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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
In Athena Oregon discussion mounts over adding a good high school next year with cautious optimism. U Gesagen urges public funding for education and character building, praising teachers with ambition and community uplift. The piece notes census costs, timber markets, and court reforms as surrounding concerns.
Government land allegedly held by William Hanley, rancher and Harvey County Development Co. manager, totals between 2 000 and 81 000 acres. Company owned land pushes the case past 147 000 acres as the criminal prosecution unfolds, tracing back ten years to Peter French and Dr. Glenn of California who bought thousands of acres in Harney county to convert the region into a stock range.
Oliver Dickenson of Athena Oregon offers a $10 reward for information leading to the recovery of a brown 3 year old filly and a black yearling filly with white bind feet. The notice appears under a heading about repatriation or jewelry and clock repair services.
Bohemian Magazine notes that the only true test of a cigar is to smoke it. Smell and appearance matter, but the burn, aroma, flavor, color, and wrapper workmanship determine quality, with a good draw and even burn as essential.
A critic juxtaposes legendary feats with fact trading musings on famous figures like Nelson and Robespierre. The piece quotes Chesterton on truth beyond coincidence and traces medieval rhythm from absence of drums to Crusader era percussion. St. Nicholas notes observe percussion’s long European presence.
A Boston letter carries a special delivery stamp, prompting the recipient to answer quickly. A man declares the stamp a hurry up device used by many, signaling the writer’s demand for prompt replies and leaving no time for dilatory responses.
A photographer recalls fogged photographic plates after storing them with a mantle containing thorium. He explains the radioactive material penetrates box and glass, cost him over a hundred plates, and credits a doctor for the warning. The report cites the New York Press.
A terse dialogue unfolds as a young writer asks if his work is worth anything and the editor bargains for sole publication after printing. The exchange concludes with a Latin quip about kindness and a London Telegraph reference.
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