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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1904
Page
2
A February 1904 Athena Press item mocks politician Wood and discusses campaign theater while railing against wealth and its effects. The piece condemns sensational cartoons and urges fair conduct, referencing Andrew Carnegie and farm life optimism amid urban pessimism.
An old advertising line promises lasting constipation relief with Cascarets Candy Cathartic. It asserts 100 percent cure and offers a druggist refund if not satisfied, reflecting period health ad rhetoric and consumer assurances.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as superior to ordinary cathartics by being easier to take with gentle effects that aid digestion and appetite. Also notes Dr King's New Discovery for consumption as a guaranteed cure with prices 60 cents to $1 and trial bottles free. Also lists land and cattle for sale and a debt settlement notice.
The Ridenour property once known as the McArthur place in Weston Oregon is for sale with 825 feet frontage 200 feet depth running water and a fine orchard and evergreen shade trees one block from Main Street in the citys best residential area near a good school town Price and terms available from Joux Rivexour Weston Oregon Also listed is a five dollar reward for information regarding five horses and a mule properties include a Tron gray mare a bay mare and a brown mare mule plus a separate notice about public sale of spirituous liquors in Athena Oregon and an herbal Moki Tea advertisement with free samples through W H Hooker & Co Buffalo NY.
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