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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
2
Subcription rates listed by Athena Press in Athena Oregon on November 29 1920. Prices shown include one year two dollars six months one dollar and three months seventy five cents for a single copy. Publisher F B Boyd notes ownership.
A trade journal notes mechanical advances in recent years have cut accidents and reduced damage. Four wheel brakes all steel bodies non shatterable glass simplified transmissions and the ball bearing spring shackle are cited. Improved control during emergency skids is advancing as manufacturers refine every structural detail.
The passage quotes Representative Howard of Nebraska defining tame and wild jackasses. It frames New England influence on agricultural states as a divine right and contrasts Western dissent with opposition to that doctrine.
The piece argues tax rates must balance fostering progress with fair public services. It highlights how roads and mobility reshape America, notes Borger Texas as tamed by Rangers, then critiques Senate attitudes and the use of lie detector tests amid tariff debates returning in December.
A fragmented item notes the Senate slower than the House on tariff reconstruction. Governor Hartley hints at a third term while political enemies huddle. The piece teases origins of a huddle from a match between eleven Scotchmen and mentions forest fires in Northern California.
The poem fragment urges obedience in trial when truth is scarce and clouds obscure the day. It frames righteousness as test by conduct and resolve for the true disciple who must dare and obey.
A period recipe feature offers several camping friendly breads. Nut and Raisin Bread uses flour baking powder sugar salt raisins and nuts with eggs and milk baked in loaf tins. Other options include Peanut Butter Bread Nut Bread and Luncheon Bread with varying flours milks and nutmeats.
The Oregon Budget Law for school districts requires budgeting July 1 to June 30, but revenue arrives after the year ends. May taxes come in late June and November taxes in late December, forcing districts to operate on a warrant basis and build reserves to cover expenses. Even growing communities face estimates that are guesses and must carry over funds as receipts arrive after the school year ends.
Richard Wright returns home from a Corvallis mill visit while Henry and Mrs Dell stay with the Peeblers in Pendleton for Thanksgiving. Louis Cargill stands behind a prescription case at Pioneer drug in Hawks absence. Athena streets fill low spots with crushed rock under Marshal Gholson. Local students spend Thanksgiving at home as Whitman College and Eastern Oregon State Normal School break. A Thanksgiving sermon is given at Union M E church. Lowell Rogers buys 40 acres on the reservation from Catherine Picard at 75 per acre. Joseph Gill, Washtucna Enterprise editor, visits Athena. Dolph Lodge No 80 A F and A M plans to attend Weston Masonic Lodge for third degree on County Clerk Frank Saling. City council accepts George Gross resignation. F S Wilson appointed to fill term. Oregon University beats O A C 8 0. Ralph McEwen praised. Will Pinkerton seeks to buy a 645 acre wheat ranch northeast of Milton at 75 per acre from D Boshare of the Drumheller estate.
Jeannette Calkins alumna secretary of the University of Oregon was elected a member of the board of directors of the American Alumni Council at the council's sixteenth annual convention held in Toronto and Muskoka Lakes. The selection is described as a high honor for the university and Oregon.
In Umatilla County Oregon Frank L Silvers sues Edith T Silvers for dissolution of marriage. The summons, published in Athena Press starting November 22 1929, requires Edith to answer within four weeks. Judge James Alger Fee ordered publication on November 19 1929. attorney I M Schannep represents the plaintiff in Peton Oregon.
In the County Court of Oregon the estate of Nicholai Howland deceased is under final account. Administrator R. L. Howland has filed the report and the County Judge has set December 2, 1929 at 10 AM in Pendleton Court House to hear objections and settle the estate. Peterson and Lewis attorneys for the administrator.
An insurance salesman promotes Public Liability and Property Damage insurance for motor vehicles and Landlords Owners and Tenants Liability coverage at $7.50. The pitch warns of ambulance chasers and lawsuits, notes the policy includes service year round, and stresses liability protects the holder while life insurance protects the family. B. B. Richards signs the ad.
An ad touts a 48 hour test for bladder irritation and burning sensations. It urges trying Cystex with a money back guarantee if not satisfied and highlights a price of 60 cents for pharmacies.
Finder sought for a lost black fur coat from a ladies' coat. Please phone 681, Athens.
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