Local notices and industry concerns from Athena Oregon
A fragment from the Athena Oregon notice page discusses mail handling, rates, and advertising terms. It notes the Lovinville packing plant, claimed as largest of Ondaby Packing in Chicago, closed June 23 after 18092 establishment. It employed about 50 workers with output of 10,000 sheep, 20,000 cattle, and 800,000 hogs. Manager W. W. Mason cites newspaper criticism and adverse legislation as reasons, warning some will pursue legitimate packing elsewhere. The piece urges community booster spirit and reciprocal commerce to protect town growth and public welfare. It includes social commentaries on town virtue, governance, and rural prosperity, with a brief reference to a grand jury and a remark on the farmer’s place in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovinville Packing Company
Ondaby Packing Company
Chicago
W. W. Mason
Alaska coal and civic calls amid a crowded notice page
The article notes Alaska coal’s potential to fuel regional development from St Michaels to Bennett City and reports a new Atlin coal strike. It laments political caution, praises action and integrity, mentions Frank L. Merrick steering the Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle, and ends with a lost lodge pin found on Main Street offering its return for a fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
St. Michaels
Yukon River
Bennett City
Atlin
Atlin Toogo Coal Syndicate
Togono River
Frank L. Merrick
Seattle
Strayed or Stolen Horses and Mules Near Athena Oregon
A notice from A Barrett of Athens Oregon reports six mules and three work horses missing from south of Athena. Descriptions include two black horses with Indian branding and braid, and a black and a carrel horse with branding on the jaw. Reward offered for recovery. please notify and reclaim with charges paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
A. Barrett
Athens
Oregon
Dr King's New Life Pills Offer Gentle Regulator
An alarming situation is described as often stemming from neglect of clogged bowels and a torpid liver, leading to chronic consumption. Dr King's New Life Pills are promoted as the best and gentlest regulator of stomach and bowels, guaranteed by Wm. Mc Bride druggist, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Wm. McBride
Reward Offered for Three Branded Colts
Bert Warren offers a $16 reward for information leading to the recovery of two 3 year old colts and one 2 year old colt. All three are branded B W on the right shoulder. Address Bert Warren Athena.
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Bert Warren
Athena
Notice of July 1908 liquor license hearing at Rigiene Oregon
Public notice announces a July 1908 hearing in Rigiene Oregon to grant a license to sell spirituous and malt liquors in a specified building, with applicants identified and dates, locations, and terms referenced. includes unrelated local notices about farm equipment, grocery sales, and real estate offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Jenn
Sith
Mid City
AL E. Covton
M. Jonas
Nature's Way Prospects for Health Cure
Old time advertisement extols Dr Pierce medicines from native roots like oak bark and ginseng for coughs, biliousness, constipation, and kidney issues. Claims endorsement by medical authorities and offers a free book and a Common Sense Medical Adviser. Purchase details include a 1008 page volume mailed from Buffalo, pricing for cloth bound edition.
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Tr. Pierce
Pii
Pierce
Buffalo
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