OUTLOOK FOR CROP
GOOD SEASONS TO EXPECT EEC
ORD BEE AKIN Q CHOP.
From Almost Every Section Comes
Eeoorts of Increased Acreage
In Grain.
The West Coast Trade, a Pacific Coast
journal, baa the following to say about
the present wheat outlook in the North
west: While it is yet too early to forecast
with certainty what the coming crop
will be, the season is far enough ad
vanced to deal in possibilities.
Reports from the grain growing sec
tions of eastern Washington, northeast
ern Oregon and northern Idaho show a
flattering outlook for a record breaking
crop. From almost every section comes
reports of an increased acreage with
both fall and spring sown grain in a
healthy condition. Grain men are unan- i
imous in the opinion that the prospect
at the present time is the best they have
seen in fifteen years, and taking into ac
count the increased acreage it is safe to
predict that with normal conditions from
now on the crop will break all previous
records.
In Lincoln county an average yield of
30 bushels to the acre is expected; an
increase in acreage of about !-.0 per cent
is reported and it is confidently expect
ed that the crop for the county will
approximate 12,000,000 bushels. In
Whitman county a conservative estimate
places the increase in acreage and the
increase in yield per acre at 25 per cent
over last year; a total yield for the coun
ty of from 12,000,0000 to 14,000,000
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UUHUbiB is ireeiy yruuiuiuu. xu nuaius
county an increase in acreage of about
20 per cent is reported, a yield of about
30 bushels to the acre is expected, and it
is estimated that the crop tor tlie county
will total about $7,500,000 bushels. Jn
Walla Walla county there is no materiul
increase in acreage for the reason that
the major portion of the tillable land
has for several years been under culti
vation; a yield of about 30 bushels to
the acre and a total crop for the county
of about 3,500,000 bushels is expected.
Other districts show corresponding con
ditions of increase,
Another good wheat crop will serve to
perpetuate the present season of pros
perity in the Inland Empire, guaran
teeing the continuance of the same for
an indefinite period, Of course, the net
returns will dopend upon the general
level of prices. For the United States
as a whole, the prospects thus far are
AvfAllanf fni n rrrtnA nnrmnl nrnri. hut.
foreign conditions are such that it is ex
pected this country will experience no
difficulty in marketing her surplus.
While prices may not be so high as luHt
year, there is every indication thut the
grower will receive a good . price for his
product. .
MINE SELLS FOB $115,000.
Virtue Property Change Hniul--The
j Largest Ileal In District.
Baker City, June 30. The Virtue
mine was sold today for $115,000 cash
to the Virtue iines & Development
company, This, is the largest mining
doal that has been consummated in this
district so far this year. The Virtue
mine is one of the oldest and best known
mines in tnis part of the state. It was
named after J. W. Virtue, the first
HherifT of Baker county, who was for
many years one of the leading citizens
of this part of the state, autil he moved
to Josephine county, where he resided
for several years until his death a short
time ago.
The officers of the now company are:
J. K, Homing, president and manager;
P. Uasche, vice-president; S. L. Baer,
treasurer; C. A. Johns, secretary; C. M.
Sage, director. The capitul Btock of the
new corporation is $1,600,000. A large
force of men will be put to work at the
mine on July 1.
Lane County Crops
Eugene, June 30. The coming of hot
weather has settled in the minds of the
farmers the fact that crops in this coun
ty will necessarily be short on account
of the unusually dry weather during the
past month. It is safe to say now that
the best pieces of spring grain in this
county do uot promise more than halt a
crop, while many fields do not show that
they will be worth cutting. Even if
rain should come now it will be too late
to do much good. The hay crop is also
reporieu mucn suortenea, out not to uie
extent of spring grain. Pastures are
also drying up very early and stock is
expected to shrink considerably before
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HARD TIMES SOCIAL.
Kicellent Kntortaluiuent OR'ervd To
night at Christian Church.
Tonight at the Christian church the
much talked of Hard Times social will
tuke plane. After the entertainment
and ref retthments have been served, the
young folks will be given the freedom of
the lawn, where games will bo flayed.
The program follows:
Song Hard Time Choir
Recitation ....'....'. Gladys Bush
Violin Solo Albert Bales
Vocal Duet. .:. Nellie Foss, Ora Rhodes
Song. : Hard Time Choir
Recitation. j Cecile Boyd
Intrumental Duet. ,
Lucy Jenkins and Avt Reeder
Recitation,, Zelma DePeatt
Vocal Solo Mrs. Anna Foss
Song Hard Time Choir
Recitation Cora Davison
Instrumental Solo Maud Gholson
Recitation Mr. Archie Mclntyre
Vocal Duet Joe and Will Scott
Banjo and Guitar Duet
Dr. Sponogle and Albert Bales
Song Hard Time Choir
DESTROY CHOPS.
Grasshoppers Putin an Appearance la
' Morrow County.
Heppner, June 29. Grasshoppers by
the million are appearing in some lo
calities in Morrow county. They have
settled in great numbers in the Sand
Hollow district, a farming country about
ten miles northeast of Heppner, where
they are . doing considerable damage,
principally to alfalfa end the hop crop
and in some places are eating the gard
ens. The first crop of alfalfa, which was
immense, has practically all been saved,
but it is feared that very little of the
second crop can be saved owing to the
ravages of the millions of these insects
that are still congregating in the Melds
Miss Froebstel Returns Home-
Miss Christine Proebstel, who has
been spending the past year in Arizona
for the benefit of her health, is expected
to return to her home in Weston in a
few days where she will remain for the
summer. During her sojourn in Arizona
she has greatly improved in health and
is now pronounced cured.
Wont of All Experience!.
Can anything be worse than to feel
that. Avarv minute will be vour last?
Such was the experience nf Mrs. S. H.
iNewson, uecatur, Aia. -hot turee
years," she writes, "I indured insuffer
able pain from indigestion, stomach and
bowel trouble. Death seemed inevitable
when doctors and all remedies failed.
At length I was induced to try Electric
Bitters and the result was miraculous.
I improved at once and now I'm com
pletely recovered " For liver, Kidney,
stomach and bowel troubles Electric
Bitters is the only medicine. Onljr 50c
It's guaranteed by McBride, druggist.
Chamberlain'! Stomach and Liver Tab
lets Better than H Doctor's '
Preicilptlou.
M. J. W. Turner, of Truhart, Va.,
says that Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets have done him more good
than anything could get from the doc
tor. If any physician in this country
was able to compound a medicine that
would produce such gratifying results
in cases of stomach troubles, bilious
ness or constipation, his whole time
would be used in preparing this one
medicine. For sale by all druggists.
' Startling Evidence.
, Fresh testimony in great quantity is
constantly coming in, aeciaring ui.
King's New Discovery for consumption
coughs and colds to be unequaled. A.
recent expression from T. J. McFarland
Uentorville, va., serves as example, no
ivritoo. "T linrl Tt rnnnl.it is for three
years and doctored all the time without
being benetuted. xnen i Degan to ibk
ing Dr. King's New Discovery, and a
four hnttW wlinllv fMirfld lllfl." EaUBllv
effective in curing all throat and lung
troubles, consumption, pneumonia ana
grip. Guaranteed by McBride, drug
gist. Trial bottle free, regular size 50c
and$l.
, A Secret Method. X i
I use a secret method for the painless
extraction of teeth which I have used
for a number of years with continued
success. It does not cause any soreness
of mouth or gums, or any siokness or
after effects whatever; is perfectly safe
and takes immediate effect when ap
plied around a tooth. Dr. Sponogle,
dentist. .
Driven to Desperation.
Living at an out of the way place, re
mote from civilization, a family is often
driven to desperation in case of accident,
resulting in burns, cuts, wounds, ulcers,
etc. Lay in a supply of Bucklen's Arni
ca Salve. It is the best on earth. . Only
25c at W. Mc Bride's drug store.
That Throbbing Headache
Would quickly leave you i'you used
Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for sick and nervous headaches,
They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only 25c. Money back if
not cured. Sold by McBride.
Wanted Trustworthy lady or gentle
man to manage business in this county
and adjoining territory for house of sol
id financial standing. $20.00 straight
cash salary and expenses paid each Mon
day direct from headquarters. Expense
money advanced; position permanent.
Address Manager, G05 Monon Bldg.,
Chicago.
Artificial Teeth.
To follow the natural contour of the
face in arranging artificial teeth on
plates so that they will give the most
natural appearance when in the moutu,
there are points, including a perfect tit
and perfect satisfaction, that is the
guarantee on all plate work. Dr. Spon
ogle, dentist.
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HOUSE AND CARRIAGE PAINTING
Paper Hanging,
Clothing and Graining.
Estimates furnished on all kinds of
work. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Shop, east side of 3rd street, above Main
J. E. HULL,
Athena, - - Oregon.
PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE
. A. L. JONES
WANTS LIGHT HAULING
Good taken best care of and carefully band
led. Phone 13 for Express and Baggage.
Satisfies
taste and appetite
Dr. A. B. Stone,
PIIYS1CIANj& SURGEON
Calls answered promptly day or night
Office in Post Building, Atbena, Oregon
S. P. Sharp, A. W. Botkin.
Sharp & Botkin,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
Special attention given to Female
Diseases.
Calls promptly answered, Offlce on Third
Street, Athena, Oregor
J. M. HAYES
REAL ESTATE DEALER.
Houses to Rent. Town and Country
Property for Sale.
WILL M. PETERSON
Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public
Athena, Oregon
Deeds, Wills, Leases, Mortgages and
Contracts carefully drawn; Collections
promptly made.
Going to Build?
Save Money ann Time by Hav
ing C. E. TKOUTMAN, Archi
tect, make your Plans and Spci
flcations, ROOM 15, ASSOCIATION BUILDING,
PENDLETON.
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We are going to be more liberal than ever in 1904 to users of Zion Coffee. Not only will the
Lion-Heads, cut from the packages, be good, as heretofore, for the valuable premiums we
have always given our customers, but
dif ion to
the same Lion-Heads will entitle
make some of our patrons rich men
The first contest will be on the July 4th attendance at the St. loais World's Fair; the second relates to Total
Vote For President to be cast Nov. 8, 1904. $o,ooo.oo will be distributed in each of these contests, making
$40,000.00 on the two, and, to make it still more interesting, in addition to this amount, we will give a
Grand First Prize of $5,000.00 contests, and thus your estimates have two
Five Lion-Heads
cut from Lion
Coffee Packages and a
a cent stamp entitle you
(in addition to the reg
ular free premiums)
to one vote Jn
either contest:
WORLD'S FAIR CONTEST
What trill bo tha total July 4th attendance at the St. Lonla
World' Fair? At Chicago, July 1. 1893. the attendance was 233,273.
For nearest correct estimates received in Woolaon Spice Com
pany's ortlce, Toledo, Ohio, on or before June 30th. 1904. we will
give first prise (or the nearest correct estimate, second prize to the
next nearest, etc., etc., as follows:
J Tim Prlie t2.5O0.OO
1 Second Prle " l.OOO.OO
3 Prle-$500.00 each
6 PrUea 200.00
,
IO Prises
IOO.OO
60.0O
20.00
lO.OO
COO
20 Prises
6O Prises
250 PrUes
' 180Q Prlsea
a 1 39 PRIZES,
427B
Distributed to tha PubHs-iggrtgatlng S45,G0O.00-ln addltloa to whlch'wo shall givo $5,000
to Grown' C!erk3 (set particulars In UOM COFFEE cases) waking a grand total ct $50,033.00.
COMPLETE DETAILED PARTICULARS IN
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VVGOL&CU SPICE CO., (CONTEST DEPT.) 1
IT'S
that is good at all times is what
the Customer wants
Get it at the
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i Sherman & McLean,
Proprietors.
Platzoeder & Minger's old stand
jxritfifFl,-'flM? -in-!:
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A. KUNKEL & COMPANY
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" Dealers in
John Deere Farm Implements
Moline Wagons
Hacks and Buggies in Standard Grades. Plows, liar,
rows, Seeders, Mowers, Rakes, Binders, and Extras.
Hog Fencing
and Barb Wire. We keep a large stock on hand and
can furnish customers with any quantity desired.
f h
you to estimates in our $50,000.00
and women. You can send in as many
e Regular Free Pre
TWO GREAT CONTESTS
gogflHgBHMHMnHa opportunities
l.OOO.OO
1,000.00
1 ,000.00
l.OOO.OO
: 1,000.00
a.eoo.oo
e.000.00
TOTAL 120,000.00
6 Primes 200.00
IO Prises IOO.OO
20 Prises 60.00
60 Prises 20.00
260 Prises lO.OO
1800 PrUes COO
2139 PRIZES,
THE WRICHT LIVERY
AND FEED STABLE '
GOOD HORSES AND RIGS. REASONABLE PRICES
DRIVER FURNISHED WHEN DESIRED.
Horses boarded by the day, week or montha
Stables on 2nd street, South of Main street,
J. F. Wright, - - , - Proprietor.
A. J. PARKER'S
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Everything First
Class - 31 o d em
and Up-to -date
SOUTH SIDE MAIN
STREET ATHENA.
Users oi
iniuni
Grand Prize Contests, which will
estimates as desired. There will be
oi wmmngBuigtasu yue.
Printed blanks to
vote on found in
every Lion Coffee Pack
age. The 2 cent stamp
covers the expense of
our acknowledgment to
you that your es
timate is recorded.
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PRESIDENTIAL VOTE CONTEST
What will be the total Popular Vote east for President (rote
for all candidates combined) at the election November 8, 1904? In
ISOOelection, 13.959,653 people voted for President. For nearest cor
rect estimates received in Woolson Spice Co.'s. office. Toledo. O.,
on or before Nov. 5, 1904, we will give first prise for the nearest cor
rect estimate, second prize to the next nearest, etc., etc, as i ollowat
1 First Prise .....13,800.00
5 Kannnil Pr1 l.OOO.OO
2 Prfiee $600.00 each 1 ,000.00
l.OOO.OO
1,000.00
1 ,000.00
1 .000.00
2. 500.00
e.000.00
TOTAL, t20.000.00
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EVERY PACKAGE OF
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TOLEDO. -CiSiC.
KEEN & WILL AH Y'S
.Barber Shop.
Shaving, Haircuttiog,
Shampooing, Massage,
for Face and Scalp.
.HOT BATHS.
Shop North Side Main
Street, Athena, Ore.
Spring and Summer
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MILLINERY
We have a large and complete stock
of the latest styles in street and drees
hats for Women, Misses and Children.
Our prices are as low as the lowest and
you will do well to 3all here before mak
ing your purchases. We guarantee per
fect satisfaction in trimming old hats.
Your money refunded if not satisfactory.
MKS. J. R. OWENS,
Carden Building, Main Srect, Athena
Foley's Kidney Cure
makes kidneys and bladder right.
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INTEREST It fcelnf dlsplsyed in the
use of smokeless powder sna
jacketed bullets in large calibre rifles.
A 45 calibre bullet weichina 500
(rains gives a shock to large game that the
small bores can not always be depended on
for, Marlin Model 1895 Repeaters have
" Special Smokeless Steel " barrels. For
up-to-date information see our catalog.
Mailed for 3 stamps.
The Marlin Fire Arms Co.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
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I ruy Ldunuiy
Walla Walla, Wash. .
HENRY KEEN, Agent in Athena.
Work Guaranteed
Washings are called for each Tues
day and are returned Friday morning
Oregon
Siioij Line
icji Umok Pacific
TWO TRAINS EAST DAIY
Through Pullman standard and sleeping
ears daily to Omaha, Chicago; tourist sleeping
car daily to Kansas City; through Pullman
tourist sleeping cars, personally conducted,
weekly to Chicago, with free reclining
chair cars, seats free, to the east daily iroru
Pendleton.
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DEPART SCHEDULES ARRIVE
Dally- ATHENA, ORE. Dally.
Fast Mall for Pen
dleton, Latirande,
Baker City, and all
polntsemt viallun
tington. Ore., Also
i.c- for Umatilla, Hepp-
p m. neFi Tne tjhi eg, ;5Ta. n.
Portland, Astoria,
Willamette Valley
Points, California. "
. Tacoma. Seattle, all
Sound Points.
, Walla Walla, Day. " '
ton, Pomeroy, lw
0:57 a.m. lston, Colfax. Pull-
man, Moscow, the 'M P- m
Couer d'Alene dis
trict, Hpokane and
all poinu north.
Mixed train walla
7.-03 p.m. wall and interme i-vm ,
diate points. p. m.
Mixed, for Pendle
12:3) p.m. ton and intermedl- 75p-.
ate points. ,
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SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND ROUTE
Pteamer sails from Port lard 8 p. m. every 5
days.
Snake River Koate.
SUwmers leave Riparia daily except Sat ur
ilay, H;10r. m. Krturniiig leave Ivewistou
dully cxwpt Friday, at 7 a. in.
For tickets to and from ail prU of (u
country call on or write to
Jt. W. Smith, Agent.
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