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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
2
Newark New Jersey introduces a plan to finish the school day at three with teachers aiding students after hours and periods split for recitation and homework. The tighter schedule aims to boost study time, though teachers may face longer days.
A lighthearted London Answers item describes a silvery moon over silvery sands where summer sweethearts linger in quiet talk and a kiss. The couple reflects on stars and telegraph poles, ending with playful banter and a content, married closeness.
A story from Wide World Magazine recounts a Yukon trek where a balky sled dog named Tommy, hidden in cold and wary of harnesses, is savagely disciplined by the team. after the thrashing, Tommy leads by example, eagerly headlining the line. Also noted is a brief note on squid ink defense and color change, plus scattered quips from Puck and Satire.
Oregon Agricultural College announces a fall term start with a wide array of departments including Agriculture Agronomy Animal Husbandry Botany Entomology Veterinary Science Civil and Electrical Engineering Pharmacy Forestry Zoology Chemistry Physics Mathematics English Public Speaking and Military Science. Catalogue and illustrated literature are free on application at the registrar in Corvallis Oregon. School year opens September 20.
An excerpt from Pearson's Weekly recounts Ivan the Terrible’s brutal amusement about executions. The czar’s jester Prince Gyosdef faced peril when a boiling soup basin spilled, and Dr Arnolph saved him after a fatal wound. The tale continues with the waywode Boris Titof losing an ear in a cruel gesture, illustrating Tyan’s harsh royal caprice.
A collection of antiquated railroad rules from Tennessee and Georgia describe enginemen's watches and schedules, backing procedures, and crew signaling. The piece also recounts a Kansas City store policy on exchanges, a quip about Napoleon and Mme de Chevreuse, and a humor line about Gradwell and a loan.
A fragment quotes an old fashioned view that many beliefs are shattered in modern times. The exchange notes a preference for two being as cheap as one for dating, reflecting shifting social norms.
A fragment from era papers recounts a misinterpreted exchange between a wife and husband over a mistaken embrace. The St Louis Post Dispatch notes a surprise admission while the Philadelphia Times quips about hotel safety, sleeping powders in every room.
Fragmentary dialogue recalls a hotel scene where a guest seeks quiet after hours and a night clerk notes muffled sounds. a bowling alley intervenes with an unexpected interruption. The fragment hints at tension between expectations of silence and noisy disturbance.
Fragmented OCR notes from the Cincinnati Enquirer raise a question about a telling aftu atlon and two or more individuals meeting. The readability is limited, but the item hints at a cryptic event or inquiry.
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