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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
6
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a harsh practice where geese are kept immobile and their wings bound for feather plucking. The piece notes the cruelty, the use of protective hooded pluckers, and cites a shift away from feather beds due to asthma and hay fever concerns.
Mrs. May from Hirchdald Corners passes an eager exhibitor in the county fire hall booth. He asks her to enter and view a display described as the starting spent hariscople reintilia Tons of nadium. She replies politely that her bag is full of samples, declining the invitation.
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School notes from Athena report praises a polite talk to lower grades, outlines a Friday joint session for middle and high school groups, and notes a forthcoming baseball nine and Athena Track Meet on May 14. It also records a public-spirited ex-principal Marville Watts denying electric light payment for donated books, and lists punctuality rosters and vacation plans for teachers and staff. The Pacifics Homeseeker aims March debut with a region-wide coast description and offers subscriptions.
Doctor G S Newsom announces new office in the DePeart building, specializing in diseases of women and children. Residence first door south of the bank.
A collage of property for sale in Athena and Umatilla County includes an estate with forest land and water supply, a 9 room house, and 700-660 acres wheat land options with prices from 65 to 85 dollars per acre. Also advertised are a handsome 7 room house, city lots, and a dry land ranch near Midvale Idaho with potential profits. Plus a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery and Electric Bitters praised for coughs, stomach and liver benefits.
Won't Need a Crutch. Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals a bruised log promptly, with claims of treating ulcers boils burns sores and piles at 25 cents. Notice to Farmers: auction of an Oregon bred Mammoth Jack near Athens three miles northeast, six years old prize winner with two fair prizes. Also a sale ad for medicines Dr. KE Jew Life Pills and various household items and a reliable horse with buggy.
Rich heavy soil on 402 acres near Condon county seat Gilliam county with railroad town access. Includes heroes harness machinery blacksmith shop and related equipment. Priced at 38 dollars per acre with one third cash and favorable terms. Send inquiries to Box 125 Condon Oregon.
Rev. A. O. Hammond, Pastor. Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching service 11. Epworth League devotion service 6:30. Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 p.m.
F B Le Grow administrator of Adele St Dennis estate has filed a final account with Umatilla County Court. The county judge set February 21 1910 at 2 PM in Pendleton as the hearing date for objections and settlement. Notice runs in Athena Press weekly from January 21 to February 18 1910.
Executors Koontz and Jack announce appointment by the County Court of Umatilla County Oregon to administer the will of Thomas J Kirk deceased all persons with claims must present them with vouchers to First National Bank of Athena Adena Oregon within six months from February 11 1910.
Notice to all persons concerned that Hugh McIntyre executor has filed his final account. County judge sets March 21, 1910 at 2 p.m. in Pendleton courthouse for hearings and settlement. Published February 18 to March 18, 1910. Hugh McIntyre, executor. Peterson & Wilson, Attorneys. Also farm sale and stallion listing included from Helix and Walla Walla areas.
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