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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1904
Page
2
Second class matter registered March 1 1901 at Athena Oregon under the act of March 3 1879. Subscription rates listed as yearly in advance and single copies in wrappers five cents. Communications should be addressed to the Press Athena Oregon.
The Athena column warns farmers about persistent scams like stock remedies sold on contracts paid after sale and threats of lawsuits. It notes 200 arrests for loitering and rising crime pushing armed guards for transit and police counsel to defend themselves. It mentions the Preston Parton Milling venture and bluestem wheat prospects north of Athena.
Colorado sales near 1 million dollars for the year and new central reservoirs could add 1 million acres of irrigable land. The piece notes Oregon’s similar potential, foregrounds Athena’s church building, wheat yields in Umatilla County, a guided excursion to St Louis, and a dissolved Pendleton Athena partnership. It also mentions sciatic rheumatism relief via Billard’s Snow Liniment.
An advertisement argues that serious self harm can be prevented by Electric Bitters a tonic and nervine and Buck Jen's Arnica Salve is recommended for burns wounds and boils. It emphasizes seeking help at the first thought of self destruction and mentions local availability at Palace drug for 50c and 25c respectively.
An advertisement-like notice markets a painless dental extraction technique by Dr Sponogle claiming no mouth soreness or after effects. It includes testimonials from T J Chambers and notes on Ballard's Snow Liniment. Also mentions employment ad and dental plate fitting guarantees with Dr Sponogle’s credentials.
An advertisement proclaims Dr King s New Life Pills relieve dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation caused by taxed organs with gentle but thorough effect. Sold for 25 cents by W McBride guaranteed.
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