22 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson outlines a fixed wheat price guarantee for 1919 tied to 1918 levels with a potential future increase after a disinterested commission studies wartime costs. He emphasizes protecting farmers returns while avoiding undue burdens on consumers as harvest factors and world markets evolve, and notes overall cautious national risk.
Corporal Hursey A. Dakin of Freewater received a distinguished service cross for extraordinary heroism on the battlefield. He and a fellow soldier attacked a machine gun nest under heavy fire, capturing the position, killing ten enemy crew, and routing the remaining defenders. Dakin worked for Watts Brothers’ threshing crew before enlisting.
Eamond Walker, once employed in Pendleton and later at Weston, opens an auto repair shop offering service for any car make. He began work at the shop and plans to provide repairs for all automobile models.
After schools reopened last week, several students developed influenza and officials again ordered school closures and a ban on public meetings until further notice. No deaths reported locally, though one man died later of pneumonia attributed to exposure. Names include Vick Tuoril, Mildred Stanton, Clifford Wood, Arnold Wood, Audrey Winship, Jeannette Miller, Mia McParland and Mrs Coppock and family.
War and Foot Office extends mailing date for Christmas parcels to November 20th and allows labels to be mailed up to local post office receipt. If a label is missing or destroyed, a claim can be made at Red Cross parcel stations with a signed statement confirming eligibility and single recipient eligibility.
Miss Hazel Doolittle, a former popular teacher in Athena and long resident of Snohomish, died November 4 at her parents home after pneumonia from influenza. Her funeral was held in Everett, Washington. Friends and former colleagues remember her service minded nature and years teaching in Seattle area schools.
Ralph Cannon and Marion Hangell returned Tuesday from a hunting trip in the Chelan mountains four weeks earlier than planned after Mr. Cannon injured his shoulder hip knee and badly sprained ankle in a fall. The terrain was ragged precipitous rock and the party faced a hazardous descent.
The article traces Maya culture and its links to earlier Guatemalan populations. It notes Musas as an ancient lowland group and claims Maya influence on later Indian populations in Guatemala. Textiles, sculpture, weaving, and feather work are highlighted alongside ruins like Quirigna and monolithic carvings uncovered by archaeologists today.
Fragmented 16th century note describes stray cats in Florence being cared for at San Lorenzo cloister near Michelangelo’s library. Cats are fed by donors then removed to hospital cloister. some are taken to St John’s baptistry for christening. An odd historical view of humane treatment and city rituals.
The article argues that the best sleep occurs during the dark hours with minimal distractions. It notes that midnight and earlier hours can extend rest, while many people rise at the same time each morning regardless of bedtime.
A boy frees a cat rummaging a garbage can while a hungry cat battles the uncovered lid. In Wales fashion returns as a curious note on Queen Anne headwear and a Yorkshire vicarage linked to Lancelot Blackburne. Tigers and hawks provide vivid, disjointed animal anecdotes as a chaotic collage of old newspaper clippings.
A fragmented column links long sleep to longevity citing a group who lived mostly in bed and napped through much of the year. It also discusses the twelve as a standard unit for arithmetic, noting ease of division and historic uses in fractions and time. References include September and October and the name Anthelme.
A fragment from a Buffalo Bay newspaper notes that honesty and dishonesty relate to financial status. It argues that higher pay can lure business talent and influence political figures, suggesting money alters judgment and ethics in public life.
Fragmentary report notes a remote Yun province and Pan Chinese riboe groups in Funan region. Describes locals as formerly ruling northern Wunon, now isolated and viewed as barbarians by external powers. Mentions Mimalagis and Mivnw with ambiguous spellings and old traveler commentary.
Corporal Charles A. Brown of Company G 1N8th Infantry is named the Athena soldier who died of lobar pneumonia October 27, 1918 in France after serving at Camp Lewis Camp Kearny and Camp Mille. He lived in Athena since childhood, attended public school, and later kept a home near Durkee. He was 29.
Umatilla county seeks to reach its $440000 war savings stamp goal with only about $40000 purchased so far. Officials urge every resident to buy stamps before year end and warn against cashing them in without legitimate reason as the county presses to go over the top.
A telegram to Mrs. C H Marat acting chairman of the county Bureau of Personnel asks women to volunteer for overseas hospital motor and cantonment relief. Requirements include good education wealth ability to work hard and obey orders as well as literacy and basic math. Volunteers may receive monthly pay and allowances while serving abroad. Recruitment office hours and contact details are listed, with mentions of wartime relocation areas and travel routes through Metz and Strasbourg.
A new worker, described as a skilled automobile mechanic from Penelope, takes charge at Zerba's shop. Patrons are urged to bring their vehicles for prompt service as the shop announces the change in management and aims to boost efficiency.
Community groups ROUND UP HAPPY CANYON and Umatilla County Patriotic Service League organize Christmas letters for every county serviceman with address on file. Include photos and a 10 dollar bill from Happy Canyon currency fund. Send addresses to M R Chovan secretary to ensure widespread greetings. About twelve thousand service members from the county with only one third on file. Funds used to support hotel and ongoing expenses, total $114.10 contributed by 18 Happy Canyon board members.
Vie Twomi laborer died of pneumonia in his room at a St Nichols boarding house late Saturday night. He fell ill Friday after a few days of ill health. A Fitland native with no known relatives in the country, he had worked on various ranches nearby and on the new elevator project. The remains were buried in Ather cemetery Sunday with services at the grave by Muntor Norton of the Christian church.
Chairman Watts reports Athens trails quota in Unieed War Work campaign with some members still working. The subscription drive remains in hands of solicitors amid strong dissent from local groups. The piece praises volunteers, mentions European fronts and Breton guidance, and notes ongoing efforts to rally support and funds.
Reading shows a corrupted passage discussing winds and trees with stray phrases about wind strength and the earth. It remains unclear, with many nonsensical words, making precise reporting difficult.
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