Athena Press Notes Government Isthmus Policy and Local Quips
The Athena Press comments on government control of the Isthmus of Panama ending Pacific Mail steamship monopoly. It argues land routes should be usable now, critiques corporate freight influence, and mentions local Fourth of July plans, educational quips, and a variety of light notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Oregonian
San Francisco
Atlantic
Pacific
Horo
Pacific Mail
Blind preacher on Wrightwood Lincoln corner captivates daily crowds
A blind Chicago minister known as Willie preaches scripture from a busy street corner at Wrightwood and Lincoln for hours each evening. He went blind from cataracts six years ago and now memorizes verses spending winter indoors at 43 Florence Street while enduring cold, noise, and drowsiness to bring the New Testament to passersby.
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Willis
Chicago
The
Tribune
Wrightwood
Lincoln Avenues
Lincoln Avenue
Bowmanville
Robey
Ashland Avenue
Jesus Christ
Pellmell
Florence Street
Willie
German Firefighting Innovations At Dresden Exposition
The Dresden municipal exposition showcases German fire department advances including Hanover’s auto mobile fire train with 550 gallons per minute at 150 pounds, a rapid four-tube mechanical ladder, and Leipsic Kiel models for smoke protection and breathing apparatus.
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London
Dresden
Hanover
Leipsic
Kiel
Night Was Her Terror Cured by Dr King’s New
Mrs. Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana describes a severe cough and consumption. She credits Dr King’s New Cure with restoring sleep and gaining weight. The ad claims the medicine cures coughs colds grippe bronchitis and lung troubles with a 50 cent and 1 dollar price and a trial bottle free at Palace Drug Store. The same ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for headaches and blood purification with a 25 cent price and money back if not cured.
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Palace Arg
Dr. King
McBride
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Athena Press
Powt
Athena
Oregon
Congress
Justices of the Peace
University of New York
Hussell Sage
Joseph Chamberlain
America
Mr. Chamberlain
Spruce
Palace Drug Store
WM. McBride
King Brothers Prep
L. J. Robinson
Iethanon
Pianos
Reed & Sons
Henry F. Miller
Boston
Sieger
Whitman College
Dwelley Herrick Music Co
East Main Street
Bridge
Walla Walla
Washington
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. E. Froome
ST. Nichols
Rogers
1847
Bros
Ouly
Brussells
Oaly
Gold Club” News
Davis-Kaser CO
Walla Walla, Washington
Foley's
Agency
C. G. Chamberlain
Sheridan
EAGLE
North Side Main Street
P. H. Tiedeman
Betz Beer
Sam Booher
C. Sharp
Pendleton
Charles Gay
Narkaus Brothers
Baker & Folsom
Main Bt
Postoffice
First National Bank OF Athena
A. C. Adams
Ted Kirk
C. Leea
Caslater
LM. Ree
ED. Barrett
New Lumber Yard
Athens
Rock Springs
Cumberland
A. M. Gillis
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