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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
2
Dr Takulin, Japan’s education minister, discusses economic strain on the middle class and families. The piece notes wage limits, home duties, and rising costs, with references to workers and the impact of wartime conditions on daily life and schooling.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Washington Monument emplacement near Washington Georgetown Arlington and South Vernon with references to a pedestal height and a lifting mechanism. It mentions an aluminum cap and a copper bolt as part of a 1881 completion event and a rotary frame design for the monument’s supports.
Fragmentary text suggests a satirical discussion of invention and materials. Mentions of wheat straw, hollow pillar, plates, and natural elements imply a speculative piece on building methods and creative forces from various sources. Several odd terms imply garbled OCR from a 19th or early 20th century style.
The readable text presents a garbled mix of phrases about philosophy, daily life, prayer, poverty, and a mention of Atlanta. It preserves few clear names or dates, suggesting a damaged historical page with scattered, nonstandard wording and potential references to local people.
Bharp physician and surgeon extends special attention to all Nile work. One bind day, we eae wered, Othoe om Third.
Scott Fisher contractor and builder listed as residence and shop at Adame and 4h Sta. Reads like fragmentary OCR from a historical newspaper entry naming professionals and locations, with repeated partial lines for Dr. J C Baddeley and LaBrasche Roneh Athena. The fragmentary data suggests a directory-like notice listing veterinary surgeon, contractor, and address, but no coherent event or date is provided.
The church announces Next Sunday is Home Coming Day with a big Sunday school at ten and a basket dinner at noon. Members and friends are invited to fellowship, with a morning sermon on The Purpose of Discrimination and an evening service titled The Church as a Family.
Notice in the County Court of Oregon to creditors of Mary A. Jones, deceased. Walter J. Jones appointed administrator with will annexed. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the administrator at Market Street Pendleton Oregon or to attorney Will Peterson within six months from the notice publication. The case references a 1917 publication date.
A lengthy roster lists dozens of students by name across grades in a high school system, including seniors and freshmen, followed by a detailed monthly attendance report, tardiness and enrollment figures, and a list of staff and department members. It also notes a school program calendar with coming theater and film showings and a brief superintendent’s note on attendance and the impact of relocation and education emphasis.
In the County Court of Umatilla County Oregon the executrix has qualified and creditors are notified to present claims with vouchers to Homer J Watts attorney in Athena Oregon within six months. Dated August War day. Pinkerton exec of Henry Pinkerton deceased.
The Circuit Court of Oregon in Umatilla County requires Roy McConnell to answer the complaint filed by Sophia McConnell by November 2 1017 six weeks from the first publication. The suit seeks dissolution of the marriage and related equitable relief as ordered by Judge Gilbert W Phelps. The summons first published September 10 in the Athens Press. Peterson, attorney, Pendleton Oregon.
Land for sale 820 acres described as one wid one half salle from Condon. 180 in top with one half delivered at the Elevator. Feewed end cromed seqeed and well improved with buildings. New bare 50 by MH ready to construct and good water supply. Balance on reasonable terms. If interested in wheat stood or mixed ranches in Oregon Washington California or Montana contact Realty Co Condon Ore.
The readable text hints at a meeting or event at Copperthorpe farm with a date in the Merete period. It mentions a person named Seb from the Bicea and a heat tea. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A chaotic scene describes a sentry knocked to the ground during an assault led by Haley Altes. Witnesses recall a heavy impact, a trench corner, and a distressed officer demanding answers while a confused sentry struggles to explain his delay. The account ends with the sentry apologizing as he reports the trouble.
Fragmentary text reports a near three second day rotation and projections of further lengthening. Mentions historical figures and events, with distorted references to biographers, Chariots, and a 70s era context hinting at a column on time perception and cultural echoes.
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