Athena vote yields David Taylor on water commission
The Athena city election resulted in a clear majority selecting David Taylor to serve on the Water Commission. The paper endorses Taylor, cites public support for his pledged efforts, and notes expectations for improved water work and town progress. The piece also discusses local civic effort and a Swift packing plant opening with 600 initial jobs and broader regional impact.
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Tueaday
David Taylor
Water Commission
Taylor
Athena
Tle
Saylor
Nell
Rine
Tuberculosis Threat to School Children and Open Air Schools
The National Association cites Census 1900 estimates that nearly 100,000 children now in school will die of tuberculosis before age eighteen, about 6,400 annually, with average losses of over a million dollars yearly in wasted schooling. Investigations in New York, Boston and Stockholm show higher illness rates than death rates. Two prevention methods are proposed: warn children about danger at home and establish open air schools for affected children.
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National Association
Northwest railroads to spend hundreds of thousands in spring upgrades
Oregon Washington Idaho readers hear of heavy rail improvements slated for next year with funds from transcontinental lines. Weston Leader notes the region’s commercial progress demands top equipment and notes Athena plans a spring Chautauqua likely in June. Commercial Association members quickly authorize deficit coverage up to 1000. Boosters praise Athena’s progress despite printer troubles.
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Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Northwest
Weston
Athena
Commercial Association
Boostera
Men Enticed to Separate Money in Umatilla County
The Pilot Book Record notes that men with money in Umatilla county have long been enticed to separate it in various ways.
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Portland
Umatilla County
Walla Walla Postmaster Term Ends Amid Talks
The term of B L Bronton as postmaster for Walla Walla expired Sunday night. He continues to serve without reappointment notice. Bronton has held the post for several terms amid factional politics and rumors about successors. Eugene Lorton has been mentioned as a candidate, while W H Gregory is tied to a local bank run by Miles C Moore but not seeking the job.
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Walla Walla
B. L. Bronton
Bronton
Branton
Poindexter
W. H. Gregory
Miles C. Moore
Gregory
Eugene Lorton
Tedve
Death of Mrs Kilgore and family burial in Oregon
Death of Mrs. Grace Kilgore of Cornéline Oregon on February 18 1910 from pneumonia she was 39 born February 6 1871 in Tuinoin she moved to Oregon with her parents the English family and grew up near Weston. Remains shipped to Weston interment held February 12 at I O F cemetery. Services conducted by Rev Payne. Also report Pendleton Academy defeats Athena High in basketball 26 6 for girls 28 13 for boys followed by social at Sumerville home on Water Street for about forty people.
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Grace Kilgore
William P. Kilgore
Cornéline
Oregon
Weston
School Report January February La Mar diatriot No 80
Month beginning January 31 ending February 26 shows 19 pupils enrolled with 15 on the roll of honor. Named students: Carl Sheard, Carl Johnson, Charley Henley, Floyd Corporon, Elmer Corporon, Mamie Sheard, Blanche Swaggart, Lola Barnes, Velma Sohubert, Les Schubert, Minnie Johnson, Lola Key, Vergie Key. Visitors include A. L. Swaggart, Grant Key, Misa Anna Johnson. Lillian Downs-Dobson, Teacher.
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la Mar
Carl Sheard
Carl Johnson
Charley Henley
Floyd Corporon
Elmer Corporon
Mamie Sheard
Blanche Swaggart
Lola Barnes
Velma Sohubert
Les Schubert
Minnie Johnson
Lola Key
Vergie Key
A. L. Sw
Improved Wheat Lands Near Lind Washington For Sale
Improved wheat land with good soil available on easy terms at 25 to 35 dollars per acre. Lands improving yearly, now rivaling earlier sold plots at 60 to 100 dollars per acre and expected to rise to 50 to 60. Buy now. write Jay-Hayden Realty Company Lind Washington for details.
United for Missions Meeting at Christian Church
United for Missions seeks large attendance from all Christian women next Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Christian church with Mrs. H. B. Ryder presiding and a special program promised for a profitable afternoon. Also Reed vs Farr verdict and a sale listing for White Pine Creek ranch in the Athena area.
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United For Missions
United Service
Christian Church
United Services
H. B. Ryder
Reed Vs
Athena Land Company offers 480 acres of wheat land in Umatilla County
The Athena Land Company lists 480 acres of highly improved wheat land in Umatilla County at $85 per acre, $15 below adjacent lands. A splendid opportunity accompanies a first-class stationery steam threshing outfit for sale cheap, full equipment ready for the field.
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Pendleton
Morrow County
Portland
Umatilla
Cangbe
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