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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
2
A fragmented Athena page recounts Liberty Loan participation and war effort topics. It notes government rules on subscriptions, quotes figures and quotas, and mentions local town activity, propaganda, and public sentiment while referencing broader Allied and Axis context and local reactions to wartime measures.
A Manchester Guardian correspondent records Swiss friend discourse on daily routines and language quirks. The passage depicts amused clashes over English usage, breakfast rituals, dressing, and social expectations, highlighting miscommunications and cultural gaps in a domestic setting.
A Mellstenown doctor cautions that strong seasonings in daily foods may cause adverse effects over time. He warns against overuse of mustard pepper and spicy compounds as they can irritate the stomach and trigger indigestion or other discomforts when consumed repeatedly.
A court case concerns a feather theif and accused craftsman. The judge adjourned proceedings to determine whether the feather remains with the bird or grows elsewhere. A fine of five dollars and costs was imposed after the feather’s fate was debated.
A wounded soldier recalls the surprise of enemy craft as parrots and birds at sentry posts react to approaching air raids. Dogs and horses exhibit sensitivity to gunfire and danger, while a Jerusalem theater draws crowds for films on occupation news.
The Christian Church welcomes Rev. Mr. Pratt and his congregation, urging all members and friends to attend next Sunday's Line Up Day and begin a three month Go-to-Church campaign. A Sunday night sermon on The Army at Home and Abroad is planned as part of patriotic services led by B. B. Burton.
Next Sunday October 5th services planned with Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, classes for all ages in Sunday school, and an invitation for those not attending elsewhere. Sunday night the pastor and ...
W A Pratt notes advance notice of several upcoming church meetings beginning in November. The brief publication states believers will worship together at the Church of Christ and invites attendance by the community.
A letter to the U S Shipping Board urges locust wood and locust nails for whip construction. It asks residents to thin shade trees and sell usable timber, promising 15.00 a rumpage per card for live wood, and notes widespread local benefit from supplying material.
The Circuit Court of Oregon Umatilla County issues a summons to Ora Lee Barnes in a suit by Genevieve T. Barnes for dissolution of marriage. The notice requires appearance and answer by November 10, 1918, with the plaintiff seeking an absolute divorce and custody of Charles Barnes. The order is signed by Judge Gilbert W. Phelps, with attorney Will M. Peterson listed.
In the matter of the estate of Catherine A. Zerbs deceased the County Court of Umatilla County Oregon has appointed Ernest A Zarba administrator. All persons with claims against the estate must present them in Athena Oregon within six months from the date of first publication. The notice appears in Athena Oregon and is dated September 20.
Fragmentary text references the estate of William Scott and a court order from Somney Court. Legal action appears related to sanity or incompetency proceedings with dates and specific guardianship or appointment language obscured by damaged OCR. Details are unreadable and no clear names or places beyond scattered references emerge.
Will M. Peterson attorney for the plaintiff seeks a decree dissolving wedlock between the parties in a Pendleton Oregon case. Public notice states defendants must answer by the specified date or risk default and court action granting relief including divorce and name restoration. Publication dates are listed as August and October with court honors noted.
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