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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1926
Page
2
Immigration policy shift sparks public inquiry and reform
The article surveys U S immigration history from 1820 to 1924, noting rising foreign born population and the push for policy change after World War I. It highlights the 1921 Quota Law and subsequent laws reducing yearly admissions, plus social and economic factors shaping the debate. It also mentions Dr. Tissot’s cancer theory and agricultural market observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Registration figures for non-resident motorists by point of entry
Reports to the Secretary of State show March registrations at registration points. Ashland registered 925 non-resident motorists, Portland 576, Medford 503, and Grants Pass 400, as visitors’ permits for north-bound travelers over the Pacific highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Ashland
Pacific Highway
California
D Portland
Medfort
Granits Pass
County Court Removes Obstacle to Eagle Hollow Road Extension
Surveys are being made on the right of way to permit the county to receive deeds as the last obstacle to permanent location of the Eagle Hollow road extension is removed by the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Hollow Road
Pacific Fruit Express Predicts Record Northwest Fruit Crop
The Pacific Fruit Express company predicts this year's Northwest fruit harvest will surpass the 1925 record crop. The 1925 season was noted as exceptionally large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Fruit Express Company
Northwest
Canada Tops Exporter List to United States
Canada sold more foods to the United States last year than any other nation with exports totaling $454,762,560 and U S sales of $650,672,508.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Discovered by Accident in 1742 Bolsover Fusion of Metals
Thomas Bolsover, a Sheffield mechanic, accidentally fused silver and copper while repairing a pocket knife handle in 1742. He conceived uniting these metals as a substitute for sterling silver, specializing in small items like buckles buttons snuff boxes and match boxes, though he did not grasp the full impact of his invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Thomas Bolsover
France and U S Nearing Debt Pact
Paris sources report a preliminary agreement to fund the 4.2 billion dollar French debt to the United States. The deal was discussed by French ambassador Henri Berenger and Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon with Premier Ariand informing the French cabinet on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Henri Berenger
Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Ariand
Fahrenheit Makes First Functional Thermometer History
The Chicago Journal recalls Gabriel Fahrenheit's creation of the first reliable mercurial thermometer, noting prior crude devices by Galileo and others. Fahrenheit adopted mercury after spirits of wine failed, setting a scale that spread worldwide while centigrade gained favor in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Daniel Fahenheit
Galileo
Drebbel
Paoli
Sarpi
Sanetorio
Dantzig
Fahrenheit
England
America
Europe
Chicago Journal
Watch Your Chinaware Health Warning on Cracked Dishes
A Washington Post writer warns that improper firing and glazing of china ware causes surface cracks that harbor bacteria. Colored glazes are more prone to cracking than plain white dishes, making sanitary service in food use risky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
China
According to Hoyle and the Rise of Card Game Rules
Edmond Hoyle, born 1672 in England, became a leading authority on games through his writings on whist. He published a key book formalizing rules, with his name becoming a benchmark for fair play. He died in London in 1700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyle
Edmond Hoyle
England
London
Moyle
Public Auction to Satisfy Lien on Horses in Athena Oregon
On May 11, 1926 at 2:00 PM at Wright Livery Stable Athena Oregon I will sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder horses described to satisfy H A Barrett’s lien against Joan Doe Hammond for pasturage and feeding from November 1 1925 to April 1 1926 lien amount 30 dollars plus interest and costs. The horses are in possession under an foreclosure order endorsed April 30 1926 by Constable B D Taylor Athena District Umatilla County Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Livery
Athena
Oregon
H. A. Barrett
Joan Doe Hammond
Umatilla
B. D. Taylor
Umatilla County
Classified for sale household goods and pianos
Multiple listings including a good piano and kitchen range, piano bargains at Pendleton Music House in Pendleton Oregon, Milton Piano priced at 175 cash, slightly used pianos with cash or terms, Sigh Grade Piano near Athena offered to reliable buyer with 10 monthly payments, and Tallman Piano Store in Salem inviting inquiries. Also wanted stock to pasture at A A Bergevin Gibbon Oregon with room for 500 head and water. Contact Press office or listed names and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Bergevin
Gibbon
Oregon
Milton
Pendleton Music House
Athena
Tallman Piano Store
Salem
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