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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1930
Page
2
Clark Wood comments on criminals who complain of leniency noting a tough stance on breaking the law. The notice lists subscription prices: one year two dollars, six months, and three months. A small public notice from Athena Oregon dated January 21, 1980 accompanies the quote.
Seymour Jones notes optimism brings happiness. The Blue Mountain Eagle predicts a wet spring after a very dry period and foresees bumper hay crops in summer 1930 and 1931 as Nature sprinkles rain and wets the ground.
Edward Price Bell notes a vast invisible presence at the five power naval conference, unseen yet shaping thoughts of delegates from Europe and the Pacific as Moscow looms in the background. The piece also reports U S Department of Agriculture urges farm economy for 1920 while Eastern Oregon wheat faces limits, farmers warn against curtailment to avoid ruin in a one crop district.
Big Bill Thompson says Chicago’s $9 billion in yearly trade is strained by reformers. Bankers refuse to honor city warrants, forcing Thompson to accept a self-made citizen committee’s $20 million loan offer tied to liquidation conditions. The committee supports the city but distrusts the municipal administration.
The Arctic rigors claim two more victims as the Carl Ben Hiélson and Earl Borland crash in a lagoon near the Siberian coast. Wreckage lies beneath an icy shroud, with bodies likely trapped. Earlier dispatches from Moscow confirmed a crash near a reindeer camp. American pilots Crosson and Gillam verified the wreck.
Report notes an odd ocean breeze along the Tillamook Lincoln county line that they say enriches peas more than anywhere else. It suggests future crops besides cheese may be raised in the area.
Br W Wright longtime newspaper man dies at his Portland home this week. A marine historian and former Portland Merchant Exchange administrator, he contributed to Oregon journalism and regional history. Possible Bend and Redmond residents may benefit from Jackrabbit drives within their towns. The high desert habitat of the long eared bunny is at prevent covered by.
Two feet of snow grips towns as fleet-footed jumpers invade in search of food. Portland reports ice breaking on the Willamette to free shipping with specially equipped vessels plowing through ice. A Chicago divorce case cites a childhood habit of sliding down banisters as grounds for separation, with the judge upholding the restraint and denying a decree to the wife.
Announcement reports the death of Johann Georgii a Romanian peasant who died at age 160 leaving 100 direct living descendants. The notice emphasizes the remarkable longevity and large family.
The Byrd party enjoy tapping whales on the snout with skis in Antarctica. Anglers pursue steelhead trout using swell hooks for tackle instead of skis.
The article notes tendencies are inherited but habits form. Dr. DeBusk recalls a streetcar incident showing a child repeatedly fleeing his mother, illustrating anti social habits that the school must counter. It argues teachers, not just physicians, shape character and citizenship.
The article notes Japan’s cautious view of disarmament progress, implying any gains for others do not include meaningful steps for Japan, signaling a reserved, wary outlook from Tokyo on the parley’s outcomes.
Governor Norblad says crime in Oregon can be reduced more effectively by making punishment certain and swift rather than increasing severity. He argues certainty and speed deter better than harsher penalties.
The piece contrasts New York's finances with Chicago's, noting skepticism about looming trouble. It highlights Gotham's seemingly strong revenue generation while others run deficits, signaling concern about fiscal health without clear crisis.
Compared with last week the winter wind named Boreas has softened its sharp bite and eased the cold. AccuWeather notes milder temperatures and calmer skies, signaling a temporary break in the deep freeze this week.
Copper, the first metal used by ancient cave dwellers, remains in wide use today. This enduring material spans ancient origins to modern engineering and electronics.
A kitchen cabinet proverb on friendship notes three duties to a friend: honor him in his presence, praise him when absent, and aid him in his needs.
A vintage kitchen column outlines a Pumpkin Pie Supreme recipe using browned canned or fresh pumpkin, eggs, sugar, lemon rind and juice, and rich milk baked in two crusts. It also shares Tuna and Spaghetti Salad with tuna, spaghetti, carrot, celery, nuts, and olives, plus a bacon-wrapped prune garnish and a Fruited Punch syrup with citrus and pineapple serving fifty.
The article notes skilled workmen in France and Italy who imitate ancient furniture using old wood and authentic wear to simulate age. They employ genuine fabrics and tools gathered from various sources to enhance the illusion of real service and antiquity.
Advertisement urges readers to try Cystex for bladder irritation symptoms including burning itching and back or leg pains. Claims quick action with a money back guarantee and a 60 cent price at Faddens Pharmacy.
A 1930 letter from F A Wormington of Long Beach recounts Milton Freewater figures and past newspaper days. He recalls Col. Wood Col. Boyd Bruce Shangle and Chicken Van Slyke, local editors, Knights of Pythias events, and the former Milton Eagle era with affection.
Insurance plus emphasizes public liability and property damage coverage for motor vehicles and landlords owners and tenants liability at 7.50. Warns of ambulance chasers and damage suits and urges purchase to protect fortune and family with ongoing policy servicing.
Mrs O G Chamberlain and two sons returned from Waitsburg. Charley Gerking home from Sound cities and Willamette valley. Dance at Jerry St Dennis reservation. Barrett and son Henry visit Salem. Lieuallen drives sled with ladies. sleighing excellent near Adams. Athena Truck Co unloads 80 tons ice from North Powder ponds. ice quality praised. Big Rainville dance with guests from Walla Walla area. Scarlet fever one mild case. schools open. no epidemic. Rebekahs install officers at Mignonette Lodge No 86. Birth in Athena January 26 1907. R E Stewart recovering from pneumonia. Walter Ely visits Weston for sleighing. George Gerking has blood poisoning hand but improving. Flood causes artesian wells north of town. Miss Forrest returns from Walla Walla to catch train. Minnie Keen home from St Paul’s School with high marks.
The Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co publication in Athena features a mix of satirical notes and home tips. A tongue in cheek reward note targets arsonists of thermometers and coal thieves while offering seasonal household advice and a humorous exchange about late nights and drinking.
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