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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1919
Page
2
Disjointed reflections touch on philosophy and money, soldiers and civilians, and social roles. The piece weaves references to war, peace, gender, and national identities, portraying a tangled, old newspaper voice reflecting on hardship and civic duty.
Famous explorer Agehdeacon journeys across the Arctic coast from the west to Yukon in winter. Two weeks at Barrow. 228 mile inland leg to Mloxmiostand with only two dwellings seen. Describes extreme cold, barren coast, driftwood, and encounters with Stefansson en route to Fort Yukon where medical care was given.
The article surveys early aircraft, noting the monoplane, triplane, and the famous Fokker designs. It mentions the Red Baron and Richthofen’s squad, efforts to improve climb and dive, armoring attempts, and innovations like metal wings and advanced engines, despite weight penalties and experimental failures.
The text discusses instantaneous photography showing shot spreads and streamers behind a shell, with experiments tracing how far shot travels from a given charge. It then pivots to a fictional romantic scene about a character named Phin and a letter, touching on longing and romance amid technical detail.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a political figure who traveled to Washington and left a message for a spouse as convictions are questioned. The garbled transcript suggests a public controversy and possible administrative maneuvering around a notable office.
A garbled report describes the largest motor vessel named The British twinacrew Dieset, built in Glasgow by More Norlin and Wot at their Griegen works. It claims a 10,000 ton weight and two sets of engines, with references to a powerful motor gemmet in the world, though many details are uncertain.
A New York entrepreneur known as Bush terminal creator Tush, owner of a Brooklyn shipyard, shouldered a large rug through Forty second Street to a reception room in the Hunt Building. The odd incident drew laughter but he treated the burden as natural. The rug was in front of a buyers club function, while a crowd watched from the street and nearby stores. The event and the owner’s character were noted amid a roundup of city happenings.
The Wa. area churches announce worship with all welcomed, notes of union meetings at the Christian church and varied Sunday school and services. Final hearing notice in Umatilla County Oregon requests interested parties appear February 19, 1919 to review Lydia Sheward’s administratrix report and discharge.
Notes from the Press of February 21 1896 report Weston preparing to start work on a ladies hall of the Eastern Oregon State Normal School with completion expected by June 1. Weston public school to run the rest of the year under a normal school teaching department. Pendleton peach blossoms in bloom in Walla Walla valley. Also mentions Athena base ball, a marriage license, a misdirected band of Oregon horses, an Indian swallowing money, Athena Hose Company officers, a squirrel poison recipe, and Milton school’s request to excuse a pupil from a mother tongue lesson.
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