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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
2
One copy for three months priced at 2.00 dollars and six months for 1.00 dollar per copy. The notice lists Athena Oregon and date December 17. It appears to be a small classified advertisement for publication quantities and pricing.
The battle against the white plague gains ground in the United States through organized effort and research. Legislation funds hospital ends by taxation, with Oregon planning a second hospital for tuberculous patients. National Tuberculosis Association cites 1,500,000 lives saved since 1900 and a dramatic drop in deaths in 1924 alone. Non pulmonary TB also declined after 1907 when Christmas seals and preventive education began.
The state Market Agent notes a half crop yields more money with less work, while a full crop creates a price crash. Historical South cotton cycles show prices rising to 45 cents then falling to 36 cents, with 1924 and 1920s carryovers hampering markets. Current talk centers on curtailment by fifty percent and creditor pressure on planters to limit future production.
The article discusses a Men’s League event in Athens focusing on organizing a Boy Scout troop. It notes the need for a 4 yearmaster to lead the troop and references past duties and leadership. It also touches on broader political comments about France and Geneva diplomacy.
A historical fragment notes Henry seeking funds from New York Jew bankers who demanded collateral. he found another source, built a railroad, and profits from anti Jewish rhetoric. It mentions New Jersey recorder court fines for Sabbath breaking and references a Texas bank robber and a chilly spell in Athena.
Polar explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson promotes Alaska reindeer meat as a new American staple. The Northern Pacific begins serving Nome reindeer steak on its dining cars to test traveler reaction while stressing domesticated status of the herd. League meetings set for January 28 consider forming a Boy Scout troop in Athena with E. B. Richards as president and C. L. McFadden as vice-president.
Mrs. H J Watts entertained a one o'clock luncheon and bridge for friends. Two tables contested with scores by Mrs. I L Michener. Attendees included Mrs. E J Burchill Pendleton and others. C L McFadden and C C Stephens named athletics committee by the Men's League to promote volleyball at the high school gym.
The church schedules a children’s program during the morning hour with a pageant The Nativity by Margaret Snyder and selections from Ben Hur at 7 20 P M The event is the first of its kind in some time and will feature familiar decorations and leaders including Mrs Lawrence Pinkerton Mrs Ernest Zerba Mrs Lee Crawford Mrs Floyd Pinkerton and Mrs Louis Keen Community members are urged to attend Sunday school is at 9 00 A M and the morning service will be at 10 45 A M with a Christmas theme The full program appears in the paper
Advertisement for fresh sweet oranges from ASME ORANGE FARMS in LaGrange Texas. Boxes priced 33 per box of three hundred large size. sound fruit guaranteed with money back. Express charges paid. Gift suitable for Christmas. remit with order.
Advertisement for marcelling and beauty services run by Miss Chap pelle in Weston Oregon. Includes contact phone 292 for appointment.
The Bakelite agitator provides a smoother wash and reduces wear compared with metal agitators. Prospective buyers are invited to phone for a demonstration to see the rich promise of this machine.
Sunday school at 0:45 A M led by Mr Hadley Superintendent urges Holiday Spirit to pervade lives Morning Worship at 11:00 A M Topic The Fight of Farth Junior and Senior Young People meet at 6:30 P M Evening Song and Praise at 30 P M Topic The Need of the Hour Thursday prayer and Bible Study at 7 40 P M cordially invited to services
The note expresses hope that next Sunday will prove worthwhile for everyone in the community, suggesting a positive outcome and shared benefit. It emphasizes optimism and collective benefit without detailing specific events or actions.
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