Athena Press 1904 Editorial on Fair Campaigns and Local Politics
Athena Oregon May 27 1904 issue argues for fairness in political campaigns while criticizing The Pendleton Tribune for alleged misrepresentation. It discusses irrigation efforts led by F B Holbrook, the Bailey ditch, and the effect on Umatilla county including Irrigon and East End residents. It also notes education funding, teacher salaries, and supports William Lloyd for Umatilla County commissioner with emphasis on eastern residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Pendleton Tribune
F. B. Holbrook
Morrow County
Echo Country
Holbrook
Roosevelt
Newell
W. Bailey
Bailey
Columbia
C. B. Wade
Allen Ditch Company
William Lloyd
The
Milton Eagle
Umatilla County
Horace Waller
Prohibition Party
Pine Creek
Pendleton
Athena Public School Praised For Excellence By Will M Peterson
In a Tuesday address Will M Peterson lauded Athena Public School and its pupils, principal, and teachers. He credited the school’s high standing in the county and state to the efficiency and thoroughness of instruction across departments during the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Athena
Will M. Peterson
Echo News Defends Poor Farm Purchase Over Pendleton Poorhouse
The Echo News argues county gains from buying the poor farm, contrasting it with the Pendleton poorhouse. It says the old setup wasted taxpayer money by housing inmates in a comfortable but idle facility, while the farm offers outdoor activity and some self support, saving taxpayers nearly its own annual cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Echo News
Tribune
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Democratic Ticket Listings and Local Officials
The Press reports a comprehensive Democratic slate for state and local offices including Supreme Judge Thamas O'Day and Dairy and Food Commissioner S. M. Douglas. It lists congressional, county, school, assessor, treasurer, recorder, coroner, and other posts with multiple candidates, and notes a twice-weekly local news edition priced at $2 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thamas O'Day
Dairy and Food
S. M. Douglas
John A. Jeffrey
T. H. Crawford
W.B. Diller
J. H. Smith
G. A. Hartman
T. D. Taylor
J. E. Cherry
W. H. Fowler
C. P. Strain
William Lloyd
W. D. Chamberlain
Wm. Blakely
W. S. May
J. N. Williamson
John J. Balleray
Henry Adams
Henry J. Bean
Frank Saling
O. A. Barrett
E. J. Sommerville
W. H. Folsom
W. T. Rigby
Horace Walker
Frank K. Wells
A. W. Botkin
J. W. Kimbrell
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Athena Press
F.B. Bory
Postien
Congress
Foley
King Brothers
J. E. Simmons
Morrow
J. H. Raley
Morrow and
Uwatilla
W. V. Hampton
J. N. Hart
W. H. Gore
James A. Fee
F. A. Moore
Food and Dairy
J. W. Bailey
G. W. Phelps
W. G. Cole
Spruce
Palace Drug Store
WM. McBride
C. A. Barrett & Comp’y
Incorp
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. E. Froomerror
ST. Nichols
Pianos
Reed & Sons
Henry F. Miller
Boston
Sieger
Whitman College
Dwelley-Herrick Music Co
East Main Street
Bridge
Walla Walla
Washington
Sharpabe
McKinney
Coney
Wa Sak
Kew
Zombro Teta Ie
Fom Smith
Nna
Alice Mann
Tramont
Sally Come Up
Altamont
Chehalis
del Norte
Ella T
Bisommend
Lady Maud
Kate Lee
Nactils J
Hamrock
Bell Dati Pauline IV
Ben Holt
Portia Knight
J Bae Eee
Eouaibals Ie
Aabte
Black Stallion
Bantetin
Vibe Teal
Look Bagdeley Stock Farm
Athens
J. A. Baddeley
Weston
Eagle
Betz Beer
Sam Booher
First National Bank OF Athena
Adamy
T.s Kirk
C.rrett
P. B. Gata
Br F
LeGrow
Kump
Charles Gay
R. J. Boddy's Meat Market
Baker & Olsom the Complete House Furnishers
Main St
Postoffica
ED. Barrett
New Lumber Yard
Rock Springs
Cumberland
A. M. Gillis
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