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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
6
Athena Oregon September 24 1909 readers learn how high school students secured funds for gymnasium equipment and the town urged class loyalty parental support and cooperative effort. City health issues from sanitation to nuisance weeds and overhanging branches are discussed alongside civic improvements and rural progress.
The census indicates 41 percent of the population, about 34 million adherents, identify as church members a figure sharply questioning claims of widespread godlessness. Despite gaps in attendance some members regularly attend services, suggesting enduring religious sentiment amid class distinctions and wealth gaps.
A Chicago pastor urged his congregation to resist weariness from constant talk on many topics. He advised focusing on work and not letting discussion exhaust them, stressing perseverance amid busy days.
A cryptic note suggests Mr Archbold left behind unshared generosity, hinting at large gifts given discreetly. The line implies someone may uncover hidden deeds after his death, though specifics and recipients remain undisclosed.
A fragmented clipping notes a speaker labeling a $60,000 bank theft as a vulgar steal while mockingly questioning aristocratic tone. The text shifts to absurd questions about etiquette and ends with a secretary Ballinger quote urging continued conflict in a light public sense.
The Atlantic Monthly warns that mishandled ice poses infection risks as it touches almost every food in daily use. Ice surfaces are contaminated by handlers and dirty facilities, while icemen rarely wash before filling ice chests, turning ice into a ready medium for bacteria. Also cited are ads for Dr. King's New Life Pills and New Discovery remedies, praising cures for liver troubles and lung ailments with price details and trial offers.
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