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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
6
The article explains how diving helmets and the telephone revolutionized underwater work. It details how pressure, depth, and air supply affect divers, and describes attire, gear checks, life lines, and safety protocols used by divers and surface teams in dangerous underwater operations.
The seagull serves as a barometer with inland or seaward flocks signaling fair or foul winds. Dolphins are noted as remarkable weather indicators, signaling storms or gales when seen among the high sea waves.
A collage of jokes and witticisms from Chicago papers includes phrenology satire about a cook and a grocer’s quip on pleasing customers. Other lines reference a philosopher, a singer’s praise, and a running gag about a worn voice, all in old newspaper voice.
An article describes government cloth testing on Governors Island New York to ensure weight, strength and durability for soldiers uniforms. It covers material weighing, tearing tests, dye and acid resistance, boiling washing, weather exposure, and inspection processes with penalties for defects. It also mentions thread, buttons, lining, and filling undergoing tests before manufacture. Figures discuss Benjamin Bulleyn and medicinal advice from the era.
In Oregon County Court a Maggie Wilson of Athena was appointed administratrix of Charles Wilson deceased on June 1 1911. All claimants must present vouchers to the administratrix or attorney Homer J Watts at Athena. Also notice of final account for L A Githens deceased by J Dillop Plamondon administrator with a July 1 hearing at 2 p m at the County Courthouse for discharge of bondsmen.
Ida Wittman sues Joba E Wittman in Unsatilla County Oregon Circuit Court. Defendant must appear within six weeks of first publication and answer the plaintiff's complaint by Friday June 30 1001 or face default.
The document lists banking items as of June 7 including loans and discounts and overdrafts secured and unsecured. It shows bonds to secure circulation, securities, bank furniture, and various checks and items. Notes of other National Banks and currency details appear with liabilities, deposits, and certified and cashier’s checks outstanding.
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