be tested by his team with texture and odor monitored to determine soundness and safety for consumption.

Harvey W. Wlley Lloyd Thie United States Homer Marone Congoy Wiley Congress Dr. Wiley

Flood Devastates Pittsburg City With Homeless Count Rising

A disastrous flood sweeps Pittsburg with hundreds left homeless as waters swell. Reports detail stalled trains, urgent rescue attempts, and widespread property loss across the city.

Pittsburg

Swastika a historical symbol in fashion lore

The article traces the swastika from an ancient religious emblem to a modern fashion adornment. It notes its widespread historic use across Europe Asia and the Indies and links its meaning to luck well and good fortune while detailing names in various languages and its Aryan origins and associations with Buddha Thor and other traditions.

Europe Asia India Schifeman Hissar- W Troy Hower Sang R. P. Greg Dyansvitar Jupiter Indi Ia China Japan Thor Sean Minavian Ife Bladur

Old Time Flogging and Dress Monotony in Elizabethan Times

An excerpt discusses 17th century punishment for vagrants including stripping and whipping, citing a Great Staughton constable in 1691 and noting letters of charity after punishment. It criticizes fashion monotony with endless costly pinafores and paraphrases a London Graphic line on fashion trends.

America Chesapeake Che Brirlat London Walt J. J. Morgan Light Brigade Malekiava Great Staughton Huntingdonshire London Graphic

Weekly Chronicle of Americas and Europe Chronology

A compact list of historical milestones and events dated from 1680s to 1901 including explorations, battles, political changes, and treaties. Notable items reference Boston, London, La Salle, Napoleon, US independence, earthquakes, and imperial shifts across continents.

Roger Williams Boston England London Gazette la Salle Schenectady Sicily New England Martinique New York City United States France Daniel Boone Great Britain Sweden Bank of the Sedgley Aurora Napoleon Bylwa Brockville Ontario Warren Chesapeake Bay Massachusetts Baron Aylmer Canada Col Fremont California Roma Henry Clay Birkenhead Cape of Good Hope Slidell Louisiana Cuba Jefferson Davis Mississippi Congress Mexico Prince Arthur Queen Victoria Grant White House Manitoba Legislative Council Im Gogo River Transvaal Massowali Amos J. Snell Chicago Bostom New York Queen Lilluokaland Hawaii da Lome McKimley Philippine Islands Washington Wilhelmina Queen of Holland Prince Henry of

The Prolongation of Life in 19th Century Science

A historical note outlines efforts to extend life through arterial rigidity research by Dr. Moutier of Paris and electrical treatment to reduce arterial pressure then restore normal conditions. It cites Elle Metchinkel Pasteur Institute successor arguing aging pain stems from intestinal putrefaction countered by specific acids and cites long life of certain races.

Moutier Paris Elle Metchinkel Pasteur Pasteur Institute Pure G. P. Putnam's Sona

Prohibition Party Calls National Convention for Columbus

The Prohibition party announces a national convention in Columbus on July 15. Delegates total 1,012 with state apportionment based on the 2004 presidential vote.

Prohibition Party Colombus

American Cam Pro Ties Revenue to General Yam

The American Cen Company reports earnings of 3 246527 dollars for the Geral yam main over 701 000 dollars.

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