Athena News in 1910s Time Capsule Reflects War Echoes
A long Athena column recounts local events from recent weeks, including residents’ movements between Walla Walla and Wallula, Ford sales to George Piper, and social visits. It notes WWI soldiers’ locations, influenza cases, school disruptions, stage schedule changes, and Red Grass membership totals, with letters from readers in Tacoma and updates on weather, buses, and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Red Grass
Athena
Walter Ely
Tacoma
Tony
Mr. Ely
Hyaningsen Produce Co
la Proaperitit
Sound City
23 Years Ago From the Press at Jan 10 1896
Fragments recall springlike weather and farmers plowing while a hungry thief took about 50 pounds of veal from Parmees Meat Market. A silver medal contest at Waterman School featured six speakers with Tillie Voorhies winning. Pendleton hogs sold for cents per pound, and a license to wed was filed for Samuel Idany and Sadie B. Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmees
Waterman
Hove
Mie
Tillie Voorhies
Earl Waterman
Lottie Wagner
Alice Brooks
Reta Saunders
Earl Saunders
Pendleton
Xa Samuel Idany
Sadie B. Owens
James Froome
Cohn
Athens
Coun Utive
House In Peace
G. Gne
Wilam
Pythis Kinsle
Pam
W. És
Dsi
We Maloney
Lucullus
Ae Sharp
Damon
Eva Hill
Calunthe
Leola Young
Wermlon
C. Sharp
Gail
T. J. Kirk
C. W. Hollis
T. P. Page
Ragwell
Rigbys
Athena
Weston
Umatilla
Helix
Union County
Bilolum After the War and the Taunting Dnnetin
Fragmented text appears to describe postwar conditions in a district, mentioning shortages and efforts to create food and essentials. It references the motive to open establishments to supply workers with food clothing and other basics at cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allendog
Wynnicard Con Mines
Australian farming conditions described by Jang Flome report
A garbled summary notes farming in Australia and a Cenamorant agent Jang Flome reporting on agricultural conditions. It mentions American farming, adaptation to local firmer terms, and suggests growing demand for aid or attention. Other definitions and forms are noted as discussed by Vike Pryor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Jang
Austritia
Austratia
Diemund
Fragmentary Remark Sparks Curious Phrase Distortion
A garbled OCR fragment references a German defense and a representative, mentioning an unnamed event or item and a confusing quote about a new typewriter and a coat. The text is unclear and contains many misread words, reducing reliable detail.
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Press
Parache
Beek
Offica
Theelty
Tke & Son
George Piper
Helix Week
A. A. Form
Otha Reeder
Htepoit
Abe Rye Geasa Flaig
Ida Kelly
Athen Gil
Walla Walla
Chas
Rick
Mra
Lonininv
Iain
Joseph Clem- Tnousry
Athyria
Eldon King
James King
Weston Mount
Corvallia
A. C
Archie Rive
Echo
Ind
Mra. L. M. Martin
Lebanon
Oregon
Mr. Martin
Picture Show House
Jesse Edington
Army of
Rhine
Engineers
John Harrison
Charles Kirk
Brownsville
Caton & Son
Lawrences Sharp
Mare Taland
U. S. Marines
Chine
W. B. Dobson
Waterman District
Hee
Pendleton-Wwaton
Frank Sanders
Alex McIntyre
Mary Achilles
Herman Anderson
Hey
Milton
W. H. Bailey
Glenet
Felix
Hamp Booker
Delbert Clore
W. R. Taylor
Neatinedon
Gribble
Chico
California
da A. Gribble
Lester Norman
110Th Enginwort
Swat
Sveraeas
East Oregonian
Camp Dodie
France
Dickhompson
Mrs. Rosetts
Tamik
Brig Yrour
Kodak Films
the Athena Drug Co
Frank J. Harris
THE
Foss Hardware Store
Barrett
Caravan
Shasta
Department
Tygud
Wien
Berry ‘Monument Works
M. Barry
Lath
Ue Hesshag
Pan le Pot
Mieler Local Repreventatis
F. Sharp
Mi Ee
Sauer Eatnetes
Gilaswes
Barrett Building
Athe
Anticaeo Chicaee
W. Je Garsten
Athena Garage
Lininger
Beaver Board
Tomfort
Rother
Tum-a-Lum Lumber Company
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