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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (April 15, 1910)
AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Six and Eisjht Pages Every Friday. F. B. Boyd, Publisher. Application for entrance an 2nd class matter maaeon JUiyj), 1907 at the poitofflce at Athena, Oregon Under an Actot Congress of March S. 1879 Subsori tlon Hitti t per year. In advance 12.00 Single copies In wrappers, 6c, cATHENA. ORE.. APR. IS 1910 Will travel to tbe Paoiflo Northwest from eaatern states daring tbe coming summer break tbe record made dur ing tbe Exposition year, 1909? is tbe question which railroad men and com mercial organizations are asking this spring Tbe railroads are preparing to spend more money in advertising this year than last, and believe tbey will get a bigger traffic. Tbe Great Northern and tbe tirand Trunk Paoi flo are taking tbe lead in boosting tbe Northwest oonntry, and these two roads will spend close to a million dollars in tbe east, advertising tbe Northwest. Washington, Oregon Idaho and British. Columbia are tbe sharers in the benefit of this publioity, 'Tbe railroads must feel pretty oertain that tbey will greatly develop the oonntry through whiob they pnss, be fore tbey undertake snob a oampaign, and every Co truer oial olub end boost er organization in the Northwest is sharing in tbe belief of the railroad men. Every community should get its share of tbe newcomers and tbe new capital whiob will te invested in the Northwest this summer. At this time the Press is receiving a grist of literature setting forth tbe - advantages of creating the new county of Nesmitb, down in Western Oregon. Tbe people are always Well enough informed on publio matters when they have some means of informing them selves. In tbe matter, however, of tbe division of a oouuty as is suggest ed in tbe formation of Nesmitb county the people of Umatilla county have no means or inclination to in form themselves on the looal condi tions that enter into snob a matter and under the oiroumstanoes it is better tbat tbey leave the matter alone with those most Interested.. This is by no means an insinuation on tbe general intelligence of the average voter but on this particular question we do not believe tbat tbe people of the state have information suHoient to pass on tbe question any more than the people of Astoria could in justice or in right be'oalled upon to pass upon an ordin ance for the town of Athena. alfalfa, vetob, clover or rape. Pigs grazed on clover dnring tbe summer have given a retnrn in growth of over $40 per aore and from alfalfa even higher than tbis. Estimating tbat it oosts four cents per pound to grow the hog and when ready to be fattened be weighs 150 pounds, makg a total cost of $6. After oonsuming 450 pounds of wheat or barley be should weigh 250 pounds and worth at seven cents per pound 17.50, or giving a return for 450 pounds of wheat or barley of 111.60. This gives a gross return to tbe farmer for bis wheat of $1.53 per bushel, and for his barley $1 28 per bushel. ' Some of tbe republioan insurgents who joined iu tbe vote of confidence to Speaker Cannon seek to justify their oondnot by tbe statement tbat they oonld not be expected to join with their demooratio allies in assuming tbe resDonsibility for legislation. The Chioago Record Herald, a republieab paper, makes complete answer to tbis absurd exonse. The Beoord-Herald says: ."What pending legislation tbat is really progressive and popular are the democrats fighting? When and where has tbe party line been drawn in recent years to tbe injury of tbe people? Did not tbe demoorats sup port tbe Roosevelt measures when they were being pushed through con gress? Did tbey rote against tbe rail road bill, the pure food bill, tbe in come tax amendment? Are tbey not prepared to vote for conversation,; for additional oommeroe regulation, for tariff revision downward?" A Utioa boy died while laughing at tbe comio supplement of a Sunday paper. - Uf course, this will be taken as a terriflo retribution by tbe acid ulous portion of the population op posed to the comio supplement and tbe Sunday paper. Bat with so much cause for sighing in tbe world, tbe majority will still take chances of laughing themselves to death. A joint oommittee of students and faoulty members will investigate tbe problem of tbe high oost of living for the students at the Oregon Agricul tural College with tbe purpose of making recommendations tending to tbe improvement of conditions. Oregon is pre-eminently a bog country. No eeotion oan excel this state for quality of production when properly finished on home-grown feed. Barley or wheat are tbe ideal fatten ing' feeds for hogs. At tbo Oregon Experiment Station iu feeding experi ments couduoted for tbe past ten years tbe average amount of wheat or bailey required to produoo one pound gain wus four and one-balf pounds. It was also ascertained that It cost approxi mately from three and one half to four cents per pound to grow a pig to fattening age. This must bo doue, however, largely in the open field on One of the tig wheat farms of tbe state was sold tbe past week when the lands of tbe J. A. Woolery estate, in Morrow Oouuty passed to a syndicate of North Dakota bankers. Tbe sale inolndes 19,000' aores and tbe price paid was $150,000. It will be cut up into small farms. A man 70 years old has made ap plication for admission to tbe Univer sity of Missouri as a student. He most be one of those who subscribe to the theory tbat a man is never too old to learn. A New York actress has been ar rested on charge of stealing diam onds. But possibly her press agent oan prove an alibi. The utory tbat a girl contracted lep rosy from hair imported from Europe may be Take. Tbe bair oertainly was. Nexc month three important events will be held in Athena Atbletio meet Caledonian pionjo and Ministerial oon-veution. 0Mt Rates to OREGON And the Great Northwest. The management of the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. ariU Southern Taoiflo Co. (Oregon Lines) takes great pleasure in announcing that tbe low rates from Eastern cities, whiob have done sojuouoh in past seasons to stimulate travel to and settlement in Oregon, will prevail again this Spring DAILY from Maroh 1 to April 15, inolusive. People of Oregon The railroads have doue their part; now it's up to'you. The colonist rate is tho greatest of all homebuilders. Do all you oan to let Eastern people know about it, and euooutage them to oome here, where land is cheap and houiebuildiug easy and attractive. Fares oan be prepaid at borne if desired. Any agent of the roads uamed is authorized to reoeive tbe required deposit and telegraph ticket to any point in the East. Remember tbe rates -FromCbioago, $33; from St. Lcuis, $33; from Omaha aud Kansas City, $25. This leduotion is proportionate from ail other cities. WM. M'MURRAY . ' v ; . ' ; 5 General Passenger Agent.' A TENDERFOOT AT POKER. He Knew How to Play a Good Hand When He Got It. "Pat Shecdy." said a sportinp edi tor, "used to entertain me when 1 visited bis art shop with gambling tales. "There was one tale about a sand wich tbat 1 rather liked. It seems, according to this tale, that a barkeeper In some mining town, connived with thrre 'sharpers, and dear help any tenderfoot that ever 'ventured to sit in a little poker game among tbat crew. "One nlgbt the tenderest tenderfoot imaginable, after a half dozen drinks in tbe saloon, agreed to take s band in a dollar limit game. "Things went along in the usual way for awhile. Then an amazing series of nods and winks began to pass about. Tbe bartender bad sig naled that the tenderfoot held four kings on tho draw. There were more nods and winks, and betting began. "In tbe midst of the betting a waiter brought sandwiches 'and whisky in order to distract the, tenderfoot, and while the poor 'dupe was tossing off his drink the sharper next him slip ped a sixth card on to bis band, thus, of course, nullifying it. "The unconscious tenderfoot took up a huge sandwich, bit off o large mouthful and began to bet again. Right and left, of course, they raised him. He ate. on and. bet away calm ly. An enormous sum lay on the table. ; "Then suddenly ' the bartender re sumed his nods and winks. He was terribly excited.. Something was wrong. '; The sharpers, a little anxious, called; the tenderfoot. VThe tenderfoot finished the last b!t"0,f b)isandwicb, took a long drink Of 'hisky and laid down bis original JveVcards. Then in silence he gath- in his vast pile of winnings and !th a cool- nod took his leave. "After his departure there was a terrible time. " 'What the dickens did he do with that sixth card?' the sharper cried. "'Didn't you see? Didn't you see?' cried the bartender, dancing up and down with rage." 'He ate it with his sandwich!' "-St. Louis Globe-Democrat A CURE AND A FEE. Peculiar Experience pf a Doctor With . a Business Man. y In conversation one day about the peculiar views that commercial men sometimes entertain about professional services Dr. S. Weir Mitchell told the following story: ' "A very wealthy man cam to con sult me about an attack of vertigo. He said that be had just returned from a trip to Europe, where he bad consult ed eminent specialists, but that they had failed to afford him any perma-, nent relief. 'A physician in London," he said, 'asked me why I did not make an attempt to be cured nearer home. I thought on' my way out west I would stop over to see you.' " 'Has any physician you have visit ed looked into your ears?' I asked. . " Wo,' was his reply. "I made an examination of bis cars, removed some wax and a substance that appeared to be hardened remnants of cotton wool. 1 sent him away then and told him to come again In a day or two. He did so. . V "'Well,' he exclaimed. 'I am cured. How much do I owe you?' " 'About $50,' 1 replied. "As he drew a check he asked, 'Did you know when you first examined my ears that you could cure me?' , "When 1 told him that I bad a very fair conviction that 1 could be said: 'Well, you are a blanked fool! You should have said to me. "I think I can cure you, and I will do so for $10,000 no cure, no pay." You would have got your money without a murmur. " 'Oh,' I said, 'If you feel that way about it there are several little chari ties in which I am Interested, and' " 'No, no!' he interrupted. "That is not business. I have my cure, and you have the price you asked. The trans action is closed.' " An Instrument of Torture. In the Isle of Man the wedding ring wos formerly used as an Instrument of torture. Mr. Cyril Davenport in his book on jewelry remarks that there once existed a custom in that island "according to which an un married girl who had been offended by a man could bring him to trial, and If be were found guilty she would be presented with a sword, a rope and a ring. With the sword she might cut off his head, with' the rope she might hang him, or with the ring she might marry him. It Is said that the latter punishment was that invariably In flicted." London Standard. Humoring Him. "Oh. 1 forgot to tell you to bring down my scissors, too," said the spoil ed wife. "They're bu the table in the bedroom. Won't you get them for me?" "See here," complained the Indul gent husband. "I'm tired of waiting on you in this way." "Are you, dear? Well, Just be pa tient, and I'll let you wait on me in some other way." Catholic Standard and Times; Contradictory. "Mrs. McManns, you're a lady and your husband Is a gentleman, but tbot son Molke of yours, be hivlns, he comes from h family of robbers, so he does." Boston Trau.-K'ripr. ' Defer not till tomorrow to he wise. Cosgrove, he Athena Lain Company Post Building, Main Street, Athena, Oreg. Farm Lands and City Property Listed for Sale at Right Prices 480 acres of finest wheat land in Umatilla county and highly improved, can be had now for $85 per acre $15 be low adjacent lands. A splen did opportunity. Should you want choice city property, see us. We have it. Property bought, sold and ex changed in all parts of Oregon and Washington. Box 274, 'Phone, 355. We have a first-class Sta tionery Steam Threshing out fit for sale cheap. Full equip. ; , ment and ready for the field. . Four sections of wheat land in Township One, Morrow county, can be had for $25 per acre. Well watered and all fenced-200Q acres tillable and level enough for a com bine. 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