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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1906

Page

2

Oregon News Notes and Regional Updates from Athena

A collage of notices and reports covers taxation, forest reserves, school reforms, land sales near Eugene, drying canneries in Lane County, ripe tomato crops, postal wage concerns, a Big Bend denatured alcohol project, and statewide weather. It notes a proclamation on Siaki you forest reserve and calls for legislative changes to school grading and teacher licensing, plus a Eugene land sale to Portland capitalists at about 35 dollars per acre and prospects for banking law reforms.

Vhs Oregon Salem Portland Big Bend

Boon to Oregon jute mill gains broad support

East Oregonian lauds state jute mill at the penitentiary as a major boon for Oregon agriculture and industry. Farmers and woolgrowers in Umatilla and eastern Oregon back the project amid opposition from the jute trust and grain, wool, and hop interests. A Pendleton meeting plans to visit the Washington state penitentiary to study its plant as part of securing relief from the jute trust.

East Oregonian Oregon Penitentiary Salem Jute Manufacturing Trust Pendleton Walla Walla Washington State Penitentiary Umatilla County Salew

Political Pot and Campaign Movements Across States

A broad note on grain and wool prices in Oregon and a call for statewide participation. Mentions Vice President Fairbanks in an Indians campaign. Summarizes New Jersey primary results favoring the regular Republican organization over reform factions. Hawaii nominates a white congressional delegate, Lanahan of Honolulu. Cincinnati Democrats name Thomas Bentham to oppose Longworth. Texas Democrats circulate petitions to bar Bailey’s reelection amid Missouri ouster disclosures. Bailey defends himself, arguing public life would then be limited to rich men or rascals.

Fairbanks New Jersey Democrate of Hawaii BE. B. , Lanahan Honolulu Island Thomas Bentham Uniform’ Union Organized Labor Ohio Cincinnati Nicholas Longworth Texas United States Bailey Missouri Standard Oil Company

States supply most U S attorney generals across history

The Springfield Republican notes that Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Maryland have produced 20 of the 48 U S attorneys general since 1789. It cites Moody succeeding Knox and Bonaparte to come, with Maryland's tally rising to six. The piece tools the pattern as a curious accident of history rather than professional superiority.

Springfield Pennsylvania Massachusetts Maryland United States Moody Knox Bonaparte New York Ohio Irene

Seedless Pear Show Impresses Ashland Office Visitors

A seedless pear from a C. H. Gillette nursery tree, eight to ten years old, was shown in Ashland this week. The fruit bears seedless pears most years with seeds only in the largest specimens. The pears are slightly smaller than Bartlett but offer stronger flavor and smooth seedless flesh, and may be developed into a nursery stock after immediate experimentation.

C. H. Gillette Ashland

She Runs the Ranch in Priceville Ledger Feature

Mrs Les Wigle, wife of a cattleman at Camp Creek head, steps from household duties to direct hired hands. With her husband away she takes charge of plowing and farm tasks, firing workers who object to orders, while managing teams and ranch duties. She also excels with the rifle and in music, praised for her many charming qualities.

Priceville Les Wigle Camp Creek Wigle Perhays Mre Wigile Boteelf Mra Wigle

Church of Chest Services Announcement

Church notices list morning preaching at ten, evening service at seven with preaching at eight, Wednesday prayer meeting at eight. Public invited to attend all services. V. E Hoven, Minister.

Church of Chest V. E Hoven

Is Disease a Crime editorial?

An old editorial argues disease and its causes are natural but criticizes harsh moral judgments on the sick. It warns against overburdened housewives, urges moderate activity and proper care, and promotes Dr. Pierce’s medical advert for relief and confidentiality.

Samed Iran Porto Ibe Suaker Plerea Buffalo Pierce

If There Is No Piano in the House This Should Be Purchased

An advertisement from STANLEY PIANO HOUSE in Walla Walla Wash urges acquiring or hiring a piano. It promotes the best pianos as tools of refined mechanical workmanship with superior tone. The notice highlights Main Street shop and references Miles Riege.

Stanley Piano House Main Street Walla Walla, Wash

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