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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary prose and dialogue mix with ad lines and social chatter. The piece references discoveries, a fair lady, a fountain pan, Reninol remedies, a heroic dawn, classroom scenes, and humorous exchanges among villagers, sailors, and children, capturing a busy, eclectic newspaper page vibe.
President Wilton orders Justice and Secret Service to gather proof against German and Austro Hungarian agents aiding sabotage. The effort targets high level diplomats and consular officers, with possible recalls of Von Bernstorff and others if evidence substantiates Gorlar’s claims. Indictments against Fay and Scholte cite piracy and conspiracy to destroy vessels and cargo.
A Virginia farmer attempts to guide a stubborn cow along a road. The cow veers toward a crowed crossroad as a passerby, a colored man, warns the driver and tries to steady the animal. The scene ends with the driver urging the cow to continue straight.
An advert promotes Scott's Emulsion to treat underweight, pale, listless children. It claims rich cod liver oil nourishes blood formation, boosts appetite, and strengthens growth. No alcohol, suitable for growing kids, with pricing and manufacturing notes.
New York shipped a record export volume in October surpassing all previous totals. Cantonal estimates put the value near 175 million dollars, about seven million daily for each working day. September exports reached 162 million with 393 ships carrying varied munitions, grain, clothing, and automobiles to primarily Great Britain. In Rome, an air raid killed about 30 in Verona as Austrian planes bombed the city.
A compact verse describes a performer who speaks on music and literature with erudition and wit. It notes her talk on great musicians and ragtime tunes, then shifts to an offhand escape to a nearby movie show for diverting leisure.
A young man has pursued Florence for two years and, in a shadowed moment near the trees, gifts a ring proposal. Florence answers with coy humor, suggesting the act would be out of place, leaving the outcome to uncertain feelings.
Rome reports the Italian liner Bosnia sunk after a clash with an Austrian flag vessel. Four lifeboats were launched, three landed while the fate of the fourth remains unknown. The Bosnia was 2661 tons, built 1808, home port Venice, owned by Hoicita Nasionale de Survies Marit ima. In San Francisco, reports describe hunger in Guaymas and troops occupying the city. Troopers of Cerranca arrived, scavenging the town.
Northwest Market Reports detail prices and conditions for crops in Portland and Tacoma. Wheat and corn prices, hay, oats, potatoes, onions, butter, nuts, and cranberries are listed with per unit rates and notes on market availability, shipping, and seasonal trends. The Tacoma Halibut trade and cranberry shipments are described, with wholesaler quantities and price ranges.
A review shows October death and business failures remaining variable. Total insolvent firms reported by Dun and Bradstreet at 1890, up 186 from prior month, largest since July, with large defaults widening liabilities to 25 million. Compared with October 1914, figures look better, though suspensions rose in October. Rutabagas appear in market from North Yakima at 1 cent per pound, Turnips also back with good demand. Butter market steadier in Portland with improved movement of fresh butter. eggs and turkey prices noted, supply moderating.
A fragmented collection of quips and banter about self improvement and marriage from a bygone era. It features a speaker who regrets a bargain and a mismatch of humorous exchanges about courting and fortune. The text reads like an overheard vaudeville style dialogue with references to a ball game and comic asides.
A student recounts a teacher’s lesson about the cattle industry and the value of beef from Cincinnati sources. The class discussion leads to a student answering what is gained from cattle, with a prompt about knowledge of the trade. The excerpt reflects historical youth education in agricultural topics.
A snippet shows a playful exchange about a horse in a barn and what it’s fed. The dialogue hints at a rustic scene with humor centered on currants as a feed. No further context provided to identify people, places, or events.
A garbled excerpt presents dialogue about motor cars, coercion, and a minor conflict with a character named Heaton. It mentions memory of a $10 loan, awkward remarks about driving, and a prompt asking about a Midian Face attribute. The passage is incomplete and reads like fragmented classroom dialogue.
In a clumsy jumble of quotes from newspapers the text apes a humorous misunderstood exchange. It references a doctor patient dynamic with a demand to marry, a jab about duties, and a remark about unique conundrums. The fragment also cites Philadelphia Evening Ledger and Kansas City Journal snippets about antiques and secondhand furniture.
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