Obedience and muck rake debates in Athena Oregon
The June 5 1906 Athena Oregon issue discusses educational theories that reject obedience, the value of children's discipline, and the dangers of free will. It critiques muck rake as a term, notes historical expressions, and raises questions on beef trust exposure and referendums. It also reports county flood losses and potential alcohol legislation amendments.
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Wilhelm
the Coast
New York
Progress
Expresson
Senate
Rival magnates push roads with ore likely to follow
The article mocks magnates and clubs as the Bible class led by Mr. Rockefeller wanes due to member disinterest while Standard Oil figures face scrutiny. It notes the New York State Bar Association finding David B. Hill’s insurance ties proper and hints at Depew’s whitewash. It mentions Mrs G M Brown at home with the grip and urges Umatilla County Pioneer Association to plan the annual reunion and Weston to expect a large turnout for the picnic as ballot counts proceed tomorrow.
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Rockefeller
Standard Oil
New York State Bar Association
David B. Hill
Chauncey M. Depew
Umatilla County
Woman's Club letter denies Friday to Thursday club name change
Mrs Alice K Cox, past president, defends the Friday Afternoon Club against reports it renamed itself the Thursday Club. She argues the constitution requires proper notice and unanimous vote, and warns federations would reject any secret name change. Cox states older members oppose the change and that five members proposing it have no federation record or convention representation.
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Athena
Federation Board
Alice K. Cox
New Richmond Mayor Backs Women Voter Voice
The mayor says he may seek a shorter tenure if women gain the vote. He invites petitions for reforms and listens to women’s suggestions while praising Oregon’s spirit amid floods and rain aid in Umatilla County.
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New Richmond
Wis
Umatilla County
Oregon Spirit
Portland Journal
State Grange resolutions support county division into districts
The Grange backs apportioning counties into Representative and Senatorial districts as sound, aligning with representative government. A jumbled protest malforms the text with disparaging lines about gender, noting distaste for women in male roles.
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State
Grange
Notable Patent Remedy Advertisement Text
An extended advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Medical Discovery and related products. It claims non alcoholic, safe tonic properties for digestive and liver ailments and promotes the Pleasant Pellets as original liver pills. The text emphasizes honesty via ingredient disclosure and promises mail delivery upon request from the promoter.
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Carey
Peery
Oray Leree
Ted Meee
Ieee
RB. V. Pierce
Bulalo
Pierce
Rome
Road to Oregon and Washington Railroads Faces Strain
The work of railroad building in Oregon and Washington grows strenuous as local labor and funding strain projects. Residents express concern over delays and costs amid contested planning and public interest.
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Oregon
Washington
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Congress
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Michigan
G. M. Brown
Mr. Brown
the Woman's Club
King Brothers
the Palace Drug Store
Wmmbride
Prorietor
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Athens
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Tention
James Wait
Walla Walla Washington No
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King's Barn
Attorneys-at-Law
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M. A. Rader
Pendleton, Oregon
City Meatmarket
C.H. Sherman Prep
Cuscarats
Davis-Kaser CO
Alder Street
Walla Walla
Wash
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Aud
Union Pacific
Daly
Pullman
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Chicago
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Sheowgts Multman Lonkat
Peresnally
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Portland
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Eo Oom
Wright
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Mweath
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Henry Keene
Parker
Lanes Bader
Rything Rivet Cluen
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South Life
Peebler & Chamberlain Comenna
Umatilla
Umatilla Lumber
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