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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1930
Page
2
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Clark Wood remarks that coalition senators may not need briefings about Hughes Who in the Supreme Court, implying confidence in existing understanding of the case context.
A man bet friends he could drop a lit cigarette into a car gas tank and have it go out. The test ignited vapor, wrecked the car, and burned him. The piece warns gasoline ignites easily and cites 1928 fire losses over 15 million dollars.
Huffman Nickerson discusses log rolling and political tradeoffs in legislatures. The column notes Miami’s beauty pageant invitation, Great Northern Pacific Railway merger, Standard Vacuum Oil deal, and a state tax commission warning on intangible tax filing deadlines amid a constitutional challenge.
The article argues France pushes for a large navy while masking pull for international protection and aid. It notes U S business leaders in Chicago become increasingly active in anti disarmament campaigns and related policy debates.
In a wartime style note the piece suggests rackets are to be crushed on a business grounds. Mabel Walker Willebrandt is cited for paying a speeding fine and exiting a courtroom to dodge photographers. A Portland woman defies her abusive brother by marrying his chosen sweetheart while he is jailed.
The report notes Romanian anxiety over a possible Russian move even as reassurances rise. It cites Balkan war clouds and a civilizing program by the Turk as changing concerns. Briand is urged to lead a reconstructed delegation to London’s naval disarmament talks. Lindy and Mrs Lindy are taking up glider flying together, signaling closer ties.
Will Rogers argues that as a democracy run by the people the United States is unique in needing to endure a government for four years regardless of its actions. He frames the period as a constitutional constraint that forces accountability through time.
Lane County Jail in Eugene is at capacity and has three inmates transferred to Multnomah County Jail for safekeeping due to no available space.
A report says a man and a girl bandits robed taxi drivers forcing them to remove their pants to prevent pursuit. Also noted is Spain's king avoiding dancing on a London visit and Dr Clarence Spears taking over as University of Oregon coach arriving from Minnesota with ties to Portland and Eugene.
From Russia we have soup and kasha with tea. Boratch Soup uses a bone stock, beets potatoes onions cabbage and leek with sour cream and vinegar or lemon. ham bone and sausage may be added. Russian Tea serves with lemon and orange. Chinese Chop Suey uses pork onion and cabbage with stock thickened by cornstarch and seasoned with molasses vinegar and sugar. Chinese Rice is cooked with rice and water on slow fire until absorbed.
A dense discussion urges training schools to prioritize pupil attitudes and personal habits as the foundation of effective learning. It outlines desirable traits such as interest in achievement, willingness to work, responsibility, perseverance, and orderly study practices.
The Detroit News recounts a letter from Mrs John Adams wife of the second president describing how she brought much of her own china to the White House and found many pieces broken or stolen. She tried to replace them but Georgetown offered nothing. The piece also notes standard railway whistle signals for crew and safety.
Insurance Plus promotes Public Liability and Property Damage cover for vehicles, landlords and tenants liability at $7.50, claiming protection against lawsuits and potential financial ruin. It emphasizes personal responsibility and family protection with ongoing policy service.
Harold Clifford, Oregon state game warden, argues for killing cougars to protect deer. He cites government stance and a $25 bounty plus $500 in prizes for top cougar hunters, funded by licenses. He urges cooperation and warns that cougars prey on deer weekly, urging aggressive eradication.
Mrs Goldman’s new maid asks about the pearls while noting she is not wearing them. The maid’s naïve reply suggests she thinks the pearls would make Mrs Goldman look like a real Indian princess.
Ill at home Clark Walter improves after a Sunday telegraph report. John Walter travels from Athena to Walla Walla. Substantial wheat sales reach 197000 bushels at Kerr Gifford via J. Smith. prices 57c club 60c blue stem. Various local visits, moves, and civic notes fill Athena area.
Editorial snippets joke about Adam and Eve in housing, rentals versus owned homes, and playful home building notes. Includes tips on garden furniture, fences, arbors, and nursery classroom quips. An architectural department pitches design services from planes to crates, with light humor on landlords and beauty tips.
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