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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1922
Page
2
In Athena Oregon on July 28 1022 readers are reminded of subscription rates and editorial leadership. Clark Wood is listed as owner and publisher with an associate editor noted.
The Literary Digest nationwide poll shows little comfort for wets or drys with a majority opposing open saloons while many support light wines and beer. Voter split: 195,894 for strict enforcement. 145,100 for light wines and beer. 176,090 for repeal, with Oregon editors condemning religious entanglements in state politics.
The text condemns the McCumber Fordney tariff as dangerous to the Republican Party, democracy, and American industry. It references postwar living costs rising 68.6 percent, Soviet criticism, and coal and railroad strikes, noting public burden and political tensions.
The article extols the lone horseman bearer of the carrier’s kettle within cavalry regiments. It praises his noble bearing, education, and discipline as drums thunder and parade orders demand poise. It notes the required elegance, intelligence, and steadfastness to meet the high duties.
A city property barn owned by Joe Rainville caught fire shortly after dinner Monday. Firefighters arrived quickly, doused the blaze, and had water streams playing on the flames by noon.
In Oregon Umatilla County the estate of Clark Walter deceased files the final account of executor John Walter for distribution. A hearing is set June 30, 1922, at the County Judge's office Pendleton to allow objections and contest the account.
An eight day clock carved entirely from bamboo with a metal weight and two springs, created by Constante Kenal of Rome. The intricate timepiece shows hour and minute, day of week and month, and phases of the year. it chimes on the hour and quarter hour and features a cannon at the top. The clock, valued at $50,000, took two years to complete and was exhibited in the Bush Building jewelry and silverware division. Also noted is the death of William Richardson, a veteran who witnessed the Charge of the Light Brigade and later served in the army, dying at ninety.
Taken up one red milk cow with stirrup brand on the right side and one red and white bull calf about three months old. Owners may claim before sale at my place two miles west of Athens Oregon, at 2 o'clock PM on Monday August 15 1928. Dated Athena Oregon July 28 1928.
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