03 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
1
A terse nationwide appeal urges rapid action across forty states regardless of party. The message emphasizes unity and swift response to a key issue, calling on readers to sign and support the campaign.
A broad coalition including President Taft and Carrie Chapman Catt urges the Senate to ratify the peace treaty with Germany without changes. They warn delay risks renewed war, economic turmoil, and unsettled global tensions, arguing that postponement harms peace and prosperity at home.
An Iowa widow refuses 2500 for a penny once carried by Abraham Lincoln, claimed to be found near Lincoln City. The tale involves Mary Underwood, Joseph Gentry, and a Lincoln coin group, with a tragic family death mentioned alongside the tale.
Pershing’s Doughboy John Wall comes home to Mesothelium? No, to a unit of the base regiments and earns discharge overseas. He served from landing in France until the Armistice, showing scars of battle in muscle and sinew, yet glad to be out without a scratch.
Arthur H Chapman of Athena dies Saturday in Peso-lation hospital after long illness. Funeral held Monday at Christian church with Rev Payne and Rev Burton officiating. Interment in Athene cemetery. Chapman born in Neoric City Illinois, 27 years old, lived in Dragon area eight years. Survivors include Mrs J T Hines, Aleton, Men AO Keudaon, Ernest A Zerba. Cheney-ParcellWedding reports Lillian Pa Hornell and groom wed with family present. couple to Alaska before wedding trip to Seattle.
The Standard Theatre presents four strong programs at regular admission. Saturday features HN Hart in The Narrow Trail with standout photography and Mazda lighting. Fatty Arbuckle West comedy follows, plus Dorothy Duran in Paramount Artist and Price Mark, Moon of the Wood, A Nightly the Show with June Riage, Gut of the Fog seven reel at Berd Peleea.
Standard Oil Company plant workers have received wage increases. Reported raises range from modest monthly amounts to a total weekly rise, with several office upgrades planned including a 2 by 2 foot promotional display and new communications equipment. Delivery fleet will add a 19 ton tank truck and a Ford I ton package truck, replacing wagons and horse teams. Mrs. M. A. Wattenburger dies after four weeks with a broken hip from a fall. funeral and burial details noted.
The piece notes beds are scarce in Sorita and Turntan with most people sleeping in hammocks. It describes seasonal work patterns, family roles in making hammocks, and a surprising example of a hammock capable of supporting heavy weight. The texture blends domestic life and craft in a rustic setting, reflecting local customs and needs.
A government statement warns of a coal shortage this winter with production well below targets. It urges immediate orders to sustain supply, noting reduced labor and looming import gaps risk a domestic and industrial crunch.
A 1900s era forecast describes giant airships with lifting power up to 260 tons and the potential for rapid transoceanic service. It notes British support for aerial communications and plans to link England to India, Africa, and Australia with air and wireless networks.
The text presents a garbled account mentioning a patrolman exposing a character from a pocket and arrest. It references an arrest before entering a saloon and a mix of unfamiliar proper nouns, with stray phrases about war era figures and methods. The readable content is fragmented and ambiguous.
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