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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1929
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices for The Athena Press in Athena Oregon on April 12 1929. Rates shown include one copy for one year at 1.00 and six months at 0.50, and three months at 0.75.
A quotation from Colonel Putman in National Republic extols a divine act shaping the American emblem. The text describes assembling threads of sacrifice from Concord, Lexington, and Bunker Hill into a symbol representing liberty and unity, weaving fate and destiny into a Union of faith and hope.
The sale of control in Baker county copper interests signals steadier ore output and a new era of mining development in the Northwest. Experts cite rising demand from telephone, electric, railroad, auto, and radio industries, price stability, and improved management boosting overall prosperity.
Warden Lewis of Sing Sing warns New Yorkers that crime remains widespread with about 125000 prisoners nationwide and 600000 miles of unpaved roads. He urges calm public opinion, faster arrests, and organized cooperation to reduce crime and improve prevention.
A 40-year scan of the Morning Oregonian shows a new front page layout with conservative double-column italic heads signaling a gradual shift from the newspaper’s traditional straight-column style. Readers note the change as a notable, though modest, departure.
The author argues tobacco companies write objectionable ad copy and newspapers accept payment. Refusing tobacco advertising would improve public estimation and still allow profits from other content.
Varney Air Lines remains a going concern with the Pasco Salt Lake division heavily patronized. The fleet carried 93,451 pounds of mail and earned $280,352 in 1928, ranking third in the United States by mail volume.
A parade of short notices touches on May elections with conservatives liberals and laborites, border patrol recreations near Mexico, weather swings, a Portland bicycle fatality, a Gann Washington squabble, Sinclair Teapot facing a jail term and fine, Methodist clergy divisions, smelt season in Sandy, Tom Carr and Andy chatter, and a reminder to remember April 15 with cream but no peaches.
Hon H M Cake of Portland opened the campaign with a speech at the Athena opera house. Several local items note la grip, farm work, property purchases, and family moves as Athena residents engage in politics and daily life.
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