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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
2
A brief notice from Athens Oregon dated August 20 1026 offers single year six month and three month copies with prices shown in dollars and cents. The snippet reflects a local newspaper pricing update and distribution details.
L M Rhodes, Florida Marketing Bureau commissioner, outlines in the State Bulletin dated July 25 key questions about farm debt, bank failures, and perceived economic inequities. He notes rising agricultural indebtedness since 1910, bank failures in 1924, and concerns over farm credit versus foreign aid, wages, and wealth distribution.
A historical comparison equates 725000 highway casualties last year with wartime losses. It notes one American in 144 affected by cars and one death or injury per 28 registered vehicles, urging decisive peacetime safety measures to curb motor vehicle wastage. It parallels army losses to stress urgency.
The article states motorists largely cause most crashes through preventable errors and lack of due care. It notes Portland and Athena report calm conditions, while the Morning Oregonian warns Bull Run water sufficiency for summer needs. An owl is said to have invaded Salem’s executive department, with the nature of the interview undisclosed. Stanfield Standard jokes some motorists are driven by gasoline in their tanks.
Lightning hit the same area near Jefferson City Missouri twice, breaking prior expectations of such events. The report notes no details on damage or injuries. Authorities likely investigating the unusual sequence of strikes.
The passage defines friendship as a bond between virtuous individuals who resemble each other in virtue. Each desires the other's good for the sake of virtue itself, not for incidental gains. Such companionship lasts as long as both remain virtuous, with each person good in themselves and beneficial to the other.
William A. McBride, executor, files final account in the Oregon County Court of Umatilla County. The court sets Monday September 20, 1926 at 10:00 am in Pendleton County Court house for hearing objections and settling the estate. Attorney Will M. Peterson signs for the estate.
Multiple probate notices from Umatilla County Oregon appointing administrators and executrix. Margaret Ryan named administratrix of Michael J Ryan estate. B B Richards named administrator for Augusta Betz estate. Pelicita Frances Garfield named executrix of Henry S Garfield estate with final account and hearing set August 28 1926 at Pendleton. Attorneys listed for each estate.
President Louis Borne of Halti toured the Federal Reserve Bank in New York and viewed vaults deep underground. Pierre Jay guided the group to Level 6 where bullion and long bars, including South African ingots and Rothschilds shipments, lay behind steel doors. The visit underscored the wealth stored beneath the city.
The United States government manufactures about 1,000,000,000 new paper dollars annually to meet national needs. About the same number are worn out yearly, with a dollar's life estimated at six months. Money use has tripled in 15 years, while replacement costs reach $4,000,000 yearly.
The lesser doxology began in the fourth century while the greater doxology or angelic hymn traces to the same era. It appears in the Roman liturgy by the sixth century and the final stanza by Bishop Thomas Ken (1087 1711) is known simply as the doxology in Protestant churches.
A period style household column offers frugal tips and simple garnishing ideas for the busy housewife. Recipes include Carrot Pudding Sour Meat Chocolate Cookies Drop Doughnuts Stewed Lettuce and notes on preparing meals with minimal frills.
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