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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
6
The New York Tribune notes a curious evolution question: why horses shy while donkeys do not. Differences stem from ancestral environments. Horses roamed plains needing rapid escapes from surprise threats, while donkeys descended from cliffside dwellers learned sure footing and cautious starts. They also inherited thistle eating from arid habitats.
The Monterey cypress or Cupressus macrocarpa is among the world's oldest trees. It grows in two wild pockets between Monterey and Carmel, and near Pescadero, with a small grove of venerable trunks and windswept branches. A fair number of young trees survive inland beyond the rocky shore.
London Home Notes records Queen Adelaide wife of William IV, famed for piety. She directs a quiet daylight funeral to St George's Chapel Windsor without pomp, coffin carried by sailors, no procession, and burial free from vanities.
Beetle shaped stones, made by ancient Egyptians, symbolized immortality and were commonly buried with the dead. Engravings included wishes for future repose and soul dedications. Hawk with a human head signified resurrection, the vulture meant maternity, and a goose represented the son of a king.
Fragmentary Chicago News clipping discusses trust secrecy and suspicion within a marriage. The speaker questions a man’s ability to hide finances and moral duplicity while his wife remains perceptive, reflecting public views on deceit and loyalty in domestic life.
Fragmentary note records Maud-Belle stopping a French dwelling lifestyle after her husband bans it. Ethel-I weld refuses to lower herself by marrying. Context unclear, appears as stray lines from a transcript dated Boston and Jerome.
A cautious visitor recounts a misadventure with Mrs. Comer and her timid friend Anna Woods. In Greenville and Nashua weather twists led to a late return, a missing bag, and an accidental entry. A frightened, fainting Mrs Hobart suffered a minor forehead cut, with Comer lamenting the risks of careful handling.
Bohemian Magazine profiles circus families where many children travel with parents and begin training young. Some start as early as four or five, with traveling schools and instructors, while others learn standard studies when not in the ring.
A humorous Exchange misquote describes a paralyzed scene where a hen supposedly sits on mud turtles and hatches three alligators. One alligator supposedly eats the hen, and when opened, the hatchling is found with the hen on its back teeth, causing a fatal choking incident.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote recounts a wife describing her husband’s blaming her for a hidden fishhook he placed in his pocket to feign suspicion she robbed him at night. The quirky anecdote highlights marital mistrust and miscommunication.
The Washington Star notes that the problem play stands out by prompting thought. The first half leaves readers wondering about the question presented, while the second half maintains curiosity about the answer.
Dialogue fragment shows Mrs Oldham and Mrs Youngling debating a snub by Mr Bachelor. Alfred is cited as saying a child might someday become vice president. Witty, brittle tone hints at social expectations and satire.
To the County Court of the State of Oregon for Umatilla County and to all persons having claims against the estate of Joseph A. Rainville deceased. The administrator was appointed by the court and has qualified, claims must be presented with vouchers at Lowell and Winter Despain Block Pendleton Oregon within six months from January 26, 1909.
In the matter of the estate of James Rainville, deceased, the court has qualified a representative. All persons having claims against the estate must present them with proper vouchers at the office of Lowell & Winter, Despain Block, Pendleton Oregon, within six months from the date dated January 26.
Joseph N. Scott administrator of the estate of W H H Scott files the final account with the County Court of Umatilla County Oregon. The county judge sets Saturday March 6, 1909 at 2:00 PM in the County Court room to hear objections and settle the account. Dated February 6, 1700.
Public notice for Adele St Dennie estate announces administrator qualified. Creditors must file claims with vouchers at Peterson & Wilson in Athena Oregon within six months from the notice date, dated February 11 1909.
Summons issued in Circuit Court of Oregon Umatilla County directed at William A Bennett to appear within six weeks of January 29 1909 to respond to a complaint by Jessie B Bennett seeking a decree declaring marriage void from Lewiston Idaho September 1 1908 and for equitable relief. Also an advertisement for Electric Bitters claiming health benefits and a testimonial from W M Sherman with price 50 cents at Palace Drug Co.
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