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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
2
A fragment from the Portland Oregonian discusses wartime sentiment, U S immigration, and figures like Reynolds and Bryan, noting shifts in political stance and editorial opinions. It references George Hually, William G. Strat, and the reclamation fund, amid reflections on 1914 Europe in a historical context.
An OCR fragment describes mobilization and combat scenarios with odd spellings. It references 8,000,000 men as a figure, 70,000 meeting and 400 cannon, and mentions French and German forces, implying the strain on the imperial war effort. The passage is garbled and hard to interpret clearly.
The report notes a planned migration as India's population is urged to move, with Germany and England involved in transportation. An army of 40,000 and the figure Marbrake are cited, indicating a large scale relocation and political maneuver.
LaGrow of the city is highlighted by the Roundup Association for his work and participation in the event. The Host Oregonian notes Fay Le Grow deters a string of fond cow ponies for cowboys’ and cowgirls’ relays and rider in the pony express. Broden Gorking plans to ride for the cowboys and a cowgirl will ride in the relay. Le Grow is praised as a potential world relay champion and ardent supporter of the Roundup, entering the races to promote the sport and push riders to the limit for prize money.
Enrollment at Atheon schools rose on opening day with 156 students in the first day, up from 140 last year and 148 two years ago. Attendance improved in high school grade groups, though overall participation remains tentative as officials vow steps to boost turnout.
The Athena Opera House presents a sparkling comedy billed for Tuesday night starring Vin Moore with strong accompaniment. Vic Moorn offers no new recommendations for Athena audiences, continuing his run in leading roles as Rex Benoh’s production debuts another lively act in the program.
Reader reports from the London Globe describe extraordinary wave heights and measurements near Cape of God Lupe and St Pah Island. The tallest waves reach thirty-seven and one half feet with regular patterns, while other waves approach twenty-nine feet. A separate note mentions a consoling quote about motherly care from a New York paper, but the primary focus remains the sea’s measured scale and mystery.
A garbled excerpt records a dialogue about family ties and distant kinship. The legible lines hint at a name, a question of relation, and a distant ancestor, with partial phrases signaling a ritual or formal inquiry. The fragmentary text suggests a colonial or ceremonial register style.
A fragmented historical note on Napoleon and a stray quotation about education reform in New York. It references the founding of Free School workships in 1805, legislative acts in 1582, and a Beliool society guiding teaching until 1663 before shifts in book ownership and public schooling.
A fragmented report describes a fireside event with an unclear message about a rescue effort. The piece mentions a location and people involved, hinting at a rescue or aid response and a tense scene. Further readable details remain obscured by garbled text.
City council accepts E W Koontz resignation read aloud by Edward B Koontz. Homer I Watts elected to fill the mayoral term. The article notes Watts’ appointment follows Koontz’s departure amid a string of names and local council actions. Rev J D Crooks, cleared in a wife’s death case, plans retirement from ministry to join a pharmaceutical college path.
The described animal was taken up September 1 and weighed 800 to 900 pounds. It was marked white with no beads and is to be offered today at 2 o'clock in the afternoon to the highest bidder. Owner W. J. Gholson, Marabol.
In Umatilla County Oregon W G Ferguson is admonitor of the estate of Louie LaBrasche decased creditors must present claims with proper vouchers within six months of the publication date. Admonistrator's office is in Athena Oregon, or to his attorney Homer L Watts at the law office in Athena. Dated July 10 1914.
Notice to all persons concerned that Matilde White is qualified as administrator of the estate of B. White deceased. All claims must be presented with vouchers to the administratrix at her home in Athens, Oregon, or to her attorney Homer J. Wade within six months from the first publication. Dated August 26, 1914. Howard Watts, Matilda R. White, Attorney. Ad ministratrix. Also notice that S. A. Dad has been appointed executor of the will of Donald N. McDonald, deceased. All claims must be presented with vouchers to HB. A. Dudley at his home in Athens, Oregon, or to Will Peterson, attorney, at Pendleton, Oregon, within six months from the first publication. Dated July 16, 1934. E. A. Dudley, Will Peterson, Executor, Atty. for Executor.
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