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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
2
A damaged OCR style fragment of a William Watson poem recalls a woman with a golden head and a free heart. It features praise of her queenly tread and the moment when her heart shifts from worldly reverie to longing and memory.
The Bal tic docked in New York as Norwegian Olav Nassjo and his two daughters recall the death of Soldier Jack Dempsey in the Seward sea rescue effort. Nassjo sacrificed his life to save Dempsey after a storm struck the transport Seward near the China coast, while Wheel Quartermaster Olav Nassjo perished in the attempt.
The piece reports Spain’s war on the Moroccan coast east of Morocco aimed at protecting possessions and frontiers under the Tetuan treaty. It notes widespread public indifference, limited territorial gain prospects, and long history of Christian Moorish antagonism shaping conflict.
Sergt Jack Dempsey transfers to Nagasaki hospital then joins Reilly's battery and marches on to Peking. Wounded once, he restores thrift, wires the Norwegian consul, and later learns of a widow and two children left by a quartermaster. A Norwegian letter outlines his gratitude and a $200 payment sent to support the family.
Former Mandites widely joined the rural mounted police in Mexico. The rurales have nearly stopped brigandage, using pardons to enlist thieves. They are fearless riders, adept at mountain chases, rivaling Canada’s Northwest Mounted Police in bravery and weaponry.
Aunt Martha teases Uncle Eben about visiting New York and resting in the stock exchange. The Judge interrupts with a joke that a seat costs $40,000, cautioning that talking about others is best avoided and favoring prudent talk until a wiser time.
The article argues that poultry farming offers women freedom and good returns, noting women excel in neatness and planning, gain health from outdoor work, and can achieve financial independence through well managed poultry ventures. It highlights the broader push for women in commercial farming and the benefits of such work.
Advice on orchard care and harrow use to protect young trees. Details on muzzling horses and padding traces to avoid bark. Plus a threshing record by George W. McKnight noting 18 000 bushels in 12.5 days and average yields across crops. Also guidance on making wholesome buttermilk from pure milk with clean practices and low temperatures.
The article lists overseas sales of American plows and cultivators, noting values for 1908 1909 and various regions and countries including Japan Asiatic Turkey New Zealand British South Africa Portuguese Africa Cuba Argentina Canada Russia Asiatic Russie with amounts ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The discussion notes Denmark requires farmers to destroy all weeds and France allows suits for neighbor weed seed spread. It argues U.S. laws preventing weed growth on any farm could save millions by stopping weed dispersion across properties.
The dairy division of the United States Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Minnesota Experiment Station has begun experiments to develop a milk producing strain of Shorthorn cattle. Minnesota breeders have agreed to allow their herds to be used and to manage them under department instructions.
A reported invention uses a curtain or doorway curtain wired with conductors and metal knobs to detect any disturbance. Dresden and Berlin police tested the device finding it flaws free and able to trigger alarms when the curtain is moved or wires cut. The system can guard doors windows safes and can be fireproof if used with fireproof material May be alarm bells lights or other electrical devices. The inventor demonstrated the unit to the writer calling it simple reliable and unique in concept.
The Hindu Schoolboy notes Indian pupils show respect for masters and form school esprit de corps. It contrasts with English and American students and describes social status, charity among students, and a boy aided by wealthier peers after family hardship.
The Philadelphia Inquiry extols Philadelphians ownership pride and stable homes while arguing that Chicago and New York would benefit from relocating to Philadelphia where families can grow without landlord fears and wage comfort and respect. The piece contrasts housing abundance with Philadelphians’ attachment to hearth and home.
A brief, quirky item shows Dolled ham slices cooked in a jelly butter sauce served on toast. The snippet includes stray quotes about animal cages and politics, mentioning Roosevelt and a palmistry quip from Puck.
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