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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
4
A collage of humorous vignettes and quips from a London social scene. Amelia and suitors clash over wealth and wedding plans while Burton, Venable, and others spark jests about marriage, reform, and fools in love. Short, witty exchanges ski across a mosaic of characters and continental references.
In New York on Monday Charles E. Hughes outlined his campaign program. He urged firm policy toward Mexico, unflinching defense of American rights abroad, and stronger naval and land forces. He criticized the administration for weak diplomacy, Vera Cruz, and delays in ambassadorial postings. Hughes called for peace, stability, and a robust merchant marine, plus an international tribunal to prevent war. He endorsed the Republican platform and acceptance of the nomination, stressing Americanism and capable government under Harding.
Oregon Vulcan teing Co to Washington St, Portland, Ore. details unreadable. summary focuses on a tire firm location and unclear project. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or outcomes are discernible from the fragment.
A patched miscellany of snippets and jokes from various voices. A traveler recalls friends from home including Bill Smith and Joe Parkins and Mrs Drown as death and reunion themes surface. Humorous exchanges touch on feeble medicine and hotel dues, ending with a wry quip about settling a permanent home.
Market report summary shows diverse farm prices for vegetables and fruits across regions. Notable items include Park-Fancy cabbage at 114 cents per pound, artichokes at 60 cents per dozen, pears around 4 to 6 cents per pound, apples and peaches in crates and boxes, and Western Oregon wool prices noted. Cattle and hogs sections list ranges for steers, cows, heifers, and hogs with prices, while sheep and lambs cite yearling figures.
Report from Captain Majesto Marullo details a clash south of the border near San Ignacio Chihuahua. U S Cavalry and Mexican troops pursued five Mosican bandits, two Americans killed and a third wounded amid cross-border fighting.
A Ontario blaze toll climbs as one town is wiped out and another narrowly survives. Premiot Hoearet reports 14 deaths in the peat region amid widespread destruction. Homes, farms, and injured residents populate the stricken area while authorities announce inquiries into mismanagement and neglect.
Fragmentary lines reference a social gathering and personal exchanges. Mentions of Bowston and Houston appear alongside phrases about promised reconciliation and indemnity. The exact context is unclear due to garbled OCR text.
The Northwest prune outlook shows a record crop potential with estimates around 40 million pounds, aided by new orchards. Packers paid high early prices with many contracts signed, while current quotes are hard to obtain as buyers pull back awaiting orders. Export activity is limited, and California markets influence Northwest trade as packers seek favorable rates for crabs and other commodities amid shifting demand. Oregon markets show demand rising for juice, while Chehalis eyes a larger wholesale presence to serve Willapa Harbor and nearby markets.
A jumble of dialog and garbled phrases from Waul Star and Baltimore Americas fragments shows a scene where a wife questions laws on nationalities and a captain debates payments for big guns. The text mixes mis-spelled names, implied debates on credentials, and stray courtroom or prison references.
A humorous scene unfolds in a shop where One Baloeman and Mrs Aulout seek a new shoe. An oily assistant offers choices as the pair argue over fit and comfort, jokes about summer climate, and a mispronounced exchange ends with a remark about a man named James. The dialogue shifts to observations on minds and manners, ending with a mistaken gender remark.
An article cites middle aged Americans prone to arterial deposits and rheumatic pains, advocating hot water and a branded “anuric” regimen before meals. It touts Dr Merce and a home remedies program, claiming outdoor air and pure water as potent cures, and promotes a travel clinic offering the Favorite Prescription for women.
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