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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1930
Page
2
The clip notes Mrs. McCormick stating a political landslide cannot be bought in Illinois but suggests a sum of 325,000 should grease the ways. The item appears in The Athena Press issuing in Athena Oregon dated July 18 1930.
A Chicago based survey shows wholesale food prices have fallen year over year while local retail prices largely hold firm. Beef and other meats declined but retailers did not pass all savings to consumers. eggs butter sugar and poultry show minimal price relief. The study cites C W Kaiser secretary Chicago Retail Meat Dealers Association and comments from Mrs Clarence L Hortaman chairwoman Chicago Women's club committee on public health. S. L. Rheads of the University of Chicago notes retail prices lag wholesale declines.
The Press reports Thomas L. Turner, president of the Portland Base Ball Club, announces night baseball will begin in Portland next week with limited reserve seats. The piece critiques Turner’s approach while praising traditional local baseball and notes public service commission politics and assembly of petition signatures in Athena.
The piece links integrity with public service, notes a major forest fire front in Bend and large firefighting efforts. It cites Ruth Hanna McCormick spending 252572 from her own money to pursue a senate nomination. It mentions an Oregon Jersey cattle breeder selling cattle in New Mexico at 500 per head and Portland’s 15 million building program to address unemployment.
The report suggests Otto of Bulgaria may attempt the same daring aerial maneuver that previously helped Carl ascend to the throne, implying a potential royal succession maneuver.
A cookery note offers simple guidelines for beginners. It describes a light fluffy omelet using tapioca and eggs plus a meat loaf recipe with tapioca as a binder, detailing quantities, steps, and garnishing suggestions.
An editorial recounts Earl Naramore of Bridgeport presenting a home built pistol to The Post editor. The device, though crude, could fire a bullet and took only hours to assemble from common materials. The piece argues that prohibitive pistol laws would disarm honest citizens and fail to stop criminals.
Friday 23 years ago July 19 1907 reports John King loses a horse on a Hidaway Springs trip. Miss Lela Stamper visits grandparents on Birch creek Aunt Jane Watts summers in the mountains. Dell Bros reports a lush oleander. P H Tiedeman thriving in Everett penny arcade business netting 160 on July 4. Abe Jones visits from Boise. Mrs Agnes Ferguson guests in Athena. Dolly garden trout caught by James Henderson and Dolly Var den near Bingham Springs. Several locals visit relatives in Wallowa and Weston. J G Bryan threshes 400 acres 25 bushels per acre using a new 32 54 J I Case separator. W K Wall moves to Athena. Miss Ethel Garfield and Miss Ida Copeland visit Weston. W P Leach trades with Athena merchants. Hugh Taylor and Dolly Parks wed. Kyle McDaniel to lead Umatilla school again. Others travel to Milton and back to Walla Walla. Marion O Harra visits friends. A L Swaggart expands country house. Jimmy Carden tours Northwest with Eagles. Tom Taggart buys grocery assets. Everett Gillis aids in store. new shoe department settee installed.
In the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County probate notice names MMA I. Morris as Administratrix of Harvey J. Morris deceased. Creditors must present verified claims to Peterson and Lewis Pendleton Oregon within six months from July 18 1930.
The undersigned executrix of Beverly D. Tharp deceased. all persons having claims against the estate must present them within six months of the first publication to the executrix at Milton Oregon or to Watts & Prestleye Athena Oregon attorneys. Claims must be verified as required by law. Dated June 27 1930 Athena Oregon.
Oregon notice for Umatilla County states that GEO. M. Banister as administrator will present a final account July 26, 1930 at 10:00 AM in Pendleton County Court, with objections due by that date. Watts Prestley & Athena Cree are attorneys for the estate.
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