Athena Press Announces Price Reduction Figures
The Athena Press reports revised pricing with two dollars and one dollar figures alongside a 75 notation for the year 1929. The brief item outlines changes affecting sales or subscriptions.
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
2
Averts Carelessness In Northwest Forest Fire Risk
Crow argues Oregon and Washington must act to prevent fires as dry season peaks. He notes cigarettes and carelessness ignite tinder like dry grass, warning that forest fires threaten timber, wildlife, tourism, and regional economy. Residents urged to prevent fires in coming 60 to 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Negroes Seek Annapolis and West Point After Civil War
Time notes that after the Civil War several Negroes were elected to the House and later sponsored youths for U S service academies. In 1873 two entered Annapolis and resigned. another later attended the Naval Academy and was dismissed for vulgar language. At West Point twelve were sent. three graduated, among them Col. Charles Young. Last week Oscar de Priest nominated two Annapolis hopefuls and one West Point cadet from Chicago. Burns failed the mental exam, Whitfield did not appear, but Weir passed as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time
House of Representatives
U. S
Annapolis
West Point
Naval Academy
Col
Charles Young
Sacred
Arlington
Liberia
Oscar de Priest
Martin Barnaby Madden
Chicago
Laurence A. Whitfield
Claude Henson Burns
Alonzo Souleigh Parham
Burns
Whitfield
Charles Edward Weir
Three Girls Survive Tillamook Beach Ordeal
Three girls clung to Tillamook head overnight as the tide prevented their return to Sea side. They did not cry but prayed through the spray drenched night. The ordeal ends with a warning to plan around time and tide on future beach hikes.
Germans cut Atlantic crossing record on Bremen maiden voyage
The Bremen shattered the Atlantic crossing record on its maiden trip by completing the voyage in four days eight? hours and minutes at 23.2 knots, beating Mauretania by eight hours seventeen minutes. A woman driver on the Columbia Highway awoke to find both cars wrecked with minor injuries to occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauretania
Bremen
Columbia Highway
Bread prices rise as wheat crop tightens in Canada
English bread costs climb with Canada's small wheat crop. A four pound loaf in London reaches twenty one cents, hitting the bread lines of the unemployed hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
London
Tariff revision and international issues referenced
Senator LaFollette asks President Hoover for his view on tariff revision. China relies on the League of Nations and the Kellogg pact to defend the Chinese Eastern railway against Russia. Canada will try to curb liquor transport by air despite no law prohibiting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFollette
Hoover
China
Russia
Florida banks close as wave hits the industry
Twenty seven banking institutions in Florida have closed since July 4th. California observers say the Florida bubble has bursted and warn of broader trouble ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
California
Russia stalls mediation as Harbin games loom in Japan
The article notes Russia’s declining mediation offers and hints at a risk of inviting conflict into Harbin if Japan becomes involved. It reports 200 Chinese businessmen visiting the United States to inspect major industrial plants and cites the French adoption of the Mellon Berenger debt settlement. It also comments on agriculture and music trends in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Harbin
Japan
Harvesters In Uma tilla County Show Mixed Results
A 1908 Umatilla County report notes nine McRea harvesters in use with Alex's invention praised by friends, but overall Athena wheat yields lag with 30 to 35 bushels per acre and occasional 40 bushel records. Strong market prices help offset the losses, with wheat selling 75 to 78 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRea
Umatilla County
Alex
Athena
Amut
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
Preston Parton Milling Company
D. H. Sanders
Kamela
Henry Thompson
Martha Beck
Frank Coolidge
Moro
Hood River
James Mosgrove
Nanton
Alberta
Mosgrove
Wm. Winship
Agent Smith
McGuire Threshing Outfit
Raymond Ranch
Walla Walla
Robi Tharp
Frank Tharp
Pendleton
Umatilla
Isaac Christopher
Frank Brotherton
J. H. Huddleman
A Kempis on Shifting Desires in Human Nature
The author notes that people ardently strive for something and, once attained, quickly waver. He argues affections are unstable, moving from one object to another as desire shifts. This reflects a view of mutable human motivation and longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A Kempis
Currants and Desserts Feature Simple Fruity Treats
Fresh currants offer a versatile relish to sweeten cocktails, breakfasts, or desserts. The article also outlines Banana Date and Nut Salad with maple dressing, an icebox pudding with wafers and pineapple, and an orange souffle with gelatin and cream, all described in compact home kitchen steps.
Swedish Vikings Were Traders Not Just Fierce Raiders
Archaeological finds and Swedish scientists show Vikings balanced warlike feats with consistent trade. Bronze age exchanges reveal 3 500 year old imports and exports, with Sweden engaging neighbors in European trade since 6 000 years ago. Mediterranean influence helped shape a distinct Swedish culture and exchange system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Sweden
How Great Men Died
When Napoleon sensed his end he chose his field marshal uniform and boots. Augustus Caesar sat up, adjusted his toga, and died standing. Julius Caesar drew his toga over his face as death came. Siward of Northumberland rose, donned armor, and declared a man should not die like a beast. Nelson, mortally wounded, covered his face with a silk handkerchief for the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
Shin
Siward
Earl of Northumberland
Lord Nelson
Federal Constitution and State Constitutions Origins
The article traces how state constitutions grew from Colonial charters and mercantile influences of the 15th and 16th centuries. It notes Massachusetts as retaining, with revisions, the old frame while other states keep core principles and structure from earlier documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Massachusetts
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