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Advertisers The tAthena Press circulates in the homes of readers who reside in the heart of the Great Umatilla Wheat Belt, and they have money to spend Entered at the Host Office at Athena. Orejrcm, aa Second-Class Mall Matter it -1st -nasaa Subscription Rates One Copy, one year, $1.50; for six months, 75c; for three months, 50c; payable in advance, and subscrip tions are solicited on no other basis VOLUME XXX. ATHENA. UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY. MAY 3. 1918. NUMBER 18 Mill lH iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiMt Liberty is What We're Fighting For Women arc asking for liberty for themselves. Men want liperty for their homes. We are striking for a world liberty fromtyranny. The tireless cookstoVe is liberty from drudgery. It makes cooking a joy I Not only does it turn the work of cooking into a pleasureand thus liberate women from household drudgery, but it liberates the pocket book against a waste of time, a waste of energy and waste of money. Cooking by a continuous fire ts a waste of fuel which is made nec essary by the old method of cooking. Ideal Fireless Cookstoves The fireless cooking method is a saving of time, a saving of labor, a saving of fuel, a saving of strength, a saving of energy, a saving of health, and a saving of money. The Davis-Kaser Co. Home Furnishing Department Store Complete Furnishers of Homes, Offices and Schools 10-20 Alder St. Walla Walla Wash. '" t V WWWWWWWWH4H l mmtw miiMMitn Watts And J Rogers To the lady, gent, boy or girl who will show us the longest trout caught by him or her with hook or line between now and Saturday night, May 4th next, we will give a new, jointed bamboo fish pole. Order your Combine now. See our Grain Tanks. A Hudson Six 40 car bargain price. Just Over the Hill Mininiiiiiiiim wss Show Your Patriotism! Buy a War Savings Stamp and Help Win the War meamm For Sale at The First National Bank of c4thena HMM ESTABLISHED 1865 Preston-Shaffer Milling Co. AMERICAN BEAUTY FLOUR Is made in Atbena, by Athena labor, in one ot the very best equipped mills in the Northwest, of the best selected Blueatem wheat 'grown' anywhere. Patronize home industry". Your grocer sella the famous American Beauty Flour Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers Athena, Oregon. Waitsburg, Wash. LADS OVER THEBE" As head of the committee sending tooacco to our boys in France. Mrs. A. A. Foes has received the following intensely interesting letter from Roy Zerba, the first the Press has had the pleasure of printing from him: In France, April 3, 1918. To my Athena Friends, and the dear Stenographer: Just received the package of tobacco you ailjsent and 1 thank you a thou sana times, would love to give you all a little war news, but I presume you are hearing more about the Eur opean situition than I am. Have been over some time now, however, the time passes by quickly as we are busy from morning until dark, and some times late at night. Have finished my schooling in the Aeroplane factory some time ago, and it will not be long until I 11 be jake on all types of ma chine guns. Have given up the idea of mastering French, as my tongue is too long and I haven't the time to study .it j but nevertheless, am getting so that I can carry on a conversation with a French Mile, while keeping my hands in my pockets, and that is some consolation. I go to the city about once a week, and every uniform in the world is rep resented in the streets and it sure is interesting t) talk to the men who have been through some of the hell. That it is not war, but scientific mur der, seems to be the concensus of opinion. The only home we have over here is the dear old Y. M. C. A, and the work they are doing is simply wonderful and should be given all the' support in the States, as it means so much .to us over here. We are having beautiful Boring wea ther now but will be glad when sum mer drifts arouhd, which commences in July. Am seeing some of the scenes that I studied about in history, only would have loved to have seen this ccuntry before the war. However, this is a beautiful country, but we are just too busy to study and get close to mother nature. These planes are dreadnaughts, com pared with the ones we trained on in the States. The French and English have some speedy machines but, by heck, here's three cheers for the Lib erty Motor I Am motorman or chief mechanic on one of these battle planes, and my duty is to keep motor "old faithful Betsy," I call her tuned up at all times. The only thing that worries us mechanics is, will we ever get a chance to fetch down a German ace' However, we are looking for ward for our chance. The air forces are sure doing wonderful work, and the boys in the trenches are not asleep, by heck I You have already, no doubt, read of the greatest battle of the war. Believe me.our boys in the trenches are all heroes. Was talking to a French General yesterday and he said that it was almost impossible to keep the Western boys from going over the top. He said they would shoot until they got tired, then those Western dare-devils would kneel down and play poker awhile. The" laugh and joke most all the time, but when tbey go over the top, they always sing this hymn: "Abide With Me." War is exactly what Sherman called it, but nevertheless, this ia a great life, if you don t weaken. When this bloody war is over and us guys from a score of lands return again to the quiet of our homes and the peace of our firesides, we will all carry from days of carnage and destruction two grateful remembrances, symbolized by graphic characters. One is the Red Cross, seen on scores of battle fields where men lie wounded, dying and dead, telling a story of unselfish ser vice that even Mars could not over come. The other is the Red Triangle, the symbol of the Young Men's Chris tian Association, reaching wherever soldier boys are in need of help; with huts and buildings at the very battle front, with a ministry of service to tens of thousands of men. We are treated good, over here, and everybody is happy and there is but one thought in all of our minds, and that is, to conquer old Bill if it takes forever. By the way if I ever get a chance at him, will bring back to some of my friends some good coyote bait and old Bill is in good shape. Best regards to all my friends. Very respectfully yours, Roy Lee 2ierba, 19th Aero Squadron, via New York. A. E. F. our ship is looking better all the time. I wish you could see it. There are just lots of things I would love to tell you, but it would never do to tell you in a letter; when I come back from over there I will tell you about the time I had at sea. When a person gets away out at sea, far from nowhere, it sure makes him think of the little house on the hill at home. Will Shirk. " SOME MISAPPREHENSIONS AS TO BONDS CORRECTED We carry the best MEATS That Money Buys Our Market is Glean and Cool Insuring Wholesome Meats. LOGSDEN & MYRICK Main Street, Athena, Oregon' Floyd "Hot on Kaiser's Trail." Floyd Corporan, also received his smokes, and writing to the Presa under date of April 4th, says: 1 just received a package of tobacco from the tobacco committee at Athena, Please thank them for me through the frees, for u was very much appre ciated. I'm well, and hot on the trail of the Kaiser. When the war is over I'm going back to the best place in the U. S. Athena. Tell all my friends "hello," and I'd like to hear from all of them. Private F. Corporan, CoK, 181st U. S. Inf. A. E. F. France, via New York. Navy Boy Write. The first letter from our Navy boys appears this week, undei date of April 26. "U. S. S. Shawmut. "Dearest Mother: I received your letter and the package all right. Am sure glad to get the glovea and socks, as the socks are just what I wanted and I do sure enjoy looking at the pic ture, for it makes me think more of home than ever. The fellows are in terested in them too. I tell them there are real girls, in God 'a country. Well Some misapprehenion regarding the word "convertibility," used in connec tion with Liberty Loan Bonds, seems to have arisen in the minds of the public, according to letters received at state Liberty Loan headquarters, some persons confusing the term with nego liability. Edward Cookingham, state executive chairman, gave out the fol lowing statement Saturday regarding tne meaning of the words: "I would like to make it plain to all purchasers of bonds that the Third Lib erty Loan Bonds are both negotiable and transferable and in that respect do not differ at all from the First and Second issues of Liberty Bonds. "The word 'convertibility' has no reference whatever to the negotiability of the bonds. This particular issue is not 'convertible' into any other bonds whichmay be issued later in the war, but that does not mean that the bonds are not negotiable or transferable or deliverable in the freest possible man ner at any time and any person who may purchase the bonds or to whom the holder may desire to transfer them." Official pamphlets containing detail ed information regarding Third Liber ty Loan Bonds may be had from State Liberty Loan Headquarters, 22'-! North western Rank Building, Portland, for the asking. Tea Postponed to May 11. On account of opening day of Ware's soda fountain, proceeds of which are to go to the Belgian Relief fund, the Junior Red Cross tea which was to have been given at the home of Mrs. Henry Koepke May 4th, has been post poned one week, to Saturday, May 11. A program of recitations and music has been arranged for the afternoon. All are cordially invited to attend and help further the work of the Junior Red Cross. Those having cars please see that they are well filled before starting. Japanese Arts and Letters. The Yamato association has been formed by distinguished Japanese cit izens for the purpose of making Nip pon's achievements in arts and letters better known to the western world. Its promoters believe that Jnpnnese civil lzatlon Is not correctly understood by the vast majority of Occidental peopl Her naval, military and scientific ad vancement Is recognized, but the West has yet to comprehend the significance of her achievements In the humanities. The Japan Magazine, commenting upon the new organization, savs "Many foreigners are disposed to look upon Jnpan as merely a military na tlon, whereas her most Important side Is the genius of her unique civilization and character. If people could get a glimpse of the soul of Japan they would have quite a different opinion of her. This can best be had from Tan. anese art and literature, which In many ways are equal to those of the West. Even those Occidentals who try to ap preciate Japanese art prefer the least representative art of the nation. And as for Japanese literature, it Is prac tically unknown among western peo ple." The association will publish works on Jnpnnese history, literature and art and make translations Into European languages of the best works of Japan ese writers, ancient and modern; In addition Its endeavor will be to pro mote the Improvement of the national music and drama. Glass Industry in America. Glass was Brat manufactured In America by the people of Jamestown, Va., during the year 1015. Comment ing on this fact, John Smith lamented that "the labor of the colony has been misdirected in the manufacture of ashes, soap, glass and tar, lu which they could by no means compete with Sweden or Russia." The inhabitants of Jumestown did not agree with this view, however, and soon afterward commenced the erection of u glass works, the completion of which wus In terrupted by the Indian niassucre of 1022. The first glass factory in North America to attempt the Industry on an ambitious scale was built In 1780, ut Temple, N. H., by Robert Hewes of Boston. The workmen, 32 In number, were German deserters from the Brit ish army. The carelessness of a work man caused the destruction of the plant by fire in 1781. In 1803 a glass factory was established In Boston, and since that time the Industry has flourished. Acta of Heroism Recognized. Twenty-four acts of heroism were recognized by the Carnegie hero fund commission In its fourteenth annual meeting. In seven cases silver medals were awarded, In 17 cases, bronzo medals. Ten of the heroes lost their lives, and to the dependents of nine of these pensions aggregating $4,500 a year were granted. In addition to these money grants, In two cases, $2, 100 was appropriated for educational purposes, payment! to be made ai needed and approved, and In 11 cases awards aggregating ffl.OOO were made for other worthy purposes. Pay ment! In these cases will not be made until tbe awards have been approved by tbe commission. , RABBI SAYS THAT RUSSIA WILL STICK Rabbi Joseph Goldman, prominent Hebrew lecturer, appeared before a large audience in the High school aud itorium Monday evening and delivered a patriotic address. The Rabbi recently returned from Russia where he was at the time of the Bolsheviki uprisings and his topic, "Russia and the War," served to give him scope for imparting to his hearers inside views of the happenings that have transpired in the Slav nation. His talk was patriotic to the core, and strong applause greeted his asser tion that Russia will come back at the Hun "Russia has never stopped fighting," he said, meaning the pat riotic type of Russian, "and has never made peace with Germany. Russia is only beginning the war, and I give you my word that the Russian na il jjttMK 8bV He thinks prevention ts far more sure of results than any cure that may be prescribed. He recommends clipping the hair off the horses' legs to prevent the depositing of eggs by the bot-fly, and he also recommends the use of re pliant sprays. County Agent M. S. Shrock accompanied the state veterin arian on his tour of inspection of Um atilla county horses where truuble has been reported, and received from him full instructions regarding the disease. ixabbi Joseph Goldman HOME SECTION SERVICE COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED At the regular meeting of the Red Cross auxiliary Wednesday afternoon, a new committee on Home Section Service was appointed by Chairman, Mr. Sharp. The committee is to look after interests of soldiers and sailors' relatives in every manner, and consists of: Chairman, Mrs. Anna Foss; sec retary, Mrs. Minnie DePeatt; Mrs. Hugh Mclntyre, Mrs. Minnie Willaby and Miss Mattie Coppock. A detailed report for the past month will appear next week, giving figures of various benefits etc.. also the work turned in to headquarters at Pendleton. The banquet given for the Knights of Khorassan, in the M. E. church dining room Tuesday evening, was pronounced a very satisfactory success, manv willing hands making the work easy Manv complimentB were received from the Knights, in praise of the temntinir and bountiful viands. It is hoped to realize about 100 from this banquet, for the Red Cross fund. A number of handsome Red Cross posters were received from National Headquarters at Washington, D. 0., ;er.t by Mrs. James Sturgis, which will be used for publicity in all benefits, and will decorate the Red Cross rooms. WHEN THE DDIS ETO tion will never stand for German mil itarism as long as one man is left. Four million women, from 20 to 80 years of age forming the Battalion of Death, will die to save Russia. Rus sia is composed of 22 nations and the Bolsheviki is composed of the lowest element, and its leaders, Lenine and Trotsky are German agitators. When the time is ripe, Kerensky and his fol lowers will prove to be the saviors of the nation. When they strike. Ger many will meet her Waterloo in Rus sia." The Rabbi has a son who is serving in tne American Army. The son was in the Russian trenches, but the father purchased his release and brought him to America Sunday afternoon at II o'clock at the Christian church. Rabbi Goldman will lecture on "Siberia." At the same place in the evening, beginning at 8 o'clock, he will take the subject: "Palestine, Past and Present; the Homecoming of Israel." State CojjLne of Defense. 1 Every v.. worker in this county has been requestor! to attend Oregon's first War Conference to be held in Portland, May IS and ID, under the auspices of the State Council of Defense. The meeting has-been called at the request of federal officials and is of extreme importance from several angles. First the war workers will have an oppor tunity of hearing men speak who have a national or international view of the war; second, the workers will have an opportunity of discussing local prob lems and co-ordinating their views with the views of others in attendance, which will prove of mutual benefit to a'l who attend, and third, the gath ering will pave the way for a great state-wide speaking campaign which is to follow shortly after the conference. Headed by the Weston band, the Dokies Al Kindi Temple, Knights of Khorassan, of Walla Walla, came to town Tuesday evening and snatched a perspiring band of neophytes from the burning sands of the desert. The hijinks did not end until early Wednes day morning. Before the Doin's at K of P. -I. O O. F, Hall, Pythian Lodge and the Dokies seated themselves at a gor geous banquet in tho M. E. church dining room, which was spread by the estimable ladies of the Red Cross, and where the Direful Dokies gorged the tiger to full repletion. A nrominent. member of the order presided as toast master, and many speeches were made by gentlemen from abroad, only one little incident occurring to mar the pleasure of the evening, when one Doky, refusing to sit down when or dered, was shot, much to the apparent regret of the executioner. A class of 18 were initiated into the mysteries of the Temple, and while a few of the number have not been seen since it is not to be presumed that they are entirely lost to family and friends; inasmuch as it has long been an estab lished fact that once the Dokies have worked on a victim, they always leave a spark of life when through with him. Visitors included distinguished ban dits from Walla Walla, Prescott, Day ton and Waitsburg, Wash., and Uma tilla county towns. The tyro victims too, were some class, including the Mayor of Walla Walla, and a banker, as well as a number of Athena offerings. Coming Red Cross Drive. America's drive for another hundred million dollars for the Red Cross will soon be underwav. In order that this tremendous work of humanity mav be carried on. the Fresident has designat ed the week of May 20th, 10)8, as Red Cross week, during which the public will be appealed to for another hundred million dollar contribution. Every means will be taken during that week to inspire and stimulate the public to give and give generously to this great need. It is as much a matter of pat riotism as the support of Our army and navy, and the local auixliaries in every community will seek to canvass each individual. Adams Won Game. The sum of 112.50 was netted to each of the soldiers' tobacco funds of the towns of Athena and Adams, from the proceeds of the ball game Sunday, III which Adams was victorious over Athena by the score of II to 7. The game was fairly well played, consider ing that it was the first of the season. the fore part of it swimming along in mid-season form. "Walking Disease." Dr. W. H. Lytle, state veterinarian. was in the county last week investig ating cases of "walking disease" in horses. Dr. Lytle has experimented with this trouble for several years, and is convinced that it is caused by unusuallly heavy infestation of bota. Ferndale Red Cross Sale. On Friday evening, May 10, at Fern dale Hall, the Valley Auxiliary of the Umatilla Red Cross will give a public sale, for the purpose of raising funds. Sheriff Taylor has been invited to do the auctioneering. A general invit ation has been extended candidates of all parties to be present. A consid erable list is comprised in the sale, including live stock, household furni ture, wearing apparel, fruit, vegeta bles, etc. Tho Valloy Auxiliary ia a flourishing one, embracing the entire Ferndale district of five Units, and practically every woman in the valley is jewing for the Red Cross. I Bays' Reserve Corps I Supt. J. O. Russell of the Athena schools has charge of tho registration of the Boys' Working Reserve Corps for Athena and vicinity. Beeinnine Monday, May B, every b' y between the ages of Ifl and 21 years is required to register. Mr. Russell may be found at his office in the High school build ing. Thu purpose of the registration is to give the Government information as to the number of boys and young men below the army draft age who can be registered for the different branches of labor. It is imperative that the registrations for Athena be finished next week, as Mr. Russell will be required to give his attention to the closing work of the school year. Knitting Club. The Knitting Club silver tea, held in the Red Cross room last Friday, attracted a large number, and was lib erally patronized. The tea netted 120.115 for tho yarn fund. One new member, Mrs. David Taylo-, was re ceived into tho Club. This afternoon the clui is meeting at the home of Mrs. Roy Hurke, and next Friday will meet with the chairman, Mrs. J. A. Kirk, on South Main street. Ford Cars Tangle Up. Ford cars have figured in mishaps in this community during the past week. Sunday night Lawrence Sharp and Tol Ferguson were thrown under the Sharp Roadster, when the machine turned turtle in the road west of Athena with the result that Furguson sustained a couple of broken ribs. Wednesday night Louis Bergevin and Frank Pani brun were dumped into the road and bruised slightly hen Burgevin's Ford turned over. GET THE NOTION That our Notion department will save you more mon ey the coming year than the bank. Every day articles needed in the home, can be bought for less at the J. C. Penney Co, store, due to the fact that our 197 stores buT direct from the manufacturer, paying spot cash, you getting the benefit of all expense savings. Coats crochet cotton 12c; J and P Coats thread Icj Corticelli 100 yds silk Be;Darnlng cotton lc; Silk lus ter cotton'Sc; Palmolive soap 10c; Toilet soap 10c to 25c; Cdgates tal cum 1 2c; Hinds honey and almond cream soup 45c; Colgates tooth paste 8c to 2:)c; Shinola 8c; Two in one shoe polish 8c; LePage glue 10c; Sewing needles 8c; Lead pen cils Ic and 2 for 5; Large scratch tablet 5c; Ink tablet 5c and 10c; Irish linen tablet 15C; Silk Sou tache iiraid 10c; Shell hair pins 5c to 10c; Wire hair pins 5c to 7c; Thimbles 6c to 8c; Crochet hooks 7e; Tape measure 4c; ScisBors 8c to 98c; Corset laces lc; Crepe paper 10c; School crayolas 4c; Erasers lc to 4c; Carpet tacks 3c; Picture hangers 5c; Clothes brushes 26c to 49c; Buttons per card 6c to 10c; Tooth brushes 15c to Sllc; Stocking darners 8c; Combs 10c to 49c; Hair nets 5c and 8:; Hooks and eyes, rust proof 4c; Pins 2c, 5c and 8c; Snap fasteners 10c; Rick-rack braid 10c. Buy Thrift Stamps, we have them for sale.