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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
5
An old advertisement touts flood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh and blood diseases with claims of radical, permanent relief. It cites 40,366 testimonials in two years and promotes Sarsetabs tablets. A washerwoman anecdote mentions marking shirts with intelligible ink.
A collage of misc items notes Madrid as Europe’s highest, mentions Macly Canada number to Ching, Denmark tax cuts start January, and global shipping counts. Also references opium cures, patent medicines, and odd quotes on opportunity and monarchy.
The Chilean government has placed 6 165 000 at the disposal of the President to be used to secure immigrants for that republic. The note also mentions voting locations in New York for divorces in Dakota and for travel in Europe, as reported by the New York Sun.
Ex Senator M C Butler of South Carolina writes from Washington praising Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach catarrh. He reports relief after using the medicine and calls it a wonderful tonic. The ad notes Peruna tablets and offers a free Peruna Almanac for 1909 through a local druggist.
James Dryden argues alfalfa could transform Willamette Valley farms by providing green forage through dry seasons. He cites Kansas Nebraska and Ontario trials showing large gains in pork beef and milk, and Oregon Stations testing alfalfa varieties near Corvallis.
A Washington Star excerpt shows Dustin Stax asked if he would contribute to a campaign fund. He replies yes but questions why he should commit publicly to avoid later rebuke or reprisal after the campaign ends. The dialogue reflects concern over political exposure and future consequences.
An irritated influential politician challenges a caller who claims to be a bridge tender. The caller asserts his job proves his usefulness, saying he can vouch for his reliability despite limited knowledge about the politician. The exchange reflects concerns over patronage and qualifications.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a seronaut planning a voyage and choosing only light action, while a reporter notes ballast use. The exchange hints at a minimalist, almost ironic approach to travel and gear. The atmosphere resembles a satirical or science fiction snippet with witty tone.
Items span wine dregs feeding cows boosting mill output by 20 percent. St Pauls Chapel in New York City dates to 1764. An English judge reacts to the verb garage used for cars. Southern Pacific buys San Francisco lot for a 250000 railroad hospital. London charitables form two union tours to ensure proper use of funds. German universities show nearly 8 percent foreign students.
A humorous exchange from Philadelphia Press and Harper's Weekly features Mrs Hoyle claiming to know where her husband spends evenings. Mrs Doyle and Mrs Tyle respond with witty retorts about love and ownership reflecting domestic satire of the era.
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