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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
4
A garbled tale recounts a publican prosecuted over whisky during proceedings where a bottle and its contents become a focal point. The jury debates evidence and possible sale while a judge asks for the decision. A separate motorist incident ends with a revealed personal truth.
The speaking voice of the Vette Phey aligns with a local courthouse press tone. A fragmentary notice resembles a city courant style dispatch.
Forest Service officials from Portland described a proposed sale of about 7,340 acres of virgin Douglas fir on Hood River headwaters. The plan would span 10 to 12 years with periodic burning and reforestation, delivering roughly 60 million feet stumpage and funds to local counties for roads and projects. Local bidder J W Palmer is among prospective buyers and the public meeting endorsed the sale.
Coos Bay promoters report vast development plans as W J Wiley offered 10 000 000 worth of industry to spark goodwill and investment. North Bend hosts a welcoming meeting where local leaders acknowledge extensive land and water resources held by cautious holders. Wiley’s promises, though met with skepticism, convince many before he departs for New York.Actions include Shumoon Lumber holdings and 8000 acres under option, with substantial property tied to future industrial expansion.
Northwest market reports show wide price ranges for farm products including Fortiand wheat at 95 per bushel, timothy grass at 24.40, hay and bran values, vegetables such as artichokes and cucumbers with dozen and crate pricing, and fruit rates for apples and berries. Livestock quotes list cattle, hogs, sheep, and veal plus wool and hides, while dairy and egg values are provided along with regional Oregon and California baselines.
Tacoma market reports abundant home grown fruit with strawberries at 2.26 per unit the lowest this year. California fruit from Oregon imports strengthens availability. cantaloupes and apples near end season while cherries apricots plums from California arrive in good condition. Green pears have priced up to 10 cents per pound as weather affects shipments. Beans cucumbers tomatoes and potatoes arriving daily. meat prices dip with beef and sheep supply rising. butter cheese and fish steady though halibut remains scarce.
May reports from England note favorable weather for hop growing and a promising hop yard outlook. The House of Commons paused May 29 on a bill to cut beer output, authorizing import prohibitions unless home-grown supply is insufficient. licenses would govern imports. Rogue salmon catch rising at Rogu e River. record seasonal total includes 4000 egges shipped from Wedderburn, 2000 cases. Myrtle milling planned in Coos county to meet demand, with growers in Bandon and others forming connections for supply of Myrtle wood and products.
A fragmented OCR sample mixes patent medicine claims for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters with sunlit mishmash of political musings and jokes. It includes stray anecdotes about weddings, clergy, wages, and a Washington Star snippet, all lacking coherent narrative.
A reader recounts paying $1900 for a medical treatment promising life change. Experiencing nervousness and fatigue, she praises the therapy and claims it saved her life and improved health at a hospital in Englewood.
New York, Charles E. Hughes publicly reaffirmed his undiluted Americanism stance in a telegram to the convention. Supporters included Progressive leaders and Roosevelt allies such as Everett Colby and Theodore Douglas Robinson. Oscar Straus sent a Cleveland telegram and then visited to pledge backing for the nominees.
Ojinaga officials revealed a plan by Carranza Garrison soldiers to mutiny assassinate their commander and loot Presidio, Texas. The plot involved the widow of Major Martinez, recently executed for attempted robbery, allegedly betraying the plan and implicating officers including Grtega Reyes Ping. Ortega stabbed himself, was executed with them, and nine soldiers face trial for the conspiracy.
Washington officials report Britain intends a minor concession on detained neutral mails, not altering seizure rights. A British reply would stress steps to quicken examinations while arguing past curbs on censorship exceeded rights, aiming to offset delays and address Allied complaints.
London casualty lists show during the month ending April 8 the army lost 16 officers killed 900 wounded and 49 missing a total of 271 which brings Ubiota Inse since the war began to 26 300 with 8108 killed or died of wounds 16 244 wounded and 182 winging. Taian contingent 47 killed 72 wounded and Canadians 18 killed 96 wounded. Major General Karn ball wounded and seven Lieutenant Colonels killed. Hugo Dinosaur Found in Jensen Utah Earl Douglas Carnegie museum unearthed a perfect dinosaur the largest specimen ever found in the United States the neck more than 65 feet long thigh bones over three feet. Specimen will be shipped to Pittsburgh for study workmen named it after discovery.
Paolo Bosutli, veteran Italian parliamentarian and former minister, appears poised to guide a new cabinet as Bonelli consolidates leadership amid shifting power dynamics in Rome. Strong entities include Paolo Bosutli, Bonelli, King Victor Em.
A compact farming note warns hog sellers to avoid bruised, crippled or heated hogs. It urges patience, humane handling, and steady pacing to protect prices, noting buyers demand first rate hogs. Notices in yards urge gentler treatment and humane practices to prevent price slumps.
An advertisement promotes Anurio a life insurance style product claiming kidney health tests and urine analysis prevent sudden death. It pitches Dr Pierce’s Institute in New York and urges $100 for trial samples and mail orders with testimonials of liver and bowel benefits.
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