Union of Churches in Athena Featured in Press
The Athena Press discusses church unity sparked by Herbert St Ryder’s article, noting potential amalgamation of effort between Christian and Baptist congregations locally and in nearby towns. Also reports Portland real estate moves, Farmers' Week at Oregon Agricultural College, Rogue River city commercial association progress, and a mix of national curiosity items and trivia.
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Church Union
Athena
Herbert St. Ryder
The
Baptist Church
Church Bella
Creed Brckerings
Oregon Agricultural College
Rogue River
Atbeva
Idaho Normal School enrollment rises 45 percent
The Lewiston State Normal school attracts students from Idaho and neighboring regions bringing a large mileage total for Miss Hammond of May I Idaho at 1022 miles by stage and rail. The school's strong reputation draws students from Idaho eastern Oregon and eastern Washington, with a 45 percent enrollment rise this year versus January 1909.
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Dean Hallowell
Idaho State Normal School
Lewiston
United States
Lewiston Normal
Hammond
Idaho
State Normal School
Oregon
Washington
Death of T. J. Kirk Shapes Athene Westin Obituary Note
Weston mourns the passing of Hon Thomas J Kirk at his Athena home after decades in Umatilla County. A former legislator and homesteader, Kirk built a substantial fortune, earned political honors, and was regarded as steadfast, prudent, and a trusted friend to the community. His life spanned frontier days from Wild Horse Creek to Athena, leaving a long legacy of industry and integrity.
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Weston
Athena
Tom
Mr. Kirk
Wild Horse Creek
Blue Mountains
Columbia
Kirk
How Shoe Sizes and Hat Measurements Evolved
The Boston Globe explains the origins of shoe sizes from a French standard and why numbers mismatch across sexes and brands. It notes how hat sizes are simpler to determine by averaging inner brim width and length, while suggesting consumers sometimes must send old shoes for accurate ordering.
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Europe
America
Boston Globe
Burned paper money seen as government gain rather than loss
A Chicago Tribune editorial argues that redeemed silver and gold loss is borne by individuals only when coins survive destruction. Paper currency, however, is deemed lost to the holder and a windfall for the government or banks, with fires repeatedly destroying legal tender notes across the nation.
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SUI
United States
Lico
Chicago Tribune
First class Stationery Steam Thrashing Outfit For Sale
A complete steam threshing setup in ready to work condition advertised for sale at a low price. Includes full equipment and ready for field use.
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Japan
Pacific Coast
Amundsen
North Pole
Christian
Queen Victoria
Thomas Lipton
Kaiser
Socialiste
France
Undertakers
Idaho State Normal
U. S
Umatilla
Hermiston
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Southern Pacific Co
S. P
WM. M'Murray
Thomas J. Kirk
Post Building
Main Street
Pendleton
Morrow County
Umatilla County
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Foley & Co
Chicago
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Bentons Ferry
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Oakville
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