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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1905
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text discusses chronic illness tied to a polluted bloodstream and systemic failure. It mentions a resistant sore possibly turning cancerous, suggesting deeper infection and ongoing discomfort. Names appear garbled and unclear.
A quirky tale opens with a fenny man in a butcher shop asking for a yard of pork, then a parade of minuscule humor and kitchen lore. The snippet mentions a baking powder advert from Jacques Mfg. Co, a patient joke about medical fever, and a series of anecdotes about Teddy Roosevelt, a hobo, and Finland's role in wars with Sweden.
Wallington Nov. 14. The draft message to Congress for December first is in final revision. Reports say it will be the longest and most remarkable Roosevelt document yet, covering tariff reform, Panama Canal progress, immigration law changes, administrative reforms, Santo Domingo treaty ratification, and broader federal oversight. It also urges naval and diplomatic service reorganization, Chinese exclusion moderation, and protection of Niagara Falls, with topics on territories statehood, treasury deficits, public lands, and labor rights.
The Washington State Railroad Commission upheld all complaints against the O R and N Co Great Northern and Northern Pacific. It ordered coal and shipment rate adjustments favoring Puget Sound, with joint rates reinstated, and noted limitations on rate authority for Roslyn coal to Colfax. The C B and N Co offered a $2.55 rate from Wallula to Colfax, totaling $4.45 across both roads.
St. Petersburg reports the government plans to appeal to the peasantry as workers in cities refuse to assist authorities. An imperial ukase promises immediate consideration of measures to improve peasants’ fate, prompted by peasant discontent and agrarian movement fears. In Finland, a mutiny erupts as troops claim extended service terms and harsh life conditions.
The Mexican Herald reports that Britain and Japan have nearly decided to build their own canal through Nicaragua, effectively reviving a plan previously rejected by the United States. The article suggests Britain would supply capital and Japan would participate, signaling a revived canal effort in Central America.
An army of 10000 workers toils daily at Delaware River yards forging and finishing warships for Uncle Sam. Cramps, Neagle & Levy and New York Shipbuilding Company push seven ships under construction, including the armored cruisers Tennessee and Washington. Four large passenger steamers also rise for the New York and Cuban Marine and other buyers.
A narrated tale of a peddler named John who praises weather and the home, winning praise and a series of purchases from a woman and Maria. The exchange parries flirtatious remarks as more packages are bought while the peddler teases about family relations.
A mangled ad notes a $100 reward for a reader to state a ting nature in doing its work, claiming proprietors’ faith in an unknown “ouraul ye t” and a “One Hun, vod” to cure. It mentions CHENEY & CO. Toledo and a halla fan, with unclear details about the item or mechanism.
An inspector explains a simple spelling rule to aid pupils in distinguishing i and e. The method, praised by the inspector, suggests writing the letters oe exactly alike with a dot centered between them to indicate correct placement.
Fragmentary exchange reveals concerns about local physicians and a visiting doctor. Citizens discuss who is best known, labeling one as a “beauty doc” while questioning qualifications.
A fragmentary paragraph notes Pino’s Cure for coughs and colds sold by druggists. It then recounts Young Mr. Whimper’s public office ambitions, his confident canvass, and his role as a spellbinder. Whimper reflects on a mostly successful campaign and family laughter at his experiences.
The International Telegraph Construction Company submitted a scheme to the Postmaster General of Australia for erecting wireless telegraph stations linking New Zealand and Australia directly. The proposal outlines stations to establish a rapid trans-Tasman communication link.
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