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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
6
A nineteenth century French Academy prize dilemma asked why a stone displaces more water than a fish of equal volume. After many proposals failed, a tester found water still overflowed with a stone then with a fish, leading to withdrawal of the prize.
A reader recalls the London Lost and Found Department at Scotland Yard, praising its honesty rewards for cab drivers who turn in found items. She recounts losing items like umbrellas and opera glasses and recovering them through the system, noting the practice of sharing a percentage with the finder. Also included are brief passages on Druids bonfires in Wales and a Roman dinner focusing on courses and delicacies with prices and anecdotes.
A humorous anecdote recounts the Duke meeting a drunken officer. The officer saluted gravely and said he would not speak to a brute, if encountered by his men. The exchange preserved the officer’s commission through the Duke’s quick wit.
A collage of quirky epigrams and literary quotes from the Washington Star. Includes a humorous line about Pather, George Washington, Santa Claus, and a joke about milking a cow. Ends with a call to “Send the Press to a friend.”
Notice to creditors in the William Willaby estate in Umatilla County Oregon. Executors W P Willaby and A J Willaby request claims be presented within six months to their attorneys Peterson & Wilson in Pendleton or Athena. Publication dates begin April 1 1910 in the Athena Press and run four weeks. Dated April 1 1910.
A Macon Georgia president of the Industrial and Orphans Home reports Elec tric Bitters as a nine year staple for stomach liver and kidney troubles praising it as a top family medicine. He states it strengthens builds appetites and aids weak children and adults. Also a real estate bargain in Athena offers a 7 1 00m house with fixtures for 1200.
A Kosa prophet Umbakasa preached in British Kaffraria between 1850 and 1857. His prophecy foretold doom for Fingos and whites unless the Kosas killed 200000 cattle, a decision that led to mass starvation and widespread death among the natives.
A critical look at German hunting shows about 600000 sportsmen and yearly gun use. The article lists annual counts of game animals including 400000 hares, 4000000 partridges, 2000000 thrushes, 600000 rabbits, and deer, woodcocks, ducks, pheasants, boars, bustards. It notes a total weight near 25 million kilograms and a monetary value around $6.5 million, with $1.5 million from sales of shooting licenses.
A fragment from the Birmingham Age-Herald presents a quip about overheard sleep talk involving a husband and a dream about a baseball gate. The exchange adds humor through dialogue about patience and a reference to Job while recalling a unrelated remark by Mrs Trigger and her friend.
Scribbler previews a Bow play titled The Wicked Five and Wigwag contemplates trying it on a dog. Philadelphia Record carries a tease about Mrs Parker's return with a quip and asks if she has servants yet. A sale and exchange notice mentions a new S room house in Milton and a possible Athena property trade.
We offer improved wheat land with good soil at 25 to 85 dollars per acre. Lands are improving each year and compare favorably with nearby lands now selling at 80 to 100 dollars. Expect prices to rise to 50 to 60 dollars per acre soon. For details contact Jay-Hayden Realty Co. Lind, Washington. Also 640 acre dry land ranch for sale before March 1 1910 with option, Midvale Real Estate and Loan Co. Midvale, Idaho. Becklen's Arnica Salve hailed for quick healing of leg injury and various skin troubles 25 cents at druggists.
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