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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
2
The Athens Press notes with humor and commentary the season’s shopper strain, high prices, and small jackets, then shifts to reflections on diplomacy, printing tech, and public figures. It blends aphorisms, poems, and editorials about society, labor, and democracy in a compact, era‑tinged column.
Oregon notes report Albany teachers seek raises, Coos County teachers organize for a 1000 dollar annual minimum. Lane County property values are listed, and the Columbia River Highway project nears completion between Cascade Locks and Wyeth. Other items note tax delinquencies, local cannery activity, and public works plans.
In the last two weeks Mrs. Bure Mix W Emimel Mia Matthews and Miss Badley are noted. Miss Leonore Reeder has been absent two weeks due to illness and will undergo adenoids removal surgery before returning to school. Ruth Fee Ethaney moves to Walla Walla for residence.
A fragmentary text describes New Gunna natives seeking prized birds to obtain feathers and a risky hunt to display the male’s plumage. It also covers plant watering guidance for houseplants, noting roots react to moisture and advising watering when the soil feels dry, with no fixed schedule.
Fragmentary text discusses blarney and striving to achieve a desired outcome. It mentions attempting to bring a simple united effort and references condolence for those who approve of certain downfalls, framing a moral difference in behavior and providence.
In Umatilla County Oregon the Administratrix Lilla Kirk appointed for the estate of James Alexander Kirk deceased invites all claimants to present their claims at the administrator home in Athena Oregon within six months from first publication. Claims must be verified as required by law. Dated October 1919 Athena Oregon. Attorneys for Administratrix Ridhorda and Richasla.
A muddled court scene ends with Walter Lincer cum detained over a bail dispute. Judge Chorebyo sets bail at 25 dollars for a tying matter. A woman departs with him amid confusion as lingering issues erupt into a rushed courtroom exit.
Plaintiffs E G Rogers and P D Watts sue Philip Weasel unknown heirs of Philip Waigel and others in Athena Oregon for fee simple title to Lot 7 and East Half of Lot 8 in Block 6 Athena city. The case seeks a decree quieting title and barring any claims, with six weeks from first publication and a Prohibition against further claims. Publication runs in the Sept 9 weekAthens press from 1910 to 1020.
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