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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
4
Public notice from Athena Oregon dated December 17 refers to an application warming matter under the Oregon University Act of March 4, 1870. Details indicate a formal process action by state authorities and interested parties are urged to review the docket for forthcoming steps.
A Washington DC payroll audit shows 214 Pacific Northwest workers among 25 047 federal staff, with Washington state receiving 85 and Oregon 56. New Hampshire gains 144 positions with one third the population, while Maryland holds 2 102. An Oregon hog policy piece urges robust, productive hogs and notes state development. Legislative moves push consolidation of city and county administration, led from Spokane with Tacoma and Seattle aligned.
Athena will host the first annual track meet and oratorical contest for Umatilla County schools next spring. The city offers fine grounds and a central position with a good track and conveniences. The season’s shopping push grows as Christmas sales rise to fund the Red Cross campaign. Athens High School sponsors a plaza entertainment at the Christian Church this evening with strong public support.
Now is the best season for home study and home reading. Every student should study daily at home, especially intermediate and advanced grades. High School students should allocate up to two hours for lessons, with parents urged to make home evenings productive and pleasant. The Athena School Library offers profitable books for home use.
The speaker urges parents and teachers to work together for student success. Teachers should guide with principle, not fear judgment, and emphasize wholehearted effort both in class and at home. A balanced approach of study and recreation is recommended to prevent future regret.
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Athena Oregon will be held in its Athena office on Tuesday January 11 1910 at 730 pm for election of directors and other lawful business F B LeGrow Cashier Dated December 10 1909
Advertises Dr Kings Life Pills as the best remedy for sick and nervous headaches. Claims the pills purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health. Promotes purchasing at druggists for 250.
An ATHENA LAND GO listing advertises 480 acres of rich Aloest land in Umatilla County with abundant water, a modern tea room house, and about 40 acres of alfalfa. Adjacent farms are $100 per acre but this parcel is $85 if taken now. Also offered are 700 to 560 acres of wheat land near the railroad, $65 per acre, plus a nine room city property in Athena at $1,100. Box 274, Phono 3655.
James Duncan of Haynesville Me reports 70 years old and cured after tried Fledric Bitters for indigestion loss of appetite kidney trouble lame back and female complaints. He says the remedy ends his most merciless foe and he can eat anything now. Only 600 at all druggists.
Auction-style notice offers three and a half acres on Main Street Milton Oregon with a nine room house, barn, water rights, and near churches and schools. Asking price seven thousand five hundred dollars with four thousand cash and eight percent on deferred payments. Also included is an exile narrative about Wm Upoburob of Glen Oak Oklahoma and a testimonial praising Dr King’s New Discovery for lung diseases with free trial bottles offered by druggists.
A Good Position and women in the field of Wireless and Railroad telegraphy. Since the 8 hour law took effect and wireless stations multiply there is a telegraphist shortage. Jobs pay engineers 70 to 90 dollars monthly with advancement, and the National Telegraph Institute of Portland operates six institutes placing graduates into positions. Write for full details, available to ambitious young men.
A catalog of assorted toy and novelty items with stock numbers and prices. Items include nickel trinkets, rattles, toy violins, Buffalo Bill pop guns, vacuum target guns, performing monkeys, toy whips, soldiers equipment on cards, parlor bulls, stuffed animals, a Skidoo Dog, a musical frog, a monkey banjo player, a mechanical tourist auto, a star steam engine, and a windmill windup contributor. Prices range from 50 cents to 2.50.
A local shop markets a wide array of Xmas items including Tin Ranges, dressed dolls, brass beds, architectural blocks, toy safes, trains, ink stands, china sets, and a large variety of card games and reading displays. The store promotes a large display of medium priced goods with mufflers, handkerchiefs, pillow tops, water sets and dishes.
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