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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
2
Long OCR reads like a mixed commentary from Athena Oregon April 21 1922 with B Boyd publisher Clark Wood editor. It covers Interstate Commerce Commission issues freight rates Japanese watching public discontent and literary and political musings including Roy Ritner Oregon Vater Senator Poindexter Howes Reed and Lloyd George. It blends opinion pieces with scattered quotes and editorials on art religion and current affairs.
The report from the Office of the Secretary of State notes Washington state demographics: over half the population above age 10 is engaged in gainful work. male farmers reach about 10.8 percent of the 1920-1010 comparison, total 690k in 1940, farm labor down 24.5 percent. female farmers rise 15 percent to 1,878 in 1920. Also mentions Hughes sending a new note to Mexico amid Cold War era tone and a general rise in business conditions in the West. Minnesota adopts a graft-free cattle identification system to prevent fraud.
Washington news lists a bill by Representative Upshaw Georgia proposing a modern land bank system to be established in each state. A Soviet message to Washington is seen as shaping policy on Soviet relations as Lenin’s remains travel toward President Harding. An Indiana ex-governor Goodrich, in Fraela, involved with American pellet distribution, arrives in the area.
The Health Department lists 247 automobile fatalities nationwide last year with 104 in the ten largest cities. The data shows widespread collisions across the state and county incidents, highlighting road danger and the need for safety measures.
Items recount community notes from Mian Bran dan and nearby areas. Ed Saling arrives from Wild Horse ranch. local farming and seed work mentioned. Fort Walla Walla troops reportedly to depart for the Pacific coast. Lodge meeting notices, local business and lumber yard updates, school plans, telephony line work, and social events covered with multiple names and places such as Athena, Walla Walla, and Pine Creek.
Pendleton leader Roy W. Ritner appears likely to face no opposition in re election to the Oregon state senate from Umatilla county. Ritner, respected in Pendleton and the county, has been a strong senate president and an organizer during the recent session, with potential moves to higher office after another term or two. He is noted for courage and firm principles, marking a distinct exit from his district’s affairs.
Sealed bids will be received by the Common Council of Athena through 7 30 PM May 11 1922 for improvement of Hunt Avenue from the north line of Street to the city line. Ditching gravel or crushed rock with plans in City Recorder’s office. Bid must include a certified check and conform to specifications. Council reserves right to reject bids.
Notice announces hearings on final accounts for estates in Umatilla County Oregon. Details include dates, times, court room, administrators Leo Sampson and Julia Lee Hodgen, and notices to creditors. The text also lists sale of improvement bonds by the city of Athena and other probate actions.
A stray horse was taken up at the Joseph N. Scott place northwest of Athens around March 16 1922 and may be sold at auction to the highest bidder for cash on Tuesday April 4. A gray about 10 years old with a star on the left forehead is described. In the matter of the estate of Clare G Stone deceased an executor has been appointed and creditors must present claims verified to Sanford Stone administrator at the office in Seats, Oregon.
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