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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
2
Athena Oregon publication advertises subscription rates and display charges for the Independent newspaper. Rates listed include one copy one dollar fifty in advance and two dollars otherwise, six months seventy five cents, and display per inch. Local and church notices priced per line or per inch. January 31 1913.
A former Chicago poorhouse patient who was a lawyer left a handwritten will on scraps of paper, discovered after his death. The document, now filed in Cook County records, bequeaths to various groups and individuals a blend of whimsical and philosophical bequests detailing gifts to children, lovers, boys, and young men, plus arrangements for memories and literature. The will references kindness to parents, nature scenes, and classic poets, presenting a romantic, idealized scheme for distributing life’s intangibles.
Lord Rossmore recalls startling an American guest, Mrs Ronalds, at his sister Mrs Candy’s Park Lane residence. He jokes about calling her Fanny, then kisses his other sister Nora, leaving the guest shocked yet later amused once the family ties are explained.
Nansen recounts a tale from explorer’s trip across Greenland where two sleeping bags kept three Laplanders warm. They used one bag overnight while Nansen and his companions slept with exposed heads. Morning found the Laplanders asleep behind a snow hill, saying the bag was too hot for them to endure.
Floating farmers along the Yangtse construct rafts covering up to two acres to host farms on water. The rafts hold dwellings for workers, pigpens, feed barns and storehouses. Journeys to market span about 1000 miles. during transit crews craft baskets and household goods. Upon arrival, produce is sold, rafts dismantled, and travelers return home.
In the London Chronicle excerpt, Arthur Young criticizes agricultural laborers for tea indulgence and its impact on time and health, arguing that tea as a daily staple harms both workers and efficiency, with East Kent cited as an example.
Mrs. Charles Bertram recalls a vivid Holi celebration hosted by the maharaja of Latiala during a tour of Tutla. Guests dressed in Hindu garments ride in a palace procession past priests and glittering dishes of Holi powder as color and chaos erupt in a dazzling, unruly spectacle.
In a chaotic scene fire drenched bystanders as water doused the crowd during a gathering at the maharaja’s private gardens. After mutual agreement the group dispersed, returning to civility and the evening's ceremonies.
Two monumental gold lions guard the imperial palace in Peking, claim Mandarin lore. They were allegedly painted gray by Chinese rulers during the 19th century to fool English and French invaders into thinking they were bronze. The lions vanished during the Japanese war but reappeared after peace, symbolizing imperial unity and bearing incalculable value per Marpot's.
The science of algebra traces to the 9th century quandary in Mohammed of Buttana around 850 A D. It spread to Spain via the Moors and reached English language practice with Robert Recorde of Cambridge circa 1557, who popularized the equals sign.
The passage notes November as killing time when colonial households slaughter fattened oxen cows and swine at dawn to have meat ready for winter pickle. It describes sausage rolls head cheese lard and tallow preparation as part of the process.
The quoted remark from Detre TM Free Press reflects a father’s shifting view as daughters grow into society, pondering how he will be understood by them and what role he will play in their lives.
A Boston Transcript note mocks a parents letter to a teacher seeking excusal for Willie’s absence after a fall. The missive humorously overstates injuries describing epidermal burns and inadvertent near fatal harm, highlighting polite pretenses in a humorous schoolhouse exchange.
The Kansas City Star quotes a vivid primer about danger and escape. It contrasts Bee the mad dog and the innocent bystander as a policeman risks misfire, questioning whether the bystander can evade danger as the gun fails to fire.
A mind reader at a court ball in the Tui leries Napoleon displays keen attention to a young beauty. When she responds that his compliments are excessive she notes the scene. He retorts that her reply matches what every other woman here is thinking, prompting amused comment.
A mixed reading including Mrs Oldcastie praising her son’s new admiralty proctor role, a witty exchange about death and bacon, a notice for Athena mass meeting to nominate city officials, and a final account notice in Umatilla County Oregon detailing Jackson Nelson as administrator with a court date set for February 17, 1913 at Pendleton.
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