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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1904
Page
2
A notice from Athena Oregon during the Actor Congress period describes subscription rates for the PRESS. It lists pricing in advance and per insertion rates for advertising. Communications should be addressed to the PRESS in Athena Oregon.
The piece describes national campaign planning by Democrats and Republicans with vast spending and a coordinated, warlike effort aimed at influencing voters before the election. It notes farmer labor shortages in the Midwest and a satirical ad offering perks to attract workers. Mention of the Pennsylvania Railroad considering employee farms mirrors broader labor-shift ideas.
Readable fragments discuss wheat maturation near Walla Walla and steamboat navigation on the Columbia and Snake rivers between Oollo and Lewiston. Stockmen oppose railroads as steamer whistle drives cattle away, while comments on Russia and contraband of war, Hay, and public interest remark on ongoing violence and societal changes.
The partnership between A. Kunkel and John F and B. D. Haligus at Pendleton and Athena Oregon is dissolved by mutual consent. John F and B D Haligus retire. Debts are paid by A Kunkel and moneys due to the firm go to A Kunkel who will conduct the business at Pendleton. E D Haligus J F Haligus A Kunkel.
W R Riley of Cuba New York reports fifteen days of sciatic rheumatism pain eased after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He says the first application brought relief and the second delivered complete relief. Palace drug store offers 26 cents 50 cents and a dollar bottles.
An old notice touts a secret painless tooth extraction method claimed safe with immediate effect around a tooth. Also a testimonial from Dr Sponogle and a Bal lard’s Soon Linament claim for rheumatism with prices and a sales offer from Wm. McBride. A job ad seeks a trustworthy manager for a solid financial house in Liberty Texas with cash salary and expenses.
A dentist, Dr Spon ogle, guarantees artificial teeth will follow the natural contour of the race in plate work with a perfect fit and satisfaction.
A vintage ad extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle thorough remedy for dizziness backache liver complaints and constipation. The copy promises relief from over taxed organs and touts a low price of 9 cents with a guarantee from a dealer.
An article urges readers to prevent suicide by despondency with Electric Bitters and Buck- Jen's Arica Salve. It touts Bitters as a nerve tonic and regulator for stomach, kidney, and liver, while salve is promoted to stop boils, sores, and piles. Prices cited: 60c and 25c.
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