Athena Press notes on local sport and public affairs
The Athena Press discusses Athena vs Walla Walla baseball with bets, sportsmanship, and commentary on Col Wood’s critique. It covers a new county education board plan, ongoing road improvements, and local politics with notes on infrastructure funding and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Wood
Weston Leader
Athena
Weston
Walla Walla
Frink
Heller
Oagon
Abe
Faun
Geo
Hull
James
M. Ly. Watts
Athena Club
Weaton
Tran
Uber
Promise of Summer Vacation Through Diligent Study
A few more weeks of diligent work in the school room will bring the pupil summer vacation closer. Continued effort makes the coming break more alluring and rewarding for the student.
Development of Paper Making from Wood Pulp
A Harper's Weekly excerpt explains how scarcity of rag stock pushed papermaking toward wood pulp. It describes early limits of printing, substitution of cotton rags, and the shift to wood fibers from spruce with grinding, heating, and washing to remove gum and improve paper quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Electric foghorns easy to blow by button press
A New York report describes electric foghorns that replace manual blowing. Powered from a boat battery or generator, a button activates a bellows and horn by an electric vibrator, delivering fog signal without hand effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tachis
Jover
Tenia
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Origin in Westminster Abbey Story
A fragmented account explains the phrase arising from the reformation era when Westminster Abbey’s status changed under a new bishop. The abbey’s independence ended, many domains passed to St. Paul’s chapter, and the abbey endured turmoil amid Somerset’s era, with lengthy disputes cited by sources.
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Peter
Paul
Poovert
Pete
Westminster
Sisntinus
London
St. Peter's Abbey
Paying a Painter. Verrie's Reward for Decorating Palaces
The article details payments to artists for royal palace decorations, noting Rubens received £1,000 for the Whitehall banqueting house ceiling, about 400 yards, Thornhill earned £30 per yard for Greenwich Hospital work, and Vertie received 8 chillings per square foot for Windsor and Hampton Court interiors with additional allowances and pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verrie
Rubens
Banqueting House
Whitehall
Charles 1
James Thornhill
Orst Engishman
Greenwich Hospital
Duke of Montague
James Thornlin
M. Rosso
Signor Vertie
Windsor
Hampton Court
Ife
Pearson
Teeth and advertising clash in dentistry debate
A fragment argues that dentists should not advertise widely claiming that photos of women with perfect teeth tempt viewers. It critiques cosmetics ads and poses tensions between professional ethics and marketing. The piece references a New York Times style debate on advertising consent and aesthetics in dentistry.
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York Times
Books on a Shelf Reveals Fragments of Reading Order
The text describes shelves crowded with unknown books and cluttered with dust. A nameless narrator notes mis-shelved volumes and the habit of pulling volumes to test their spine and catch a glimpse behind the backs of stacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jostem
Good Clothes and Cleanliness Among Youths
A fragment discusses how attire reflects youth character and social standing. It argues that a single set of clothes or lack of Sunday attire signals low social status, while neglect of cleanliness affects perceptions of morality. The passage notes worn garments and greasy caps as visible signs shaping judgment.
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Jose
Russell
Fragmentary Dusty Dialect Exchange From Newspaper Snippet
A garbled OCR fragment shows two characters Eileen and Maurie in a faded dialogue with stilted, coy phrasing. The text hints at social chatter about neighbors, amusement, and male/female roles, but most clarity is lost to transcription errors.
Watch Wet Going and Dinner Plans Caught in Odd Phrase
Fragmentary OCR text shows a curious exchange about wet conditions and a dinner at seven. The names appear garbled as Guaste and P-Boxtay Toyascript, with unclear references to a watch, polo, and a missing context. The readable core mentions plans for dinner and a watch, amid muddled dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wari
Just Offerings of Merit On Saturday April 1 sale
On second floor, fifty women's fine tailored suits go on sale featuring beauty, value, and service. The assortment includes gray and black worsteds, brown chevriota, navy serges, diagonals, with medium length jackets and various skirt styles all sizes. Regular values to 25.00.
New Parasols And Dress Goods Arrive At Store
The ad touts parasols from 1.50 to 15.00 with themes of supporting sisters in Japan and sun shades like sea waves. It highlights Marquesettes fabrics in cotton silk and silk cotton blends and announces new colors in silk Marquesettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Japan
Silk Foolards Promise High Fashion Status
A dealer advertises silk foolards as a premier fashion accessory. The copy highlights exclusivity and striking color designs woven into elegant combinations. It invites readers to visit the showroom with a promise of no trouble.
Fine new hats arrive from Gage Fisk and Herman Lyman
The Millinery Department announces an express arrival of a fine assortment of hats by Gage Fisk and Herman Lyman. See these new creations before buying. Prices are described as "prived right" and described as very stylish for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Herman & Lyman
New Accessories and Jewelry Arrivals for Spring
New stock features wide and narrow soutache braids, beaded trims, and various jewelry pieces. Coralie belts and novelty pins arrive with white pearl clasp gloves and silk gloves in black, white, and colors. Sixteen button kids gloves in many shades priced from 2.50 to 4.50.
Textile Stock Promises Wide Color Weaves for Low Prices
A large stock offers Serge Wool Taffeta Poplin Broad Cloth Batiste and many other weaves in varied colors. Prices range from 500 to 3.00, with a broad assortment on offer for customers seeking fabrics in multiple tones and textures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Irish crochet thread and instruction books for sale
Art Department announces availability of Barbara Irish Flax thread suitable for all crochet work. Threads come in all sizes from very fine to coarse, with holders and ready for use. Prices shown 150 each, two for 250.
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Barbara
Algo
Wash Goods Sale with Wide Assortment Displayed
To this department you will be impressed to see the magnitude of stock. Any and all kinds and colors from heavy materials to sheer goods. All laundry items are priced to 50 cents a yard.
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Bristow
la Yfollette
Bourne
Poindexter
Pennsylvania
Athena- Weston
Dudley Corner
Lievallen Bridge
Fred Wilson
Marvilly Watts
Shook Lunds
Wood Pulp
Eileen
Coglend
James F. Ballard
G Stephens
ST. Louis, MO
Byron N. Hawks
Ron
Miller’s
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Millinery Department
Coralie
the Peoples Warehouse
Pendleton
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