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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1893
Page
2
Athena Press publishes every Friday morning under J W Smith and F B Boyd with editors in Athena Oregon. Mailing and subscription information lists annual rates, single copies, and advertising terms along with office address and post office details.
Passenger traffic statistics from Chicago's World Fair show nearly ten million travelers. The Northwestern moved 2,700,000, C B & Q 2,300,000, Milwaukee and St Paul 622,000, and suburban lines including Illinois Central cattle cars carried 18,178,893 at 15 cents per head. Streetcar and elevated lines totaled 215,750,178 with south side routes at 116,248,779. steamships added about three million. The influx strained the economy, aiding hard times as the fair drained funds from the city and nation alike.
A compact reflection on newspapers as a library and encyclopedia of humanity, blending history, romance, chronicle, sermons, songs, and a stock of life and death in a single low priced publication.
A lively rate war is anticipated as Southern Pacific announces a $25 round trip between Portland and San Francisco during the Mid Winter Fair. Union Pacific has not issued a rate but is hinted to meet and beat the SP offer, while Northern Pacific is also expected to propose a competitive rate.
A severe gale across the English Channel last week wrecked many vessels and caused numerous deaths along the coast. The Boise City Post denounces Ellis's United History in schools, urging removal from state lists due to alleged inaccuracies and bias. G A R officials condemn its portrayal of the Civil War and its contact with federate generals.
Storm Lake Iowa editor flees to a nearby swamp after mixing up a cattle show report with a concert. The paper praised a class of sixteen Storm Lake women for a converted concert, noting they performed well and drew praise as a fine display. Several heifers described as able-bodied promise good property.
Mrs. Mary J. McGuire died at her home near Walla Walla from dropsy on November 7. The remains were interred in Blue Mountain cemetery the next day in a large gathering of sorrowing friends. Born in Pennsylvania she was aged 58 years 7 months and 5 days and left three sons and three daughters. She came to Walla Walla county in 1862 and was well known throughout Eastern Oregon.
Chicano November 24 report says based on analysis by Dr. Wiley chief US Government chemist the World's Fair jury awarded J Price's Cream Baking Powder the highest prize for strength purity and excellence Wiley rejected alum powders as unwholesome in his statements to the jury
Residents of Long Creek faced a sensational Monday afternoon as reports of a thief breaking into Keeney saloon and stealing groceries and clothing sparked a mass home search. Critics condemn the warrant as illegal and performed by un sworn men, arguing it targets private homes without due process. The community seeks lawful measures to curb theft while resisting vigilantism.
A newspaper coupon offers every reader a chance to obtain a free oil color panel-picture titled An American Beauty by the artist of Yard of Pansies and Yard of Roses. The 20 inch high work, valued at $5.00, is copyrighted and not sold by dealers.
The Baker City Epigram reports a large almost pure iron ore vein twelve miles northeast of the city, suitable for fluxing galena and base ores. Prospectors Jenkins, Chaplin and others located it last week and plan development next spring, with a smelter in the county deemed only a matter of time.
Public land notice from La Grange office records a need to file proof of vested claim before a specified board. Details are garbled but indicate an official deadline and involved officials or parties, urging timely action to avoid loss of rights.
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