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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1930
Page
2
An Athens Oregon notice from September 12 1930 lists subscription options for The Athena Press One copy for one year one copy for six months and one copy for three months. Clark Wood is quoted expressing doubt about a promise of faithfulness from a named individual.
In Canada wheat exports exceed domestic use, aiding a market price decline. Sixty cent of Manitoba wheat will grade No. 1 or better. European production is seen 126 million to 150 million bushels below last year, offsetting gains in India and North America. Tariffs and milling rules curb European demand. U. S. export takings disappoint. Argentina seeds more acres, reaching about 20,130,000, up from last season’s 16,191,000 harvested.
A Pueblo report notes Atlantic mills plan to produce steppe textiles in Colorado and possibly Oregon, signaling a shift in wool production hubs. Eastern interests sent a representative to survey the area for textile output tied to wool, with focus on blankets and upholstery.
A fragment notes a court session at a home setting with two men described as plain spoken and dry in persuasions. The text hints at a judge or justice figure leading the proceeding and emphasizes straightforward rhetoric.
After a statewide electric storm, Jupe and his partner Buck Frost spread first seasonal splotches at the Cascades summit using a sprinkling can.
In The Dalles a wreck is blamed on three youths whose prank went wrong. One youth narrowly escaped serious injury as the car overturned amid the mishap. Police investigate who caused the incident and what actions follow.
The Portland Chamber of Commerce launches a campaign to add one thousand new members stating the city’s population over 300 000 supports growth. Leaders frame the effort as timely for business advocacy and community momentum.
Ex president Coolidge approves President Green of the American Federation of Labor for opposing a dole system for wage earners. The remark frames the stance as sound policy against state relief.
An observer argues that a Union of Europe would keep disputes within closer reach, diminishing jealousies and prejudices by centralizing tensions among neighboring states.
Fragmentary line notes a political clash in Oregon over controlling waterfall resources. The brief hints at two weights or units of measure and a contention about monopoly, but details are unclear.
In a response attributed to Maine, the state voices support for the national tradition of paying the standard protective tribute to industry captains, with a 2 to 1 ratio in favor of continuing the practice.
A profile notes a free lance ghost writer who crafts work for celebrated British figures. The piece highlights secrecy surrounding authorship and the stars’ use of unnamed collaborators.
A three cornered compromise on reorganizing Washington’s public school finances preserves local control for major districts like Seattle Spokane and Tacoma while adopting a state veto. Dr Showalter’s education reform moves toward centralization with a 50 25 25 funding split shifting dollars from counties and local districts to the state.
A 1907 issue reports Ad Pinkerton paying four thousand dollars in subscriptions, Barretts returning from San Francisco, corn from the Bra den place, Relph heading to Cornell, Booher land purchases, Caton family moving closer to town schools, actress Josephine Deffry's strong show, and Johns family updates from Hollywood California.
The Hamp Bother purchased the Robert Jamieson place near Weston a 160 acre highly improved farm noted as among the best in Umatilla county. Joseph Henderson suffered severe hand injuries at the Blue Mountain sawmill. Mrs Pinkerton visited from Crook county. Madras farmers report better crops this season. A sidewalk crack joke ends with a $5 gold piece. Bee moves to Walla Walla to work at Cloak and Suit Co. Mrs Ferguson earns a reputation as a top dressmaker.
The first publication date is January 12, 1930. Amie Tardiff Luena Lorena Miller is named Executor and Executrix with Peterson and Lewis as attorneys for the estate. The estate value noted is $12010.
The final account of the estate will be settled at ten o'clock in the forenoon on September 15 1930 in the County Court. The notice specifies the final accounting action and the date of hearing.
For Sale includes household furniture at Cali Third and Jefferson with poles by R A Ball Weston No 2 tamarack and red fir poles at reasonable prices. Wood Light Yellow Pine by M Sans Gabe Oregon. Piano Snap partly paid for with balance due now. Piano in storage looks like new Sacrifice for balance 163.00 terms 200 weekly. Also Piano Store 295 So 12th St Salem.
A mosaic of quirky lines and misheard phrases appears in a scanned column. The text includes a question about a two week old chick and a humorous exchange in dialect with remarks from Jens and an orator.
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