28 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
1
Athena district intensifies War Savings Stamps campaigns with a strong pledge push. The quota stands at 27,000 and payments for W S stamps are to be made over the next six months, with early pledges filed at the central post office to ensure proper credit.
The W. 88 movement enables giving for both the widow and the wealthy to support humanity. Athena district aims to avoid yellow cards to the treasury, with citizens warned of possible oversights by the committee. Appeals should reach the post office today or tomorrow to meet stamp quota, while a shopkeeper reports a limit of 61000 for any individual. Final results of today’s drive to be published next week.
East Oregonian reports Pvt. Wlasesti Blancett died in France after showing valor in a wood clearing action on March nth. Major P. S. Torrance of the squadron sends a letter noting his brave conduct and a poignant remark about his grave, praising his service and the loss.
Fragmentary record describes booze seized by county officials near Umatilla. Mentions women traveling from Seattle with liquor, five gallon kegs purchased at Ben Holiday, and unclear references to ATF, detention, and release.
In the Indus valley near Tibet’s gate Leh rises as Asia’s high altitude town. Travelers dodge snow and cliffs while Buddhists and prayer wheels mark the austere lifestyle. Astronomers prize Leh’s meteorological observatory atop the Himalayas.
Lisari farming and fungus cultivation adopting in the West Indies to protect the sugar industry. Frog hopper thrives, sucking sap and harming roots. Entomologist work underway in the West Indies and United States, with fungus studies targeting adults and protective measures.
A Rowton Transcript author argues anonymity harms a writer who seeks publication yet stays silent. The prose defends pseudonyms to avoid public credit and suggests editors rely on a author’s name for acceptance and income, even when content is weak.
A historical note explains that heat concentrates near the floor and recommends using an electric fan placed in a room corner to drive air upward. A cardboard tube directs movement from floor to ceiling, forcing cold air to rise and mix with warmer air to even the temperature.
A damaged form lists fields for a serviceman's home address occupation before war entered service branch of service transfers rank and present address with prompts for promotions and dates. It asks for a signatory informant and notes friends and relatives should fill and mail to M R Chessman in Pendleton Oregon with a phone number.
The War Industries Board denied reports of woolen and clothing shortages for civilians. It warned against speculation in woolen commodities and stated there are ample stocks with no excuse for inflation. The board warned that speculative pricing could lead to penalties if continued.
All Class 1 called and exhausted after Saturday evening muster for July 1. Friday’s call for 48 men from the county arrives by local board with Pendleton to report July 6. Three Atherton men named among the draft: Joe Myrick, Leroy McCubbinx, Burt Stonenee. Jeff Candleton’s Tuesday count adds 212 needed before August 1, with five volunteers for a special diet view to be added, totaling 217.
The first summer rain storms hit various sections with hail in places like Pendleton and Meacham crook, while Athena and surrounding districts saw lighter showers. A cloud burst damaged a roadbed near McKay crook and some tiles. In Pendleton, grain grading sessions led by Prof Mistop of O.A.C. and H.A. Martin from Fortland attracted several attendees. Most wheat hay is shock swift and ready for hauling in a few days.
The Athena Girls Honor Guard joined the parade in Pendleton Tuesday morning with seventy two Umatilla county men training for Camp Lewis. Led by Ralph Haigell, they traveled by auto and formed in the parade amid throngs along the street and at the railway station where soldiers boarded a special train for Camp Lewis. Two Athens men, Dick Winship and Charles Brown, were among the soldiers.
Fragmentary OCR describes medieval lodging and monasteries aiding travelers with shelter and food. It notes signs and terms used by travelers to identify inns and the shift after feudal powers waned to reliance on wayfinding markers and inn signs as travel guidance.
A fractured dialogue centers on Mr Stormington Burner reacting to an unclear remark about past playing. The exchange hints at regret or difficulty in watching an event or action, with incomplete phrases such as I could not watch my west wet and reference to amount or portion not clearly stated.
Reports from Tim Atille County show crop yields split by soil and moisture. Summer fallow wheat may reach 45 bushels per acre in some areas, while light wells near rock formations struggle to exceed 25 bushels. Overall prospects hinge on ongoing moisture, cool weather, and timely rain. County Agent Shrock notes many farmers experiment and adapt, with spring barley showing more yield variation than fall wheat.
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