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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1910
Page
4
The issue reports on wheat market fears in the Walla Walla Valley and Inland Empire, noting price drops and farmer hesitation. It critiques Roosevelt’s political stance, mentions New York property values, Tolstoy’s death, and editor E Brainerd on democracy’s surge. Other items cover Ashland’s boulevard plans, Olympia editor John Miller Murphy’s retirement, Pendleton’s Wild West grounds, and Pendleton population change.
A fragmented account recalls early eighteenth century boxing figures like John Broughton, Duke of Cumberland, and Tom Cribb. It notes Broughton as long time champion, Slack’s defeat, and Jackson with Byron ties, ending with a mention of a peaceful Westminster Abbey scene during George II coronation rumors.
The Laplanders rely on reindeer for travel transport and sustenance. Reindeer endure long journeys, have distinctive hoofs, and provide fur milk cheese and meat. Pemmican blends pounded meat with fat for preserved food, highlighting their robust survival practices.
A historical note describes a leech kept in a jar as a weather prophet. It reads rain if the leech coils at the bottom or climbs to the top with settled weather. Wind is signaled by rapid wriggling and resting until a gust. Thunder and rain bring convulsions, frost keeps the leech at the bottom, and snow or rain drives it to the jar mouth.
The social grosbecks of South Africa inhabit large societies and select a sizeable tree to shelter with a grass roof. Up to 400 to 500 pairs share this common dwelling, designed to fend off heat and rats. Nests are built in regular streets, resembling rows of tenement houses.
A witty sketch recounts a financial genius who spills coffee on a rival in a restaurant. He avoids paying by convincing the other man to cover the cost, highlighting clever talk over action.
A meditation on influence and credibility in rhetoric. the value of words hinges on the speaker. Character lends force to speech, shaping impact beyond mere wording.
The excerpt combines broken lines and garbled names from the Reston Transcript. It references a comparison, a pretts leete, an editor, and a mention of Virtue and Jewel-heat. Readable context is minimal, with no clear events, dates, or participants to describe.
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