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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1929
Page
2
Advertisement lists subscription prices for Athena Press at Athena Oregon dated January 11 1929. Rates shown include one year two dollars six months one dollar and three months seventy five cents. Publisher F B Boyd is named.
The document outlines an income tax proposal with a property offset aiming to raise one million dollars. It criticizes other cuts as largely smoke and mirrors including a $5.6 million tax cut by abolishing the elementary school millage and a $1.2 million cut by ending the state market roads levy. The piece argues these moves shift tax burdens onto tangible property and local counties, noting gas tax reliance as uncertain.
The article notes rising home security concerns and a surge in women learning to use small arms. Portland hosts a Woman's Revolver Club of mothers and wives. head Edna Christofferson, an acclaimed shooter, says a pistol plus operation knowledge is the best home protection for a woman.
The article argues taxation struggles persist in communities with high bonded debt and tax rates. It warns improvements funded by bonds without foresight become costly failures and calls for paying as you go to reduce general taxes. It also notes Yugoslavs suspend the constitution and King Alexander’s decrees in effect amid a mixed parliament.
The 1927 cooperative dairy groups moved about $620,000,000 in business with 600,000 members and may drive a push for cooperative marketing of dairy products or related farm goods.
A trade journal jokes about fears of paralysis in industries and turmoil in finances or foreign affairs. It notes Astoria as a growing town with fifty four manufacturing plants and annual payroll of 3 231 886 dollars while hinting at local salmon fishing. It also mentions Missouri mule shipments and airship records, finishing with a proverb about shortcuts and risks.
Brown is a very quiet man involved in banks, factories, and other enterprises, writes on economics but remains anonymous. He seldom grants interviews or speaks publicly, yet he allowed photographers on one occasion after winning a handicap prize in a club match. He warned reporters to spell his name correctly.
In Oregon's Umatilla County the guardian of Mary Emma Price a minor will sell privately for cash the minor's undivided interests in parts of sections 6 and 31 and surrounding parcels, subject to Harriet A. Price dower rights. Sale to occur after February 9 1929 with proceeds invested in securities or mortgages. Peterson & Lewis attorneys. Dates Jan 11 18 25 Feb 1 8 1929.
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