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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1893
Page
1
A floating gold operation on Snake River uses a 60 by 22 foot flatboat with a 35 hp engine to dredge bars. Buckets on a 60 foot belt feed a steam rocker system where copper plates with quicksilver catch gold, while tailings flow through sluice boxes. The craft handles about 100 tons daily with three workers, expecting over $100 per day until cold weather.
An observer recalls a camp tale with Sam, a Ute scout, explaining in English a myth where the sun chases and eats stars while the moon loves them. The narrative blends myth with brief notes on animal sagacity and airborne travel strategies.
A fragmented piece recounts a towering man named Chang born in 1847 near Pekin whose immense height baffled locals yet belied normal childlike habits. It shifts to Chicago exposition impact, estimating millions spent by visitors, especially Minnesota and Iowa travelers, and its effect on national trade and regional economies.
The article details raccoon hunting methods in October with trained dogs, scenting, tree shining, and marching through cornfields, noting the rewards of pelts and the craft of caretaking dogs. It also reports oyster beds suffering from borers, their impact on yield, and captain Veale's observations on bed vulnerability and borers' selectivity.
A landowner advertises 1250 acres of excellent wheat land in Helix country for sale. The seller offers payment terms and invites potential purchasers to acquire the property.
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