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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
2
In a rural note from Unnatilin County, harvest advances with alfalfa hay stacked and weed crops sprouting as the region seeks irrigation relief. References to recent wartime bravado imply national news echoes while local residents seek steadier nights.
A fragmentary Scientific American passage discusses a hypothetical shell fired from Paris area at 75 miles distance reaching 24 miles high. It envisions the sunlit black sky, reflections from the earth, and how extreme darkness would alter visibility and atmosphere.
An officer reflects on mule education and horse nature during a training scene at Camp Zachary Taylor. He notes the pack mule must carry 220 pounds daily while the bell mare leads the train. He observes two mules develop harmony over weeks and warns disruption forces redoing the process.
A garbled piece extols culinary skill with references to hunting patty and pilatable dub. Mentions a college figure conjuring midnight suppers from frozen alcohol and a jet of popularity, noting many have practiced culinary craft. Fragments imply a famed British inventor and Kendlem Digby’s scholarly volume on sauces.
Plane makers curtail spruce output by about 20 percent to aid government needs. Sounding boards and beams require stock that is clear and straight grained, with mills in Gray Harbor and along the Columbia River shifting to substitute materials as they seek to meet wartime airplane construction demands.
A Yellowstone park report describes a dog returning to its wolflike roots in Buffalo Bark country. The dog wandered from a farm or kennel across the border and lived in Yellowstone for years. It survived amid predators, hunted deer and elk, and was long considered part of the park’s dangerous wildlife.
A damaged aircraft maintenance machine, designed by Gustave Babin, operates in Peaner at the Royal Flytog workshop. The electric device reportedly heals wounded units as the metal repairs itself, with a crew guiding the process. Babin claims it could save time and replace costly components, completing many repairs that previously required extensive effort.
A government order reorganizes and reduces manufacture of civilian goods by up to 90 percent, shifting plants to war production. Tiles, bricks, pottery, and related items face heavy curtailment as facilities convert for military use. A new surgical splint made from galvanized wire netting enables hand molding, sterilization, and welded single pieces for durable dressings.
This notice lists various society items including the Overseas Women's club opening in Norfolk House London to welcome wives of Dominion Colonial and American officers in army service. It mentions Rev H S Pemberton presiding and other church and Methodist conference notes. It transitions to legal notices including a 1918 Oregon summons in Pendleton and multiple estate creditor notices with executors names and dates.
The article recounts Roanoke Island's failed 1580 colony under Sir Walter Raleigh, noting harsh climate and food shortages that drove settlers back to England, followed by renewed attempts and distant ties to British coast guard activity and World War era transport critiques.
A mother questions why the child avoided a newly moved neighbor youth. The boy explains he does not know the boy but recalls playing with him yesterday, prompting the mother to press for recognition.
Sunday services announced with preaching at 11 and 7 in the morning, 8 in the evening for the union meeting on the parsonage lawn led by Rev W S Clelver. Baptists note friendly services and next week’s topic Watered Gardens. Union address urged personal pledge to work in the community. Fourth Quarterly Conference set for next Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Notice is given in the County Court of Oregon for Umatilla County of the estate of Madison Jones deceased. John M. Jones administrator with will annexed has filed his final account and report. The County Judge sets Tuesday August 7, 1018 at 2 PM in Pendleton for objections and settlement. Dated Pendleton Oregon July 24 1048. John M. Jones Administrator W M Peterson Attorney for Administrator.
Dentists Croup and Dr H Lesh schedule visits in Athens on Monday and Tuesday and in Walla Walla midweek. Availability at Main over Third National Bank Dr BW.
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