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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
4
The article surveys decay in imperial rule citing Sayce and the Persian court where the Queen Mother held influence. It cautions against intellectual pursuits without action and highlights wisdom in service over mere study. It quotes Henry Potter on uplifting others and notes sympathy with animals and plants as liberal education.
An article describes a barrel boat built from a watertight barrel with timbers attached by iron straps and two by four pieces. The opening is cut to fit an occupant and allow an oar. Two tie pieces secure timbers at the ends. Propulsion uses a single or double end paddle. The design claims stability and water resistance.
Seven feet four inch remains of an ancient California coastal people were unearthed near Concord. Assistant curator Altmann notes the find, including preserved bones, pestles, and carved charms, supporting theories of a superior pre-Digger race in Santa Barbara channel remains and promising further mound exploration.
A fragment discusses originality in authorship and notes the usefulness of a Cartess needle in farm houses. It mentions mending rips in shoes to avoid extra trips to cobbler and references Home Department in National Magazine.
The piece contrasts Chinese student life with Western norms, noting weaker physical health, poor ventilation, and limited wholesome food. It describes intercollegiate sports, foreign teachers at the Imperial University in Pekin, and beliefs in medicine blending superstition with Chinese practices. A stray line recalls a child asking a mother about white substance on a bench.
Altoona report says Neugebauer broke into the Tyrol jail early at midnight, found Davidson’s cell keys, freed him, and left with the pair reuniting hours later. Davidson was later arrested for disorderly conduct on a train and held for court.
Farmers should select mares and stallions for size, weight, condition, and character to maximize sale prices. Heavy, well conditioned draft horses fetch higher returns. 1,600 to 1,750 pounds with 16 hands are ideal. Thrift and soundness affect market value, while intelligent, well trained stock outsells plain horses.
A writer in the Hog Breeders Journal advocates finishing hogs with ground onte and labeled corn mixed with a small handful of oilmeal, combined with ear or shock corn. The article urges thorough grinding or soaking of wheat or other cereals and notes grinding aids digestibility and growth.
A fragmented agricultural note describes silo capacities for various diameters and heights, estimating tonnage for silage and rations for cows. It suggests larger silos for summer prep and notes corn yields of 1 ton per acre on good land and up to 20 tons on very rich land.
A rule directs handlers to keep cows calm by avoiding hard driving, abuse, loud talking, or any unnecessary disturbance to prevent excitation and stress among livestock.
The text argues that raw grain passes undigested in both old and young animals, but grinding and mixing with a little corn helps young stock especially those lacking full teeth. Such mixtures enable better feed use, higher intake, and faster growth for growing stock.
A leveling board attached to the cultivator helps cut soil moisture loss by evaporation. Keeping ground finely leveled reduces air exposure at the surface and improves efficiency. Market note mentions skimmed milk price guidance in the region.
A scientific writer explains the famous Fata Morgana display as a mirage seen in the Straits of Mensina. He notes mirages occur worldwide and can be observed daily by heat layers or sun heated walls, inviting young scientists to verify the claim.
A Philadelphia traveling man who has embarked on a journey with no return ticket inspired friends of the road to craft an original remembrance. They designed a white flower suitcase bearing the inscription His last trip in purple violets, but the widow would not accept it.
The essay argues clothing shapes health, comfort, social status, and prosperity, influencing destiny and life choices from ancient times. It critiques self righteous critics who claim innocence, suggesting such people are morally adrift and deserve isolation.
Hair fabrics are made by reducing hair to a paste with a solvent, using various hairs and fibers. The paste is spun into artificial silk, drawn into long threads, braided or woven like horsehair, with high quality hair reserved for wigs and braids.
Asolo, a fortified northern Italian town in Treviso, inspired Brown Ing's Asolando and marking its centenary. Once Acclum, it houses a cathedral, a ruined aqueduct, Catherine Cornaro palace nearby, plus scenic seats. population under 6,000. Also notes a Missouri 1862 sermon in a log schoolhouse where the minister roused listeners with a bold call.
A London Answers item notes an American inventor praised for a sanitary, sterilized ivory ring on a silver handle used between partners in parks. The device allegedly delivers a new sensation called pasteurized pleasure or germless joy.
An unusual murder case from October 1908 in Chiswick High Street reports Ernest Smith slain by a stab wound to the eye, allegedly caused by the steel ferrule of an umbrella. The fragment also references ancient earth history and the Mississippi delta in a sweeping, non-specific aside.
A fragment notes shrinking peanut supplies as crowds gather for a Bit celebration. It mentions a decline in peanut availability and price impacts, while other foods stay comparatively steady. The text suggests a nickel price limit for peanuts as the market dampens.
A contemporary writer claims a woman can be a successful wizard. He notes London society women taking a Wizardry course to perform parlor tricks for company, but warns a magician lacks essential paraphernalia without proper gear.
Mrs J G Johnson of Scottville Michigan lauds Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for her health and strength after forty five years of hard farm work. She credits it with easing backache and supporting her family and notes her daughter’s relief from painful periods. The testimonial emphasizes safety and effectiveness for women’s ailments without narcotics.
Fragmented OCR records a controversial judge election and a first ruling described as absurd. The text quotes a lawyer questioning grounds, while the judge allegedly responds with rustic phrasing. The garbled passage references racial language and political maneuvering.
A brief humorous aside from Yorth's Companion presents a scene where a teacher asks a tricky question and a dull pupil answers with literal logic. Willie is mocked for overthinking, and the student quips that his head’s purpose is to keep his collar on.
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