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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1927
Page
2
Closing of Portland land office marks end of historic era
The Portland Telegram notes the closing of the Portland branch of the United States land office after 72 years, reflecting on western migration and the 1850 congressional act granting land in Oregon. It recalls treaties with the Twalities and a long list of goods promised in exchange for land cession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
United States Land Office
Oregon City
Portland Telegram
America
England
Washington
Mississippi Valley
Oregon
Callapovia
Willamette River
Coast Range
Yamhill
Tualatin
Rail grade crossings cost trillions to remove and rising road growth
The Railway Age warns it would cost about 19.5 billion to eliminate all U S grade crossings as new crossings appear faster than removals. Public demand for safer travel collides with mounting infrastructure costs and ongoing development pressures across regions pioneered by rail. Oregon voters show apathy for changes while governor races shift. Regional customs rebound in East Asia with harsh punishments for love betrayals. Ford’s future air car teased for a $300 price, spurring aviation interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Age
United States
Elw
Mount Hood Climbers Driven Back by Winter Weather
Sunday weather forced groups attempting Mount Hood climbs to retreat. A separate item notes a forecast predicting no summer this year. An exchange mentions a short girl using striped skirt patterns as a fashion workaround in a curious street remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hood
Stripes on Skirt Inspire Runway Oddity
A fragment notes a tall girl reversing striped skirt directions, implying a playful or symbolic fashion moment. The terse line suggests a humorous or garbled sports or style cue without clear context or outcomes.
The Millionaire and The Two Theatres of Tokio
A quirky clipping notes a wealthy man sharing a bond with his staff, mentions only two theatres in Tokio where actresses can perform, and coyly references rural farming optimism and a witty remark about hair color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Hummingbirds Winter in Central America Then Return to Oregon
A note on hummingbirds wintering in Central America and returning to Oregon in spring to nest. The saying about a man with no faith in human nature and a mule mirrors caution about distrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Oregon
Celebration and Local Notes From a Small Town
The 31st anniversary of a July 3, 1896 marriage between J. W. Smith and Effie Edington is noted with a short wedding tour to Portland. Athena prepares for celebrations in surrounding towns while a girls and boys fishing party heads to the Umattilla River with Mrs. G. C. Osborn supervising. Locals Jay Saling, Willis Marsh, Ed Wood, D. A. Richards, Mrs. A. J. Parker, and family are mentioned along with weather theories, crops, and bicycles at the Press Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smith
Effie Edington
Pendleton
W. E. Potwine
Jay Saling
Saling
Mr. Saling
Willis Marsh
Ed Wood
Weston
Maywood
Local rail with injuries and notable notices
A cyclist sustains a severe hand cut from a circle saw and faces loss of use of a finger. Cowboys discuss cannibalism in extreme hunger. Angler Louie LaBrashe mails a trout basket. Indian Senator Mitchell gets jail time or fine for saddle theft and assault. Otis Gerking wed Miss Mary Buoy in Philadelphia. Gerking linked to county readers. H H Hill advertises watch calenders and repair services amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Pendergast
Louie LaBrashe
Umatilla
Louie
Mitchell
Thomas Thompson
Carney
Otis Gerking
Mary Buoy
Philameth
Gerking
State Agricultural College
H. H. Hill
Backwoodsmen Confront Farmer Over Dead Body Found
Two men from Maine arrive at a forest edge home and reveal they found a dead man in the hollow. The farmer asks for a description and deduces the body lacks identification, ultimately identifying that it did not resemble him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Boston Transcript
Final Account in Estate of John Dand Deceased
In the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County Janet Dand executrix files final account for John Dand estate. Court sets August 9 1927 at 10 am Pendleton County Court House to hear objections and settle affairs during Janet Dands administration. Will M Peterson Day Karr attorneys for Janet Dand. 18A5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
John
Janet Dand
John Dand
County Court House
Pendleton
Will M. Peterson
Karr
Notice of Final Account in Ira Durrill Estate
Henry Craig as administrator filed the final account for Ira Durrill also known as I W Durrill Deceased. The County Judge set August 1 1927 at ten o clock in the forenoon at the Pendleton Oregon County Court House to hear objections and settle the estate. Will M Peterson and George R Lewis serve as codes for the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Ira Durrill
I. W. Durrill
Henry Craig
Pendleton
Will M. Peterson
George R. Lewis
W. H. Booher
Lee Johnson
Ae Ohn
C. T. A. Will M. Peterson
George R. Lewaert Lm
Estate of Lewis C Preston Final Account Filed
Joseph N Scott and Clyde Eldon Preston as administrators with the will annexed of Lewis C Preston deceased have filed their final account and report with hearing set July 11 1927 in Pendleton Oregon to hear objections and settle the estate. Dated June 10 1927. Attorneys for Administrators Will M Peterson John A Harvey George R Lewis. 11018.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Lewis C. Preston
Joseph N. Scott
Clyde Eldon Preston
County
Pendleton
Will M. Peterson
John A. Harvey
George R. Lewis
Odd luminous lure and parasitic mates of deep sea fish
The article describes deep sea angler like fishes that inhabit midwater depths from 1600 to 6000 feet. Males in some species are tiny parasites on females while females lure prey with a luminous bulb on a dorsal fin spine acting as a flexible rod line and barbed tip. The bulb contains a gland producing light to attract prey.
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