Athena Press Highlights Local Actions and Caledonian Picnic
The Athena Press notes a Minnesota dairy case with pure food violations and a Chicago mail order firm facing charges. It also celebrates the eighth annual Umatilla County Caledonian Society picnic with Scottish customs and games and announces Touchet Pioneer as a new weekly in Walla Walla County. Public lands in Heppner forest reserve are restored to the public domain, with filings to follow. An Iowa exchange questions Arctic expedition profits and potential gains for Peary.
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Lanesboro
Minn
Chicago
State Dairy and Food Department
State Department
Umatilla
Heppner Forest Reserve
Umatilla County
Frost-Wracked Washington Prep for a Finer Crop
Heavy frost in Eastern Washington, which killed fruit at Grat, now helps thin blossoms and clear the way for a better crop. The frost’s harsh toll begins to yield potential improved yields in coming seasons.
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Washington
Inat Legislature’s Referendum Law Criticized for Inconvenience
Attorney General questions the new initiative and referendum statute citing the need for a single person to file and be present with petition sheets. The text argues the requirement forces in person attendance and complicates mail petitions, suggesting a representative presence should be optional and noting parallels with election law.
Prosecution of Standard Oil Highlights Wealth vs Law
A Chicago Federal jury convicts Standard Oil of receiving rebates defying law, potentially owing millions in fines. The piece notes the fight will continue but argues such cases erode the notion of wealthy impunity and bolster trust in the people’s government and Roosevelt era enforcement.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Goldsmith
Roosevelt
Chicago News
Community notices and local reunions across Oregon and Idaho
Umatilla County Caledonian Society plans annual picnic in Athena May 24-25 and events in Spokane Lynden and Weston June dates. Other gatherings include Oregon and Idaho summer schools, Pioneers’ reunions, and apostmaster robbery report with medical testimonial ads for Patent medicines.
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Umatilla County Caledonian Society
Athena
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Spokane
Rebekah Assembly
Washington State Grange
Lynden
Pioneers
Weston
Oregon Pioneers’ Association
Portland
Summer School of Agriculture
Moscow
Idaho
Coeur d’Alene
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Safety and Vitality
Deaths from appendicitis drop as use of Dr King’s New Life Pills rises. The advertised cure claims quick relief from constipation and related illness, improving strength and vigor. Sold by Wm. McBride, druggist for 35 cents. Also promoting Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Pills from Pioneer Drug Store.
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Livonia
T. J. Dwyer
Graysville
Wm. McBride
Dr. King
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M. A. Johnson
the Athena Press
Twiers-Wenx
Turspay and
Friday F. B
Oregon
Congress
Athena, Obe
Touchet Pioneer
Touchet
Walla Walla County
R. OC. Julian
Wal
Iala Gateway
L. J. Hart
A. M. Cummin
Iowa
Peary
North Pole
Teutsch’s Department Store
Carpenters
Masons
Teutsch's Department
Eastern
Oregonian
G. W. Fouts
Riverton
Palace Drug Store
Lucia Wilke
Caroline
Wis
Man Zan
Pioneer Drug Store
Northern
Pacific
R. R
Tacoma
Seattle
St. Paul
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
All Points
Fred Kershaw
Orto
B. Calderhead
GF. & P. Agt
Walla Walla
Wash
J.lelam
TROY
Henry Keene
Wright
2Nd Street
Mash Street
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Siwenta
Pioneer Drag Shore
Eagle
Cartano
Hourhound Rock
Bya
Chamberlain
W. McBride
East’ Main ST
Ballards
H Boog
Provo
Utah
Ballard
Sepaire
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
North Second Street
Missouri
McBride
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