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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (July 30, 1909)
AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Six and Eight Pafces Every Friday. F. B. Boyd, Fublisheb.' Application for entrance as 2nd class matter made on July 5, 1007 at the postofflce at Athera, Oregon Under an Actor Congress or March 3, 1879 Subaorl tlon Ratct : p r year, in advance Single copies In wrappers, 6c, 12.00 oATHENA. ORE.. JULY 30. .1909 The relative inorease of valuation of laud odjaoeDt to good roadways and interntban linea shown in this county in the property values Booming to lauds along the Walla Walla-Milton road. Back in Iowa, Mason City was the disooverer of the praotioability of the interntban in Iowa and as the pioneor builder of a railroad which is soon to become the principal means of transportation in that state Mason City now finds that oonsrate pavement can be laid nine feet wide at a cost of $6,300 per mile and that this cost on ten year assessments at 6 per cent interest aud a road district extending two miles in each direction would tax the first quarter seotion only $00 per year, the second $60 per year and the next two $30 por year for principal and interest, and she will build them. Then there will oriBe an automobile bus servioe connecting all Iowa towns oaring for milk routes and country produce. The farmers' antos will run in all weather, two loads of produce can be handled with the team now required for one and land within the district will immediately jump $25 to $50 per acre in value. Moving piotures of work being done on the roads of the country, showing just how the work is done, the ma obinery used and the result of a little work converting a bad road into a reg ular speedway, is the latest lit of novelty wbiob the department of agrioulture is to offer the farmers and business men of the country. Work has just been started on 2,000 feet of Dims which show the road work. The first film taken was in Virginia where the couviots are making every road in fha ataia na trnnA na rmVAri. This ifl a Uii UVUVV la u X - - - unique "ribbon" as the men in stripes give it a regular picture show appear atioe. Other piotures are to be taken . l I '. ill A. in me west, wnere me emies win uut Btnnd for oonviot labor, but where enterprising farmers in somo sections have devoted a little time to road im provement to the great benefit of the state. Portland will have an improved market for the livostook of the North west early in the coming month when the big stockyards on the Peninsula will be opened, It is said the now facilities to be offered for the market ing of stock will be the best on the Puoiflo coast. At the start the yurds will Dave a capuoity of 75 oars, or nearly 2000 head of cattle; 10,000 head of sheep, or about 75 cars; and 4000 head or 50 oars of hogs. This oapaoity can easily be doubled as oc casion requires. The yard will be run in connection with the new packing plants now being built on the Penin sula. here they have reaohed their greatest success. They do not aim to do the work wbiob a summer institute or training sohool are organized to per form. But in a very happy and satis factory way they combine educational with the recreative, and so to many thousands of people tbey afford a cer tain inspiration and a most pleasant break in the yearly routine of life. The British postoffice department has issued a circular to all its employs advising them to show the utmost courtesy to patrons and seating that promotion would depend greatly upon its exercise Doubtless the circular was needed or it would not have been iasned. A similar step by the various publio service departments in this couutry would not be amiss, for while on the whole an obliging disposition is shown ty publio employes yet in many cases a little more courtesy would be very acoeptable. Obatauquaa and othor summer as semblies are now in fnll swing. Es sontially American iu their inception and character the idea has sproad to some extent iu othor lands, but it is Senator Hale is bucking congress on the print paper and wood pulp tariff sobedule. He stands back of the sen ate's ruliug of a $1 per ton duty. Hale Has received many a tap from editor ial writers and he is having his win ning now. A wise man of old said, "put not your trust in prinoes," and experience has proved that his warn ing was timely. But if he were living in these days of representative govern ment and broken political promises he would also say, "put not your trust in politicians." The proposal to inorease the revenue of New Jersey by enlarging the assess ment on corporations is frankly de fended on the grouud that the state is poor and needs the money. Surely, a straightforward admission. Doubt less the trnsts organized under the New Jersey law will not vehemently oppose the plan for tbey derive from the state privileges worth even the heavier price Senator Frelingnysen proposes to exact. To pay up would be cheaper than to shut up or move. The finding of a coin of the early Christian era iu a field near Forest Grove has caused no little speculation as to bow it oame there. Antiquarian finds in Oregon are not common. The coin has been identified as one of the period of Emperor Soverus, who ruled Borne from 146 to 211 A. D. The coin is a rare one, but a few eirig known to be in existence. The ambition of the aeronaut is to hitch hia dirigible to a star. As a re sult of bis first lesson, one of Wright's pupils demonstrated that he could fall out of an aeroplane with as dull a thud as bis teacher. China has promulgated a decree to the effect that Chinamen domioiled in other countries shall remain Chiua men. Were they ever known to do otherwise? When we have remodeled the 16 battleships that went around the world shall we sond thorn around to show the improvements? There is a post office in Nebraska named Tonic, but it is not believed that the postmaster took the office for his health. WILL LEARN ABOUT OREGON. No less than 25,668,670 people 1 tbrongbout the United States will have their attention drawn to Oregon as the land of opportunity during the ooming three months by a great ad vertising campaign to be conducted by the Portland Commercial Club. The leading agricultural papers aad the weekly editions of the big dailies will be used. There is no question that the campaign will direct the movement of thousands of people to this state. The advertisement will cany the familiar oval, with the slogan, "Oregon is the place for yon," in large letters, and those at all interested are urged to ask for litera ture and information about Oregon. The advertisement informs the reader that railroad ratea are the same to all parts of Oregon from the East and Oregon Commercial bodies will bo supplied with addresses of all enquir ers so that the whole state may proQt by this advertising, although Portland will bear all the expense. There is probably no other city in the world that has done a like thing. It is urged that all get in lice for this valuable publioity. People from the EaBt who ask about this state should be answer ed promptly and fully by every com meroial body. In this way, it is be linved, very great benefits will follow for all Oregon. Tbia la the more important now that the colonist rates for this fall have been deoided upon by the railroads. Reduced one-way tiokets will be sold to all Paoiflo Coa&t points from the East and middle West for colonists and homeseeeers who desire to settle here. The adver tising campaign for settlers will be well supplemented by these attractive rates to settlers. Home Furnishings at Cost. Davia Kaser's of Walla Walla have just inaugurated a Great August Clearance Bale. Everything in their $150,000 stook of home furnishings is reduoed to factory cost and less. It will pay you well to make a trip to Walla Walla during this sale. If you oau't go write for particulars. BEST MMD SUITS FOHSM $17,50 Tailored Suits reduce to $11.50 81 of the very best $17.50 in patrnma Serges and Fancy Suiting 30 aud 33 in, ooats finished plain or with braid, go ou sale at this phouomenal low price. Alternations free. $30 Tailored Suits, reduced to $21.50 76 of our very best $30 suits strictly all wool ruau-tailored garments of the highest class, go ou sale at tho extreme low price $21.50 All suits up to $13 reduced to $-.7.50. There are 70 of these elegaut suitsiu the most popnlar'spriug styles aud all go ou sale at the reduoed price of $27.50 Mona new spriug'suita at half prioe THE PEOPLES WAREHOUSE Where it pays to trade. WHEN TO STOP ADVERTISING. Will a merchant who is wise Ever cease to advertise9 Yes when trees grow upside down; When the beggar wears a crown; When ioe forms on the sun; When tne sparrow weighs a ton; When gold dollars get too cheap; When women, secrets keep; When a fish forgets to swim ; When Satan sings a hymn; When girls go baok on gum; When the small boy hates a drum; When no politician schemes; When mince pie makes pleasant dreams; When it's fun to break a tooth; When all lawyers tell the truth; When cold water makes you drunk; When you love to smell a skunk; When the drummer has no brass Wheu these things all come to pass, Then the man that's wise Will negleot to advertise. Exohange. Baptist. Church Notes. This is the last Sunday Pastor Ry der will pieaob before he goes away on his vacation, and he would be glad to meet as many as possible at the services. Bible sohool at 10 a. m, and preaching at 11 o'clock, on the subieot of "The Fitbting Saint." Don't miss this. In the evening we shall have another of those popular stereoptioon servioes followed by a twenty minute illustrated sermon. Everybody welcome. Tho prayer niantines throneh Accuse will be on Thursday evenings, instead of Wed nesday and will alternate between the Baptist and M. E. Cburobes. Christian Church Announcements. Contrary to the expectations of some we do not intend to olose up during harvest. All servioes as usual, and just as interesting as usual. Servioes next Lord's day will be as follows: Sunday Sohool at 10 a. m. Preaching aud oommuniou at 11a. m. and at 8 p. m. All will be welcome. C7W. E. CHURCH SERVICES. Sabbath Sohool, 10 a. in., Mrs. E. M. Smith Superintendent. Epworth League, 7:15 p. m., Fred Koontz President. Preaching 11a. m. and 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid Society Wednesday after noon, Mrs. H. O. Worthington Presi dent. Prayer meeting Thursday 8 .00 p. m Choir praotioe Friday 7:30 p. m C. W. Geiszler, Pastor. Words To Freeze the Soul. "Your 'sou has Consumption. His case is hopeless." These appalling words were spoken to Geo. E Blevens, leadiug merohant of Springfield, N. C. by two expert doctors one a lung specialist Then was shown the won derful power of Dr. King's New Dis oovery "After three weeks uso,' writes Mr. Bleveua, "he was aa well aa ever. I would not take all the money in the world for what it did for my boy." Infallible for coughs and oolds, ita the safest, surest cure of des perate Lung diseases on earth. 50o. and $1.00. All druggists guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle free Great Closing Out Sale of Harvest Dishes All plates, cups and saucers and glassware must go regardless of cost to make room for a new line of china ware to arrive soon. ' " MEN'S FURNISHINGS, the largest and best line we have ever had. Shirts from 65c to $3.00 Mens Socks from 5c to 60c Mens Belts from 50c to 75c Suspenders from 25c to 75c NIGHT SniRTS UNION SUITS ALL KINDS OF UNDERWEAR Mens Straw Hats 10c to $3 Harvest Hats 10c to 75c Mens Felt Hats $2.00 to $3 Automobile Caps $1.50 WEAR THE FAMOUS LONGFELLOW SHIRTS Swept Over Niagara. This terrible oalamity often happens beoauae a careless boatman ignores the river's warnings growing ripples and faster curreut Nature's warnings are kind. That dull pain or aohe in the back warns yon the Kidneys need at teution if you would escape fatal mal adies Dropsy, Diabetes or Bright'a disease. Take Eleotrio Bitters at once aud see Backache fly and all your best feelnga return. "After long snffering from weak kidneys and lame baok, one $1.00 bottle wholly cured me," writes J. R. Blankensbip, of Belk, Term Only 50o at all druggists. Up Before The Bar. N. II. Brown, an attorney, of Pitts filed, Vt, writes: "We have used Dr. Kiug's New life Pills for years and fiud them such a good family medicine we wouldn't be without tbem." For Chills, constipation, Billiousnesa Sick Headache tbey wortc woudcrs. 85o at all druggists. 48 Just the bestjshoes for men FOOT- SCHULZE $400 Ask the best dealer you Know Sec our 10 cent Counter for Bargains -Taggart Athena, Oregon General cTHerchandise Is) CON. NO POISONS. CONFORMS TO NATIONAL PURE FOOD AND DRUG LAW. Th Original Laxative Cough Syrup containing Honey and Tar. An Improvement over all Cough, Lung and Bronchial Remedies. Pleasant to tho taste and good Alike for young and old. All cough yrups containing opiates constipate the bowels. Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar moves the bowels and contains no opiates. Prepared by PINE-VLB MEDICINE COMPANY. CHICAGO. V. S. A. KEENE'S ; . Barber Shop . Shaving, Haircutting, Shampooing, Massage for Face and Scalp. HOT BATHS. Shop North Side Main Street, Athena, Ore. THE ST. NICHOLS HOTEL J. E. FROOME, prop. Iff I Only First-class Hotel in X the City. Iff THE ST. NICHOLS t li Ihe only one that can accommodate commarclal travelert. Can beiecomended for it clean and well rentllated rooms. t 6 Cob. Mais and Third, ATHtKA.Or. - - - - - Foley's Honey and Tar "The Old Standby" THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF PENDLETON Formerly the Pendleton Savings Bank With which has been Consolidated The Commercial National Bank of Pendleton; Total Resourses a Million and a Half- Capital, Surplus and Profits, Nearly $300,000.00 4 per cent Merest Paid on Time Deposits, Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent T, J. MORRIS, President, A. D. SLOAN, Vice-President, W. L. THOMPSON, Cashier, T. G. MONTGOMERY, Ass't. Cashier, W. S. BADLEY, Ass't. Cashier. SV - 'V I PARKER-STONE ffirVfcy imp Exerythlng Firit Clats - Mod em and Up-to-date SOUTH SIDE KA!N STREET - - ATHENA