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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1913
Page
2
F B Boyd publisher of a Friday paper lists office at Third and Jefferson. Rates shown for subscriptions include one year 1.50, with various shorter terms. The note includes garbled text but confirms Athena Oregon publication date November 14.
The Ladies' Home Journal recounts how three Vermont towns Burlington Colchester and Williston were misnamed more than 150 years ago when a land grant to Connecticut settlers created three townships. Names shifted during record entry leaving Colchester Burlington and Williston with swapped identities.
London Field explains the term blackmail as born on the Scottish border amid feuds between kingdoms. Outlaws taxed farmers for immunity and protection, with “mall” or protection fees paid to bandits. The color black signified theft and threat, and “blackguard” described the guards. the explanation links the term to historical practice and guardian roles.
The article describes a Central American custom where newlywed James refrain from living together for a year. After mutual consent of relatives on both sides, the couple marries but stays apart to visit separate friends and families across the country. Most marriages succeed.
A collage of observations and quips on Burmese traditions, energy law and humorous lines. It includes notes on tattooed ears and husband selection, tobacco use by women, a quip about energy conservation, and miscellaneous captions from the periodical pages.
The Stewarton Scotland bonnet makers gained fame for blue bonnets since 1590. Glasgow served as principal market with July sales. The Stewarton guild enforced price rules and penalties for infractions, including fines for selling rival Kilmarnock bonnets as Stewarton. Indigo dyeing was mandated from 1750, and early bonnets were knitted outdoors in good weather.
Notice is given to all persons of interest that Henry Dell, administrator of the estate of J B Hiteman deceased, has filed his final account. The judge has set Saturday December 18 1918 at 10 a m in the County Court house Pendleton Oregon for hearing and settlement. Dated November 14 1918 Henry Dell by Homer I Watte Attorney for Administrator.
Notice to creditors in multiple estates in Umatilla County Oregon. Administrators warn all claimants to present vouchers within six months at attorneys Homer I Watts Athena Oregon or Arthur B Shick Pendleton Oregon. Dates span November 1918 with final accounts and deadlines set by county court.
A summons is issued to Harry Brown and others in the First National Bank of Athens case. The defendant is required to appear within six weeks of the first publication to plead. otherwise the plaintiff will seek relief in court.
This summons, issued under an order by Judge G. W. Phelps, states a judgment demand of 425 dollars with 6 percent annual interest from September 1, 1913, plus costs and disbursements. First published October 8, 1918, with Homer J. Watts as plaintiff's attorney.
Circuit Court of Oregon summons for Mary F. McCubbing plaintiff to A C McCubbins defendant requires appearance within six weeks after first publication in Athena Press Athens Umatilla county Oregon. Case seeks decree of divorce and court relief. Publication run six consecutive weeks from Nov 14 1918 to Dec 26 1913 per order of Judge G W Phelps.
Onila promptly answered OMmee on Third Street and Athena Oregor th with focus on every call.
The ad touts Pendleton Indian robes in patterns and a wide range of warm apparel including Go-Cart Robes Bath Robes Slumber Robes new hoods Toques and skirts. Infant to men sizes offered with prices from 25 to 1 50 for hoods 25 to 75 cents for Toques and 75c to 175 for skirts plus slippers collars frills and Guimpa trims at low prices.
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