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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1914
Page
2
A 1914 essay warns consumers about mall order frauds and exaggerated catalog promises. It contrasts mail catalogs with home merchants, noting hidden costs, inflated profits, and the danger to rural buyers from alluring yet flawed goods.
A young girl Beatrice studies piano theory while learning to practice. She dislikes drills and her mother upstairs notices a lull in playing. Beatrice responds with a confident but unclear remark about being distracted.
A Mid Victori an stage hero weeps over furniture as his noble alliance fails and a glittering atheist gentleman darkens the scene. He remains dependable yet doomed to leave the country of memories and forgotten loves behind. The Swan of Avon echoes the farewell. Atlantic.
A London Answers pondering a hypothetical choice between all land in the United Kingdom worth £2.5 billion and a matching area of cheap calico costing far more. It notes land value versus everyday fabrics and flooring options by acre, illustrating the odd comparison with calico priced at £121 to £200 per acre and a Turkish carpet at £3,000 per acre.
A London correspondent reports a Russian Imperial police agent stationed in the British Museum reading room to monitor revolutionaries arriving in England. The spy sat near the door and moved through the catalogue, selecting unread books in alphabetical order for observation.
An old New York Tribune quip paints a scene of a man named Big Barney O Toole at a police station describing the appeal of a whistle. He insists that after midnight the whistle signals truth and warns crooks to stay silent, while the land and mountains of Virginia loom in the metaphor.
A mother recounts an exhausting afternoon of shopping to her family while noting a brief encounter with Annie Green. A six year old comments on why she did not stand up to Annie, reflecting a child’s candid view of the scene.
In a Manchester Guardian note a child explains being in an awkward position after another pupil leaves the bottom of the class. The exchange, quoted in playful dialogue, hints at schoolroom challenges and humor.
A scribbled story notes that Biffkins, once a college student, vowed to forge his way. The tale concludes with him serving time, as reported by Chicago News in a blunt recap of his downfall and imprisonment.
The Hyderabad state lies between Madras and Bombay in south central India. With about New York and Massachusetts combined population and 2008 square miles it ranks highly in population wealth and potential. Its wildlife includes tigers leopards wild hogs hyenas wolves jackals and bears.
A shipboard tale reports widespread illness in the Indies cabin aboard an Atlantic liner. All passengers were sick except one woman and a cat that wandered freely. A crew member stroked the cat saying poor pussy, prompting the animal to raise its tail. a nearby passenger cried that the cat’s display was private and improper.
An offer details a 40 acre parcel near Freewater Oregon with a good house outbuildings fencing and water. The property includes 20 acres of commercial fruit and is priced at 12000. Also a notice from Athena Oregon about city warrants 644 to 675 and water fund warrants 695 to 845 ceasing interest from publication date April 10 1914 signed C Barke Treasurer.
T. D. Taylor renounces to Amatillo county voters that he will be a candidate for re election as Sheriff in the Democratic primaries. He cites his record and pledges continued service. Paid Advertisement.
L. L. Mann declares election win and pledges personal attention to sheriff duties in Umatilla County. He commits to enforcing Oregon laws including bootlegging gambling prostitution and other related crimes. He advocates government economy and businesslike administration.
Douglas Belts declares a public trust platform promising strict economy and tax relief. He pledges fair road fund distribution while recognizing district needs, campaigning as a Republican candidate for county judge.
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