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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
2
A garbled Athena Press item hints at a short independent town paper with publisher P. Bors. The snippet mentions rates and aid in Addrano and references monetary matters. The readable phrases suggest a minor notices column with unclear names and figures.
An analysis argues American policy must act to shorten workdays and ease shipping for wartime needs while pushing hard against German expansion. It warns Germany’s growth in Europe and Asia threatens Allied victory, urging decisive U.S. support to outbuild and outlast German military power.
The Weston Leader reports on community happenings including mayoral figures Rollin and Tamang signing a local action, Wm. Bernard noted as a prominent Weston resident, and a Monday disturbance described. It recalls yard work chaos, wildlife, and weather effects, with a drowning accident at Thorn Hollow and editor Clark Wood steering the paper.
A givod position invites young men and women to prepare for telegraph and station service due to general drafting. Positions pay from 74 to 90 dollars per month. Apply Room 714 Railway Exchange Building Portland Oregon Adv.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a Civil War scene where a young captain returns to a plantation. He observes hardships, recalls his mother’s support, and salutes a revered, unnamed soldier amid dusty fields and faded faces, honoring endurance and duty.
A cautionary Omaha Bee column notes humor helps when facing trouble. It urges keeping perspective as life revolves like the earth, citing generations of progress despite setbacks and the habit of finding the bright side in adversity.
A late 19th century writeup touts a powerful searchlight called the Perry searchlight by Elinor A Sperry of Brooklyn. It claims immense candle power, wide reach, and sky illumination, comparing it to the Sandy Hook lighthouse and noting its potential as a beacon. The piece also includes a historic petition from 1081 about town safety and road concerns, urging limits on foreign ships and lawless traffic while seeking peace and order.
The article notes a seven sermon series on guilt and absolution at the Baptist church with services next Sunday and midweek Bible study. Topics include What Do Ye More Than Ceners and Do It Now with morning and evening sessions. The pastor invites all to attend.
Regular services at the Methodist church with Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11 and 7 210 morning topic Man from Beth Ena of the Spy Glass. Evening topic The Uplifted Christ the World's Uplifter. Rev W K Armfield of Spokane to fill pulpit and deliver Gedt's Call for American Boys on April 21. Fathers and mothers of soldiers in France urged to attend. W S Gielaer. Postage Stamps note and a separate notice of final account in the estate of William H Wood. Arnold Wood administrator files final report in Umatilla County Oregon with February 27, 1918 hearing. Will BM Peterson administrator attorney.
Mae Mooner sues William H. Moeser in Circuit Court of Oregon Umatilla County seeking dissolution of marriage. The order sets response by March 15 1918 with six consecutive weekly publications in the Cane Press News at Athena Oregon. Attorney J M Peterson Pendleton addresses the pubblic notices.
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