31 May 1895
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1895
Page
1
Partial OCR shopping items include Green paper for sols rica coffee soap per box Small White Beans 20 pounds celebrated Antelope Tea per ribs Mapel Syrup per gallon can.
Indians race horses near Pendleton with fierce betting while Bishop Wells recalls the first church services and Winnomsnoot’s rival horse defeating white bettors. The tale links Umatilla history, horseracing culture, and a 19th century church milestone at the Redeemer church.
The piece outlines Washington state cigarette licensing with annual fees of 25 dollars wholesale and 10 dollars retail, requiring an oath against harmful additives. Licenses may be granted by county commissioners or city officials, funds go to county or city treasuries, with penalties of 60 dollars and sixty days in jail for selling adulterated cigarettes. It also notes Formosa’s reported independence and the cautious stance of recognizing authorities, plus miscellaneous local notices and brief items on rheumatism treatment, railway statistics, and other small notices.
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