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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
5
A fragment from the Walla Walla Union dated July 11 1930 mentions a toy-like sale line One copy one year One copy six months and One copy three months in Athena Oregon. The paper quotes Dr Wilkinson a noted orthodontist making a humorous remark about a heavy jaw and prominent chin and thumb as a nipple when he was a baby.
State market inspectors report Portland markets sold high quality potatoes this season. Trials show Netted Gems excel as bakers for their dry mealy texture. Redmond Kiomath Falls trade Netted Gems for general use due to size and peeling yield. Willamette Valley Clarke County Washington Burbanks prove best for mashing fries and chips. Five carloads of Bur banks led California chip prices. Bur banks store best in local storage in 1929.
An editor notes four wheel brakes and shatterproof glass save lives, but steel bodies are the key safeguard. A steel bodied car survived a severe test and still ran. Last year over 20,000 deaths from automobiles would have been higher with old construction. Fire losses raise insurance rates and taxes affect the cost of living.
The piece notes a Western state mine valued at over 92 million dollars, amounting to 79 percent of two large counties and spanning 18 of 20 counties. It argues mining shapes state prosperity and tax policy, with broader links to tourism, tariffs, and political tensions of the era.
The text hints at political intrigue with Jay Upton as a potential dark horse to secure the gubernatorial nomination amid ongoing speculation about a narcotics link involving Los Angeles. It notes long-standing suspicions about dope being supplied from elsewhere and suggests unexpected twists in Oregon politics.
Portland manufacturers report solid demand and rising activity as operations run at healthy levels. Dealers suggest higher sales will follow if buyers step in to purchase wheat and bolster local trade.
Attorneys at law in Pendleton Oregon operate from the Stangier Building and practice in all state and federal courts throughout the region.
Dr Sharp lists office hours at Athena from 1 to 5 pm with phone 462 and Weston from 8 am to noon with phone 83. Calls accepted day or night.
The Oregon governor announces he will not seek another run for governor this year citing the primary loss but undercuts the gesture by attacking M F Corrigan W C North and R W Sawyer over their removal from the highway commission. The piece argues the attacks weaken his public standing more than they help his case.
Mrs. George Schaeffer of Portland has been adjudged insane and committed to Salem's asylum after weeks before the public with her claim of a baby taken from a Los Angeles hotel.
23 years ago reports the wild horse fruit crop strong this year with high prices in outside markets. Fay LeGrow shines at Lind Washington races with De Young winning roping and rough riding. Local births, moves, farm activity, harvests, and social events fill Athena widening farm life picture. Measles news and growing wheat harvest mark the season with notable auctions and property notices.
In the matter of the estate of Edwin H. Caton deceased the Oregon court sets a final account hearing for Saturday July 26 1930 at 10:00 A M in the county courthouse Pendleton Oregon. Objections to the final account must be filed on or before that date. Geo M Banister administrator with will annexed Athena Oregon dated July 27 1930 signed by attorney for estate.
A collage of curious claims and quips notes cows chew 41 000 jaw moves daily beetles survive three years without food and the Leaning Tower of Pisa tilts 16 percent. A humorous exchange about clothing and water adds light commentary on everyday oddities.
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