Athens Press highlights enforce school law and editor Lorton move
The Athens Press reports strict enforcement of compulsory school attendance across Oregon, noting fewer truancy cases and a shift away from excuses like illness. It also profiles former editor Eugen Lorton, his career moves, and involvement in regional newspaper ventures. The piece touches on colonization prospects in British Columbia and high school teacher demand in Oregon, concluding with a consumer note on oleomargarine versus butter pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achool
Adhool
Johnny Wne
Twelve Hundred New Patterns for Winter Suits
Athena offers twelve hundred new wool winter suit patterns with top workmanship at prices from 15.00 dollars. The best values for the money are claimed by the store.
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Athena
Ancient Arithmetic Problems From Egypt Papyrus
A New York Tribune item describes a 1700 BC Egyptian papyrus showing arithmetic basics through addition and multiplication with units and fractions. It includes an early equation about distributing barley and a chain problem with seven men seven cats and seven mice, plus calculations on circle area and pyramid cable measurements.
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Egypt
Beyosinn
New York Tribune
Improvisation Fails in Comic London Theatre Anecdotes
A fragmented sketchbook of stage mishaps from London papers recounts a strolling company led by Christian Brandes. Tales include a love confession improvised under pressure, a trombonist’s failed solo turned into a comic clang, and Rossini’s quip praising the strained artistry.
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Hero
Leander
Christian Brandes
Tero
Brandes
Llelespont
Lanader
Leaner
Tai
Fragmented note hints at turmoil and unrest
A damaged fragment mentions plots and crises amid a gloomy period. It references schemes stirring trouble and rising tension as communities face hardship and fear. The readable clues point to political or social upheaval without concrete names or dates.
Systematize Your Mind How to Succeed Through Method
Orison Swett Marden in Success Magazine argues that a disciplined system is essential for success. He contrasts systemized thinking with aimless effort, noting that organized minds act sharply and can accomplish more in an hour than the unstructured can in a day. A college program trains concise and deep thinking by forcing focus.
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Hhis
Orlson Swett Marden
Success Magazine
Animals in a FrenzyGo Bad in Captivity Trainers Warn
A historical warning outlines how captive wild beasts especially lions and tigers can suddenly “go bad” around ages ten for lions and two to three years earlier for tigers. The piece notes unpredictable temperament, dangers to handlers, and the importance of recognizing symptoms early to avoid fatal attacks. It also includes a legal notice about the estate of A. J. Willaby with administrator Clyde Willaby and filing details.
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A. J. Willaby
Clyde Willaly
Peterson & Wilson
Athena
Oregon
Pendleton
Clyde Willaby
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Fia
Vancouver
British Columbia
Duke of Sutherland
Brave River
Imill
Canada
Duke of Portland
Growhie Ilea
Voanda
Oregon University
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Riment
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van Possty Hills
Raom & Wilson, Attorneya
Newsom
M. D
W. G. Hughes
Athena Ore
Peterson & Wilson Attorneys-at-Law
Homer I
Watts
Attorney-at
W. Lassen
M. D. Vraduate
McKimip
Chicago
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Vetinar
Onley
Troy Laundry
Henry Keene
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. KE. Froome
Prop
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King
Chamberlain
South Side
Main Street
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
James F.ballard
St.Louia
Stephens
Byron N. Hawks
Trou
Miller’s Furniture Store
Justin
Miller
Foley
Foley & Co
James Smith
R. A. Cray
J.P
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