Local notices and editorial musings from Athena area newspaper
A long local column combines postal, school traffic concerns in Athena Oregon with reflections on newspaper editors and printers. It notes school children crowding the post office, praises Mr. Overholt’s wager about the Helix Herald, and laments changes in print offices while quoting Michael Davitt’s will and predicting farmers' political shifts in Washington State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Overholt
Freewater Times
Helix Herald
Weilding
Taber
Herald
Clark Wood
Fergason
Scott
Watterson
Bennett
Daoa
Vergason
The
Umatilla
Littlefield’s Lesson in Democracy and Labor
The Walla Walla Statesman weighs Congressman Littlefield’s conduct and views, noting critics blame his domineering style for district friction. It suggests his strength in Congress is offset by a lack of public sympathy, warning that strong leaders must serve rather than rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Littlefield
Samuel Gompers
Mr. Littlefield
Congress
A Sensible Plan for Oregon Normal Schools
The Oregonian discusses the normal school question with less heat, supporting distinct training of teachers for the state. It argues Oregon has enough normal schools, but that four well-funded institutions may justify their cost if they excel. It endorses a single board of control as wise and proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Recorder
The
Recorder
Postonce
Webool
Anle
Oregonian
Oregon
Board of Control
Reconsidering Normal School Status and Board Control
A reader letter discusses removing the term local from the school name to reflect broader recognition. It advocates a single board of control to benefit the school without hindering its operations and notes Weston Normal supports from Eastern Oregon and statewide education goals. The piece cites public support from Multnomah County and comments on related regional references.
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Ocal
Normal
Weston Normal
Oregon
Multnomah County
Peculiar and Pertinent From an Old Almanac
An odd compendium notes a hawk figure equal to ten faces, Marano glass, London measles toll, Australia’s stinging tree, and Ashanti cruelty. It mentions many patents for women’s furniture items, including a desk with an organ, and a desk set that converts into a bathtub with simple manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawan
Venice
Marano
London
Australia
Death Cure Claims From Arnica Salve Advertised
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as preventing blood poisoning and healing sores, claiming it cured a severe neck sore. It also promotes Cascarets for constipation and Foley's Kidney Cure for urinary issues, noting druggists refund money.
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Bucklen
Chas, Oswald
Rensvelneraville
N. Y
Seth Burch
McBride
Favorite Prescription touted as pure American remedy for women diseases
A lengthy claim asserts Favorite Prescription for women’s illnesses uses native American medicinal herbs with glycerine as a safe extractant. It emphasizes lack of alcohol and calls on readers to contact Dr. Pierce’s Buffalo office for endorsements and extracts supporting its ingredients.
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A Photos
Buffalo
Eiienge
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Plamondon
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Alexander Connell
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Sefton Park
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Baron Komura
Japan
Great Britain
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San Francisco
California Demokrat
Aftica
Earth
Foley
TROY
Henry Keene
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. K. Froome
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ST. Nichols
Taam
Arie
Henry Keen
J. D. Plamondon
Barrett Building
Honegan
Tarren
Harry M'Bride
North Side Street
Athean, Ore
Stanley Piano House
Main Street
Walla Walla, Wash
DeCaprio’n Famous
T. BH
Brents
Pres AG Tandewater
Seo
A. H. Luna
King’s Burn
Aplin
Wright
Atrecht
Auin Xredt
First National Bank
Athéna
G, Adame
T. J. Kirk
F. 8
le Grow
J. M. Kemp
Ass't. Cashier
Hg, Adams
F. 8. L. Grow
D. H. Preston
P. B. Colbern
C.M. Sherman Prep
Parker
Lane
South Side Main Athen
Peebler & Chamberlain
Suerwin-Williams
CART
Umatilla Lumber
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