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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
2
In a column on Oregon politics, Walter Pierce critiques Klan influence and tax shifts from real estate to intangibles. The piece notes the upcoming Oregon primary, the Klansmen’s possible impact on votes, and the broader debate over prohibition, democracy, and national politics.
A scattered essay argues age and experience shape leadership, noting Col. Washington Roboining at eighty four as a bike bridge company president, and executives like Gary, Mamie Tow, Elliott, Lovett, and Willard nearing or passing sixty or eighty. It suggests youthful ideas abound but the truly influential stewards are seasoned veterans, while a few young prodigies rise yet are limited by cradle-to-prize myths.
A fragmented report describes an American firm shipping 3100 portable houses to France, weighing 40 to 60 tons each, with a total value around 15 million dollars and transport costs near 4 million. The piece links this to postwar housing shifts, noting rapid frame houses rising in ruins of stone cottages and pondering soundproofing and social impact.
Court records discuss the open construction in the public purchasing arena and the description of component ingredients or materials used in the manufacture of articles. The opinion, delivered by Justice Braadele, addresses the matters before the Supreme Court.
Washington reports the Senate backed a McKellar resolution to investigate rising gasoline costs amid claims of simultaneous price hikes by major producers. Officials cite potential further increases totaling about 4 to 6 cents per gallon by mid June, despite lower crude oil costs.
An Army officer Major J. C. Mau borgno and Dr. Louin Cohen claim a new invention that removes static noises from radio signals, promising clearer wireless communication after over two years of work. Another related invention uses a resonance wave coil to allow a radio receiver to plug into ordinary light hookups for improved reception.
Washington lawmakers debate revoking the highway aid provision that would channel 180 million dollars of federal funds over three years. Instead a rider to the measure, the good roads bill, proposes 65 million for the coming year and 76 million for the following year starting July 4, 1928. Spokane and Chehalis schedule county conventions in early June ahead of the state convention on June 10.
In a notable boxing bout, Carpentier stopped Ted Kid Lewis in the opening round for the light heavyweight championship. The match, a potential world title clash, ended quickly as Carpentier delivered a decisive knockout. The event was billed as a major confrontation in the era’s boxing scene. The report confirms the significance of Carpentier’s victory and the dramatic finish.
In Cirenle vcoreee State of Oregon Umatilla County The Peoples Warehouse a corporation Pacific Northwest Adjustment Company W W Harrah and Joseph Leuer defendants to Joseph Lever a defendant above named you are summoned to appear and answer the complaint within six weeks from first publication by vigil on or before June 23 1922 if you fail the plaintiff will seek decree that it owns the east half of the northeast quarter section 28 township 2 north range 34 east Willamette meridian containing eighty acres and forever quieting the plaintiff s title and enjoining you and other defendants from asserting any right title or interest in the described real property and for further relief as equity may require This summons served upon you
Manuel Friedly administrator with the will annexed of the estate of George Clay deceased files final account. Hearing set by the court for May 16, 1922 at 10 o’clock A M in Pendleton Oregon. Final settlement requested and notice published starting April 8 1922 and continuing through May 20 1922.
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