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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1893
Page
2
A historical analysis traces silver price collapse from 1878 Bland Act to 1890, noting federal purchases, international policy shifts, and calls for international compact. It discusses artificial inflation, production costs, and India’s silver sales, urging restoration of parity with gold.
Published commentary shows varied press stance on an income tax, tied to tariff reform. Arguments cite class impact, revenue needs, and constitutional concerns, with editors labeling the tax as unfair or socialistic while others warn it could be a political liability for Democrats. Local school funding proposals and planning meet with figures W. M. Pierce and R. M. um among attendees, while J. H. Nathan Pierce and others are noted.
The regents adopted Mr Williams Weston plan and awarded contrasts to A M Gillis with bonds set at 20000. Plans call for a two story building with basement and several rooms. The contest mainly centered on Williams versus Steuben with Steuben favored for design but higher cost.
Irving McQuary sells the Athena Press to J. W. Smith and Fred B. Boyd with plans for improvements including a new cylinder press and fresh material. Smith is a former Athena schools principal and Boyd a long-time Press employee. The sale prompts well wishes from multiple papers.
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