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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
2
The fragment lists the Sithewoseens AY THDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER FB in Hove with a publisher detail and a dated reference. It mentions Friday publication, a corner location at Third and Jefferson Streets, and partial rates including a 50 Shenells advance and $2.0. July 17, 1914 appears as a date.
A lengthy editorial contrasts two robbers of American wealth the landowning farmer who drains soil and the consumer who drains local dollars. It argues productive farming sustains fertility and urges buyers to support local merchants, banks, and producers to keep wealth within the community.
A historical note recounts famous gems such as the Cullinan and Kohinoor, detailing their disputed origins, weight changes through cutting, and notable owners. It mentions the Cullinan as found near Pretoria in 1905, later presented to King Edward, and references other famed stones and their reported carat sizes and lineages.
London Times explains ghostly creaks in aging homes come from structural movement. Wooden beams warp with time as floorboards settle, while daytime traffic masks noises. In quiet nights, mechanical shifts magnify, prompting fear and whispered questions of unseen presences.
A fragment describes a hobo asking a suburban home for food and offering to clean out the gut in return. The wife declines and the tramp replies that his method is to pray for fun as the scene ends without further action.
A fragment describes a device called a pump anchor with a pole and tube to draw water, creating a quicksand like effect when activated. The passage hints at an anchor mechanism and its operation, noting a loop of action when the pump starts and stops.
Fragmented lines reference a water users notice and a discussion about distribution rules. Mentions of authorities, schedule items, and locations imply a public notice about water rights or allocations. The garbled OCR includes names and places but lacks coherent events or dates.
A historical overview describes colossal sea waves caused by distant earthquakes and storms. It explains wave formation, travel from epicenters, and impacts on coastlines, beaches, and inland debris, with examples from Japan and the Pacific coast.
A London writer describes early stage methods to conjure Banquo’s ghost using transparent columns and bluish lighting. The piece traces Kean’s use of illusion in Macbeth at the Princess’s and Radcliffe’s Romance of the Forest at Covent Garden, notes Drury Lane’s 1704 omission, and explains evolving techniques leading to lifelike specters.
A garbled collection of observations and quips on courteous behavior, social discourse, and playful anecdotes. The text blends misread letters with jumbled dialogue, referencing etiquette and humorous asides about conversations, doors, and public discourse in a dated voice.
A summons issued to Cleveland G Boyd in Umatilla County Oregon. The plaintiff Maan Boyd seeks an absolute divorce and equitable relief. Publication dated May 16 1904 with final display on July 6 1904. attorney Will M Peterson represents the plaintiff.
War patiientinn notice cites contest number 744 from The United States Land Office. Emory M. Robbins alleges Brice O. McKinley has not cultivated or improved land in Township 6 North Range 24, Willamette district, and the entry is canceled if no answer is filed within twenty days. Dates shown include June 26 1914 first publication and July 3 1914 second publication with additional dates for third and fourth notices.
A public notice issued by F. O. Bramwell, Register, warns Frank Bloom to answer to alleged failure to reside on and improve land in Township 6 North, Range 6 East, Howell County, Missouri. Respond by twenty days after the fourth publication or face penalties. indicate the person to whom future notices should be directed. Dates of publications include January 2, 1914. July 8, 1914. July 10, 1924. and July 17, 1914.
Public notice from the United States Land Office announces a contest in Grands 083 under Contest No 147. It names Prank Balcom of Juniper Oregon as contestee and references Emery AM Achilles and related filings with dates and positions in a formal government proceeding.
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