Irrigations and Local Notices From Athena Oregon
A 1906 Athena Oregon notice column includes editorial satire on irrigation and local publicity. It mentions the editor being named a delegate to the National Irrigation Congress in Boise City, plus remarks on a Kansas quip about editors and irrigation. It also references a Department of Agriculture circular titled Investigation of Irrigation Practice in Oregon by irrigation engineer A. P. Stoer and outlines its usefulness for Oregon farmers relying on artificial watering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Irrigation Congres
Boise City
Weston
Franklin County
Botte
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
A. P. Sto ¥Er
Alte
Wach
Poneee
Jefferson
Cale
The
Univ. of
Bot Feiner
Betenett
M. Hege
Chicago
Kilog
Ghincloail
John’ M. Scudder
Cincin
Tal
Saar Po
Golden Medical Discovery
Wortl
E. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Indians and railroads in early Canadian policy note
A fragmented report discusses a treaty with the Infinita of Al- Lorte and Saskatchewan granting one square mile per five families or 160 acres for those living apart. It mentions railcar shortages harming Oregon lines as freight cars accumulate in San Francisco and voices demand moving crops, with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific under pressure to meet patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
al- Lorte
Saskatchewan
Bund
San Francisco
Oregon
Nouth
North
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific Systems
Fragmentary utility and political commentary in Oregon Press
The piece critiques supply and wage issues with warehousing near the Pacific Northwest, discusses military life ethics for servants, and urges fair pricing in rival catalogue competition. It notes a Portland opinion against domestic servants on military reservations and reports a Kentucky trend toward Democratic youth overrunning a Republican congressional bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Indies
War Department
Portland Oregonian
Wingtime Youth Challenges Widow Over Large Sum
A young man from the East seeks to persuade Mrs. Sage that $100,000,000 is excessive for a lone widow to manage. The dialogue hints at financial and familial pressures amid a controversial appeal.
Isolated Trade Policy Sparks Alarm Across Pacific Northwest
Portland report notes a looming reciprocal treaty between Australia and South Africa allowing wheat imports at low duties, threatening Oregon and Washington exports. The piece frames U S tariff policy as causing commercial isolation and harming American buyers while warning of broader economic harm as foreign markets seek alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregonian
Pacific Northwest
Africa
Jonasthan
Oregon
Washington
United States
South Africa
Germany
America
Foreign trade edge at risk from unfair laws
The speaker warns that current laws give trade competitors an advantage and cause ill will among buyers abroad. If not corrected and if fair dealing with foreign countries is not embraced, U S foreign trade could shrink to markets where the nation has no strong edge.
Poll for Pullman club weighs home investment plan
Boosters in Pullman form the Poll for Pullman club to keep money local by buying downtown buildings with a stock company. About 60 percent of business space is locally owned, and profits would flow to shareholders as dividends while boosting city welfare. If feasible, rapid completion is hoped, with broader publicity for Pullman’s resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Ventura
Dcheme
Inland Empire
Pollman
Minneapolis
Jose
Electric Bitters touted as universal remedy in India and U S
A testimonial claims Electric Bitters cure deadly serpent bites and common ailments in India and the United States. The advert notes the remedy treats chills fever malaria bilious disorders backache and kidney and bladder troubles with a quoted success story from Bennettsville. Sold by William McBride druggist with a one dollar guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bennettsville
Wm. McBride
Proei
Oregon Proclamation on Constitutional Amendment Rule
Governor Chamberlain proclaims that an Oregon constitutional amendment regulating state printing and printer compensation passed with 63 749 for and 9 571 against, receiving an affirmative majority of effective votes. The proclamation declares the amendment in full force from June 25 or 1 1908, per law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
George E. Chamberlain
Geo. E. Chamberlain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athena Press
Twie
Torsway Arp
Fripar F.B
Pontanza
Athens
Tir Press
Athena Oregon
Kansas
Times
Kodak
Mann
Busine
Paclo
Kentucky
Bennett
Congress
Dunbar
Foley
Pendleton Steam
Charles Gay
the Palace Drug Store
WM. M'Bride
South Side
Main Street
Athena, Ore
Aentor
Wright
TROY
Henry Keene
Athena
Henry Keen
A. H. Luna
King's Barn
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. B. Froome
ST. Nichols
Mary
Arnata
Attorneys-at-Law
Alhena
Pendleton
M. A. Rader
Pendleton, Oregon
City Meat Markes
C. H. Sherman Prep
Parker
Lane's
Mirst
Svenwin-Williams
Umatilla Lumber
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