Drainage and political reform noted in Athena press items
The Athena Press reviews farming drainage efforts in New York Ohio Wisconsin California and Oregon and praises the Pendleton Commercial Association for backing regional development. It also comments on Edward Everett Hale Roosevelt Panama travel and the new People’s Lobby formed in Washington to monitor congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Washington State
Pendleton Commercial Association
Umatilla County
Inland Empire
Edward Everett Hale
Owler
Battleship buildup and town growth tied to rail lines
The article notes advocates push for more formidable battleships than the Dreadnought, while discussing how rail and electric lines shape future towns. It highlights Oregon’s view on steam and electric rail impact on city sites, farming areas, and regional development.
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United States
Washington Governor Pledges Help on Columbia River Opening
East Oregonian reports at a regional meeting Governor Mead of Washington pledged earnest support for joint Oregon Washington Idaho efforts to open the Columbia River to its farthest extent. The promise shifts cost share and boosts enthusiasm for river improvements and portage road extension, aiding mutual interests beyond local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oregon
Columbia
Mead
Idaho
Oae
Weston
Columbia River
Bell of California and Bell for governor urged by Commoner
The Commoner urges California voters to back Bell as the Democratic nominee for governor and the state ticket. It notes Langdon as an independence league candidate who could split anti monopoly support. The editor claims Bell would protect public interests and hopes Democrats and Republicans vote for the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
California
Bell
Independence League
Langdon
Corporations and the Law and Local Notices
Commentary on the New York Central rebate case condemns rail executives as lawbreakers and urges enforcement of statutes. Also an Athena Oregon real estate ad for a five room house with three lots on Mount Avenue, priced at 800, plus a Church of Christ notice with service times and contact information.
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Howe
Hont Avenue
Matt Johnson
Athena
Ore
Dr Pierce's Discovery advertised for chronic cough relief
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Idea Medical Discovery for lingering coughs bronchial and laryngeal troubles and consumption in early stages. It claims benefits from Golden Seal and Stone root formulas, warns miracles are unlikely, and invites readers to send for extracts and a medical advisor free by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amrar
Armane
Pierce
BR. VY. Pierce
Battle N.Y
Plata
Best Pianos For Your Home At Stanley Piano House
If there is no piano in the house it should be purchased or hired. The best instruments shown in our rooms promise perfection of mechanical workmanship and unmatched sweetness and richness of tone. Stanley Piano House Main Street Walla Walla Washington.
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Bes Instrumenta
Stanley Piano House
Main Street
Walla Walla, Wash
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New York
Ohio
Wisconsin
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Canal Zone
Amador
Panama
People's Lobby
Wisconsin Food Commissioner
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Jim
Leiter
North Bank
Agrtoria
Lons
Lme
Portland- Salem
THE
Davis-Easer CO
Alder Street
Wakh
Bell OF California
Corporations and the
New York Evening Post
Sane
Dober Mex
Jawbanem
Church of Christ
V. BE. Hoven
Henry Keen
Athena, Ore
Teutsch
Teutsch’s
Pendleton, Ore
Adams
T. J. Kirk
le Grow
L M. Kemp
Rea't
Adans
D. H. Preston
P. EB
Ouolbern
C.H. Sherman Prep
FiTeperoor
A. J. Parker
Barder Shop
John St
Covess
Ais the
Wonder Worker
DR. King’s
Lancs
Chaseby, SR
Elizabeth, Ill
DR. King
Prita
McBride
Palace-Drug Store
South Side
Main Str Street
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