Columbia's arid land will be made to blossom like a garden
The excerpt notes efforts to transform arid Columbia country areas into productive farmland, citing plans linked to irrigation and development. It mentions local figures such as Fred Rosenzweig and James Sharp visiting Athena, and references to public works like a new city hall project awarded to G. W. Simpee for $31,699. Weather favorable for wheat and a thriving bowling scene are also touched upon, alongside community happenings and forthcoming railroad prospects connecting Milton to the Walla Walla valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wroton
Fred Rosenzweig
Athena
James Sharp
Mr. Matthews
City
G. W. Simpee
L. G. Prenton
Reston
L. W. Pawan
Mat Campbell
Recorder
Hood
Parker
W. Daffield
Pendieton Herald
Umatilla
Pierce
Troyer
Solomon
Nathan Pierce
Herald
Claude Steen
Enat
Alfred R Price
Steen
William M. Steen
Gira
Huntling
W. & Olr
Northern Pacific
Walla Walla Valley
Milton
Billie Pinkerton
Onge Padereou
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Bailey, Ditch Company
Sanare Valley
Cal
Umatiia
Foglia
Caiifornia
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for skin healing and strength
A grateful mother credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with curing her baby's scrofulous sores and smooth fair skin after extensive treatments. The ad then pivots to a land notice from Oregon, listing final proof requirements and witnesses, followed by health advice praising Hood's product to strengthen blood and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Tore
Baby
Kimn Hood
Hood
Waorex
Farmington
Delaware
Klondigit Sagas and Rail Way Antics Across Town
A humorous serialized note recounts misadventures of travelers near Helix and Pasco, including a night on a side track, a risky bridge crossing where a companion falls between ties, and a hazy Athens scene with characters Barrett Reeder and J Elmer Reeder. The rambling piece blends odd banter with rambling captions and coastal gossip tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beale
Helix
Express
Pasco
Tacoma
Columbia River
Jones
Smith
Mary Jane
Athens
Real Estate Listings North of Athena Oregon
A long list of farmland and homes for sale near Athena Oregon. Properties include 480 acres with wheat land and pasture at 5500 dollars, 160 acres wheat land at 4250, 1120 acres with cultivation and pasture at 12000, 240 acres on Pine Creek with irrigation and fruit trees at 2400, 180 acres timber land at 900, 400 acres pasture two miles from rail at 1000, plus a 7 room house and barn at 650. Other listings include 160 acres wheat land at 3200, 320 acres with cultivation and pasture at 3750, 80 acre fruit farm with bearing trees and irrigation at 12000, a five room house on Jefferson Street for 500, two lots on Washington Street for 500, Weston Mountain summer fallow with house and orchard 2800, Sand Hollow 135 acres summer fallow with house and barn 7500, all offered by J. W. Smith of ArHens Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Pine Creek
Walla Walla
Milton
Jefferson Street
Washington Street
Weston Mountain
Sand Hollow
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the County News
East End
Columbia
Milton Eagle
L. J. McIntyr
Phillips Murphy
George W. Titaworth
H. Stone
Permeake Stone
Gerking
J. N. Stone
Ore
Wes
Brokes
U Hilla
Ladies’ Home Journal
Powesser
Philadelphia
Wemem
Journal
Ienia
Peente
A. E. Salter
Borvaro
N. Y
G. O. Osburn
la Grande
Oregon
Umatilla County
Vis
Alex McDonald
Eaid Land
Vie
Lyman M. Watros
Lee Price
Jessa
Hales
Adams
Daniel K. Bell
E. W. Bantueri
Register
Scribbler
Saleen Teed
Mr. Barrett
A-Ha
J. Elmer Reeder
Dir. Barrett
Mr. Reeder
Fora
Echool
Prince
Porland
Sie
Santa
Barrett
Aelweper
J. Elmer
Hera
Klondiker
Rencua
Fina
Nortutation
J. W. Smith
ArHens, Orecoy
Wm. McBride
Pure Drugs & Medicines
Prmeuxroy & Froow
R. J. Slater
Arnena, Ong
J. B. Huntington
Aruena, One
Sterling Remedy
Chicega
Montreal
Can
Tomlinson & Sharp
Parker & Ferguson
Owen & Thompson
Abe Sapere
Morent's
Hisband
American Wits Aid
Bunny
Demorest Publishing CO
5Th Ave
New York
Demorest
Judge's Library
Ronn Etures Fresesent
Post Office
Monarch Cycle Mfg. CO
Chicago
Lone
Lopce Dinectort
THENA
le Cae Ie
Aed
Pa No. 2
Shane
Atreeh Athene
Gregsnere
J.C, Smith, M.D
AvrEna
OnEcon
Palace
Day Dees
J A. Best, M.D
Hrant’s Store
Waeton
Clyde L. Hill
3Rd Street
Portland
Washington
B Northern
Pacifico
Seattle
Spokane
ST. Paul
ST. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
J. A. Mulrebad
Frederick Rogers
Walla Walls
Wash
O.R
GREAT
Oregon Northern Short Line
VIA
Minneapolis
Ust. Paul
Salt Lake
Denver
San Francisco
Yokohama
Hong Kong
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