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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 16, 1908)
AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Six and Eight Pages Every Friday. F. B. DOYD, PUBLISHER. Application for entrance as 2nd clans matter mane on juiy o, lft7ai the noHtottlre at Athena. Oreiron Uiiilran Actot t'onicrt-gs of March 8, 1876 Subscription Rate t ar. In advann 12.00 Single copies In wrappers. Sc. single stroke, btit it is better to have it lost tban never to have bad it at all. And another thing; lack isn't labelled. So it will do you no good to stand aronnd a.d look for it. Go to work. ATHENA. ORE.. OCT. 16. .1908 Critioism, should be of a construc tive nature to have any rigbtfurplaoe J in ' be building of life today. Most of us draw our beat strength for use "in the environment in which we are placed from that iuspiriog source of hearing "the nioo things" not the flattering things, mark yon said about ourselves. There are few of us who do not reoogDize d'ther definitely or Bub-couseiously at least, oar own short comings, and it is part of that struggle of self perservation inherent within us which induces us to bide them or for got them and put our best self forward for the benefit of others in order to be able to get somewhere unhampered by their oritioisms. And, somehow, it doesn't seem just light to thwart that purpose. The law of suggestion is a mighty foroe working for good or ill upon this plane of our existence, and used judiciously and with the high moral purpose to aid in the develop ment of humanity it cannot fail to bring the greatest happiness and strength into the life of the individual. "I know that you can do this or that and do it well. Only try it." This is one of the foundation stones of suo oesa. Fed from this sustaining source, hope whiob is a lurge part of our "working capital" in whatever we may undertake, grows strong to do and dare and briugs us into the full (lower of achievement. I'll tell you about this thing of luck says an exchange. It comes to the person who keeps the weeds out down so that it can find him. Luck some times walks up and collars an idler, but it is more opt to nab tbo man who is busy doing the best be can ull the time. Luok isn't lying around on the street allowing loafers tooover it with whittling!. Neithorisit in a stream waiting for some lazy fisherman to book it. Luck generally goes band in bend with iudustry. If you sit around and wait for luok to hand you a bug of gold and make you a rich man you are pretty apt to end ycur days in the poor house. A four leaf clover will biiug more luok to the busy fellow tban it will tu tbo- loafer. It may seem a little tough for a man to work bard for a long time aud then have his earniugg all swept from bim at a A rich man in Cincinnati ordered bis coffin in advance years ago. Paid $500 for it. When be died last week he bad grown too big to go in . it Lots of men and women order their coffins in advance. They worry and weaken their wills by worry over dis asters that never come, difficulties tbey never meet and rivers of trouble they never have to cross. Many lives have been and are made miserable, hopeless and profitless necause people refused to move, or marry, or take u place, or enter a business for fear of contin gencies and risks that never came aud duties and obligations that were mere shams. Every borne is cluttered and littered with things tbat are kept waiting for use on this chance or that, and then never used coffins, all, that have been ordered in advance. TLese things are dusted, and moved, and kept from the moths, and paoked and repacked, and in the end all is waste, worry and empty effort Scienoo is doing wonders these days in various directions. Nothing quite so notioeably great, perhaps, as the telegraph, tbo telephone and the eleo trio motor, yet developments and knowledge of many kinds tbat a gen eration ago would have seemed mira culous, incredible. For example, we scarcely more tban momentarily notioe tbe inoident tbat the other day a man talked ty wireless telephone with his wife EO miles distant, as tbey were passing, that far apart, iu warships plowing the Atlantio ocean. If any body 80 or 20 years ago bad predioted that this would happen, he would Have been considered a lunatic Trans continental trains, running at full speed, are tolking with one another by tbe iuduotive system of telephoning. Tbe conviotion of tbe proprietor of a Grants Pass hotel bar will no doubt result in stopping the sale of near beer and all alooholio "temperance" drinks in Josephi'ie county, as the analysis of tbe chemist, admitted in court, proved conclusively tbat such drinks oontain alcohol. Judge Hanna's instructions to tbe jury, which are precedent in tbat jurisdiction, were tbat any ap preciable percentage of alcohol makes a drink lutoxioating, tborefore it is prohibitive under the law. Soft drink cstablishoinents occupying plaoes for merly saloons must therefore close their doors, as their business has con sisted mainly of selling near beer. waters. Sue is 610 feet in length, ban a beam of nearly 80 feet, a displace ment of 20,000 tons, and is to have a speed of 20 knots. Tbe Deleware, ber sister ship, whiob is being constructed by tbe Newport News Shipbuilding oompany, will be launched la tbe early spring. PROHIBITION NOW, WHAT NEXT? All time records for American bat tleship building have been broken by the NortQ Dakota, tbe keel for wbiab was laid December 18 last. Tbe North Dakota will be the largest ship of any kiud ever launched in American Troubles for tbe Amerioan saloon are multiplying. For a year tbe mor tality among them bas been as great as though a war of extermination were ou. Tbe swelling tide of looal option aid probititicn bas swept tbem out of existence a tbe rate of 80 a day for tbe country, and it promises to keep up tbe rate till tbe end of tbe year. At 30 feet frontage for each doomed saloon, tbe destruction bas been at tbe rate of a mile of frontage a week, or 52 miles for tbe year. It is a career of bavoo more extraordinary tban tbe most nopeful day dream of tbe wildest prohibitionist Tbe year began with three states wholly prohi bition, and now there are eight, Ar kansas by a majority of 13,000 pass ing into tbe fold reoently. Where bnt 6,000,000 people of tbe oonntry lived in dry territory, there are now 88,000,000. Almost one balf the peo ple of the nation are residents of tbe and zones with oonnties everywhere almost tumbling over each other in the scamper to get in ont of tbe wet. Tbe tide is so pronounced and so apparently irresistible, that observers every where are predicting tbat it is bnt a matter of a few years until saloons will be swept entirely from the rural dis tricts, and be confined wholly to tbe large cities. The big liquor men of tbe country are almost ready to con fess as muoh, and are strenuous in their appeals to retail liqnor dealers to elevate tbe tone of their plaoes and re form their business methods in tbe hope of arresting tbe lelentlese and expanding crusade. The retailers are oalled upon to cease violating the laws, to stop selling liqnor to minors and to men already intoxicated, and to chasten their establishments into places of the best possible respecta bility. Tbey are warned that the re form of their business may be too late, but that in and through it lies tbe only hope of stemming tbe tide of pro hibitive inundation tbat, at this mo ment, seems to foreshadow eventual extermination. Tbe movement is without parallel or preoedent, in Amerioan life, and in its contemplation, the observer can look into tbe future and seem to see there similar momentous movemeots in which tbe oountry may pass through social and economio change equally remarkable. May it not be tbat, if tbe Amerioan trust persists ia its headlong career of greed, , arrogance and ounning, an aroused people, in such a movement, may sweep it out of the nation? Oregon Journal. For Sale. Mrs. May Jorgenson offers 80 acres of fine reservation land for sale at $90 .per acre. The land description is N of N W sec. 17, tp. 8, 35 E W M. Iuquire of F. S. Le Grow, Athena. For Rent For a year or term of yearp, a body of land near town, comprising 99 and a fraotiou aores. Inquire of Mrs. Jaokson Nelson, Athena. Eastern Oregon's Largest and Best Store The Peoples Warehous at Pendleton, eager or yourf trade, offers you the largest varieties of Dependable cTVlerchandise at the lowest price known for years. A The most comprehensive showing ff Fall and Winter styles in Ladies' and Misses Suits, Hats and Coats, Skirts, Furs, and all other Wearables. A For Quality, variety sf Styles and Workmanship our lines surpass any ever shown in this section. A Remember we are the largest dealers in Mens and Boys Clothing, Men, Women and Children Shoes, Silks and Dress Goods. A A THE VERY BEST m MANY YEARS are offered you in Blankets and Comforts. A Good, clean Groceries at lowest prices. In our Grocery Department you will find none but pure, clean wholesome eatables, and we are the acknowledged leaders in low prices. A rJTVlail orders promptly filled. Your patronage solicited on the score of better goods for less money--let us prove it. THE PEOPLES WAREHOUSE PENDLETON, OREGON Always Save Yost Coopoas Where it Pays to Trade I 0 uj u iniiniinJ There is no need of anyone suffering long with this disease, for to effect a quick cure it is only necessary to take a few doses of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remody In fact, in most cases one dose is sufficient It never fails and can be relied upon in the most severe and dangerous cases.- It is equally valuable for children and is the means of saving the lives of many children each year. In the world's history no medicine has ever met with greater success. Price 25 cents. Largo size 60 cents. THE PALACE DRUG COMPANY. f ?f f f f ?f ?f f f f Tf f f f ft f f f THE ST. NICHOLS HOTEL J. E. FROOME, pkop. Iff Only First-class Hotel in the City. Iff , THE ST. NICHOLS i It the only one that can accommodate oommei-cial traveler. . w Can beteoomended for lta clean and well ventilated room. Coa. MAIS AKDTHIBD, ATBCRA.Or. r 7hal Do They furel T'.irt abovt. i'l'ist-V-n Is often asked con iTii'iif Hi-rer's two leading medicine-. "G')i i.i !' Discovery" and "Kavorito i'lvsiiii'i j 1." Tlio answer Is uat "Golden Medical Discovery " Is a most, intent alterative or blood-puriliur. and tonic or invigorator and acts especially favorally In a cura tive way upon all the mucous lining sur faces, as ot the nasul passages, throat, bronchial tubes, stomach, bowels and bla :dcE;-uriug a large percent of catar rhal cuAfii whether the disease affects the nasal paNsnj the flrsoat, larynx, bron chia, stomaclNtas catarHtftl dyspepsia), bowels (as muoiu4ftrciv. bladder, uterus or other pelvic organ Even In thR Chronic n nlnnrntlvn staypij of H.ocq nfiWtirmqTlt. U nfton enrnessfiil In affect- fti inrr r 1 rrtii f ne r avome rrpcnmiun ig for thcium'" 101 a iseases 1 weajiUiiTang(nnCTts an itio iivtdeiit to women oniv.i Is a rxwcrTul yet contTy actliiK Invitfofal' Ing tonic and nervine. For weak worn out, over-worked women no matter what has caused the break-down, "Favorite Prescription "will be found most effective In building up the strength, regulating the womanly functions, subduing pain and bringing about a healthy, vigorous condition of the wholo system. A book of particulars wraps each bottle giving the formultDof both medicines and quoting what scores of eminent med ical authors, whoso works are consulted by physicians of all tlio schools of practice as guides In proscribing, say of each in gredient entering Into these medicines. The words of praiso bestowed .on tho several ingredients entering into Doctor Pierce's medicines by such writers should have more weight than any amount of Don - professional testimonials, because such men are writing for the guidance of their medical brethren and know whereof they speak. Both medicines are non-alcoholic, non aecret, and contain no harmful habit forming drugs, being composed of glyceric extracts of tho roots of native, American medicinal forest plants They are both sold by dealers in medicine. Yon can't afford to accept as a substitute for one of these medicines of known composition, any secret nostrum. Dr. Pierce's Pellet small, sngar-coated, easy to take as caiviy, regulate and In vigorate stomach, liver and bowels. To Care Constipation Torero. rake Cascareta CunUy Cathartic. lOo or So, C3.C.C foil to cure. Of uciiKtb rtfuml itmiw" TROY LAUNDRY For GOOD WORK HENRY KEENE, Acent, . "The Old Standby" THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF PENDLETON formerly the Pendleton S wings Bank Commercial Banking- V Capital, Surplus and Profits, $250,000.00 We Give Savings Bank Facilities the National Bank Security m 4 per cent Interest Paid on Tink Deposits. Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent The Old Savings Bank, the friend of the Farmer, Stockman and Merchant, now a National Bank, continuing business under the super vision of the U. S. Government. Foley's Honey and Tar forehuarea.saie.sure. io opiates. Dr. O. F. Heisley Dr. S. Etta Heisley Graduates Am. School yf Osteopathy, jf KirksviUe, Mo., Dr A. T. Still, President, Founder. Drs. HEISLEY HEISLEY OSTEOPTHIC PHYSICIANS Office and Residence Cor. 5th and Ad ams St. opposite Christian church. Days in Athena: MorfHay, Wednesday, Fridajr. S. V. Sharp PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special attention given to all calls, both night and day. calls promptly answered. OfBee on Third Street. Athene, Oregor jllders n Are you doing what you can to populate your State? Oregon Needs People Settlers, honest farmers, mechanics, merchants, clerks, people with brains, strong hauds and a willing heart capital or no capital. ; "Qie Oregon Railroad Navigation Co Southern Pacific Co.-Lines in Oregon is sending tons of Oregon literature to the East for distribution through every available agenoy. Will yon not help the good work of building Oregon by sending us the names aud addresses of your friends who are likely to be interested in this state? We will be glad to tear tbe expense of sending them complete information about Oregon and its opportunities. COLONIST TICKETS-will be on sale during September and October from the East to all points in Oregon. The fares from a few principal cities are From Denver - - $30.00 " Omaha .- - 80.00 " Kansas City 80.00 " St. Louis - - 85.50 . " Chicago - 88.00 From Louisville $41.70 " Cincinnati 42.20 " Cleveland 44.75 New York 55.00 Tickets Can Be. Prepaid . - - If yon want to bring a friend or relative to Oregon, deposit the proper amount with any of our agents. The ticket will then be furnished by telegraph. Looal Agent, ATHENA. OREGON. Win McMwrray, General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon. E. M. SMITH L lifflfflluEW I A. J. PARKER'S mm Kverythiog- rirot - Molra . '"' Up-to-date Sf. 'V- vx SQa S!DE m $: STRKT ATHEKA - ' -- IIIIN , WOK-TAB HO POISONS. CONFORMS TO NATIONAL PURE FOOD AND DRUO LAW. Th Orttflrt! Laxtttv Cough Syru containing Honey and Tar. An improramont all Ceoan. Lung and Bronchial Remedies. Pleasant to the taste and food alike for young and eld. AO eoutfni syrup containing opiates conrtfpate the bowels. Bee'it 1.tiHvo Honey and Tar moves tbe bowels and contain oe opiate. Prated by flfTE-VUS HEDICISE COMPANY. CHICAGO. V. 8. A.