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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
1
President Wilson's final session address outlines wartime policy and economic mobilization. He urges open commerce, continued production, and readiness for change while defending civil liberties and the nation's democratic aims.
A condensed digest reports battles near Batum and Ostend, American diplomacy in turmoil, and aid needs for Belgian refugees. Panamanian boundary talks with the United States and warnings of German advances dominate, with political shifts in Europe, and a Portland mayoral scholarship announced in memory of a local student.
After cabinet discussion, Secretary of War orders three batteries of field artillery to Naco Avis to guard the border as firing from Mexican territory continues. Secretary Bryan is briefed via State Department and consuls warned to demand cessation. Army forces align with General Hill against Villa followers amid an uncertain Mexican conflict.
In a congressional annual address President Wilson promises to ease business strain while defending national reforms. He outlines completed trust, currency measures, and a broad road ahead for honest governance. He urges support for war era changes, river and power projects, and Philippine governance expansion amid strong applause.
Chicago reports Professor Michelson presented a new steel treatment that could multiply strength, promising fortifications and bridges with unprecedented heights. He explained the process may revolutionize warfare by increasing durability beyond current limits. Japan's navy plans to support wartime efforts while in Europe the conflict continues.
A proposed bill at the Oregon Cattle and Horse Raisers Association meeting calls for stricter brand inspections, appointment and pay of a brand inspector, and mandatory certified statements with shipments. It ties to the Livestock Show at Union Stockyards and notes rising association membership and current cattle feeding forecasts.
State officials contest wartime taxes on long distance calls and state department payments. Watson asserts the state cannot be taxed and that the insurance department will bear stamp costs only for certificates of authority. Assistant AG Banjem cites insurance agents, while AG Crawford believes the state department must stamp key legal documents.
Newberg cannery season ends after a strong run of fruit handling. Nowberg Co operative Growers Association, with nearly 400 members, saw 128 employed workers and paid about $10,000 in cannery wages. J. W. Chambers, from Pennsylvania, led the cannery, with A. P. Wolcott formerly from Omaha assisting.
Northwest's Best Poultry Now in Exhibition features poultry from city town and village including 960 poultry entries with ducks geese plover rabbits and fowl. Officials arranged judging before opening to allow spectators to know winners and the show attracts many visitors with varied birds and a notable display of fancy fowls and tail feathers up to four inches long.
Salem report quotes Governor West proposing mandate reforms to control appropriations for educational and other state agencies. He argues against pruning by legislatures while urging continued funding for educational institutions and reviewing departmental appropriations.
The report outlines a total school fund of 6 403 840 46 with varied line items including loans, mortgage loans, and land sales proceeds. It notes University of Oregon funds, net loan increases, and cash balances as reported to the state treasurer, with year end figures and loan activity over the period.
The fourth annual Farmers' Union opened in the city with State policy talks and a welcome by Mayor Franch. A. B. Bhomway of Miller, Ariz, spoke as delegates heard addresses on marketing and agricultural bix analon. The business men hosted a banquet at Vogt theater with President Kerr and Rep. Binnett among speakers. A wild coyote in Starkey district bit several animals Wednesday, killing two dogs and injuring others before being hunted.
In Douglas County a surge in wheat planting is noted as farmers respond to high prices and expected good yields. The increase comes amid ongoing efforts to expand grain cultivation and improve land use, with many farms converting fallow acres to wheat.
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