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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
2
The Athens Press discusses libel verdicts in Portland and critiques sensational newspapers. It defends factual reporting, questions yellow journalism, and analyzes sugar policy and railroad rate rulings affecting Oregon and neighboring states.
In a dispatch from Africa, Frederic Martyn of the French Foreign Legion recounts a remarkable find. Captain Battreau, pursuing Dahomey forces, discovers an old Prussian rifle at Saint Privat. The weapon, dated 1870, bears a bearable inscription and proof the weapon survived a century, linking two wars and a captain to a singular relic.
A vivid note on a dark feature near the Southern Cross described as a hole in the Milky Way that appears black, impossibly visible without a telescope. The piece blends science and curiosity, citing astronomers and common sense views while touching on music program references and a curious newspaper excerpt from Chicago Vogt.
An examination notes women wearing trousers in cold northern areas for warmth and bravura female warriors in history. It also mentions Alpine dairy maids in masculine dress, Greek Spanish and Albanian brigands resembling grand opera dancers in bright skirts, and men who wear women’s clothing for style or disguise.
Notice to creditors in two Oregon estates. William A. McBride is executor of Leo Thomas McBride deceased with six months to present claims to his home near Adams Oregon or to Peterson Bishop Pendleton. Rose Cornoyer is executrix of Guardian Coroyur deceased with six months to present claims to Peterson Bishop Athena or Pendleton offices.
A local advertisement lists offerings in enlarging, reproducing and Kodak finishing. It highlights general photography supplies and related services provided by the shop to attract customers.
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