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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
4
A garbled dialogue depicts a heated argument in a office setting about alcohol minus specifics. A pro prohibition stance is voiced while another party discusses taxes and wartime duties. The scene hints at social tensions tied to temperance sentiments and banter.
War department calls for university wood experts in California to grade wood for milk use with salaries from 1200 to 8000 yearly. Army transfers order 78,400 men to strengthen forces as congress plans quotas and state assignments. National Church plan for pensions and seed labeling urged by Agriculture. Hoquiam reports a horse trampling injury near Quinault valley. cattle incident noted.
President Wilson urges Liberty Day on October 24 to unite Americans in pledging full financial support for the Second Liberty Loan. Proclamation directs patriotic meetings in cities towns and hamlets under Treasury and Federal Reserve guidance to bolster war effort and defend American rights.
Organization for war purposes nears completion as state and local defense councils expand nationwide. Reports to the national council of defense show decentralized, self supporting units in 43 of 48 states with county and town councils growing. Machine work runs smoothly with federal and state cooperation guiding local efforts.
An advertisement-like fragment touts Jad Salts as a harmless, inexpensive drink to purify and restore kidney function by cleansing and balancing acidity. It asserts relief from bladder disorders and urges readers to try the product despite unclear sourcing and dubious health claims.
A fragmented vintage advertisement promotes a skin ointment and cleansing cream claiming cleansing purity and healing effects. The ad references a sample by mail for Hook Cutburn Dept 1 Boston, with garbled wording and mis-spellings. The text lacks full product names and clear dates or entities.
A fragment from an old column shows a young man inspired by lectures and parental and romantic hints to start a business. He boasts to Molly that he is earnest and has begun by ordering a tailor made suit. The dialogue mirrors light social banter and newspaper quips of the era.
An archaic piece discusses medical symptoms and urinary issues with references to kidneys as scavengers. It mentions signs like backache irritability headaches and pain, and hints at a natural conclusion about uric acid and digestive links.
A bulletin 120 on extraction of gasoline from natural gas by absorption methods outlines the process and its potential impact on war needs. The report notes substantial recent gains in production, discusses commercial viability, and highlights the Bureau of Mines role in reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
In 1917 a government move under the Food Control Act halted whisky production for an undefined period. Major distilleries paused buying grain for alcohol, with only about 40 percent of grain diverted to whisky. Officials claim a potential 40 million bushels saved annually for food, while government tax intake from stock remains strong.
United States Marines aboard a Atlantic superdreadnaught likely set a record in rapid muster during a call heard shortly after midnight. In five minutes twelve seconds the crew slept in hammocks, sprang to attention, donned gear, and stood at the quarterdeck prepared for any duty.
A fragmentary Indianapolis News passage details a child named Bobby debating a new relative with doubt, while a wartime food policy discussion shows reluctance toward imitation foods for travel and stage scenes. The piece touches on food administration aims to reduce waste and curb frivolous meals during the war.
The United States Geological Survey reports 1916 12 month quantities for refined lead domestic output and exports. It notes total output of refined lead at 1652 1]202 tons and Tend westvers from foreign crees wid and a total export of ell wore tons.
Fragmentary text describes discomfort from high heels and corns. It hints at remedies and relief, mentions sorences and artes, and implies a procedure or product that rids corn or callous, though readable content is chaotic and uncertain.
A fragmentary OCR style note describes Wyeth and Sulphur hair preparations praised for darkening hair, with references to a druggist and a mystified public. The text blends product claims, humorous quotes, and stray social chatter about fashion and travel in a hazy late era newspaper fragment.
Fragment from a Philadelphia note describes a tense moment as a patient faced a medical decision. The speaker recalls fear, two days to decide, and relief after a cautious choice. The account hints at a life‑threatening situation and a recovered well being.
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