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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
4
A jumbled collection of aphorisms, dialogue bits, and magazine blurbs. It includes moralizing maxims on wealth and self love, exchanges about a neutral political stance, and brief dramatic lines from stories and a medical aside. The piece resembles a collage of periodical snips with no single narrative arc.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Astoria freight rates on Inland Empire traffic should parity with Seattle Tacoma and Portland, removing a barrier at the Columbia River. The decision sets readjusted rates to take effect by May 1 for at least two years, with limits comparing Astoria to Portland and Seattle Tacoma tiers. It notes potential future adjustments and concerns Portland may raise, and cites broader regional rate groupings. Separately, Secretary Lane reports U S efforts to address Armenian concerns in Constantinople and Belgium relief totals reaching over 17.6 million dollars.
Reports from trusted routes indicate over 600 prominent men including business leaders and Hamburg shipowners circulated a petition urging the government to begin peace negotiations to end the war. The appeal emphasizes a swift restoration of stability and a return to normal commerce.
In Washington a duel was nearly sparked over a shared joke but did not occur as Blackburn refused to repeat a provoking insult. The scene prompts a quip about a pupil in Mr Runciman’s retort to a heckler who claimed a school in his eye.
A garbled dialogue fragment centers on Stila and Jhminlo in a classroom conversation about a Roman swimmer and a mysterious trained pwlamer. The text questions why the individual did not make a return or wear different clothes, revealing the confusion of the scene.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a militant mut Berkshire humor piece and a nonsensical line about a woman in jail and a bear yard planted for vegetables. It references Cincinnati Enquirer style humor and a Willams Purple Cow remark, with garbled phrasing and unclear subject.
Washington DC national prepared news indicates the House military committee reached a practical outline for the army bill. The plan substitutes complete Federalization of the National Guard for continental troops and aligns with ex Secretary Garrison and President Wilson. The White House was informed of unanimous support with minor details left.
A new portrait of Admiral Cameron McRea Winslow is issued as he assumes command of the United States Navy’s Pacific Fleet. The announcement highlights his recent appointments and readiness to lead U S naval forces in the Pacific theater.
The article outlines a total peace strength of 575,000 in the standing army and guard, with reserves doubling in war. It notes estimated annual expenses around 174 million dollars not counting Panama Canal deferments, plus 3.84 million for air projects and a 182 million figure in a different plan. It discusses presidential acceptance uncertainty, Canal guard substitution, and authority for adoption. Also reports a 10 percent mill wage raise at Hoquiam Lumber & Shingle Co. starting March 1, due to improved lumber markets. An Oklahoma City health dispute over smallpox is noted along with a clash over the Rollins clause and emergency legislation. Finally mentions alleged plans by Navajo, Apache, Yaqui Indians and some Mexicans to take action in Gallup and Reams Canyon areas.
Northwest market report records general crop conditions and price data for Portland area produce and livestock. Listings include wheat, alfalfa, corn, vegetables, butter, eggs, wool, cascara bark, cattle, sheep, and hogs with varied prices and packing terms.
There has been little early bearing this year in the Northwest with wool held for later market at Seattle. Portland yards and Yakima country show no activity. Buyers have not agreed to growers terms. Market remains strong with high prices, despite severe weather and no heavy losses reported.
Unanimous Spokane bid to move the annual Northwest Livestock show was blocked as Lewiston Idaho was affirmed as the permanent home. A conference of Spokane business leaders and Northwest Livestock Association executives concluded no action should antagonize either show. Wheat and egg markets show firmer signs with limited trading, while general market notes cite a fresh price rise for February club wheat and steady livestock values amid broader shortages and logistics.
A young man fell into a coma and later described his experience with friends. He recalled knowing he was alive because his feet were cold and he was hungry, concluding that heaven would not have hunger or cold feet. The account, cited from the Philadelphia Telegraph, reflects a survivor’s perspective.
A collage of anecdotes and jests from late 19th century periodicals recounts Thackeray's discomforts in the United States and letters to Mrs Brookfield, a sailorish remark at Concord, society quips about surgeons, dancing, and everyday irony. It blends humorous bits from various pages, including Offender’s Courtroom banter and fables of fashion, with light literary and social sketches.
An editorial argues for American energy, capital and labor sharing with Japanese and Chinese partners to develop China’s resources. It praises cooperation, warns against territorial constraints, and envisions Chinese mines and factories expanding American trade and prosperity in the Far East.
A fragment from Milwaukee cites an American who offers to edit a French learner from a textbook and dictionary. A letter suggests mock dialogue about English studies and a future lecture at the scaffold. The Birmingham Age Herald notes a debate on Dubwaite's qualifications, praising a rumbling voice and bulky figure while doubting brains.
A fragmented dialogue from a Boston transcript excerpt mocks literary immortality and frugality in a lighthearted exchange. The speakers dispute being mortal and economical in life, settling into a playful back-and-forth about eternity and time.
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