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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (June 8, 1906)
REEKING WITH FILTH CONDITIONS AS FOUND BY THE FOOD COMMISSION. Wordi Not Minced, Bepulsive Facti Not Covered la Telling of Un sanitary Condition. Tbo report of Charles B. Neill, Commissioner of Labor, and James Bronsou Reynolds to the President on the sanitary condition of tbe meat packing houses of Chicago, which was transmitted to Congress together with the President's message on the same subjoct, is appalling, to say the least. The commissioners made the following roport: "No statement as a fact which was not verified by personal examina tion. Floors, carts, tabs are of wood, wator-soaked, only half cleansed, meat soraps and grease ad hearing to them and collecting dirt Meat racks and conveyors inadequ ately cleansed, grease and meat scrapr adnenug to tnem, oven alter trav are washed. Closets for both men audywrfmen out off from workrooms by thC wood en partitions. Lunchrooijifioften ad join them. f Washing sinks not furnished at all, or small and dirty, with neither tow els, soap or toilet paper. . Men and women directly from tbe closets plunge unwashed hands iuto the moat. Men sometimes relieve thenfselves on the killing floors and swell the sum of nanseatiug odors from dirty One Now York slaughter-houses model in ooutrast to Chioao, construct ed largely of iron and cement, flushed and thoroughly cleansed every day. Workmen climb over heaps of meat, select the pieoe tbey want and throw it on the dirty floor. In cutting, tbey handle tbe meat" against aprons . of leather or rough sacking, indescrib ably filthy. They stand with dirty shoes on tables on which meat is handled. At lunch hour they sit on these tables. All this is under eye of superintendent. Meat shoveled from dirty floors which are dump and soggy, piled on tables rarely washed, pushed in wood en box-carts, gathering dirty splinters, floor filth and expectoration of tuber culosis and other disense workers. Best grade of sausage prepared for export to ''e eaten uncooked is carted in barrows with handles filthy with grease, thrown on tables, on which employes climb, handle meat with un washed hands, kneel with dirty apron aud trousers in contact with moat. Inspection does not extend to pre pared meat food, though products are lubolod stating that they have passod Government inspection. Not yet prepared to report to the use of dyes, preservatives aud chem icals. Fresh meat shoveled iuto barrels and regular proportion of stale scraps added from dirty floor. Meat soraps, dry, leathery aud un lit to bo euteu, among whiob wete found pieces of pigskin, bits of rope aud other rubbish, to be used iu mak ing potted ham. All those canned products bear labels sayiug they passod Government inspection and quality is guaranteed. Labels washed from old canned goods, wbioh are then heated to"livos up" contents aud given fresh labels. Superintendents Beem to ignore all considerations except those of the account-book. Tuberculosis is disproportionately prevalent in the stockyards, and vie tiuis expoctorate on the floors of the workrooms, from which falling soraps of moat aro shoveled up to bo convert ed iuto food. Callous disregard is shown for com fort of employes. Girls stand ton hours a day at work wbioh could be done as well sitting. Conditions aro a morals and menace to ployes. Moat should bo slaughter on killiug beds. Hogs should bo inspected for triohiuosis for American as well as foreign oousumor. No meat should be muiked inspected unless inspected at every stage of prep oration. Sooretary of Agrioulture should be in power to make rules re gardiug sanitation and construction of buildiugs. Transportation of un inspected meat from state to state should be prohibited. Number of in specters should ba largely increased, Special Government inspoctiou should bo carried ou continuously. Standards of inspection in other countries should be studied and published. WESTON WENT WET. Antl-ProhlbltlonUsa Hacked Br Mayor and Town Council. Weston weut "wot" on tbo pro hibition issue by a majority of 65 votes. The mayor aud city oouuoil authorized the following statement pub lished in tbe Leader, aud that the votois of the town heeded it, is evi deuoed by vote in favor of saloons: "We deem it wise at this time to sound a note of waruiug to the voters Weston on tbo prohibition issue. Tbe city has never had , sufficient revenue from direct tax for its needs, and now that at least 15000 damage bus beeu occasioned to bridges, streets aud water pipes by tbe flood, our flnunciul r degradation to health of em iuspected after condition is not improved. We do not condemn temperance by any means. We deem it best for our peo ple and for the people at large. But we do not think that temperance can be enforced at Weston by means of prohibition. Some of us remember tbe "gallon house" regime about twelve years ago, when , liquor in plenty was obtained from gallon demi johns by men and boys and drunken ness was general, while city script sold for 60 cents or less on tbe dollar. We believe that high-licensed and well-regulated saloons is Jho choice of evils in handling the liquor ques tion, and promise herewith, individ ually and collectively, to enforce to the best of our ability our present oast-iron ordinance in dealing with sa loon. Prohibition at this time is at the best a dangerous experiment, in our opinion. It would entail au an nual municipal tax levy of at least 25 mills on tbe dollar, instead of five mills, and a change in tbe city charter to permit sucL levy. This change cannot be secured until next session of tbe legislature." Helix and Vansycle also voted on prohibition as a distiiot. Vansycle went "dry" by a majority 6L, eight votes, but Helix gave a majority of sixteen in favor of saloons. Notice of Final Account. In Tbe County Court of tbe State of Oregon For Umatilla County. In the matter of the estate of Mary J. Frakes, deceased. All persons whom it may couoern are hereby notified that tbe under signed executrix of the estate of Mary J. Frakes, deceased, has filed her final account and report with tbe clerk of tbe above entitled court; that the coun ty Judge has appointed tbe ninth day of June, 1906, as tbe time, and tbe County Court House in Pendleton, in said county and state, as tbe place, where any and all objections and ex ceptions to said report and aocount will be beard and the settlement there of made. Bated this tbe 4th day of May, A D. 1906. Minnie M. Willaby, Executrix. Peterson & Peterson, Attorneys. Last publication to be made, June 1st; First publication. May 4th. hnrni i ini mr urttiH nuuat ATHENA ONE NIGHT ONLY WEDNESDAY JUNE 13 The Destruction of San Francisco EARTHQUAKES AND FIRE A $10,000 PRODUCTION The Summer Season. J The O. K. & N. will sell round trip tickets to North Beaoh points, Ilwaco to Nahoatla, inclusive and to Seaside and Clatsop Beach, from Athena' for 113.90. Dates of sale June 15, to August 25, inclusive. Final return limit Septempber 30. For Sale. One Niagara Pitts Sepa- :ator, size 86-72; 1 Buffalo Pitts En gine, 25 horse power; derrick tables, 10k wagons, water tanks, cook house, stove, dishes, in faot a com pleteXthreshiug outfit in good condi tion. ) Will be sold cheap for cash in part or whole. For particulars en quire at the First National Bank, Athena, Oregon. J. N. B. Gerking is up from La5d law, Crook county. He says that part of the state has also been soaked with rains. Crops are somewhat late, but look well. Edisons Moving Pictures Prices, 50c, 35c, 25c Doctor are Fuzzled. The remarkable recovery of Kenneth Molver, of Vanceboro, Me., is the subject of much interest to the medi cal fraternity and a wide cirolo of friends. He says of his case: "Ow ing to severe inflammation .of tbe throat and congestion of tbe lungs, three doctors gave me up to die, when, as a last resort, I was induoed to try Dr. King's New Discovery and I am happy to say it saved my life." Cures the worst coughs and colds, bron chitis, tonsilitis, weak lungs, boars ness and la grippe. , Guaranteed at McBride's drug store. 50o and $1 -Trial bottle free. For Sale Seven quarter-sections, six miles from Helix, half mile from warehouse; good house, big barn, ma cihine shed, spring water; $37.50 per acre, two-flf ths cash ; long terms. Lock box 9, Helix, Oregon. Just received, latest styles in belta, shirtwaist sots, back and side combs, at Manasse's. 5 ESTABLISHED 1865 2 Preston-Parton Milling Go. BEAUTY Flour is made in Athena, by Athena labor, in the latest and best equipped mill in the west, of the best selected . Bluestem wheat grown any where. Patronize home industry. Your grocer sells American Beauty for $1.00 per sacE : Merchant Millers and Grain Buyers m h S Waitsburg, Wash. - - - Athena, Oregon S Star of Kansas 9669 Famous Clydesdale Stallion Will make the season as follows: Monday and Tues day at Waterman Station; Wednesday at A. B. Mc Ewen's; Thursday at Whiteman's Tarni, Gerking Flat; Balance of week at King Bros. Barn, Athena. , -Star of Kansas- was bred by Senator Gregg of Seneca, Kansas, and was foalded April 9, 1900; sired bv Caruiichael, 7915; dam, Kansas Bell, S725. Color solid black with star in fore head; weight 1750; has good action and fine speed for a draft horse, and has exceptionally good disposition. TERMS: $20.00 insurance, payable when marc is known to be in foal. In case of sale or removal of mare fees become due at once. SANFORD STONE, Manager. A. 11. McEWEN, Owner. Bargains at Pendleton's Big Store 4 ' . Where it Pays to Trade Dry Goods Store. Children's 15o black ribbed hose at per pair lOo Women's 20o black Hose, at per pair . - - - J16c Women's fl.50 black sateen Un derskirts at each - $1.00 Women's $1.25 white Shirt Waists, at eaoh - 95o Women's $5. Dress Skirts at each - - - $3.75 Women's $4.50 Wash Suits, Lin en, at - $3.25 Women's 60o Muslin Drawers, at each - 35o Women's 75o Girdle Corsets, at. eaoh - - 60o 12)o white Embroidery, i to 8 inches wide, at yard - 8o 12)o figured Lawns for waists or dresses, ' handsome pat terns, yard - lOo 20o white Indian Linens at per yard - - - I5o 50o white mercerized Silk Waist ings, at yard 85o Send for samples. Men's Clothing Store Men's best $10.00 Suits in grey, brown and black mixtures, any size; we can fit you at per suit - - $7.60 Men's best $12.50 Suits, extra well made, tailor finish, all sizes; blaok, navy's or mix tures, at per suit $10.00 Men's best $15 and $16.50 Suits, handsome tailor made suits, hand Banished, positively tbe best bargain ever offered, at per Suit - - $12.50 Men's 75o Underwear, at - 50o Medium or light weight; extra well made. ' Men's $1.25 dress Shirts at each - - - - $1.00 New patents in soft or stiff bosoms. The biggest and best stock of Men's and Boys' clothing, Hats and Furnishings here at a saving. ' Shoe to re Women's $2.00 Shoes, in me dium or heavy weight, at per pair - - - $1.50 Women's $3.00 vici kid, patent tips, extension or turn soles, at per pair - - $2.60 Children's $1.65 School Shoes, - . sizes 10 to 2, in box calf or kid, per pair $1.25 Extra good $2.25 Misses' Shoes, in vioi kid, sizes 11 j to 2, per pair - - $1.75 Misses' Oxfords at - - $1.60, $1.75, $2.00 Ladies' Oxfords at - - $2.50, $3.00, $3.60 Men's best $3.25 Shoes in all shapes and widths, at - $2.60 Men's $2.50 work Shoes, tbe, best wearing shoes made, and in any width, at - $1.75 'Men's Oxfords at ' - - . $3.00, $1.00, $1.50 Boys' Oxfords at - - - $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 SAVE YOUR COUPONS; they are given free with each 10c purchase. Over $700 inbeautiful presents given to our customers last month. Come and see what you wUl receive, absolutely free, by saving our cupons. N. B.-We have made arrangements with Burns Bros., Pendleton's leading Pho tographers, to supply our many customesr with photos at greatly reduced prices. This arrangement is for a short time only. For particulars write or inquire at the store where it pays to trade. THE PEOPLE'S WAREHOUSE PENDLETON, OREGON FLOURI FLOURI FLOURI Szelctw- HDxdjf t IPex SaoDs: $1.00 CASH This Celebrated Flour is made from the choicest Blue Stem Wheat grown in the Northwest. SOLD BY THE PACIFIC COAST ELEVATOR COMPANY David Williams Agent,- - - - - - Athena, Oregon. Dr. A. B. Stone, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Calls answered promptly day or night Office in Post Building, Athena, Oregon NOW IS THE TIME jffi 1 We carry a full and complete line of the following sup plies Axes Hose, Suction Rope Axel Grease Hammers Ranges Anyils Iron, Bar Rules Bolts Iron, Sheet Sa rs Babbitt . Lace, Leather Stoves Bits Lanterns Shoes, Horse Brushes, Horse Nuts Saws Curry Combs Needles Scythes Chain Halter Nails Snaths Chain, Butt Oil, Castor Steel Chain, O.il Oil, Cylinder Screwplates Cutlery, Table Oil. Black Screws Cutlery, Pocket Oil, Hard Screw Drivers J??!;-. , Oil cups Speed Indicators Cold Chisels Oilers Drills ' pans Tank Pumps Enameled Ware Packings Tinware Forks Punches Tacks Files - Pipe Vises Forges Pulleys. Brake Valves Gauge Glasses Pulleys, Hay Fork Water Bags Graphite Pyers Washers Goggles Rivets Whips And Our Prices Arc as Low as Are Named By cinyone - Call and See Us When in Tendletonvvw-''v'' CLMK IL U Phone, Main 21 - - - - 211 E. Court St PENDLETON, OREGON
