Three Thousand Reindeer Herded North for Canadian Interior
Canada plans a summer to spring 1920 drive moving 3000 Alaska reindeer to 15 600 square miles east of the Mackenzie delta. A E Porsild surveys Charlton Akimiski islands then selects the herd for the Interior department. W B Hoare and A J Knox patrol Thelon reserve as part of arctic research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Alaska
Northwest Territory
Canada
Department of the Interior
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mackenzie Delta
Point Barrow
Colville River
Aldavik
R. T. Porsild
Department
W. B. Hoare
A. J. Knox
Thelon
Great Slave Lake
Baker Lake
Chesterfield
Hudson Bay
Fort Smith
Edmonton
The
Bulletin
Prairie Provinces
North
Poultrymen On Tour Visit Western Umatilla County Farms
Poultrymen toured the west end of the county this week visiting and inspecting several extensive commercial poultry farms. The region features significant turkey raising and numerous chicken ranches in Umatilla County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
First Christian Church Service Times and Theme
Charles A. Sias, minister, invites all to morning Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and worship services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:50 p.m. with extended song service. Sunday themes are Contending for The Faith and Greater Love Hath No Man than This. A hearty welcome awaits.
Emigrant wagon from 1850 crosses plains may be saved
Cal M. Young of Eugene possesses a genuine linch pin wagon that crossed the plains in 1850. The wagon, used by Dr. Calvin C. Reed, was found on the Love place near Wilbur and identified by Mrs. W. G. Hill, a train passenger born in the vehicle. Young aims to restore its bed to a boat and recreate its old appearance with oxen teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Plains
Cal M. Young
Oregon
Young
Old Love Place
Wilbur
Rodney Easley
Calvin C. Reed
Jones County
Iowa
North
Umpqua
Mr. Young
Ford
Brandon
Barbara Barker
Oregon Pioneers
Burt Brown Barker
University of Oregon
Adelaide Church
Pioneers
Final Account Hearing in Clar ence Ogilvy Estate
Notice from Umatilla County Oregon that Minnie Kretzer administratrix has filed the final account for the estate of Clarence Ogilvy presumed dead. Hearing set for October 12, 1929 at 10:00 a.m. in Pendleton County Court room. Objections must be filed by that date. Attorney Watts and Prestbye of Athena, Oregon represent the estate.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Clarence Ogilvy
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Athena
Ceeeae
Minnie Kretzer
Eels Osilvy
Watts and Prestbye
Attorneya
No Charge for Consultation on Rupture Appliances
C F Redlich, rupture appliance expert, offers free consultations for devices that hold ruptures without belts or legstraps. Claims instant relief, quick sealing of openings, and tissue strengthening. Promises durable, sanitary, moisture proof devices and cites 76 percent recovery in ruptured children through expert mechanical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Redlich
Home Office
Boston Black
Minnespolis
Minnesota
Two Local Lads Win Their Spurs
James H. McCool visits the McEwen brothers on a Blue Mountain wheat ranch and praises Hugh and Don McEwen for riding 35 miles to enter pony races at Walla Walla fair with their Shetland ponies and Spot the fox terrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. McCool
Wild Life Lines
Morning
Oregonian
Inland Empire
L. R. McEwen
Athena
Portland
Mr. McCool
Blue Mountain
Washington
Oregon
Walla Walla
Blue Mountains
Spokane-Pendleton Highway
Walla Walla Fair
Spot
Hugh
Don Mce- Ewen
Rich Thompson
Pendleton
Little Don
Don
Fair Grounds
McEwen
High grade piano near Athena advertised for quick sale
Classified note promotes a high grade piano for fast sale from Tallman Piano Store in Salem Oregon. It mentions Dr H C Curry the Seattle eyesight specialist who has made professional visits to Athena for 20 years and is known for good optical work at reasonable prices will be again at the Athena Hotel on Saturday September 21 for one day Eyes examined glasses ground and fitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Hotel
H. C. Curry
Seattle
Athena
State Fair Horse Show Prize Money Raised to 8500
Salem readies for the Oregon state fair horse show September 23 to 28 with a prize list totaling 8500, double previous years. J Fleming, manager from California, plans a special 86 hour train from Pomona bringing top horses to Salem. A grandstand, new exhibit building, and excellent showing conditions are expected to draw many visitors.
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Salem
J. [. Fleming
California
Oregon
Fleming
Palo Alto
San Joaquin County
Pomona
Ella
Wilson
Fair Board
A. C. Shumway
Milton
Sheep herder fined for possession of deer meat in Clackamas
Anderson a sheep herder was fined 250 dollars and costs after being found with deer meat in his possession in Clackamas county courts. The state game department monitors sheep camps for illegal deer use and a warden notes offenders regret not killing a flock member. A separate report mentions flushing two Walla Walla park ponds to release 300 000 rainbow trout before the fishing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Clackamas County
State Game Department
Walla Walla
District No 2 School Reopens With New Playground
District No 2 reopened on September 3 with Miss Hereford teaching for her second year. The Steptoe resident returns to start the term as pupils attend classes. A news corner debuts in the Athena Press with Jewell Pinkerton as reporter Valerie Cannon editor Gail Zerba assistant editor. New play equipment includes a basketball court and a croquet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District No. 2
Miss Hereford
Gail Zerba
District 2
Tum-A-Lum Tickler: Athena’s Lumber Advertorials
A 1929 Athena column from Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co. promotes fir wood insulation Celotex for home improvement and fuel savings. It cheekily muses on gender roles, winter prep, and the balance of buying by women and paying by men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Tum-a-Lum Lumber Co
Cystex 48 Hour Test Promises Quick Relief
An ad claims Cystex relieves backache bladder irritation and urinary discomfort within 48 hours. It urges readers to try Cystex now, offering a money back guarantee and to visit a local pharmacy outlet for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcaddens Sharmacy
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. E. Porsild
Northwest Territories
Yukon
James Bay
Charlton and
Akimiski Islands
Department of Development and Colon
First Christian Church
Charles A. Sias
Alice Eager
Athena Garage
Dorion Hotel
Tallman
F. Sharp
DR. Blatchford
Post Building
W. Boyd Whyte Chiropractor
Stangier Building
Peterson & Lewis
Attorneys At Law Stangier Building
Watts & Prestbve
Law
Main Street
Herb Parker
Penn Harris
Troy Laundry
Twin City Sanitary Cleaners
Grian
Sperry
Lee Wilson, M’gr
the Kilgore Cafe
Gerald Kilgore
Fai
Editorial
A. M. Johnson
N. A. Miller
Furniture
Acetylene
C. M. Jones
Prop
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