Economic shocks ripple through silver and hog markets in 1931
The Athena Press reports on the collapse of the gold standard by British officials and the impact on silver’s value, with concern for China’s monetary base. Oregon extension notes hog price weakness tied to demand, exports, and European production, plus rising fall pig intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Pacific
China
Oregon State College Agricultural Extension Service
Europe
Portland Spectator Founder Jim Hume Dead
General Jim my Hugh Hume, founder and editor of the Portland Spectator, is dead, making it hard to believe the Spectator can long survive as Hume, the stylist and satirist, defined its voice. A $200,000 damage suit targets Amice Sem ple McPherson's new bridegroom. The Nautilus heads to Davy Jones Locker with dynamite off Norway. George Bernard Shaw reportedly earns $1 per word for his writings, 99% more than the newspaper believes he is worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Hume
The
Portland Spectator
Hume
Spectator
Amice Semple McPherson
Davy Jones’ Lqcker
Norway
George Bernard Shaw
Oregon State Dominates Willamette 76 to 0 in Sweep
The Beavers crushed Willamette University 76 to 0, delivering a one sided victory led by dominant offense and stifling defense in a decisive clash. Oregon State rolled through scoring bursts while limiting Willamette to nil points throughout the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State
Willamette University
Crisis in Manchuria Escalates Between Japan and China
Report outlines a widening clash as Japanese forces push into Manchuria while Chinese forces resist, signaling a regional crisis with mounting tensions and potential international repercussions.
Crisis in Enterprise School District Finances
The Enterprise school district faces a mounting deficit as annual income fails to meet budget estimates and tax levy. A drastic remedy is urged, including eliminating the high school or reverting to a three to four decade old simplified program with limited staff. Other county districts are called to similar economies with courage and initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Record Chieftain
Wallowa
Enterprise
Local News Highlights from Athena and Pendleton in 1909
A Daly of Fairbanks Morse installs a delayed pumping system. Walla Walla fair guests include Mr and Mrs John Bell and a notable Dolly Piper Morrison wedding. Swaggart leads Pendleton fair stock exhibits with hog prizes. Local births include Cashier Kemp and another Os burn daughter. Several moves and property deals occur, plus council enforces 8 pm curfew and hall improvements. Kansas visitor W A Rulison returns. infant death reported.
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A. D. Daly
Fairbanks- Morse Company
John Bell
Walla Walla Fair
Tom Piper
Sand Hollow
Meldrum
Pendleton
Dolly Piper
Fred Morrison
Pendleton Fair
A. L. Swaggart
Kemp
Weston Bank
Joseph Forrest
Thorn Hollow
Athena
Lowell Rogers
Adams
Gertie Booker
J. W. Wright
Joseph A. Baddley
Lizzie Watts
Beck
Lizzie Jones
Timothy
Pacific
Alaska
G. C. Osburn
Eugene
W. A. Rulison
Kansas
Rulison
Seattle Fair
Costly Experience of Pearline Advertising Failure
The Lewis River News recounts how Pyle's Pearline, once a top washing compound, spent 500000 on ads in 1904 and became a staple. After owners stopped advertising following a death, the brand faded, and eight years later the company and goodwill sold for 12000. The lesson: business cannot endure without persistent advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis River
Woodland
Pyle
Good Will and
Neighbor
High School Orchestra Draws German String Players
The notice lists the expected High school orchestra with performers including Hugh Lieuallen Clarence Brotherton Clyde Brotherton Floyd Pinkerton Glenn Dudley Belle Mc Intyre Jessica McEwen and others. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Chas Norris visiting Walla Walla and a trip for Mr and Mrs Harry Alexander to the east. The fragment references a birth and death dates for a child in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hiteman
San Francisco
Hugh Lieuallen
Clarence Brotherton
Clyde Brotherton
Floyd Pinkerton
Glenn Dudley
Belle McIntyre
Jessica McEwen
Chas. Norris
Walla Walla Fair
Harry Alexander
Me and Hoover Plan Next Week Lumber Price Conference
An editorial voice from A. M. Johnson promotes low lumber prices and invites readers to consider insulation and Tum-A-Lum coal for winter needs. The piece intersperses light anecdotes about domestic life and industry, urging readers to act before prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
A. M. Johnson
Notice to Creditors in Potter Estate
In the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County the administratrix Ellen F Potter notices all creditors to present claims against the estate of Charles H Potter deceased at Athena Oregon or Watts Prestleye attorneys within six months from first publication. Claims must be verified as required by law dated September 4 1931 Athena Oregon.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Charles H. Potter
Athena
Regon
Watts & Prestleye
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Walla Walla County
Detroit
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Klamath County
C. A. Henderson
Portland
Swan Island
British Columbia
Jimmy Walker
Atlantic
Bremen
Generalla Jimmy
Manchuria
Edna Taylor
S. L. Burrill
North Yakima
R. E. Stewart
M. L. Watts
David Ferris
B. B. Richards
General Insurance
Lewis River News
Bruno Weber
Jens Jensen
Schneller's
East Main
Walla Walla
Family Services
MR. McIntyre
Ben Bateman
North Athena
W. Boyd Whyte Chiropractor
Stangier Building
W. H. McKinney
Sharp
Weston
Dale Rothwell
Woolworth’s
Peterson & Lewis
Inland Empire Bank
Watts & Prestlge
Attorneys-At-Law
Main Street
Foley
Athena Hotel
Mrs
Laura Froome
Pendleton, Oregon
Bell @ Gray
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
Red
S'all
Beauty
Penn Harris
Prop
Stock Land
L. L. Montague
Arlington
First National Bank
Gallaher
H. C. Arkell
J. E. Gallaher
Kilgore’s Cafe
Continental Oil Company
Germ
Bryce Baker
Grian
Sperry
Lee Wilson, M
Twin-City
T. E. Smith
Freewater
Preston-Shaffer Milling CO
Electrical Department
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