Local Agricultural Notes and World Events
Athena Press recounts wheat yields near 40 bushels per acre from Ames College trials and urges farming as a science. It also notes famed wrestlers Yousouf and Evan Lewis, plus U.S. naval actions in Manila Bay and Santiago, and comments on public sentiment, politics, and press roasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waphis
Umatilla Couinty
Agricultural College
Ames
Yousouf
la Bourgogne
Sable Island
Evan Lewis
War era ponderings on neutrality and loyalty
A serialized reflective piece notes friendly sentiment toward the United States from Japan and unrest from Germany, mentions Samoa, Hobson and Evang, a caution about Ladrones, and recalls Dr Antommar chi at St Helena. It also highlights Texas volunteers contributing more men and $7 monthly besides government pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
Warships or Whalers Describe Spanish Prison Era Impact
The text notes that American treatment of the Spanish prison era has a strong effect on what is labeled as Spanish horror, contrasting warships with whalers and suggesting Spain will adopt this classification. It presents a sharp, ironic view of maritime power and mislabeling in wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Not a Noodle The Farmer Intervenes in Runaway Wedding
A wary farmer refuses to stop a runaway wedding saying he will not interfere after 38 years of worry. He chases the couple from Hawk and High Streets toward a brick house, noting he will not act unless needed. He insists he is no noodle or gawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Jacksonville
Cuba
Philippines
General Lee
Hawk and
High Streets
New York
Sawyer
Libbie
Arin
Death rate criterion finds American battleships healthiest
If death rate is a criterion, no place on Earth is as healthy as American battleships. This remark highlights high endurance and seaworthiness of US battleship fleets versus global rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Don Carlos Hatching Plot Turns to Incubator
The note suggests that Don Carlos, unable to hatch his plan, should hand it to an incubator for development. It implies a metaphorical shift from a failed scheme to a procreative or exploratory approach. The language hints at a satirical or humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carlos
Hobson Travel in Fog Becomes Persuasive During Cooling
The article argues that until public sentiment eases Hobson may need to journey despite limited visibility. It emphasizes cautious travel amid uncertain conditions and The piece links fog to political calculations and the broader climate of public fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Wealth of Nations Compared by Mulhall Figures
An article cites Michael Mulhall on national wealth, placing the United States far ahead of Britain and France, with estimates for Germany Spain and Italy. It argues US wealth far exceeds several nations and notes real estate, railways and currency as wealth bases. A separate legal notice warns of taxes due by September 1808 and sheriff levy orders in Umatilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael G. Mathall
United States
Mulhall
Great Britain
France
Germany
Spain
Rassia
Italy
Austria
Wingate M. Huanenr
Umatilla
Eet Ore
Veudiotow
Ure
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Athena Press
Pooirssaen
Athena Post Office
Athena
Oregon
Dewey
Manila Bay
Cervera
Santiago
General Shafter
Sampson
Schley
Wall
Iowa
Washington
I T
Wateou
Glarke
Phillips
Samoa
Uncle Sam
Robby Evang
Islands
Antommarchi
Napoleon
St. Helena
Santiago de Cuba
Texas
Lopgr Directory
Bretheren
U. W
Lake
Recorder
F. Share
Prom R
J.C. Smith, M.D
Aruena
Out Palace Drag Store
J A. Best
Brant’s
Weston
R. J. Slater
Arena
Ore
Louis F. Tovar, M. D
Cariia
Waren
Columbia River
Northern
Pacific
Tacoma
Seattle
Spokane
ST. Paul
ST. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
J. A. Muirhead
L. B. Calderhead
Walla Walla
Wash
Boisalee
Rassiso' the Athena Lumber Co
J. E. Reeder
H. H. Curtis
Mgr
Athena Lumber Company
Main Street
Athena Lumber Co
Parker & Ferguson
O.R
Tada M
Achedulas
Pendleton
Salt
Deny Oravin
Seesia
P.m
Atuak Alsaka Sall
Colusmta
Stramers
Astoria
Waylandin Ga
Leame Ce
Ivntay
Mt City
Wimdamette Asd
Pan Ub Ihiue
Yantrit
Tos
Wed
Msn
Saya Amt
Pam
Miver
Ana
Corval
W. Hbriburt
Portland
I, Dinke
Agent sAlicna
First National Bank OF Athena
G. Adams
H. McArthur
Presid
Bauserg
Barware
Gashier
Hood
Rich
Ruondike
Conall
Byron
Setorica
Peretrationi Albres
Spence Ice
Taney Inc
Fiearas Co
New Haven
Wm. McBride
Pure Drugs & Medicines
Dition
Handwonk
Rough Munn & Co
Recalyspeci Nation
Witiout
Ithe
Scientific American
Randwamely
NN & Co
Washington, D.C
M. Born x
Athena Mercantile Company
Pthonannds
Onear Ontram
Warren Ave
Feeler's Billiard Hall
Ted
Arden Fort
Taylor
Stoge
Exchange
Will Wells
Munson Typewriter
Lake Street
Ills
Miller's Furniture Store
Jesse Failing
J. W. Smith
Rotary
Firat National Bank
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