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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1907
Page
3
Parallel list highlights the world’s longest bridges led by the Danube crossing at Banube Yoda, then Galveston Bay in Texas, with Firth of Forth and Brooklyn bridges also noted. A quirktable dialogue features Johnny’s ailments and lively social banter at a Philadelphia Press hosted gathering.
The text describes a self caused cataract in the New River of the Imperial Valley California where Colorado River waters have cut a rapid upstream path, forming a 90 to 100 foot fall 1500 to 1800 yards wide. It warns that if not halted the Colorado’s flow could cut back to join the New River and Alamo River, depriving the valley of irrigation.
In Bombay the Parsee Dinshaw Manockjee Petit is hailed as the greatest benefactor of his race and city in his generation, having received a distinguished honor for natives of India and left a lasting philanthropic legacy.
The article profiles Mr. Bomanjee Dinshaw Petit born 1850, eldest surviving son continuing the family legacy in Bombay. It notes his education at St Xavier's, entry into his father's firm in 1878, prominence in western India's mill life, and roles on the Bombay Legislative Council and as a Bank of Bombay director. Quotes and anecdotes appear, reflecting the era's social wit and moral observations.
Mrs. Charles N. Preston of Elkland Pa recounts dramatic health turnaround after using Deans Kidney Pills. She suffered fatigue weight loss and thirst before relief by the remedy. Doctor prescribed diet and pills but she found improvement after taking the product selling at 60 cents a box through FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
Over recent months buyers from Portland and Eastern Oregon have snapped up property in Terrace Park, formerly Spa nton Company area. Noted buyer list includes C. and other Eastern Oregon investors tied to J A. Wari. The development draws attention as Portland’s premier residence district expands.
J A Warde of Eastern Oregon W Shorte and Mr Richards Arlington and Grant Wade Olex note that recidence lots priced 500 to 600 dollars with small down payments and easy terms attract outsiders. The Spanton Company of 270 Stark street Portland invites inquiries about Terrace Park and other properties.
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