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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
2
In a letter to readers the Athens Press argues against abolishing the state game and fish commission. It warns that shifting funds to the general fund would undermine protection and enforcement, increasing taxpayer burdens and risking loss of wildlife regulation.
A compact look at military titles and expressions. It traces Captain from caput to head, explains colonel from campagna colonella, describes lieutenant from holding the place, and notes sergeant and lance corporal links to old weapons. Dragoon derives from mounted infantry, boot and saddle echoes a French signal, while admiral comes from arable lord and more.
A fragmentary note surveys Bruges as a Belgian medieval landmark and port, citing the Belfry built in the late 13th century and its height as a symbol of freedom. It mentions Caston the printer and historic figures in London and Waterloo era intrigues, with a London Standard flavor of continental history.
An article from Detroit Free Press discusses ozone acting on air oxygen to combat microbes. It explains ozone as three oxygen atoms bound together, its energetic behavior, and how ozone can destroy microbes on contact, noting the tragic consequences of ozone combustion in the process.
A jumble of text cites World’s Work on Kinglake and Crimea letters, an anecdote about Broadwood’s orders vs the commander's, and a Yale alum’s busy life in New York as a reporter and ad sales worker. The piece blends historical vignettes with 1920s youth notes and informal dialogue.
A London Standard item recounts a brutal fox hunt where a fox eludes chase and is restrained by hounds and terriers. Descriptions describe the fox's strangulation, a grim scene of the creature held by the scruff and then laid down, with the incident framed as a harsh hunting episode.
A historical overview of the French Zouaves, famed for style and boldness during modern warfare. The article notes their international mix, including Oxford and Gottingen alumni, and traces their influence across nations while mentioning notable officers and the parallel U S units such as the Louisiana Tigers.
The piece recalls ancient seafood banquets and dishes once popular in the Middle Ages. It notes the whale, porpoise, lamprey, and great salmon as royal or notable fare, contrasts their decline with current staples like cod and herring eaten especially during Lent.
Property listing offers 2000 acres of grain land six miles from Brennel with 600 acres of Winkie Wheat and Tale buildings. Includes abundant well water. Owner will make a deal for city property of Hock rane up to 80 or 40 there and end take stop payments balances.
A compilation of multiple court summonses and public notices from Oregon in the Ames or Athena region, listing defendants Malcom Stevens and Lavinia Gratam, with appearances required by dates in 1915 1916, attorney Homer J Watts and Will M Paterson, and notices for creditors and administrators. The texts specify court actions, monetary amounts, interest terms, attorney fees, and publication dates in Athena Press and local papers.
An advertorial item notes a price query for an oval caranny on J W Maloney of Peoulatoo Oregon. It presents a brief, single sentence promotional claim without further context.
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