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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1930
Page
3
The notice lists annual and short-term prices for subscriptions in Ahen a Oregon as of April 13 1930. It specifies one year at 2.00 two six months at 1.00 and three months at .75 under publisher F B Boyd.
Clark Wood asserts that writing on political topics differs from being correct about them. He emphasizes that accurate understanding matters as much as clear expression in public discourse.
An editorial highlights farm to market mud barriers and 5 million farmers on unimproved roads, urging low cost durable farm to market roads to boost agriculture. It notes highway tax disparities and cites crime, transport, and policy items from 1920s era discussions.
The report notes a farewell party for J. E. Bristow and a pledge of protection if he resumes work at his mineral property. It mentions captors teaching him poker in captivity and a cautious business angle on the miners’ fate. Portland’s 10-cent carfare increase yielded only $935 for a month, attributed to weather, prompting many workers to walk to work.
Mammoth Cave owners contest a state move to seize the site for a national park. They challenge the plan to compensate $70,000 while seeking $500,000 for the property.
The item notes stagecoach disasters in Pickwick and New Mexico causing traveler caution toward trains. It laments crossing accidents and jokes about J Ham Lewis and Ruth Hanna McCormick’s Senate nomination fight. It reports Oregon rainfall shortages and crop forecasts, Hoover's World Court stance, and a playful waterfront otter reference. Baseball season looms as Monday marks the leagues starting.
A fragment notes the Americans at a disarmament parley credited with saving the five power pact, while a separate remark praises Indians finding salt of the earth in their country and calls capitalists a capital offense in Russia.
Oregon towns face large bond issues that may force repudiation of obligations. State treasurer's office reports after investigation that interest or principal payments could become impossible, highlighting an unfortunate situation and the risks of prior extravagance.
The piece warns that once bonds are issued, repayment is essential and cautions cities to scrutinize proposed expenditures. State Treasurer Kay offers some assistance to meet obligations, stressing bonds as a justifiable method for docks schools parks and facilities within safety limits to avoid onerous debt.
The essay argues luck is influenced by chance and belief, warns against relying on omens, and extols the power of a infectious smile as the best luck piece. It contrasts superstition with knowledge and notes fear of the unknown persists. A cheerful personality is portrayed as a valuable asset.
Charles Norris's team of colts Carl and Maud Mack spin in a past event. Joe Hodgson to move to northwest farm. Byron Hawks to open new soda fountain. W R Affleck of Walla Walla joins McBride's. Doc Osburn's peach tree bloom chilled by frost. Rev Armfield travels for Deaconess hospital in Spokane. O R N Company runs Pendleton to Walla Walla excursion for a baseball game. fare 85 cents. Parish and social visits noted. A Texas Ranger played at Weston. paste brush shortage impacts show. Spokane pitcher Tamp Osborne wins first game. Will Saunders visits from La Grande. Albert Swaney considers move to Walla Walla or Portland.
It is understood that Frank Williard who is now at his home in Iowa where his mother is very ill will take Mr Swaney s place.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Anna Red Hawk also known as Latikamas, an Indian woman, in Umatilla County Oregon. George R Red Hawk is named administrator and all claims must be filed with proper vouchers by a specified date through attorney McIntyre Dieton in Heppner Oregon.
In the Oregon County Court for Umatilla County Grace Nancy Tatom's estate lists Micver Dean S. Tatom as administrator. Creditors must present vouchers within six months from the first publication dated March 98, 1930, to the administrator or to Peterson and Lewis, attorneys, in Pendleton, Oregon.
David M. Rogers sues Nellie H. Rogers for divorce in Oregon Circuit Court. Defendant E H Rogers must answer within four weeks from April 11 1930 or risk decree dissolving the marriage. Order by Judge James Alger Fee dated April 8 1930. Watts & Prestleye, Athena Oregon. Pub. Apr 11 1930.
A vintage advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that soothes colds and claims to prevent pneumonia, highlighting its use as a medicinal cough syrup.
A caller warns of wasted dollars on building materials and fuel and invites readers to seek full value. The note mentions remodeled Athena homes becoming modern homes and urges vigilance in purchases.
The text outlines Fred Kershaw's remodeled home featuring a central fireplace and lowered ceilings with a furnace to be installed. A quoted exchange between Sandy and a medium hints at contacting George Washington and asking about a dollar thrown across the Potomac River. The fragment ends with a reflection on money and frugality.
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