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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1928
Page
2
The Athena Press reports on a new electrical attachment that rocks cradles and baby buggies, allowing side to side and forward backward motion with simple switch control. The piece also notes the U S Bureau of Mines finding gasoline volatility decreasing and a move toward a uniform, better product in the oil industry.
Weather could not stop voters from the primary polls on Friday. The piece notes how past foul weather was blamed for light turnout, yet Friday’s conditions did not deter Mr and Mrs Oregon Vater from exercising their right to suffrage despite longer drives to river picnics.
French telephone firms reinforce booths with glass panes and chain receivers to deter theft. Operators protect gear by sealing the seats with cayenne pepper, a quirky measure amid rising souvenir thefts.
In dense fog described as pea soup near New York, six liners collided. Two ships were saved by beaching, highlighting navigation safety issues in low visibility and prompting calls to clear the fog for safer passage.
The scene on the Grants Pass bridge shows fishermen hauling a 40 pound salmon. Local stores adjust hours with late openings and early closings explained by the fishing activity. Oregon State College expects over 500 graduates this June with 13 from Umatilla county. Benton county leads with 182 graduates followed by Multnomah with 111. Germany’s large scale approach to politics noted, while immigration policy hints at exclusion. Athena fans praise the Big Six standings as the home team maintains a top rung position.
Report notes poker players were robbed of 12000 by bandits. It estimates protection costs over ten years at 5000000 while LaGrandy shows building permits totaling 110000 in the last thirty days, indicating activity.
The article notes The Dalles endures extreme heat as temperatures climb to 100 degrees and beyond. Residents adjust routines, seek shade, and stay hydrated while the city confronts a heat wave.
Local election chatter suggests Tom Gurdane will win the race to be the next sheriff of Umatilla County. Officials and residents weigh in on the potential leadership change and its implications for regional policing.
The Curtis Reed bill is criticized as a Federal push to centralize school control via a new cabinet post. Proponents want better coordination and a national education bureau, while opponents say no real change besides elevating federal matters to a secretariat.
Iowa farmers who keep careful books report average farm horse costs of 98.24 dollars yearly for feed labor rent and interest. Horses worked 892 hours in 1926 and 820 in 1925, farming 23.2 acres per horse in 1926. The crawler tractor promises lower costs for feed labor and other expenses, speeding seeding and harvest. The garden tractor on crawlers revolutionizes gardening and small farms, as the machine age in farming arrives. Efficiency replaces farm relief laws. one man can do the work of two.
Sealing wax remains versatile for artists though mucilage envelopes reduce its prominence. The piece notes wax used in delicate decorative work and hints at its enduring utility in craft and design.
The piece explains that enamel ware curved wood colored glass and other items are actually molded sealing wax. It describes making beads pendants plaques vases and candlesticks by melting sealing wax on a needle and shaping it in water then decorating with more colors. It notes simple tools produce decorative drops rings pins and hat ornaments from this technique.
Taken up at Bie ranch 544 miles northwest of Athena by H M Saulsberry under the Umatilla County Herd Law. A sorrel mare about 3 years old branded IW on the right shoulder will be sold May 26 1928 at 2 PM at the ranch home to the highest bidder for cash to cover advertising damages sale costs and expenses.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Clarence Ogilvy presumes death as the administratrix in Athena Oregon requests claims within six months. Final account filed for Melvin J Canfield estate with June 25 1928 hearing at Pendleton County Court House. George R Lewis administrator with will annexed seeks settlement.
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