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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1896
Page
3
A fragmented sale notice touts a slaughter sale and claims savings on prices. The text references Portland Oregon based Northern Pacific Farmer and a court appointed receiver C. A. Bannert seeking settlement of accounts with Barrett Co. Also mentions Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder with a World’s Fair award.
Mr Robert Rawls of Hollands Va recalls winter grippe leaving him weak and listless until Chamberlains Cough Remedy helped him attend work after the first bottle and fully recover after two bottles. For sale at Osborn Pride of Japan Tea advertised as best tea in market by Max Lowins.
Wednesday witnessed the election of officers for the First National Bank with H. C. Adams named president and H. McArthur vice president. Directors include D. Davis EB L Barnett and E DePeatt. L. D. Lively resigned as cashier, E. L. Barnett of Colton Washington elected cashier. M. M. Johns to act as cashier until Barnett arrives.
The article surveys historical taxes on everyday items and activities from salt to bread, lamps to windows, hats to pianos, and street vendors to betting. It notes distinctive levies in Russia, Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and beyond, plus enforcement quirks and colonial-era duties.
A Michigan expert details the Michigan method for black bass in the Saginaw River, urging sinking flies with large grady weights to catch big bass. He contrasts surface fly fishing with this method and notes its success in eastern waters with similar conditions.
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