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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1905
Page
3
A Walla Walla Union report quotes a respected citizen alleging two rival publishers flood the town with 18 and 3 agents, using tactics to convince parents that new reference books are necessary for the upcoming school term, aided by endorsements from teachers and principals.
The Irrigon fruitgrowers union plans a large reforestation effort meeting at the schoolhouse to discuss planting up to 100000 trees this season. Carolina and Lombardy varieties are favored for rapid growth. walnut and hickory may be added at intervals.
Circuit Judge Ellis rules the last session's sheep import tax unconstitutional as a capitation levy. Decision in W. P. Reever v. Umatilla County affects Eastern Oregon sheep interests and foresees no further enforcement. Also lists several teachers contracts fired by County Superintendent Frank K. Welles with salaries around fifty dollars monthly.
The office head, who had led for two years, and his assistant Herbert Yates departed for Portland last week. W. Sawyer remains in Pendleton to complete gaging of local streams and finish ongoing district work.
Prominent Athena farmer D N McIntyre sold 480 acres of Helix country wheat land to C B Bott and A B Montgomery for 10000 dollars, the county’s largest recent real estate transaction. Pound notices stock taken up in Athena by W J Gholson marshal for sale at 2 p m September 26 1905 unless redeemed.
In the Oregon court at Umatilla County executor E H Stone filed a final account for Permelia Stone deceased. A hearing on objections is set for October 16 1905 at Pendleton County Court House. The action includes a separate civil suit in Athena District Justice Court seeking recovery of funds from W L E Pason with summons dated September 1905 and last publication October 20 1905.
An excerpt describes using roots like Gohden, Queen's, Stone, Hinek, Bloodroot, and Mandrake to aid natural body functions. It promises confidential, mailed medical guidance and references a 1000 page Sense Medical book with colored plates offered by a chemist or tonic dealer.
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