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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
2
A fragment laden item discusses iron in water tainting steel and boiler plates, the danger of iron contamination to steam systems, and the claim that iron carried in water causes corrosion in boilers though no conclusive proof. The text shifts to other notes about brass, machines, and a distracted aside on marriage and race progress.
Fragmented text describes weed control in a garden with references to cutting weeds and maintaining the lawn. Mentions dandelions and garden work routines but overall unclear events or persons.
Although OCR reads as a local notice, the fragment indicates a contractor named Seat Fieher with a residence and shop at Adams and 4th near Athena. The incomplete item suggests a property or business address listing with possible enabling details missing.
A garbled passage discusses China and its transport needs, noting lack of roads and rivers, and describes Orion as a mythical constellation linked to an ancient city. The text mentions the idea that inland development depends on improved transport, with faint references to a place named Orion and various obscure terms.
The text appears as garbled encoded notes mixing defective phrases about tomatoes, produce storage, mining dialogue, and culinary tips. It mentions Ravenfren Tomatoes, North American influence, and a recipe hint about minced meat with rice pudding, but readability is severely compromised with nonsensical connections and stray names.
Land listing describes 10 acres near Cordon about one and a half miles from town with 480 in crop, one and a half delivered at the Elevator, all fenced and improved, including a new barn, good water, price 810,000 with 14,000 cash and balance on time. Sale offered by Condon Realty Co., Condon, Oregon, Box 24.
Fragmented OCR reads offer of One Hundred Dollars reward for incurable catarrh and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures mucous surfaces in blood and mucous surfaces. The text is garbled and incomplete with multiple typos and missing portions.
Notice published by Mary E. Price administratrix of John L. Price estate that final account and report were filed on July 29 1897 with hearing set October 2 1917 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at the County Court House Umatilla County Oregon for objections and settlement. Also notice to creditors Ida L. May appointed administratrix of Daniel A. May estate. creditors to file claims with vouchers at Will M. Peterson office Pendleton within six months. Further notice appointing E J Pinkerton executrix of Henry Pinkerton estate with six months to present claims. attorney Homer J. Watts Athena Oregon.
In Umatilla County Oregon the administrator with will annexed M Melville Johns has filed a final report in the estate of Maurice Ns Deceased. The judge has set October 1 1917 at 10 am in the County Court House Pendleton Usnatius County for hearing. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved and the administrator discharged and bonds exonerated.
A garbled colonial era note touts coconuts as valuable exports and household use in the West Indies and Americas. It describes tree parts for shelter and crafts, uses of coconut water and milk, and mentions local processing for confectioners and bakers. The piece references regional cultivation and possible commercial interest amidst uncertain wording.
A historical note discusses wooden tally sticks used to record royal accounts in medieval England, detailing how tallies functioned as receipts and ledgers for money paid and received by the king's exchequer, and noting changes over time and a 1854 destruction event.
The Circuit Court of Oregon Umatilla County requires Ray McConnell to answer the complaint filed by Sophia McGonnell. The deadline is November 2, 1917, six weeks from the first publication. The relief sought includes dissolution of marriage, name change, restoration of Sophia Cramer, and related orders. The summons is issued under an order by Judge Gilbert W. in 1917. Pandleton, Oregon.
Milaw Vinnie A. Peane studies evergreen varieties in the Pacific Northwest to determine how quickly they shed leaves and mature. The research notes California Buckthorn and other species, with leaf life and maturation timelines spanning years. Results highlight that short leaf yew often takes 12 years to mature, while some trees take two decades or more, and younger trees shed leaves sooner than mature specimens.
An indigenous Brant frog creates a mud fort during mating season, building a wall one foot across at night with scooped mud and smoothing it with a broad webbed hand. After completion, eggs are laid inside. Separate text discusses glove cleaning with white soap, gasoline, starch, and drying steps, then a cryptic, fragmented moral or ad-like line about energy and effort.
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