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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
6
A Athena Press editorial notes that U S lawmaking favors quantity over quality, criticizing reformers and mass legislation while linking rising crime to overregulation. It examines the railroad crisis as freight growth stalled in a decade, with competition from oil pipelines and buses eroding rail traffic and rising taxes cutting rail earnings in early 1931.
An insurance publication notes 1930 fire losses reached 499.7 million dollars, the highest since 1926, with arson arrests up 70 percent to over 1300. The piece references broader economic strains, state finances, and notable legal cases including Albert B. Fall and Alexander Pantages, plus personal news from the McPherson and Mix families.
A breeder’s note compares buying thin cattle for grass fattening to manufacturing, with profits swinging on market swings. “Our George” the Portland mayor has held office fourteen years, a sign of substance beyond showmanship. Beachgoers harvest rockfish for fun and profit in Rockaway while French leaders abstain from wine, and Italy signals disarmament willingness if others do the same.
Mayor Baker spoke at the grave of France's unknown soldier, finishing with the Lord's Prayer and a solemn address. The scene emphasized reconciliation and reverence during the memorial.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture unites scattered state offices under a single head, the director, at the capitol. Changes include eliminating the market agent and market newsletter to save costs, with the college handling market news. The department will publish informational material and cooperate with Oregon State College on market data. Notice to creditors for George W. Horn estate: Inland Empire Bank of Pendleton named executor, six-month claims period, first publication June 26, 1931.
Twenty two years ago Friday July 23 1909 Sam Haworth sold his delivery wagon to Charles Brown Bert Ramsay returns from Alberta to reside in Athena Ace Wagner quits harvest due to typhoid symptoms Joel Groom returns to town Hiram Knight injures fingers on grain auger fire department responds to flue blaze at Mrs Melintyre Baptist church grants Pastor Ryder a one month vacation plans for North Beach concrete walk begun on Main Street Nick Johnson recalls 4th of July fight injuries two runaways reported Banister threshing team roams Main Street
A farmer’s wagon breaks its tongue injuring a horse. Dr. Baddeley tends the animal. DeLoss M. Webb brings a broncho bucking exhibit to the city park with 16 bucking horses. Market quotes show No. 1 grain at 85 cents. wheat expectations rise to a dollar. Plans surface for a race track grounds in Athena, previously discussed. George Banister Mrs. Luedke and Geo. Weir expand local offerings. Freewater attracts bankers from Iowa to open a new bank with Milton.
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