Oregon Banks Show Healthy Condition in 1908 Report
Oregon banks post a 21 percent rise in loans and discounts and a 6 million rise in deposits for the year, reflecting strong prosperity attributed to lumber marketing and higher agricultural prices. Other items note embezzlement cases, a Seattle comptroller charged, and a Washington D C investigation into Paget Sound as a major White Slave traffic port.
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Oregon
State Bank Examiner Steel
Olympia
Ortis Hamilton
King County
John Riplinger
Seattle
Spokane
Washington, D. C
Paget
Trafic
United States
Heroic Famiga
Sheriff Taylor Tackles Umatilla Murder Case
The article notes Sheriff Taylor's reputation for catching criminals, highlighting his success in the Umatilla murder investigation as another demonstration of his rare talent. It contrasts past stances on Roosevelt policies and a brisk Athena market with strong holiday buying, indicating above average goods and right prices shaping the season.
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Athena
Taylor
Hhis
Umatilla
Death of Robt J Boddy Br Boddy Dies at Home in City
Robt J Boddy, longtime local butcher, died at his home today at 12 30 pm after years of ill health. Born in Hogland he moved to Athena from Montana 18 years ago and was a well known figure in Umatilla county. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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BR. J. Boddy
Umatilla
Hogland
Athena
Montana
First National Bank of Athena Stockholders Meeting
The regular annual stockholders meeting of the First National Bank of Athena Oregon will be held in its Athena office on Tuesday January 11 1910 at 7 30 p m for the election of directors and other lawful business F S LeGrow Cashier dated December 10 1909
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First National Bank of
Athena
Oregon
LeGrow
Dr King’s Life Pills Offer Quick Headache Relief
Advertisement claims the pills cure headaches for all ages including young girls and older women. It praises the remedy for building up health through purer blood and stronger nerves and urges readers to buy at 250 a bottle from druggists.
Umatilla County Land For Sale Offers And More
Athena Land Co advertises 480 acres near Umatilla with water, a nine room house, alfalfa land, and adjacent farms at $100 per acre, offering $85 if taken immediately, plus 700 40 acres of wheat land near the railroad. Also listing city property in Athena and a trade invitation. Also includes endorsements for Electric Bitters and Dr King’s New Discovery for health, with testimonials and pricing.
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Umatilla
Athena
Main Street
Athena Land CO
Wire Wireless and Railroad Telegraphy Careers Offer
A promising field awaits ambitious young men and women in wireless and railroad telegraphy. With the act in force and stations expanding nationwide, a telegraphist shortage exists. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with advancement potential. The National Telegraph Institute in Portland operates six institutes nationwide under supervision and places graduates into jobs. Write for full details.
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Wireleas
National Telegraph Institute of
Portland
Ore
America
R. RB
Wirelves
Toy and novelty merchandise inventory listing
A detailed catalog of toy items with numbers and prices including nickel finish rattles, spring tops, toy violins, Buffalo Bill pop guns, vacuum target balls, performing monkeys, toy whips, parlor balls, stuffed animals, teddy bears, skidoo dog, mechanical toys, musical frog, monkey banjo, mechanical tourist auto, and a star steam engine offered in assorted quantities and prices. Notable items include exact violin models, life sized figures, and steam engine with brass boiler.
Athena's Loading Store Christmas Goods Display
We offer a large assortment of Tin Ranges Child's cooking sets dressed dolls work boxes toilet cases military sets and many more items. Discover medium priced Xmas goods including card games mufflers handkerchiefs pillow tops water sets and dishes in a broad display.
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Milton Bradey
Peter Doddle
Athena
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the Athens Press
Puntasuen
Che Vader
Oseronngress
Nivbarj
William Watson
Portland Commercial Club
Bean
Walker
Phelps
John McLoughlin
Oregon City
Dr. McLoughlin
Republican Party
Big ‘Bill’ Taft
California
Los Angeles
Riverside
Redlands
R. Barns
Walla Walla
Wash
Roosevelt
Ballinger
Robt
J. Boddy
Chonge Property
Athena Land Company
James Duncan
Hayneaville
Upeburob
Glen Oak
Okla
Dr. King
Anner
Buffalo Bill
Extra Strong Springs
Aboota
Cork
T. M Taggart Athena Or
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