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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
1
World’s Doings of Current Week reports HiGML again nominated for mayor of Seattle while notes other nations and Northwest events unfold. It covers a Portland lumbermen meeting, attacks in Europe, political commentary, tax cases, a Chinaman shot in Portland, and various regional incidents.
Washington C D Navy General Board policy from 1918 sought a fleet of 48 first line battleships by 1919 to maintain US naval supremacy. Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger testified before the house naval committee that the aim was not to place the US in second but to stay ahead, though specifics were not clarified.
General Ivanoff notes the aim to keep Germany in view while the board targets a 1925 policy shift. Admiral Badger outlines a plan to equal Britain with 40 dreadnoughts, 15 battle cruisers, 26 fast ships, 200 submarines, and 250 destroyers, though admitting such growth would take years.
Fire in a Realys area department store premises caused an estimated 100000 damage. The blaze started in refuse near a boiler and spread rapidly through the Northwestern improvement company structure. Fire crews battled flames as crews worked to contain the blaze and prevent further damage. Authorities investigated the incident for arson and safety violations.
Fragmentary text suggests a plan to appoint a single cabinet minister to handle all matters connected with Germany in the Lords. It mentions Lord Robert Croil as the leading candidate and the creation of a new post tied to wartime governance and foreign affairs.
Oregon Public Service Commission asks Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington for a temporary opening of Northern gateways to ease a growing car shortage. It cites shortages on Southern Pacific and Oregon-Washington Railway lines, while noting no shortages in Oregon or Washington and alleging discrimination. Replies from California and Washington indicate no car shortage there.
Marshfield and North Bend chambers organize committees to plan a grand event for the completion of the Willamette Pacific railroad from Eugene to Coos Bay. Officials delay date as Southern Pacific hesitates. Promises from Willamette Valley boosting bodies suggest large delegations. Cheruvians from Salem expected to participate. Eugene Albany will send excursions. Willamette Pacific way stations to host joyous gatherings.
The state highway department announced plans and specifications for four bridges, two in Yamhill county and two in Columbia county. Proposals for construction will be accepted soon. A Mc Minnville viaduct will cost 14,000 dollars, a 160-foot span near Wheatland 13,000 dollars, a 1,100-foot steel span over Rock Creek in Columbia, and a 50-foot girder across Tide creek near Deer.
No Logs, Dallas mill idle for Willamette Valley Lumber in thin city due to log shortage after heavy snow. Operations halted in camps near Black Rock with supply exhausted. most workers remain repairing the plant with 100,000 feet daily capacity, expecting resume by midweek.
North Powder reports severe forage shortage with livestock migrating to bunch grass due to scarce hay. Weather notes heavy news but forecasts suggest pasture growth will begin soon if dry conditions continue, with stockmen hoping to resume feeding early next month.
Petitions will be circulated in Lane county to authorize Kane County Fairterms purchase by the county for 20000. Property in Ganal by the Laas Dig Agricultural society and an iion Eugens businessen. Primary election in May. university rego eager LU istrenards aptor or nl al age among the Th who regre tte wh Bate university at the mid winter term.
Oregon Agricultural College researchers compare school lunch costs and caloric values with local practices. A 700 calorie typical school lunch costs about 10 cents, versus 260 calories in common high school meals costing around 10 cents. The study notes benefits for instruction, feeding, and school interest, with teachers often choosing school lunches over cold meals.
Oregon Agricultural College and U.S. Department of Agriculture surveys show which farm factors affect pork profitability. Farmers must align herd size with feed costs, labor, and market prices, adopting cheaper production methods now to survive possible price fluctuations.
University of Washington chemists report a large parcel of fifty pound bags of wood from the National Forest near Sumpter Oregon received for tanning research. Frank M Benn and Dr HK Berwon lead the work as Alaska furs and hides provide materials for tannery plants in the Northwest, with tannin extract to be sourced from local woods. Capitalists may fund Northwest tanneries once raw material costs are shown.
Washington reports 1727 communities preparing for Baby Week per the Children's Bureau. Campaigns reach from Colorado settlements to Texas and Mississippi, with state federations and universities aiding. Plans blossom in Albany, Baltimore, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, San Francisco, New York eyeing spring events. Emphasis on infant care stations, visiting nursing, milk inspection, and home nursing education.
The College of Mines at the University of Washington experiments with large ore quantities to determine treatability and optimal conditions. It plans to add a full set of laboratory flotation units to prevent concentration during ongoing work and anticipates a progress report before the current period ends.
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