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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR presents scattered phrases about women, behavior, and social change, with references to Ohio State Journal and dance requests. The text is incoherent, mixing quotes and slang, lacking clear events or identifiable people.
An article extols Shetland ponies as patient well tempered and ideal for children. It describes origins in Orkney and Shetland Islands, their hardy builds, suitability for training, and how to care for them including halters grooming and feeding. The piece also discusses tomato season tips and homely uses of ponies in rural life.
The article explains a thin wire stretcher device with two cylindrical sections joined by bolts and pins. It describes operating steps, including placing null cylinders on each side, turning with a handle, inserting a hook, and using curved plates to take up more wire while avoiding pinch points.
A university source advises grounding wire fences to reduce lightning risks during storms. Use No 10 or thicker iron wire tied to each strand, sunk four feet or deeper in dry soil, with multiple twists around posts and metal portions. Ground posts at intervals of about 20 rods, ensuring projections encourage safe discharge.
Drainage is crucial for fruit trees, plants, shrubs and vines to thrive. Outlets must remain clear from frost exposure and crumble prevented by regular cleaning after freezes. Proper outlet tiles are essential to avoid clogging and ensure drainage remains effective.
The readable lines present a riddle like verse on a fence and its value. Imagery hints at a mold and a testing purpose, with phrases suggesting mislaid meaning and inward reflection. The fragmentary text references time, turning minds, and a protective boundary in a cryptic tone.
Folklore on egg handling claims infertile eggs stay fresh when incubated for 96 hours, then rotten germs allegedly die and toxin exposure is reduced. Advice discourages fertilizing eggs and warns against using infertile eggs for consumption.
Instructions for spraying potatoes to control potato bugs. If using park grown greens mix one-half ounce of arsenate with water, or for powdered arsenate add one ounce per two gallons of water. Provide clear mixing guidance for effective pest management.
Clipping pastures after harvest improves forage quality and promotes growth of Timothy and bluegrass. Weed seeds are reduced and ground becomes ready for desirable species. When mowing cannot occur, a scythe method is used to maintain pasture quality.
The notice discusses cutting dock mullotm and weeds across pastures, noting wet ground may prevent efficient weed removal. It warns that delayed action could reduce forage quality and suggests timely control measures to protect pasture yields.
A 60 cent Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur hair treatment promises to darken gray or faded hair overnight. Sold by a local druggist, the remedy claims to make hair look naturally darker and more youthful after one or two applications.
Submerged in garbled OCR text, the item notes an automobile and tractor engineer named Jonary Bngton with unclear details about payment and education requirements, quoting a disjointed price phrase. The readable fragments point to a misread ad or listing with no concrete facts.
An old described remedy claims backache and kidney pain stem from excess meat. It recommends four tablespoons of Jad Baits mixed in water taken at breakfast for a few days to cleanse kidneys and relieve symptoms. The text touts a salt preparation with grape and lemon lengths used historically for kidney cleansing and bladder support.
Promoted medical testimonials claim cures for gout and rheumatism through experiments at an Invalides Hotel and urgent Institute in Buffalo New York. The text touts a trial package and elixirs promising relief, urging readers to seek supplies and promising dramatic results.
A wartime policy outlines conserving staple foods for Allied needs. It stresses cutting bread waste, favoring corn and rye breads, smaller portions, and serving war bread. It calls for more diverse proteins, reduced meat portions, and careful use of milk, fats, and sugars to stretch scarce supplies.
An advertised remedy declares Cuticura Ointment clears dandruff for quick relief from itch and thinning hair. It recommends hot shampoo with Cuticura Soap, then daily use, with promotions for mail order Book Addressee and Boston references. The text mixes various ad copy snippets and unrelated modern phrasing from the Boston Transcript and Albany Journal.
A garbled OCR item mentions suffering cats and a Cincinnati man promoting a dangerous home remedy sold as a small dose called freeagne. It warns readers about potential harm and urges caution at drug stores while implying a claim of relief from skin irritation.
A garbled passage recalls early jokes about appendicitis and indigestion, with quips about a senator Hoar era and a museum exhibit. The text includes stray lines from exchanges and humorous remarks on stories and dining, yielding a fragmented archival snippet with no clear news event.
A brief fragment notes visitors at Loxton during the week with casual mentions of two people seen in ore during a Saturday journal entry.
A fragmented report from Cleveland describes a patient’s long hospitalization of about four weeks. The text recalls a struggle with fainting and pain, mentioning coldness, a stone, and a caregiver named Faia Faia’s vague role is unclear amid the garbled lines.
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