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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1928
Page
2
Rates announced for Athena Press include one year for 2.00 dollars and six months for 1.00 dollar with a three month option shown in a faded OCR. October 12 1928 Athena Oregon.
President Coolidge proclaims Fire Prevention Week urging year round vigilance. A national cross symbol labeled CARELESSNESS highlights dangers while calls for ending False Economy in Building Construction and Fire Protection accompany efforts to cut the nearly 500 million dollar annual fire loss shown in 1927. National Board of Fire Underwriters leads activity.
Report on the National Shoot at Camp Perry Ohio where 75 police officers in 14 teams trained in revolver and rifle use to improve public safety. The piece notes broader demand for straight shooting policing and cites various political and global items.
The article mockingly notes the Oahahu Hawaii primary election and contrasts it with dramatic lines about danger and weather. It references Alaska and Montana and mentions Astoria with peppermint harvest activity as a local scene.
A notice offers cash rewards for the recovery of three missing horses a 3 year old buckskin gelding no brand a 3 year old sorrel gelding branded D and a 5 year old bay gelding branded 8. Contact Athena phone 185 or 492 collect with information.
Dr. Dublin notes 65 percent of 1927 auto accident fatalities were pedestrians, not vehicle rail or train collisions. The piece urges comprehensive data and analysis to curb deaths, citing a 49 percent railroad and 5 percent streetcar accident rate drop over fifteen years and warning that “everybody's business” remains nobody's.
Statement sworn by H Leonard president of the bank in Umatilla County Oregon. Notary E Prest-by e attested October 1928 with notary seal and expiration in 1932.
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