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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1904
Page
2
The Athena Press notes its status as second class matter with post office processing in Athena Oregon. It lists subscription rates, annual prepayment options, and directs all communications to PREBS in Athena Oregon.
A trade journal in Athena August 23 1904 predicts a vigorous autumn revival with restored activity after a dull period. It notes that pessimists were mistaken and that 1904 will not be remembered for hard times, citing strong farmer, merchant, and bank resources supporting a return to prosperity. It contrasts this with yellow journalism critiques from the Weston Leader.
Athena remains the leading market for baled hay. Two thousand Mormon missionaries are in the field. The invitable conflict is approaching. The nation cannot long remain half bigamy and half monogamy.
An Oregon newspaper item highlights a new panoramic folder from the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company detailing travel from Arlington to Portland and to the Pacific, with Mt Hood and Mt Adams visible. It explains how to obtain the folder by sending four cents in stamps to A L Craig in Portland. It also reports a dissolution of a Pendleton firm Kunkel Haligan and notes payments and succession. A testimonial for Ballard's Snow Liniment is also included with price references.
An early warning about self harm urges. It touts Electric Bitters as a preventer of suicide and a nerve strengthener, plus Bucklen's Arnica Salve to avert fatal burns or sores. Advertisement-style claims emphasize cures and safety with fixed prices.
Reed & Sons offer pianos praised for strength and tone volume. Henry F Miller Boston’s oldest sweet tone makes an ideal choice. Sieger instruments are musically strong and compare with top brands, and Singer models remain popular selections.
An advertisement touts a painless tooth extraction method claiming no soreness or after effects and immediate results. Also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment with testimonials about rheumatic cure. Job notice seeks trusted individuals to manage territory for a solid financial company with $20 weekly salary.
Grievous wail of times due to unbearable pain from taxed organs. Dizziness backache vet complaint and constipation. Dr. King's New Life Pills offer gentle but thorough relief. Only 25c. Guaranteed W. McBride.
Obscure OCR fragment notes a 2 Momeeg Auta 909 entry with unclear names and dates. Readable bits suggest a local notice or event brief but essential details are absent.
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