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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
2
Pa. Born PunissnEe. Entered at Athena post office as second class matter. Subscription rates per year to advance. no single copies. Advertising rates: local reading notices first insertion ten cents and subsequent insertions. Communications addressed to the PRESS Athena Oregon.
In Athena on August 12 1898 readers praise the American army and navy after Santiago with soldiers rising from every walk of life. The piece cites Rough Riders courage and a steady march to victory, then shifts to notes on larkspur toxicity, Worcester sauce advertising, and a senator’s view of America’s role in the East after the war.
The report contrasts Capt Phillips's stern command at the sinking of Admiral Cervera's ships with the firing on dead and wounded U S troops at Santiago. It notes the Portland Exposition summary under free advertising and lists costs for distributing notices to county editors and papers totaling 816 20.
Port land and San Francisco chambers draft resolutions on Philippine policy while urging fruit samples for Oregon Exposition displays. A Mulhall estimate places U S wealth at 81.75 billion and notes global map challenges ahead. Gulf Stream origins debated amid Caribbean region findings.
An eightfold list grows with Spain Sagasta San tiago Shafter Sampson Schley and Surrender. The speaker notes that only Scoot remains, signaling a closing sequence without further additions.
Contention rises over tramp settlement on new islands with proposals including drones as a possible solution. Proponents argue for controlled colonization while critics warn of risks to existing settlements and resources.
A Chicago man gave his dog the name Dewey because the animal is always ready to suspend activities for breakfast, signaling a playful nod to routine.
Paravert to an order of the county court all taxes must be paid on or before September 1804 or be levied upon property. If unpaid an immediate levy will be made after September 1804 to collect the taxes. Sheriff William M. Burkelley Pendleton Oregon dated July 28 1898.
A St Louis Republic report examines belief in voodoo practices among Southern Negroes, detailing two bags tied to luck or desire and the supposed power of Little David root. It describes a Atlanta area practitioner, her cauldron of symbols, and a cabin stocked with charms selling in a market for 50 cents.
The State Normal School at Weston Oregon closed last June with twenty graduates. The fall term opens September 5 1898 offering full courses in Scientific and Professional studies including Vocal and Instrumental Music.
Boarding advertises family rooms from 2.50 to 5.50 with meals and supervision. Self board rooms are offered at a reasonable rate in a boarding hall for young ladies under matron care with board and lights priced 2.0 to 3.50 per week.
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