Athens Independent News Item Reflects War Debates and Industry Shifts
In a fragmentary Athens newspaper page, editorials discuss the European war’s responsibility and the Kropp gun works stock increase from 70,000,000 to 260,000,000 marks, proposing a 19 percent dividend while reserving funds for war relief and related corporate needs. The piece links government control versus private arms makers and notes American sentiment leaning toward mobilization and support for European allies, with references to wartime infrastructure spending and a call for public service.
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David Btarr Jordon
Chanvellor
Leland Standford University
Ion Largo
Arma
Jordan
Mmo Taoturere
Manitione
Kropp Company
Germany
Eamon
Kropp
Wiso
Ae Agninat
Jnutiyoor
Keupp
Buna of Moklog Arma
England
Peyneo
Nubion
Lost Barometer Tale in Civil War Memoir and Household Folly
Fragmented OCR recounts General Hutterfield in the Army of the Potomac valuing a London barometer, then borrowing and not returning it. Interwoven are stray lines about a home renovation and two county court summonses in Oregon dated 1914, with garbled names and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeppelin
Butterfield
Count Zeppelin
United States
London
Motorcar Progress and Standardization in Modern Design
An early discussion on standardization in motorcar construction, highlighting how interchangeable parts and common bolt patterns enable simple replacements. The piece argues that engines, carburetors, and minor components can be swapped with minimal effort, reducing customization to core, universally compatible parts. It emphasizes ease of repair and the broader advance in automotive design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tintold Beneft
Mt Avery
St Depis
Jeno
Athena Charter Amendment Proposal to Issue Water Bonds
Notice from Athena Oregon details proposed charter amendment enabling the city to incur up to 19000 for water bonds maturing January 1 1915. It outlines authority, ballot wording, and tax exemptions, with dates for publication and election set by the City Council and Judge Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Oregon
Primton
Carter
City of
Athiens
Summons for Publication in Oregon Circuit Court
The defendant is notified to appear and answer the complaint filed against them in the Circuit Court of Oregon for Multnomah County. The case concerns an obligation and is part of a public summons for publication issued by the court in the state of Oregon.
Land Taken for School District No 17 Umatilla County
Notice details a 1914 court action in Oregon where plaintiff seeks appropriation of land in Umatilla County for School District No 17. Publication directed for five weeks in Athens Register with the first publication October 28, 1914, signed by District Attorney Frederick Sthiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Big
Beotlon
N. B. Bay
Umatils County
Uma- Ulla
Oragon
G. W
Weld Circuit Court
Wx Uc
Athens
Athans
Frederick Sthiver
Diatrick
Umatitn County
Piatstitt
Summons in Oregon Circuit Court for Umuatilin County
Summons issued against James Hi in Oregon Circuit Court for Umuatilin County. Plaintiff Sarat J. Warner seeks relief. defendant must appear by October 0, 1914. Publication dated September 16, 1914, in Athona Times. Attorney Wile Peterson represents plaintiff.
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Circuit Court
State of Oregon
Umuatilin County
Sarat J. Warner
Joan Hi
James Hi
Oregon
Heraby
Anawar
Gilvert W Pholpa
Jodan
Atorw
Wade
Athona Frees
Athona
Amouitty
Wile, Petoewon
Pantutitt
Administrator's Sale Notice in Umatilla County Oregon
Notice is given by W. S. Porgnson administrator of Louis LaBrasohe deceased that on October 10 1914 in Athoun Umatilla County Oregon the administrator will sell at public auction the described real property belonging to the estate of Louis LaBeavola deceased including tract Wf Boo 82 f 4 8 R 35 5 W My in Umatila County Oregon containing forty acres more or less. This notice is in accordance with an order entered September 23 AD 1914 directing the administrator to sell the realty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
State of
Oregon
Louis
LaBrasohe
Porgnson
Louis Lateasobe
Athoun
Verguson
Conley the Tailor Displays Bespoke Garments at Fair
An advertisement describes first prize and gold medal success for Ladiva and Mai Jose tailored suits. It touts American made to order garments and Swanderhane style while praising craftsmanship and quality materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ladiva Fae
Mai Jose
Iad Sabai
Ie Conley
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Jefferson Street
Auye
Gulon
Columbia Highway
Pendleton
Axtor
Beate Hagineor Bowlby
Korops
Hartmon
Daley
Tate
Shin Amnone
Ted
Wwe
Ole
West
Pemon
John Tunbow
Justice Court For the District of Athens
Umatilla Couuty, Oreg
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Plaintift
Malcom Stavens
Matoom
Plaiutil
Mom
B. B. Richards
County
Loi
Hombel Watts
S"ininitt
Albena
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Org
Alvort
Radtke
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Vix & Radtke
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Malyow
Setiou
Motorcar Progress
Richards
Manly
Oreon
Athe
Wid Olty
Umatilla Coast
Athana
Stan
Umatilla
Govuty
Tata
Athua
Circuit Court of the State
S| Oragon
Umntslin County
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Einlntitf
Oregue
B. Stone
Pout Building
J. W. Welch
Homer J. Watts
E. B. Osborn
Sonpartial Boot
AOS Hawes Drug
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. i. Froome
Pnor
ST. Nichols
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Roma
F. R. Atkins
East Court Street
Carload
Soncade
Cascade
Nan
Northern Pacite Railway
C. O, Williams
Pontoice
Adgewster
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Lmhfai Anke
Canara
Ever Neers
Shaver
Ferguson
F. Uannon
Ase
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H. Rorper
B Ferguson ML
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First National Bank
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Bryan & Meyer
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