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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
2
Athena Oregon lists subscription rates for 1928 with prices for one copy yearly and shorter terms. Rates include one year two dollars. six months one dollar. three months seventy five cents. Publication date December 21 1928.
The Eugene Register reprints an editorial decrying unsolicited advertising mail. Editors describe 27 envelopes with ad copy posing as news and 14 more with propaganda for fringe movements, all discarded as waste. They call for newspapers to reject mooching attempts and end free publicity.
Health First Magazine reports the Christmas Seal Sale a nationwide event with a dual aim to spread the message that tuberculosis is preventable and curable and to raise funds for ongoing prevention programs. Seal Sale workers dedicate hours to planning and execution, linking the health message to financial support for yearlong efforts.
Post offices promote sending Christmas greetings by air mail with guaranteed delivery on Christmas Day. Two hundred veteran pilots pledge to fly mail day and night to reach distant parts of the United States. Oregon products are praised to boost state dollars, with local pride in Oregon made goods and a new regional style influence spreading from commerce and sports news.
The Morning Astorian editor sent a cranberry patts berry gift to the Arlington Record editor. The exchange highlights local agriculture and editorial camaraderie amid farm produce shows.
Acknowledge gift remarks by the Arlington brother hinting at preference for a turkey with berries. College athletics appear self supporting. The New York game paid Oregon State College a dividend of 27200 dollars while Notre Dame's share from the California game reached 140000 dollars. It shows money funds coaches and stadiums.
The era’s public utilities spent 12.5 million on merchandise promotion and 11 million on goodwill advertising totaling 23.5 million. The Medford district with 3478 pupils hosts the state’s champion scholastic football team.
Oregon ranks second to Nevada in divorce cases yet records more marriages than Nevada, a pattern that slightly mitigates its high divorce rate. The state’s marriage tally reflects ongoing family formation amid separation trends.
The Blue Mountains are cloaked in white and a cold spell may arrive soon. Forecasters hint at winter’s approach, signaling possible snow and sharp weather ahead.
Maloney faced Con O Kelly in a Dublin stage pairing with Erin as the rival country. The bout linked Irish contingent to a cross border clash with Erin noted as opponent in the same segment.
A brief noting Seattle remains free of influenza while Tacoma reports concerns or cases, highlighting regional differences in illness spread and public health worry.
Kansas City remains in flux as residents debate prohibition measures. City officials confront public pressure over alcohol sales while community groups push for or against a nightlife revival.
Classified ad notes Wanted millions of jack rabbit domestic rabbit and other raw furs with highest prices by Valeanda Fur Co at 2131 Western Ave Seattle. For sale five dozen White Wyandotte hens and milch cows available for sale or trade contact Ralph McEwen Athena phone 132.
In Umatilla County Oregon Lessie L. Schaefer executrix filed the final account and report of the estate. The County Judge set January 9, 1929 at 10:00 AM in Pendleton County Court House for hearing objections and settling the estate. Attorneys for the executrix are Will M. Peterson and George R. Lewis.
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