Wifebeater becomes whipping post target in Athena crime notices
The 1908 Athena column rails against a wifebeater Mr. Bicker as the latest whipping post candidate, contrasted with Epstein the tailor and public street punishment. It denounces leniency, notes a first offender leaving the state, and argues for the post as reform. It also reports New York beggars with cash and bank records, a dismissal case of Mr. Holmes over cotton reports, and a meteor ownership ruling tied to land owners.
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Bicker
Eptein
Epstein
New York
Holmes
Department of Agriculture
We Need a Creamery and More Cows in Wenatchee
A Wenatchee World excerpt urges boosting dairy, alfalfa, and stock to unlock wealth. The piece extols milk and butter prices, urges creation of a local creamery, and champions expanding cow herds to turn all val Jeys into wealth. It also hints at a conspiracy delaying the Panama Canal with unnamed senators connected to Wallace and Shonta.
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Paname Canal
Wallace
Shonta
Senate
Sam Jones and Chatauqua in Des Moines
An Iowa newspaper questions Sam Jones lectures and suggests the Chataqua association may have known his controversial style. It notes Rockefeller’s destiny debate and remarks on Roosevelt’s broad public roles from teachers to ministers, praising his versatility and rhetoric.
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Des Moines
Sam Jones
Iowa
Rockefeller
Dives
Postal Deficit Prompts Congressional Attention
The Spokesman-Review notes a $20,000,000 postal deficit for the government in the year ending June 30, 1905. It cites excessive rail charges, second class rate abuses, the money order system, and rural free delivery as principal losses, with first class mail being the only profitable segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokesman-Review
Congress
Post Office
Henry A. Castle
Postofice
Harper's Weekly
Onadlo
J. J. Hill
Senate
Postal reforms and effects on freight and mail rates
A discussion covers railway mail payments, franking abuses, rural free delivery costs, and proposed post check reforms. It notes European practice of free mail carriage in exchange for protection and calls for tightening franking and mail rate administration. The piece references postal costs, losses, and a push to raise second class rates to reflect true costs. It also includes a plea for urgent funding to maintain the State Normal School in Weston amid possible closure, stressing impacts on Eastern Oregon. Public notices announce a probate hearing and administrator actions in Pendleton.
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New York Central
New York
Chicago
al O
Congress
Weston
Weaton
State Normal School
Pendleton
Thoreday
Oregon
New Life Pills Ad Promises Bowel Relief at McBride’s
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach and bowel issues. It claims relief from biliousness headaches and general discomfort, with a sale guaranteed at McBride’s drug store.
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Athens
Washington
Alma
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Farmers’ Institute
Ministers of the Gospel
Inland Empire
Walla Walla
THE
Davis-Kaser CO
William McBride
Mary
Rainville
State of
Umatilla
Naif
County Court House
Umatilla County
William Mo
Royal M. SA Tell
Attorneys-at-Law
J. D. Plamondon
Barrett Building
A. B. Stone
Post Building
F. Sharp
Aireot
Oregur
WM. M’bride
South Side
Main Street
Athena, Ore
R. d. Boody's Meat Market
Sa Dis
Vice Prenton
Fa. la Grow
Onshier
M. Kame
OA Corp
Bcolvera
LeGrow
A. M. Gillis
Gillis Lumber Yard
Ed Barrett
Puget Sound
Pioneer Drug Store
Parker & Lanes
Barber Shor
Sid
Baker & Folsom
Partishent
Main St. Vert
Postoffics
Ti Foley
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