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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1904
Page
2
Publication notice from Athena Oregon for F B Boyd publisher. second class matter March 1 1001 at Athena post office under the 1870 act. Subscriptions rates and advertising terms listed. communications to the Athena Oregon Press.
Athena July 12 1904 Morrow county with under 5000 population harvests a 1200000 bushel wheat crop worth over 600000 on farm, adding about 120 per capita. Wool and livestock boost the outlook. Authors urge immigrants to move west or south for work and better conditions rather than urban peddling or trench digging.
The piece reflects on Russia’s surprising rise in wealth and power despite poverty and crude organization. It argues Russia has withstood vast shocks, grown territorially toward the Pacific, and shown force against Asia except possibly Japan, while offering satirical notes on gendered voices, political rhetoric, coal pricing, and medical claims about meat consumption.
A collage of brief items references Aetna, race death risk, Tennessee divorce rule for married men, Japan tobacco monopoly, war rhetoric, defense attorney struggles in Russia, execution by technicality, a New York obituary quote, a push to settle accounts with R J Boddy.
The Sun reports a new luxury trend painted gowns catching the fancy and wallets of wealthy New York women. Hand painting decorates chiffon, satin, velvet, and moire fabrics, with gowns prepared before painting to allow precise placement of designs and colors by expert artists.
Mrs Obas of Alexandria Indiana reports coughs that lasted nights and blood-tinged spit until three bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured her and added 58 pounds. Ad promises cures for coughs colds grippe and bronchitis with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and a free trial. Also touts Dr King's New Life Pills for headaches improving blood and health with money back if not cured.
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