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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1904
Page
3
The Athena Mercantile Co announces complete new stock for spring and summer. Ladies and gentlemen apparel fabrics include plain and fancy boiles, black etamines wool broadcloths, booted tweeds in 54 inch and 36 inch widths, braids gumps and appliques, two toned banding, Mascot Kid gloves, and ladies fabric gloves and mitts in various fabrics and prices.
The store offers ladies lace low cut patent tip shoes from 1.50 to 2.50 a pair, and Dongola lace shoes at 1.75, plus a new Uty and Dunn line from 2.50 to 4. Men and boys work shoes 1.60 to 2.60, dress shoes 2.50 to 6, and ready to wear suits 6.50 to 15. New golf shirts and a fresh line opened. early selections urged.
Advertises wash dress goods including French ginghams, novelty lawns, batistes, and silks at prices from 8c to 12k per yard. Mercerized waistings and fancy laces offered with bold ranges and many styles. Includes Irish point collars and spangled necklaces, plus buttons and shirt waist sets in wide variety.
A local grocer promotes a new and complete line of groceries and invites customers to bring in produce. The shop claims to pay the highest market price and urges readers to visit to be convinced.
Pendleton visitors and residents figure in a daily roundup with mentions of Miss Bessie Robinson ill, Dr. Turley from Weston, Harve Richardson from Adams, and numerous others. Events include a Pendleton Athena ball game, a baptism in Pine Creek, and a charity tea by the Christian Women’s Board of Missions raising funds for the Chinese mission.
Large stock of the latest street and dress hats for women misses and children. Prices are the lowest and customers may get money refunded if not satisfactory. Cardes Building Main Street Athena.
Local notes report Chas Gerking and others visiting Walla Walla, corn planting by Arthur Scott, new barn construction on Gerling Flat, Miss Bradshaw visiting Weston, and cattle drives toward the mountain range. Mr Taylor reports stock losses from recent snows with 30 of 160 cattle lost, plus assorted visits and farm work on the Flat and Little Greasewood areas.
Dr Sponogle, dentist, offers plate work that follows facial contour for natural appearance with guarantee of perfect fit and satisfaction. He claims a secret method for painless tooth extraction used successfully for years with no mouth soreness or after effects and immediate relief when applied around a tooth.
Blue Front Cash Grocery announces a removal sale with prices slashed for 60 days. The advertisement lists various goods including peaches and Crawford brand items and notes many more products will see reduced prices during the interval.
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