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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
2
Retered as second class matter at the Athens post office under an act of Congress March 5 1879. Subscription in advance yearly and single copies in wrappers 50 cents. Local reading notices for fraternal insertion and subsequent insertions listed with rates and terms.
Athena Oregon November 23 1006 argues that reform schools should target delinquent parents to prevent juvenile crime. It cites Judge Ben B Lindsey on one million yearly youths drifting into crime, questions such figures, and notes Oregon Tradesman data on November December trade. It also comments on holiday preparations and local Athena merchants.
The Count Boni's lawyers attack the countess suit for divorce and question how long his ancestral estate would last. Organized trusts corner markets and a critique of wealth versus the poor appear, while Seattle's chief orders prize fighters away. Australians considered for Washington fruit markets and Gorky’s stance on Americans persists as Bryan plans a January Oregon visit.
A column pieces detail on the folly of following old precedents, praising new senators like La Follette for speaking freely. It contrasts stale rules with fresh action, mentions Pendleton Tribune and a medical testimonial about Bucklow's Arnica Salve, noting cures and local shop details.
Spokane reports a state food inspector actively enforcing the law against adulterated products. Local grocers have been ordered to remove from sale canned berries alleged to be colored with coal tar dyes. The action highlights ongoing efforts to ensure food safety.
Washington officials in many bureaus await James R Garfield’s plan to reorganize the interior department when he becomes secretary next March. The Land Office is marked as mismanaged, with the department housing patent, pension, Indian affairs, geology, and education offices. The new secretary will push reforms with support from the president’s investigative committee. The article notes rapid progress on the new Department of Agriculture building on the Mall and outlines printing office activity, congressional campaigns, and a severed Roosevelt lion at the National Zoo Park ending with a medical note on removal of the animal from the White House collection. The piece closes with a notice about late fee settlements.
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