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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1930
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for The Athena Press in Athena Oregon dated March 14 1930. Rates are shown as two dollars for annual subscriptions with potential pricing details for other terms.
Clark Wood states France favors reducing armaments except for naval craft above and below the sea, indicating a focus on maintaining fighting ships while easing other military equipment.
The Portland Journal praises Mayor Baker for seeking work for the jobless rather than accusing the unemployed of subversive motives. It critiques others who label job seekers as Reds and call for police action, noting Baker’s collaborative approach with employers to create employment and ease tensions. It also mentions the Fishers League of Oregon proposing state traps if streams close to fishing. In Boston, a unique last will includes skin binding for a writer’s book, with only one copy known to exist.
Charles Hall, Republican gubernatorial hopeful, centers his campaign on the public service commission and related issues. The text notes Hall’s energetic, spontaneous style and ease in generating campaign topics as he promotes his platform.
The Corvallis Chamber of Commerce will host a cowboy breakfast inviting neighbors to the auto park. The piece hints at local figures Hank Collins and Bill Switzler potentially aiding the event. Will Rogers comments on political shifts involving Hoover Coolidge and a Supreme Court offer. John Held Jr. teases in a humorous cartoon note.
A passenger train on a mountain grade in Brazil jumped the track and plunged 590 feet into a canyon near Rio de Janeiro. Thirty people died and fifteen were fatally injured. President Hoover urged parents to guide children toward constructive, productive activities on radio remarks.
King George pursues stamp collecting buying a rare Commonwealth collection for 2000. The purchase, meant for his scrap-book, reveals his hobby and adds to the sense of his personal interests.
Helen E Robson assistant professor at Washington State college states in a study on clothing psychology that man is naturally an unclothed animal. The remark provokes debate among scholars and readers.
Twenty five years ago Admiral Togo led Japan to a sea battle in the Sea of Japan smashing the Russian Baltic fleet. The cherry blossom nation plans a national celebration on May 27 to mark the victory and honor the victory in history.
The report notes that France is delaying the disarmament parley program, provoking disappointment and discouragement among parties. It highlights rising distrust and distraction as the talks stall and broader skepticism spreads about prospects for progress.
Doc Cook is out again and heads back to Texas, the place he left to serve time at Leavenworth prison.
The article outlines rhubarb preparation with sugar cinnamon lemon zest and butter baked to a deep red. It discusses asparagus served with butter cream on toast or in a lush sauce with egg yolk and the cooking liquor, or topped with butter and cheese under a gas flame. Spinach chard and other greens are praised with proper seasoning. Salmon in May is highlighted with methods like broiling or boulting and horseradish mayonnaise.
The article argues old wood homes can be transformed into modern, livable dwellings with new roofs siding rooms and features without losing their cherished character. It highlights the value of seasoned lumber the role of competent designers and the availability of Northwest woods for construction.
Insurance plus advertises low cost motor vehicle liability and property damage insurance with landlords, owners and tenants liability coverage at 7.60. It warns of rising suits and ambulance chasers and urges readers to protect fortune and family with this coverage. B. B. Richards writes and services policies throughout the year.
The piece argues that outsiders often judge schools by athletics while missing intangible benefits like sportsmanship fitness and emotional control. True assessment requires full facts and understanding of educational quality beyond report cards and gossip.
A community column recounts visits and homecomings from Delight Washington to Milton and Pendleton Oregon. It notes Glen Saling buying a team for potato farming, Kyle McDaniel’s ill child, Ernest Zerba's return from Myrtle Idaho and resuming studies at Weston Normal, Mrs. Jackson Nelson visiting Dixie Washington, and Ada Ely hosting St Patrick’s Day gathering. Also covered are the Athena Fire Department ball raising 43.50, wedding cards for Ora Rhodes and Lucy Jenkins, Ely and Scott trading stores for land near Yale Oregon, and Judge Richards taking on city recorder duties while buying C G Chamberlain’s insurance business.
Editorial jokey notes on advice and lumber styles. A short humorous sports item recounts a village baseball mishap. A puzzle and advertisements tease insulation and building services with light political humor. The page blends light editorial banter with local commerce pitches.
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