Oregon Tax and Land Reserve News Reflect Local Debates
The Athena Oregon column discusses county assessors closing rolls and debated railroad franchise taxation. It notes inefficiencies, calls for fair tangible property valuation, and warns taxpayers to scrutinize duties to prevent disproportionate public revenue. It mentions Blue Mountain land withdrawals, water shortages in Eastern Oregon, and critical opinions on Portland Chamber of Commerce.
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County Boards of Equalization
The
Oregonian
Oregon
Coast States
Honey
Williamson
Craumative
Blue Mountain Eagle
Canyon City
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of Portland
Chamber of Commerce of
Portland
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
A Good Citizen Says What Makes a Model Local
The Freewater Times outlines a model citizen as someone who loves his town and pays his debts. He praises neighbors, supports the local paper, and avoids wasteful spending while ensuring sensible habits like neatness and modest needs for home and family.
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Freewater ‘Times
Luth er Burbank on developing the perfect man
The California wizard Luther Burbank argues that much can be done for man as for plants. He believes a perfect man can be created and will come home to dinner on time and not neglect tasks. He notes no man has all these traits, making a start toward such a standard a puzzle.
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Luther Burbank
Edison Reveals Perfected Storage Battery for Cars
Mr Edison announces a new storage battery for motor cars and claims progress may rid highways of gasoline odor. The piece notes his growing esteem and contrasts with foreign coverage praising a crown princess for aiding a wounded worker near the palace.
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Mr. Edison
Edison
Preas Ringa
Woman Candidate Wins After Spelling Storm In Roslyn
The piece notes Mrs. Mackay’s Roslyn campaign victory over male rivals after opponents mocked her spelling. It contrasts Roslyn’s result with a Toledo Blade anecdote about a mayoral candidate who lost votes due to a spelling accusation. The article treats the incident as a clever political turn in the contest.
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Spokesman-Review
Politioal
City of Tale
New York
Roslyn
Roslyn Village
Hempstead Bay
Toledo Blade
Oregon and the Harriman dinner sparks public demand
The Portland Journal argues the Harriman dinner reveals growing public frustration in Oregon over railroad dealings. It says locals feel undervalued after years of promises with little reciprocity and urge frank, fair action from Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company leaders to align with regional progress and settler interests.
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Portland Journal
Boise
Oregon
Harriman
Bale Trade Shows Off Farm Separator Details
The listing describes a Niagara Buffalo Pitts separator with a 28 inch cylinder and 48 inch shoe, fitted for horsepower or steam, handling 1400 sacks daily with steam power. It includes a Richardson patent stacker, a 14 horse Pitts power, and a Hodge header. Offered as a bargain for women, with additional items like three henad or bozes and chamberlain Athena references.
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Niagara Buffalo
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Davis-Easer CO
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Walla Walla
Alee
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J. D. Plamondon
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Omee
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Main Street
Athena, Ore
R. J. Boddy's Meat Market
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Caxtler
M. Kame
Ansinia
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LeGreut
A. M. Gillis
the. Gillis Lumber Yard
Umatilla
Ed Barrett
Puget Sound
Mosey Pioneer Drug Store
Parker & Lane
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Furrabors
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Pendleton
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