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8to titM xm . AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER F. B. BOYD. Owner and Publisher Subscription Rates. One copy, one year $2.00 One copy, six months $1.00 One copy, three months 75 Athena, Oregon February 5 1926 OREGON FLAX ' Nearly a million dollars are be ing invested in two linen mills at Salem, one is completed and a sec ond one will be built the coming spring. These are in addition to the state plant and by the way it is the largest flax manufacturing plant in the United States. These are the foundations for a big industry that will no doubt develop in the Willam ette Valley, the State Market Agent believes. The permaney of the flax business is what recommends it to any local ity that can grow and manufacture flax. There is hardly a pound of waste from the field to the finished products every part of the growth is utilized in some manner. It is a wonderfully valuable product. And flax growing is about like hay. With normal weather conditions it will yield about two tons to the acre, which the state is paying $76 for. Under irrigation the yield is larger. More than one hundred mllion dol lars' worth of manufactured articles and by-products of flax are imported into this country annually. The Will amette Valley is adapted to both growth and manufacture soil, mois ture, dearth of electricity and mild climate and as there are nation wide markets for all flax products it would seem that eventually both growing and manufacture would be come major industries and of great benefit to the state. Flax experts who have investigated conditions of the valley state that it is the only known locality where flax can be both grown and manufactured in the same locality, o Before being entirely crowded out of the transportation business by auto cars and busses, the street rail way car is to be improved with the addition of eight-wheel brakes, bump ers, smoking compartments, flood lighting, individual leather seats, bet ter spring suspension, etc. All of which will be thankfully received by a public that has already been con verted to travel comfort in the auto bus, which it will continue to patron ize to the contrary notwithstanding or- holding onto the dangling strap to maintain its equilibrium. o Wo once heard of a sheepherdor who called his flock off the moun tain by name and one at a time, but it 'remained for a fellow to demon strate his efficiency in coaxing a bunch of mules through the streets of Athena, leading a bell mare, and calling on the mules to follow. The stunt was one that might have been pulled on a mountain trail or in a bunchgrass pasture with eclat; but in town, a trail of trampled park ings and lawns may lead to damage suits. o The habit formed by federal of ficers in tapping telephone wires to secure evidence against booze vend ers, now has Seattle stepping side wise, so to speak. The upper crust lias been punctured and the names of the elite are being read into Hit record, as the taking of testimony goes on. .o One of the most interesting num bers on the Athena community pro gram broadcast from KOW W, wps tho old-time dance music played by Al Johnson. Good? We'll say it was. And we are telling the world that few places can boast of an 1 year old fiddler who plays on a 63 year old fiddle o The storm that raged along the coast from Alaska to Southern Cal ifornia, never touched us. It was muzzled before it had a chance to get over here over here where the meadow larks nre warbling and the buttercup is about ready to cup. o Casting aside all highfalutin' no tions, the average man is ready to concede that his betterhalf is a bet ter looking woman with her hair bobbed than she ever was, when night found her tresses stretched ac ross the back of tho only chair in the bedroom. o That fellow Brown is out for re ch'vtion as Mayor of Seattle, and ho is taking a nip at courts and pul pit. He opens his campaign with the statement that they are being used for political purposes. Oh well, it does seem that Seattle would tiro of him. Everybody else is. . o In Atlanta, Georgia, they award a loving cup each year to a citizen of that city adjusted most valuable to the community during the preceed ii g twelve. Why not introduce the practice in Athena. Now, don't all ppcak at once. Even though the War Deparment has accepted Colonel Mitchell's resig nation, the trimmings are still flut tering. What the colonel won't say to them in the near future, will not be worthy of record. o Every once in a while we read of some member of the Weston club buying a calf, which is of local im portance. General interest will come later, when we wake up to the fact that Weston vicinage has developed into a diary center, and the velvety check comes fluttering home. o Only 1,400 bills seeking to regul ate the insurance industry were sub mitted to the legislatures of the var ious states during the past year and the insurance industry isn't yet regulated. o It really looked like snow, it felt like snow, and it was snow about a half inch of it, that melted away shortly after it fell. After they used the hook on the filibusters in the senate, the United States found no obstacle in entering the World Court. Great is the radio, and greater still when it carries to you the familiar voices of friends and favorite music al selections. o As a standpatter Mr. McCamant is running true to form; he says Theo dore Roosevelt was not a good American! With their throats slashed, hus band and wife are in the hospital at Portland. Another result of domestic discord. Other heros have come to the Pa cific Northwest; but only one "Red" Grange. Maybe Mitchell will show them what a real flyer is, after all. Jungle Still Unsafe for Tourist Traffic While a motor omnibus was proceed ing along a road through a dense jun gle In Ceylon, the driver noticed n herd of wild elephants a short distance ahead. Thinking to scare them off, a pas senger In the omnibus took a shot at the leader. The bullet grazed Its back, whereupon it bellowed loudly and charged the omnibus, followed by the rest of the herd. The passengers dived beneath the scuts, but the driver stuck tt his post and accelerated steering the car straight at the leading elephant. As he approached, lie swerved past the animal. In n flush the animal stretched out Ills trunk and tore the hood from the omnibus. A chase of more than a mile followed, hut eventually the herd was thrown off. Nothing Small About Him Sir Krnest Cusm'I, the financier, came to London when still a hoy and entered the hanking house of Iilsclioffshelm & Co. In an Insignificant capacity. There he soon gave evidence of extraordi nary ability and he advanced rapidly. One day the house was confronted with a dlflleult situation, the handling of which presented seemingly lnsuper ahle obstacles to all. Young Cassel suggested a solution which appeared to be feasible and was Intrusted with the task. Having accomplished It suc cessfully, to the complete satisfaction of his superiors, he was called Into the office and Informed: "We are entirely satisfied with the manner in which you have discharged this undertaking, and, as an Indication of our appreciation, wo have decided to raise your salary to five hundred pounds.'" Young Cas sel calmly replied, "I suppose you mean five thousand pounds." Where upon everyone looked with astonish ment at everyone else, but Mr. BIsch offshelin retorted Just as calmly and promptly, "Yes, sir." London Answers. Deptw Booms Smith for Coolldge Mate Now York. Republicans and demo crats, marching arm-in arm to the polls in 192S and voting a non partisan tick et, with Calvin Coolldge for president nnd Governor Al Smith for vlce-prest- dont, was pictured as a possibility by Chauncey M. Depew, In an address be fore the Pilgrim's society. He describ ed the present as the "most wonderful age of non-partisanship" in politics in lils 70 years of experience." 1 Bank Robber Dead, 3 Caught. Sacramento, Cal. Within three hours after tour men robbed the Rail road National batik at Roseville Mon day afternoon, taking $45,415, ono of the robbers had been killed by gunfire ot Sacramento detectives and his three companions were taken prisoner, two of them badly wounded. All of the money was recovered. Grain Rate Rise Denied on Exports- Washington, D. C Acting upon pro tests of the Montana, Oregon and Washington railroad commissions, the Interstate commerce commission re fused to allow northwestern railroads to raise export rates on grain and grain products moving from western Montana to Tacinc coast portj, , 192, Western Newspaper Union.) Who are you that you should escape .. criticism? If It Is Just, profit by it. If malicious, don't listen. In either event do not al low your tranquillity to be dis turbed. Lloyd. FOODS AND DIET It seems reasonable when thought Is put upon it, that our food and health are closely related. An un varied diet h often the cause of stomach trou ble, so it is wise to have a variety of foods, not all at one meal, but varied during the menus of all the days of the week. Green leaves such as lettuce, chard, spinach, watercress, cabbage and beet and turnip tops contain the valuable vitamlnes, without . which we cannot grow or be healthy. The strictly veg etarian diet Is not generally accepted as good. We need fresh milk; milk product?, eggs and a moderate supply of meat and fish to have a perfectly healthy body. Too much meat Is con sidered bad diet. White bread, though called the staff of life, Is lacking In vitamlnes, but does supply energy as do potatoes cooked In their jackets. Whole wheat bread, graham and cornmeal are all wholesome for breads and should be freely used. Eggs cooked In the shell, using a pint of boiling water to an egg, closely covered nnd placed on the back of the range where the water will not cool, may be served, hard cooked In thirty minutes, yolks well done, dry and mealy, while the white is tender and delicious. For medium boiled remove at fifteen; for soft boiled six to eight minutes. Sugar should not be used on fruits by those who suffer from rheumatism. Professor McCullom of Johns Hop kins tells us that liver and kidneys are more nearly complete foods than lean meat of any kind, which Is lack ing In calcium, sodium, chlorine and the three types of vitamlnes. Grated carrots served In various ways are especially recommended for toning up the blood. Use them with finely minced celery, a little chopped onion, a few minced nuts with n good portion of salad dressing. Serve on lettuce lenves nt least twice a week. Vary with apple, green pepper, cab bage or with other vegetables. Raw carrots are richer in these food ad juncts than they are when cooked. Washington, v'b. C. Reservation in public ownership of a number of small islands in the Pacific ocean off Coos and Clatsop counties, Oregon, Is auth orized in an executive order Issued on recommendation of the secretary of the interior. The purpose of the with drawals Is to convert the islands into permanent bird reservations and to prevent their private exploitation. TWO GREAT COMEDIANS IN A GLORIOUS FUN NIGHT A glorious night of fun is being offered tomorrow night at the Stand ard Theatre, when two of the great est comedians of the screen will be presented in a double program. Harold Lloyd will appear in "Now or Never," a three reel , spasm of. mirth, and clever Douglas MacLean will be featured in "Never Say Die," booked the world over as the cork ingest, corking comedy since he was seen in "The Hottentot." ' In addition to the double feature comedies, the usual two reel comedy and International news reel will be on the program. Be there early to secure your seat for they wiil all be taken at 10c-35c- Sunday night, one of Paramount-s best pictures of the year will be shown when Gloria Swanson will be seen in "Mile Sans Gene," made to beat "The Humming Bird" and it does. Also Roach comedy and Path'; Review. A special production will be given on next Wednesday night, February 10, when the famous Rin-Tin-Tin will have the leading role in the thrilling and interestng photo play, "The Lighthouse by the Sea," one of the Warner Brothers, classics of the screen. Here are three won derfully fine programs and if pos sible you should see them. Nebraska Governor to Call Conference. Lincoln, Neb. Governor Adam Mc Mullen has decided to call a meeting of 50 representatives of Nebraska's agricultural interest for a conference here relative to seeking farm relief measures. McKAY RESERVOIR IS TO AID WEST END A new era of development for the irrigated district in the west end of Umatilla county looms with the ap proach of the time when the water that will be stored in the McKay reservoir is available for use. The dam is expected to be finished this fall and water will be available from the reservoir in the spring of 1927. According to the records in the reclamation offices at Hermiston, two contracts with the government have already been signed by irrigation districts. The Stanfield distrct has signed for 15,000 acre feet, which will be used to supplement the pres ent inadequate supply. The West land district, which comprises 10,000 acres of raw land southwest of Her miston, has signed for 29,250 acre feet. ': ii . The estimated storage capacity of the McKay reservoir is 73,632 aero Hall's Catarrla Medicine dV- rid your system of Catarrh or Deafnesi caused by Catarrh. Sold by druggito fat ortr 40 yean F. J. CHENEY & CO- Toledo, Ohic fnerzea TF YOU have never been to J- California it should be the effort of your life to go. Representatives of the Union Pacific Will gladly furnish you illustrated booklets giving complete information about this land where the sun shines most of the time and where you can 1 enjoy out-of-door life all the time. Convenient train connections either via Portland or Salt Lake City at very reasonable round trip fares. Let us help you plan your itinerary, quote you fares, and make all your arrange ments. M. EAGER, Agent Athena, Oregon ' THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ATHENA Established 1891. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 5110.000.00 feet, and about 30,000 acre feet of the water is still awaiting allocation. A survey of the land surrounding the Umatilla project from an econo mic and agricultural point of view, urna maAa sovov-nl mnnflia i rrrt Kxr a I board of three experts. SHIPMENTS SET RECORD Walla Walla truck gardens, ship ping every day . last month, broke all records in volume of profits . of January vegetable sales. On sever al days full carloads , of spinach, raised in open fields, have been ship ped. Green onions have gone out al-. mos t every . day, but spinach has been most consistent. Green stuff has found a ready market at good prices. Acreage planted to spinach will be increased this 'year. NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT In the Matter of the Estate of James Nelson, Deceased. ; Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned has filed his Final Account as Administrator of the estate of Jackson Nelson, deceased, in the County Court of the State of Ore gon for Umatilla County, and that Monday, the 15th day of February. 1926, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock A. M. of said day, and the County Court Room in the County Court House at Pendleton, Umatilla County, State of Oregon, has been fixed by said Court as the time and place for the settle ment of said account. All persons interested are hereby notified to appear at such time and place in said Court and file any ob jections they may have to such ac count or to any part thereof. SHELDON D. TAYLOR, Adminis trator of the Estate of Jackson Nel son, Deceased. J15F12. NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT In the County Court of the State of Oregon for Umatilla County. In the Matter of the Estate of Wil liam B. Hale, Deceased. Notice is hereby given to all per sons whom it may concern: That Sarah F. Hale, executrix of the last will and testament of William B. Hale, deceased, has filed with the clerk of this court her final account and report; that the court by order duly made and entered has appointed Monday the 15th day of February, 1926, at the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon, as the time and the County Court House at Pendleton as the place, where all objections and exceptions will be heard to the said final account and report and a set tlement of the estate made. This notice will be published for four con secutive weeks in the Athena Press newspaper, published at Athena, Umatilla County, Oregon, beginning with the issue of Friday the 15th day of January, 1926, and the last publication on Friday the 12th day of February, 1926. SARAH F. HALE, Executrix Will M. Peterson, Attorney for Ex ecutrix. J15F12. GrowinoGrain Now 45c : 20 PER CENT DIVIDENDS PAID ON COMBINED HARVESTERS AND FARM PROPERTY. ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN. Farm Loans At 5 per cent B. B RICHARDS, Agent Jensens Blacksmith Shop Horseshoeing Prices Reasonable Tharp Bros, old stand, Athena Oreg. DRS.A.D.&R.A. FRENCH OPTOMETRISTS French Optical Parlors 15 E. Main St Phone 653 WALLA WALLA, WASH. Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys and blsdJer right ww snr mi in vmnx to w sni sni sni im The Athena Hotel J. E. FROOME, PROP. Courteous Treatment. Clean Beds Good Meals Tourists Made Welcome Special Attention Girea to Home Patrons Corner Main and Third Athena, Oregon irV. 0 RATION-WIDE (T Jj INSTITUTION- I l&L DEPARTMENT STORES New Low Prices Now On Boys' 'Tay-Day" Overalls By taking advantage of present market conditions, - we are enabled to re-price as follows: - -3-6 years , 7-12 years 13-17 years ;, 89c $1.10 . . $1.19 Union Made and always big values. At these low prices they are Super-Values. As strong, service able and well-made as our Men's "Pay-Day" Over alls. Cut full, of heavy, durable, 2.20 denim; high back, two-seam legs, large front and back-pockets. i i -' Making Mountians Out of Mole-Hills Some brood and make mountains out of mole hills. Others take small things and develop them in to .factors of far-reaching importance. Men and women who look around before they buy and then buy where they find they can get standard quality goods and save the most money, are building solidly for the future. The J. C. Penney Company eliminates the' profits of the middleman and exercises its tremendous buy ing power for the benefit of the thousands of custo mers of its hundreds of Stores. It does not make mountains out of mole-hills but aids its patrons by converting various small sav ings ito big savings for the public. - Eat at the m a m S3 ATHENA RESTAURANT Lunch and Meals Served at all Hours. You can buy I Golden Crust Bread Here. .T. C. 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