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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
2
A jumble of notes on old newspaper rates and practices, local editorials, and regional chatter. Mentions Oregon figures, advertising costs, and a new paper in Umatilla with editor Pegg, plus political jabs at Governor candidates and weather contrasts.
A Glasgow News item reports a hen named Nora in a pen of laying birds has avoided decapitation by a remarkable sense of humor. The bird repeatedly ambushed eggs, boasted after pecking, and was observed standing over production of another hen. The owner, impressed by the bird’s wit, allows it to continue living by its wits.
A historical note on Persia’s (Iran’s) poet laureate role ending with 1896 abolishment by Shih Muxcaffer el Din. It contrasts Persian duties with Britain, describing elaborate court pageantry and the laureate composing verses for the king’s travels, a practice not retained after abolition.
A vintage baby growth guide lists birth weights and lengths at key ages up to three years, with recommended measurements for weight, length, and head size. It notes that deviations below figures need dietary adjustment and emphasizes natural development and dental and leg growth monitoring.
In the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County Maggie Wilson administratrix filed final account for the estate of Charles Wilson deceased Judge ordered hearing Saturday January 10 1914 at 10 o clock forenoon at the County Court house Pendleton Oregon to hear and settle said account Dated December 12 1913 Homer I Watts attorney for administratrix
In the County Court of Umatilla Oregon the estate of William Pinkerton deceased appoints James W Pinkerton David A Pinkerton and Homer I Watt as executors. Claims must be presented within six months to the executors at Milton Oregon or to attorney Homer I Watt Athena Oregon.
Notice to creditors of W. W. Jacobs deceased and to Madison Jones estate. Claims must be filed with Homer J. Watts or attorney B. B. Richards in Athens Oregon within six months. Also notice that John M. Jones appointed administrator de bonis non of Madison Jones estate and claims should be presented to Will M. Peterson in Pendleton Oregon.
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