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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1931
Page
2
The Athena Press an independent newspaper published by F. B. Boyd announces subscription options with one year two dollars six months one dollar and three months seventy five cents The notice is dated October 9 1981 and notes Athena Oregon as the location Established January 1 1887.
A syndicated editorial argues for prison reform over harsher laws. It cites the Wickersham Commission calling the system antiquated and ineffective, failing to reform inmates and potentially increasing crime. The piece urges a new penal approach focused on social reform and safer society.
The text notes a demonstration by the unemployed in Glasgow ending in looting of shops. Hatchets and hammers were used in clashes with mounted police. The narrative mentions a courteous man and a merchant prince being honored after death and comments on platinum's high price due to mining in the Urals, Columbia, Borneo, and British Columbia and sale in the United States.
The piece argues that global exchange suffers as nations rely on gold and silver barter, with half the world constrained by limited gold and others on silver. It cites Hugo Cunliffe-Owen on silver prices and Senator Gore urging revived trade, tariff reductions, and better distribution to create jobs and stimulate business.
Twenty two years ago on October 22 1909 local farmers including A L Swagegart Cass Cannon J F Zerby Jackson Nelson and Joseph Hodgson contracted for acetylene gas plants as a cheaper brighter light source. The town also reports progress on park work a new pumping station electric pump and a widening creek bed while residents cope with illnesses and travel to nearby towns.
In the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County Charles A Michael appointed administrator of Mary E Michael deceased He qualified all creditors must present claims with vouchers to Peterson and Lewis attorneys Pendleton Oregon within six months from first publication October 9 1981.
Work on the flood channel continues under Bill Booker with a large crew at work except for rain delays. When finished the project guarantees flood waters will pass safely along the single channel provided for them.
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