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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
4
Poorly legible OCR reports sketchy naval notice about marines and sailors, mentioning Mobile and basay outside the United States, with stray phrases about pay. The text is garbled, but implies staffing or benefit changes affecting Marines stationed overseas and at bases abroad.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt explains the Marine Corps role in wartime, its status as an independent branch under the Navy, and its duties at home and abroad. It covers recruitment age, citizenship, health, education requirements, training, and pay, including salaries from 1,120 to 3,500 dollars yearly, with officer and specialist paths and advancement prospects.
Lavainville Courter Torna reports on renewed calls for abdication as Malia faces scrutiny over her reign. The antiquated royal chorus argues for sunset of her rule while supporters defend her governance and legacy.
Fragments show a 1776 exchange praising General Sullivan and Irish greeting. A witty banter about language, a typewriter request, and a shopkeeper’s reply appear in a jumbled OCR snippet. Names and specifics are unclear, but the tone evokes playful colonial-era street chatter.
The Y e a M ite National Park ends horse drawn vehicle travel and opens roads to motorcycles. The Interior Department secretary issued an order allowing motorized travel after road improvements eliminated steep sections and dangers that previously blocked motorcycles.
Government researchers pursue frost resistant corn to extend the belt and boost yields. In February 1917 a special variety was planted. by March 5 plants showed growth despite freezing, with some individuals thriving at low temperatures. Results seen as promising but not yet conclusive. Dr. Glen David Swiggett advocates expanded commercial education and studies to guide business training nationwide.
An old farming notice explains reducing grain damage from insects like the grain moth and grain weevils. Clean bins thoroughly, remove all refuse, and spray kerosene emulsion into cracks before adding new grain. Prepare stock kerosene emulsion by dissolving soap in boiling water, then blending with kerosene and diluting as directed.
A Missouri Agricultural study shows silage feeding cuts beef production costs. Six two year old steers fed 190 days gained 22 pounds per head on 8.16 tons corn silage 80 pounds alfalfa hay and 608 pounds cottonseed meal with no extra care. The method fattened three steers on one acre of corn instead of one under prior feeding.
Excellent war crop for poultry shows it feeds more economically than other farm animals when carefully handled. Four pounds of grain plus protein concentrates produce a pound of meat or eggs. Pullets begin laying at 5 to 8 months. fryers market ready at 12 to 16 weeks. Proper management requires little capital and emphasizes feeding over pricey equipment. Laying hens molt naturally. early molt does not guarantee early fall production.
Advice warns against speeding through wood lots and compromising leaves and humus. It urges selective cutting to preserve desirable trees such as hickories oaks and white pines, remove crooked or damaged specimens, and leave only the best when trees cluster or sprout from stumps. Emphasizes careful study of the wood lot and its trees.
In selecting hens for winter laying avoid forcing bath molt as it halts production and weakens birds. Aids include adjusting seed diameter and adding some oil rich ingredients like linflower seed to promote new feather growth. Chickens can be raised cheaply on kitchen waste in cities or suburbs, provided labor is manageable for households and the work is suitable for women and children.
An illustration shows a fence with posts made of ordinary iron pipe braced by a bent pipe arm to sustain a strong pull when the wire fencing is stressed.
A mosaic of jokes and gibes from various papers portrays a bustling roving humor page. Snatches include barbed lines about marriage work and brains with a mock trial aside and a sly jab at mosquito screens. The tone is brisk and playful.
An early irrigation table estimates forage output for irrigated land. It compares alfalfa and pasture to dry land, noting hay and livestock feeding yields per acre, with figures given for pounds of hay and livestock days supported.
A fragment describes concrete work for a power base with posts set in a cement filled brace. It notes inverted ving, a heavy flat wrought iron piece, and the need to prevent crags along the edge of the pow base. Names appear as Jomee M. Kany and a reference to Pop Monthly.
B W Lehmann of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture urges farmers to use nonchemical measures to protect stored food. He notes rate increases threaten conservation, and suggests concrete barriers and basement protections May be needed. Netting for silos and grain areas could be installed.
A historical note describes creating a furrow along a field to protect crops from chinch bugs. Dry weather smooths furrow sides, guiding bugs to the bottom where they can be killed with kerosene spray. A log dragged over the furrow helps maintain the trench during dry spells and windy conditions.
An advertisement claims a home mix of sap, tea and sulphur can restore natural color to faded gray hair. It asserts the compounded formula returns thick, glossy hair and urges readers to avoid waste and pursue this remedy.
An agricultural note discusses a farmer near bankruptcy due to a rotation plan that excludes clover and legumes. It notes clover soil decline, with lime regulation proposed to adjust fields formerly rich in clover or red top, amid widespread crop shifts and instability.
A fragment from a 1900s era advertorial discusses kidney and bladder weakness, claiming uric acid irritation from urine causes burning and frequent urges. It promotes Jed Salts and Jad Salts as inexpensive remedies, cites a Mrs Blund remark, and mentions a child asking about mermaids, ending with a quip about washing beds with water sheets.
A jumbled advertisement style passage promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clearer skin, claiming a free sample and five minute cleansing, plus nightly use. It includes stray lines about other products, humor, and scattered quotes from exchanges, with no clear cohesive news event.
A playful exchange pits Tommy and Mamma-Tommoy over a peach gift. Tommy says he gave Dolly the stone so she can plant and grow her own tree, offering generosity with a humorous practical twist.
Wartime women are urged to aid with bandages and socks while sustaining strength for service on the home front. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for common womenly complaints, claiming it restores vigor and supports vital functions for women during defense efforts.
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