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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1904
Page
4
A Washington Post report quotes a prominent driver claiming half of the horses used by local brewers drink beer daily. He says horses refuse work without their buckets at morning and noon. He compares horses to hogs as natural drinkers and notes revenue officers aid in locating stills with sniffing hogs.
The Indiana legislature convened in special session to address a boll weevil outbreak described as spreading from Texas across the cotton belt. A Louisiana commission urged a non cotton growing belt to starve the pest, with estimated relief loans around 25 million dollars and national state experts rallying to halt the advance.
An essay notes scientific uncertainty about inhabited planets beyond Earth. It discusses temperature limits for life, historical views, and references early astronomy thoughts. It then shifts to a National Geographic note on diamonds from the De Beers mine, detailing per cubic meter weight and current value. An assortment of household furniture is for sale at Dr. Botkin’s residence.
The text outlines racing trends in 1903 with faster times and a shift from endurance to sprint distances. It notes the Metropolitan Handicap at Morris Park in May as the first great handicap of the year, highlighting Gunfire and Cl Velard in a fierce battle. Races show fractions such as 12 5 for the first furlong and 1:09 4-6 for five furlongs. Gunfire defeats Old England by a length and a half in 1:88 3-6.
A fragment describes a silent high bid Chinese auction with bidders and an auctioneer, then lists multiple patent medicines and remedies with testimonials. Notable brands and places include Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea sold at Pioneer drug store, Ballard's Snow Liniment, Herbine from McBride's drug store, and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
In Oregon’s Umatilla County the executor of Thomas Ogle deceased notifies all creditors to present claims with vouchers within six months from first publication. The notice names the executor and requires filing at the address provided in the document.
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