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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
2
The Athens Press an independent weekly outlines subscription rates and office locations. It lists prices for one copy and short-term options and provides publication details for Athena Oregon with page date June 26 1905.
Martha Weaver and husband John debate a costly new suit crafted from cheap, showy material. After ordering a ready made option and rejecting a catalogue house, Martha rejects wear that causes embarrassment, while John pressures exchange or refund. Local shop dynamics and social judgment frame their dilemma. Cleveland Plain Dealer noted.
A speculative article argues life could exist on Venus and Mars, describing atmospheres and temperatures. It notes Earthlike conditions would require suitable clouds and water vapor, and contemplates Martian and Venusian habitats and the potential for intelligent beings.
The text relays fragmented remarks on Thomas Carlyle's admiration for Emerson and his friendship with Waldo Emersons circle, citing Norton letters. It touches on contrasting views of Emerson, critiques of optimistic tone, and brief anecdotes about Toole and Hawininy, with a pop culture aside about crowd mood and social satire.
A fragment notes Dora's sorrow and a missing smile following extraction of front teeth. The brief suggests a London context and emotional impact without detailing events.
Fragmentary text describes a dramatic event with references to a protest or warning. Mentions of wind and a distant fall hint at a public display or sermon aimed at stirring reflection. Names and concrete details are unreadable, but the tone suggests a civic message about duty and justice.
A London police court case centers on a public school pupil punished by caning. The magistrate discharged the offender, while the father took the boy to a physician. the doctor found evidence of severe punishment, and the judge noted the act inflicted lasting marks far beyond the immediate pain. The London Law Society weighed in on the harm caused by excessive corporal punishment.
Two English travelers journeying in Italy encounter an elderly local woman who acts as their mountain guide. She proves a strenuous, insistently loyal leader, accompanying them along narrow paths between Kondinnjo and Tro Potenre until the group decides to let her continue a few miles beyond, hoping to eventually part ways safely.
Edward B. Martin in Atlantic portrays a father who manipulates and bullies to keep power over his family. The piece explores the moral decay and harm of entitlement as he weighs his daughters away from independence and decent life.
Fragmented excerpts describe Dr Charlton Wallace investigating tuberculosis cases, linking Cavernous exposure to infection and the dangers of tubercle progression. The text includes quotes from Chicago Journal and Albany Knickerbocker Press and various humorous snippets about smoking and manners.
Multiple legal notices from Umatilla County Oregon including a summons in a divorce action between Mamie Boyd and Cleveland G Boyd with a court date set in 1914, a final account notice for Nation estate with July hearing, and an executor notice for Louis LaBrasche with a six month claim period.
The U S Department of the Interior Land Office at Grande Oregon notifies Brian O McKinlay of Walla Walla that Emory Anchilies filed a contest against his 1909 Homestead No 06406 for NW 1 4 Section 24 Township 8 North Range 42 East Willamette Meridian claiming he never resided or cultivated the land and abandoned it. The contestant requests a sworn answer within twenty days after the fourth publication, with proof of service, and to indicate the mailing address for future notices. Publication dates June 26 July 8 July 10 and July 17 1914.
A 1914 Oregon land notice alleges that Strunk Baloom failed to reside on and improve the land per law and may have abandoned the claim. It warns the ward entry will be canceled if no response by the fourth publication, with dates June 26 and July 1914.
Department of the United States Land Office in La Grande Oregon issues a notice of contest to Frank Halcom of Suulper Oregon contestee. The document, dated June 10 1914, warns of an application and details required to respond within a specified period.
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