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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
2
The item lists a subscription rate with advance payment and back-page notices from Athena Oregon, noting weekly Friday publication. It also includes a political commentary fragment about Germany and the United States Supreme Court, referencing Lafferty and Bromels, along with wartime and social remarks and a quip about uniforms and chewing gum.
A scrambled protest piece from Provident Witloo and Muntera newspapers critiques the war. It rails at Kaiser policies, Britain’s response, and calls for strong leadership to shape Europe’s balance of power amid widespread mobilization and public opinion.
A garbled passage depicts a violent plan involving a large burrowing pit, explosives, and mass destruction aimed at Europeans and European supporters. The speaker promises retribution against opponents, seeks broad mobilization, and envisions desecrating those harmed before proclaiming peace.
A garbled OCR passage appears to mix names and phrases about impersonation, a 1870 lemon profits, and a local figure Grob Lewtadtinn. Readable elements mention Bouthern Over wouz, Crwnte Bove lady, and a Monday event, but the overall sense is unclear and lacks coherent facts.
Mrs J W Kemp is remembered by family and friends after death due to heart trouble. She lived in several states, moved to this city recently, and was aged about 82. Survived by a husband two sons and two daughters two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Goerill in St Johns Church with arrangements by Miley Company.
The Athena School will open Monday September 7 for current pupils until the new building is ready. Principal guidance notes the start for primary grades and outlines the phased return to classes, with staff assignments and schedule details for grades from first through fourth.
There is now due each payable tax on property of 0 per cent for the current year to be paid on or before the first day of August. Five feet days of solemn, with tax at 10 per cent and per 12 per cent, no. 1 page will be added. G W Bradley, County Treasurer.
A descriptive account extols Rio de Janeiro as beautiful and well managed with clean streets ample water and no slums The writer praises the climate healthful living and continued public effort to improve conditions for the poor noting the city houses over a million residents and lacks a distinct poor quarter The piece contrasts Rio with northern hemisphere cities and highlights civic improvements and urban beauty.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer reflection argues the tyranny of majorities extends beyond politics into dress and manners. It notes people conform to trends to avoid criticism, questions when to follow or ignore norms, and compares conformity to an aged animal unaware of freedom until experiencing it.
A distorted dialogue centers on a young man named Smith boarding with an auntly landlady. The scene pivots on mundane meals, a chicken salad, and a stray joke about a book and IEP compliance, with awkward humor and unclear setting.
A village resident receives a wedding invitation and a neighbor recalls the event with muted humor. The report notes a crowd turnout and weather influence, with remarks about the groom and Mary and Bob. The tone resembles a small town sketch from the Indianapolis News.
An upcoming meeting of the Umatiin County Democratic Centers Committee is announced to organize precincts and elect officers, with invitations extended to all Democratic candidates, precinct officers, and state delegates. The obituary secretary and chairmen listed invite participants to attend, outlining roles for chair, secretary, and committee members.
First prize and gold medal awarded highlighting a line of best fitting garments produced in America.
A garbled fragment from a New York Globe piece hints at domestic scenes and child mischief with Aunt Mary and a girl explaining hurriedly about gifts and play. The text blends overheard dialogue and stray phrases from multiple columns, yielding a mosaic of scenes without a clear single event.
Notice to creditors in Umatilla and Athens Counties. Dudley A. Ais named executor of Donald N McDonald’s will. Creditors must file proper vouchers at Will M. Peterson’s office in Heppner within six months of first publication. Dated July 16, 1918. Dudley A. Ais executor. Notice also lists W. S. Ferguson as administrator for Louis LaBrasohe estate with six months to present claims. Dated July 10, 1914. Hi W, Barg Administrator.
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