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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary dialogue from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper page includes medical aftermath of dietary noncompliance and a humorous exchange about social manners. Readable names and places include Mr Clubbing, Dr Glubbins, Hobson, and a Herald department question. The text resembles a poorly OCR’d humor column or local chatter with scattered diet and medical references.
The article notes Russia seeks self sufficiency in arms by building aviation corps and domestic transport, while detailing Whitby naval history with Dutch and Spanish ships. It highlights Edison era bets on telephone phonograph combos and predicts a telephonic recording revolution for business, plus a Cleveland Plain Dealer book excerpt exchange.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a news item about new dancing trends and a municipal ordinance debate. The text references an awakening era, an occupation topic, and a quote about an office downtown and servants, attributed to the Washington Star.
A historic ad copy touts Resinol as stopping itching instantly and, with Retinol Soap, clearing skin blemishes such as pimples and blackheads. It emphasizes gentle formulas safe for tender skin and suitable for delicate conditions, claiming soothing relief without irritation.
A deadly tropical hurricane slams the Gulf Coast leaving hundreds missing and more than 600 known dead or missing across Louisiana and Mississippi. Property damage nears 12 million dollars as counties report widespread floods and eight people drown on a packet boat.
Reports from courier messengers describe vast property loss and numerous drownings along the Miaolinippi river north of the area. About 200 people are stranded in four large boats near Empire, with many residents clinging to treetops as rescue liaisons rush to assist. Bay St. Louis reports one death and property losses totaling millions amid the Mississippi floodwaters. Separately, a new wireless interference device by Professor Michael I. Papin of Columbia University promises to prevent radio disruption and allow long distance transmission without interference.
Federal Judge Bell ruled that talcum powder used for cosmetic purposes and sold by E R Squibb & Co is subject to the stamp tax under Schedule 8. The decision was part of a Chrysler of the October 22 1919 tax schedule. the court found the levy proper and involved a revenue amount of $500 000.
A battered steamer outside Willapa Barter Bay near Raymond Washington was driven aground after a heavy breaker hurled it amidships. The vessel listed badly and about 200,000 in damage occurred before salvage teams could assess the wreck. The ship’s name and origin could not be confirmed at press time.
A collage of quips and brief sketches from late 19th or early 20th century newspapers. It includes misheard or altered phrases about spelling at school, a traveling peddler's Irish fence tale, mock court banter about marriage and divorce, military danger jokes, and a running board car joke, all presented in clipped dialogue style.
A Sterling resident reports relief from monthly fainting and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Other testimonials mention anemia and exhaustion improving, with praise for the tonic's effects on complexion and vitality. Women advised to seek restoration through the compound for painful or irregular periods and related symptoms.
A dense list of agricultural prices and commodities including Portland wheat, Bluestem and red Fife, oats, hay timothy, alfalfa, peas, corn, beans, fruits like peaches and grapes, potatoes, onions, butter, pork, dried fruits, salted and fresh meats, wool, hides, cattle and lambs with various grades and unit prices across Oregon markets for 1916 era trade. Names of commodities and regional pricing reflect wholesale market quotes.
Oregon weather brief notes rain needed across the state despite recent showers. fruit and garden maturing with prunes finishing and apples pears harvest beginning. Eastern Oregon peach crop large but market oversupply. Threshing finishing, seeding plans in fall, irrigation alfalfa productive, tomatoes plentiful. Tacoma cranberry market active with Cape Cod shipments. egg prices rise. Seattle commission house suit dismissed over historical law on merchants.
A garbled set of quotes mocks journalism and astronomy, with a Benator Sorghum reference and comments on putting the best foot forward. The Philadelphia Record and Washington Blur appear in fragments about editors and space, showing a satirical tone and publicity blurbs.
A fragmentary chat shows Mabel and George planning an afternoon park stroll and discussing tiredness and a new eight cylinder roadster arriving that morning. The exchange hints at fatigue, companionship, and hesitation about travel with others.
A humorous exchange from a Washington Star item features jokey lines about car woes and a playful digression into a new game called pinochle golf. The Philadelphia Public Ledger references the joke in a broader entertainment snippet.
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