Press Athena Oregon notes Confederate flags and local items
The Athens Oregon Press column discusses the Confederate veterans flag return request, easing southern rancor, and healing old wounds. It also covers local notices on printers, co operatives, port land federation funding, town anecdotes, and various brief items about Athena and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
Chicago
Saya
Spokesman-Review
Congress
War Department
Washington
Bert Huffman Overlooks a Big Bet and Editorial Prowess
The editor Bert Huffman of the Pendleton East Oregonian circles a missed opportunity as he refuses to present Pendleton’s summer resort claim to lure the Russian peace commission to Washington this summer. Huffman is praised for shaping public opinion, writing editorials, and composing poems, making the E O one of the state’s best papers.
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Bert Huffman
Maverick
Bert
Pendleton Eoat
Frank Spearman
la Grande
Pendleton
E. O
Woeshington
Pendleton Props and Prospects Stirring Sly Debate
The piece lampoons town banners as Pendleton touts sleep safety mild climate and durable goods while Bert Huffman remains silent. Baker City, Kanasa City, Seattle and others join quirky bids as the mock bid wars unfold in a playful regional column.
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Chicago
Pani
Sol
Kanasa City
Indianapolia
Portland
Seattle
Puget Sound
Basco
Everett
Pittaburg
Butta
Big Claima
Bert Huffman
Pendleton
Baker City
Bret Huffman
Commencement Season Reflections Across Educational Stages
The piece surveys commencement season across schools from country academies to large colleges. It praises uplifting orations, ties to future duties, and the public’s supportive stance as graduates carry credentials testifying to diligence and achievement.
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Oregonian
Direct Primary Elections Debate Reflects on Political Change
The article discusses the direct primary experiment, noting mixed outcomes and lingering power of party bosses. It argues the reform moves toward openness but acknowledges sparse candidates in both parties and calls for progress toward more accountable nominations.
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Wood
Pacific Monthly
Republican
Prise
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Oregon
Jawai
Athens
Yales
Co-Operative Christian Federation
H. S. Wallace
Freewater Times
H. L. Graves
Wilhelm
Umatilla
Nelson A. Miles
Europe
Trousseau
Salt River
Arizona
America
Dooin
Doolin
Devlin
Dahine
Twelve Apostles
Whitelaw Reid
Davis-Easer CO
Attorneys-at-Law
J. D. Plamondon
Barrett
A. B. Stone
Post Building
F. Sharp
Third Wrest
Patoahe
Oren
WM. M'Bride
South Bide Main Street
Athena, Ore
R. J. Boddy's Meat Market
Adama
Kirk
le Guow
A. M. Gillis
Gillis Lumber Yard
Ed Barrett
Carloga Iota
Mosey Pioneer Drug Store
Parker & Lanes
Baker & Folsom
Purovihers
Main ‘Bt
Postoffice
Fol Ai Kolers
Loney
Ana Tar
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