Panama tolls in question stir Oregon editorials
The Athena Oregon edition cites the Pittsburg Press arguing for free canal tolls, criticizing British and railroad influence and urging equal treatment of coastwise and river commerce. It notes editor Frank Minor Smith’s ties to local coverage, calls for truth in reporting, and recaps agriculture and land news including grazing, wool prices, and upcoming settlement openings in Oregon.
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Wilson
Panama Canal
Panama
Pittsburg
United States
Ohio
Monongahela River
Monongahela
Ohio River
Indiana
Utaoia
Missouri
New York
Massachusetts
California
Oregon
Great Britain
Alande Reeder
Helix Advocate
Helix
Frank Minor Smith
Reeder
Frank Smith Minor
Athean Merchante
Athens
Minor Smith Frank
Busy tail of a whale tale roots screw idea origin
The Marine Journal recounts an 1858 incident aboard the Dutch bark Groote Marie bound from Amsterdam to the East Indies. A whale crashed through the stern causing flooding. its tail slapped water and drove the ship toward Cape Town at seven knots. The captain credited this tail propulsion with inspiring the screw propeller, but merchants showed no interest in patenting it.
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Marine Journal
van der Broeck
Amsterdam
East Indies
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town
The King’s Speech Drafting and Impromptu Skill
In London, it is noted that the king writes or approves his own speeches. He privately crafts drafts then has officials polish them, often requiring two or three rewrites before approval. He is also described as a capable impromptu speaker, with notable unscripted remarks.
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England
Wilulsters
London
Hotel Rates and a Comedic Fare
A touring young man asks hotel to quote rates for various add ons. He seeks parlor floor, open fireplace, and a bath with each adding one dollar. He then ponders the total and finally asks how much to leave the hotel as he is. The scene captures a light humor from Lulltner Magazine.
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Lulltner Magazine
Good Morning Greeting Inspires Deep Shared Meaning
A reflective quote from Atlantic extols the simple greeting Good morning as a vessel for vast human meaning. It frames the phrase as a convergence of physical vitality memory gratitude and affection reaching across distance to others unseen.
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Atlantic
Unmasked in Kansas City Journal quarrel line
Quote from Kansas City Journal shows a confrontation with two men and a sharp exchange about a wife and scapegoating. The fragment hints at a public quarrel or sensational remark but lacks full context or names for deeper attribution.
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Abe
Sean
Kansas City Journal
Foreclosure summons in Umatilla Oregon case filed
In Foreclosure of Tax Lien the Giroult Court of Oregon Umatilla County is the venue. Lexington Realty Company plaintiff alleges W R Howard and others hold or claim rights to the described real estate. Defendants are summoned to answer the complaint and title questions.
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Giroult
Oregon
Umatilla
Lexington Realty Company
Ve. W. R
Howard
Tate
W. R. Howard
Laxlowton Realty Company, & Corpata- Hou, Ia
Foreclosure and Divorce Notices in Umatilla County
Public notices announce delinquency 893 taxes for 1907 on property Lot 10 Section 18 Twp 3 North Range 36 East W M in Umatilla County Oregon. Lexington Realty Company seeks foreclosure. another summons for divorce between George Pambrun and Mary Pambrun published in Athena Press.
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Umatilla
Oregon
Seid
W. M
Lexington Realty Company
Lee
Rataof
W. R. Howard
Anmmona
Gilbert W. Phelps
Circuit Court
State of
Amatillo
Summons in Absentia for Divorce in Umatilla County Oregon
The Circnic Court of Oregon issues a summons to Mabel Wilson in Athens to appear within six weeks of the March 27, 1914 publication date. Plaintiff P. M. Wilson seeks an absolute divorce and related relief, with Homer J. Watte noted as the official.
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Mary Pambrun
Mary Pambron
State of
Oregon
Athena Presa
Athena
Umatilla County
Mabel Wilson
Natiou
Athens Press
Athens
Gilbert W. Phelps
Sixth Judicial District
Homer J. Watte
Plaintiff
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Tathena, Obe
Department of Agriculture
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Frederick Stelwer, Oe
Plaideas
Pendleton
Circuit Court of the
State of Oregon
George Pambrun
Circnic Court
P. M. Wilson
Pisintiff
Netherlands
American Mortgage Bank
Frank R. Atkins
East Court St. Pendleton
F. Sharp
Omice
Kbishop
Attorneys-at-Law
Freewater, Oregon - Pendleton, Oregon
Homer I. Watts
E. B. Osborn
McKillip Vetinary College
Commerces Stable
Hawks Drug Store
Reineman & Bradley Engineers and Surveyors
Freewater
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. E. Froome
Por
ST. Nichols
Athera
C. £. Rude
And
Geneva
First National Bank of Athena
Dutch Henry Auction
Oreg
Dr. King
Scientific American
Mits
A.D. French Optical Co
East Main
Walla Walla Wash
DR. Trench D. D
Beate Atbag Ste Co OS
Miller's Furniture Store
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athena Labor
Northwest
Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers
Waitsburg, Wash
Orange Groves
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Co
J. Parker
Main
Athena Oreg
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