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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1910
Page
4
A Seattle land dealer, OU D Hillman, faces federal trial for illegal mail use. The piece critiques land sharks who inflate values to lure settlers, warns Northwest voters about forthcoming congressional redistributions, and touches on political shifts, weather quips, and editorials from a late 19th century periodical.
In a lengthy Eskimo chapter Peary claims eighteen years of intimate dealings with the people. He says they are not savage or lawless, though without government or education. He notes they lack religion but possess faith hope and charity essential to surviving the polar night and harsh climate.
A compact appraisal extols Thucydides as the greatest historian for his concise and vigorous rendering of the Peloponnesian War. The piece notes a critic’s view that his long, eventful era is captured in one volume, surpassing modern histories in clarity and scope. A humorous fiction excerpt follows with Mrs. Finnikin asking for color and a doctor quipping about a hole in her stocking.
In a chatty exchange Stella and Bella discuss Lizzie reportedly considering remarriage. Bella questions whether Lizzie has ever been married, while Stella clarifies that Lizzie has not. The brief dialogue highlights Lizzie’s rumored plans and the doubts of the two speakers.
A light exchange features Puck quoting a girl’s warning line about hopeful suitors. The remark hints at cautious romantic intent and the playful tone of social flirtation in a historical column.
The fragment notes a dentist diagnosing a large cavity requiring milling, while Ethel questions recommended study courses. Montaigne hints at diverse opinion shaping beliefs, suggesting skepticism about expert guidance.
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