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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
FARMER NEGLECTS FINANCIAL
SIDE.

'The financial side of farming, the
worlds greatest industry, is almost
entirely neglected by both the farmer
and the Schools" says Dean j. A.
Bexell, of the Oregon Agricultural
college, author of a volume on Farm
Accounting and Business Methods"
now in its sixth thousand.
Professor Bailey, of New York,
said, in discussing the matter of his
own state: In visiting practically
every farm in one of the counties of
the state, we did not find one man who
knew how much it cost him to produce
milk or to raise any of his crops
"The secretary of agriculture, in
recent year books, points out the re-
markable prosperity of the farmer; !;
that the export of farm products is
vastly in excess of all other exports
combined; that million agricultural
debtors have been transformed during
the last ten years into the same num-
ber of surplus depositors; that con-
trary to his reputation, the farmer is
a great organizer, and has achieved
remarkable and enormous successes in
many lines of economic cooperation
in which the people of other occupa-
tions have either made no beginning
or have nearly, of not completely,
failed. He points out that most
farmers live better than the average
or mechanic.
at is doubtless true that the farmer
is becoming factor to be reckoned
with in the business world; that the
average farmer knows vastly more
about scientific farming than his
father did. He understands more
Thoroughly the value of proper cultiva-
tion, of fertilization, of rotation of
crops, and of diversified farming. But
it cannot be said that he owes his
success to improved business methods.
He has been successful rather in spite
of his ignorance in this respect, and
because of the lavish generosity of
mother nature"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
FARM AND :4Ll!' ORCHARD
Notes and Instructions from Agricultural Colleges Experiment Stations
OF Oregon and Washington SpoHy Suitable Pacific

Occasionally nearly any of the stand
ard varieties grow sufficiently we'll for
family nse. Varieties of some prom
ise in such sections are the Rome
Beauty, White Winter Pearmain, De-
licious and Gano.
"The fancy varieties of pears
would suggest for the region are the
White Doyanne, Seckle, Clapp's Fa-
vorite. Peaches as a rule should not
be grown in the higher elevations of
Eastern Oregon, but occasionally such
varieties as Alexander and Amsden
do very well. The Gobb's apricot is
often successful" O."
The four kinds of cherries suggested
by Prof, Lewis are the Lambert and
Bing sweet cherries, and Early Rich
mond and Olivette for sour ones.
Two varieties of raspberries - Guth-
bert and Turner's Red-are named
as good, and any of the standard vari-
eties of blackberries, such as Kitta-
tinny, Lawton, and Eldorado, may be
grown. Red Jacket and Champion
gooseberries, and Bederwood, War
field, and Clark's Seeding strawber-
ries are also mentioned.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
WHAT FRUIT FOR EASTERN
OREGON?

"Care should be exercised in the Sc
lection of varieties of fruit for
planting in Eastern Oregon" says
Prof. c. |. Lewis, of the Oregon Agri-
cultural college horticultural depart
ment, "since the higher elevations of
that part of the state suffer more or
less from the severity of the winter
and the drouth in summer.
Gas to apples, the Russian varieties
will be the hardest. These in low al
titudes are summer and fall varieties,
but often in high attitudes they are
long keepers. The Red Astrachan,
Gravenstein, Duchess, Wolf River,
Wagner and Macintosh Red are the
best and most satisfactory to plant.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
FINGER PRINT WAS ENOUGH
Guilty Peach Thief Thought II Was a
Picture Of HE Corduroy Trous-
era, and Confessed.

All his ripe peaches had departed,
disappeared, deserted. Some thief in
the night had played havoc among the
forbidden fruit and Professor Pun
perdinck could find no clue but a
nnser print left on an unripe speci
men. Nevertheless, it was something,
and he had his suspicious. Forthwith,
the professor made an enlargement
and shortly after met the suspect. "Ah
Jake" he said. did you know some
one robbed my garden the other
night" Did 'em, sur?" returned
Jake innocently. Yes" nodded Pro
lessor Pumperdinck; but the thief
left his mark behind, so I'll easily
trace him" He produced the enlarge,
nent. DO you see that?" Jake's
knees began to Quiver. Then he burst
into floods Of anguish. 81 zee 10 amt
no good. zur!" he sobbed II t-took
the peaches righternuff; But-it-it
fair licks we 'ow yer got that picteI
O. my corduroy trousers. s."-Answsr
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

I can't find words to express my thanks
for the good your medicine has done
me. You maypublish this if you wish"
Mrs. HERMAN SIETH, Pound, Wis.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. 1t may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, infam-
nation, liberation, fbroid tumors, IT.
regularities, periodic pains, backache,
bearing-down feeling, flatulency, indi-
gestion, dizziness, or nervous prostra-
tion.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
suffering women owe it to themselves
to at least give this medicine trial.
Proof is abundant that it has cured
thousands of others, and why should
it not cure you?
If you want special advice write
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for it.
1t is free and always helpful.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
PHYSICAL WRECK RESTORED TO
HEALTH BY GREAT KID
NEY REMEDY.

l feel it my duty to furnish you with
my testimonial as to what your remedy
Swamp-Root did for me when | was a
physical wreck from kidney and bladder
trouble. Some years ago | was not
able to do any work and could only just
creep around, and am satisfied that had
it not been for DR.. kilmer's Swamp
Root | wou not have lived. After
using the pre- paration for one month l
was able to work some and when | had
used $S, 90 worth of Swamp-Root could
do a good days work. used about
$40. 90 worth altogether and would not
cake $40, 900 for the good that it did
me. | consider it a God-send to suffer-
ing humanity for the diseases for which
you recommend it and have recommend
I'd it to many sufferers.
H. l.. HUGGINS,
Welch, Ark.
Personally appeared before me this
Doth of September, 1909, H. l.. Hug
rims, who subscribed the above state
ment and made oath that the same is
-rue in substance and in fact.
Letter to W. A. PAGE, j. P.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

Although there are many tenements
under one roof, 1t is correct to speak
OF the house In the singular, as "tene-
ment house" and 1t Is equally right to
mention the several "tenements" in
the house. Broadly tenement house
is one divided into a number of sep
arate habitations, 80 that many fam
lilies may have their different homes in
one house.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Tho Wealth Of Life.

There is no wealth but life-life, in
Guiding all Its powers OF love, of Joy
and OF admiration. That country ia
the richest which nourishes the great.
est number Of noble and happy hu.
man beings; that man is richest who,
having perfected the functions of his
own life to the utmost, has also the
widest helpful influence, both personal
and by means Of his possessions. over
the lives of others.-John Ruskin.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Good Old Joke,

Perhaps 1t is time to print again the
London fog story which once won q
prize offered by London papas- A.
merchant received telephone Hes-
sage one morning from one or eAia
clerks. Hello, Mr.. Smith, said the
clerk over the wire. I cannot come
down to the shop this morning on 40
count of the fog. have not yet ar
rived home Yesterday"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Dirt and Disease.

Dirt 10 the perfect culture" Of all
disease and Of all that delights in dis
tase. There the microbes of all
plaques live and move and have their
being undisturbed by the broom or
the mop, unafraid of the smell Of
soap, and never awakened from their
rest by the light from any lamp of
knowledge that constitutes the sci
snce Of modern times.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
THE TRUTH ABOUT BLUING.
ak NO. a.

Liquid bluing is mainly water
Given a half or a cents worth of
Oluing and large bottle filled with
water and you have the frail excuse
that's called bluing.
Always use RED CROSS BALL
BLUE. The best blue anywhere at
any price. 1t does make the laundress
smile for week. Large package 5
cents. AT ALL GOOD GROCERS.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Works Both Ways.

Bookkeeper-Mr. Spotcash. l think
ought to have a bigger salary. The
high cost of living makes it impossi-
BILE for me to save any money on $25
week.
Employer-I'm sorry, Williams. but
the high cost of living makes 1t i'm
possible for me to pay you any more
Peastly weather, isn't it?
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

The best oranges on the European
market are from the land which is
sand, yet fetches now the highest price
for orange culture. There Is q Jest
ing phrase among Jewish colonists as
TO Palsstinian fertility: IF you but
stick an umbrella in the soil you will
next year get crop Of them" The or
angs trees bear fruit two months be-
fore those Of Italy and Spain"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Furnlture Hint.

The blush cast that comes on high
ly polished furniture in damp wealth
er can be removed by wiping the fur
niture with luke-warm water In which
there is tablespoonful of ammonia
to a gallon OF water. Dry the furni-
ture thoroughly and heat the room, II
possible, for the dampness of the
room is what causes 1t and plainly in
dicates that the room must be dried
out In some manner.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
TWO L:ducations,

We all have two educations, one
from others and another, and the most
valuable, which we give ourselves. Ii
Is the last which fixes our grade in so
ciety. and eventually our actual con.
dition in this life, and the color Of our
fate hereafter All the professors and
teachers in the world cannot make you
wise or good man without your own
cooperation; and II such you are de-
termined to be, the want OF them viii
not prevail.-John Randolph.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Wonderful Artificial Man.

A Berlin inventor has succeeded
after years Of toll, in making an arti
fetal man who can walk, make all
movements, speak, sing, laugh and
whistle. 1t iS life-sizs figure, and &C
natural an imitation as to be complete
ly deceptive a yard away. "Occultus,
as the figure Is named, obeys words o.
command, such as march" and halt,
and he answers any questions put tc
him. 1t is not an illusion or a trick
Il ID q piece Of pure mechanical work
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
II Rolled or.

A young man called on a doctor,
complaining Of pains in his stomach.
The doctor diagnosed the case as dys-
pepsia, and advised the patient to go
home and try pickle. II he could
keep that on his stomach he was to
report to the doctor in the morning.
The next day the patient returned,
and when the doctor asked him II he
could keep the pickle on his stomach,
he replied: Il could as long as |
stayed awake, but when fell asleep
It rolled off,"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
TO PREVENT FOREST FIRES.

Corvallis, ORE. O. Siecke, of the
O. A. c. forestry department, has
just accepted appointment as assistant
state forester, and upon completion of
his instructional work at the college
will go to Salem to make his head
quarters there. The state forestry
department has already begun the or
ganization of the fire protection
throughout every county of the state,
so as to minimize the severe losses
suffered annually through fire catas-
trophies.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
A Fuller insloht,

A young man who had just married
suggested to his wife that they should
argue some question fully and frankly
every morning. This. he thought,
would help them to gain a fuller In
sight into each others nature, thus
making for increased happiness. The
first question happened to be, Can
woman dress on SIS a year," He
took the Affirmative, and when last
seen he had climbed into a hay loft
and was pulling the ladder up after
him.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
One on Him.

Sometimes | think all the women
should be transported beyond the
sea-" remarked the dyed-in-the-wool
woman hater. Yea, give US a stag
nation"
"Yes," retorted the crispy young
club woman, that Is just what II
would be-a stagnation."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Valuable Eoofnrlnfa

A young Colorado ranchman has sold
two hardened dinosaur tracks for a col.
lege course. Thus, 1t appears that
when 1t comes to leaving valuable
footprints the dinosaur has the lives
of great men treading water.-Detroit
News.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
indian Tribes Amalaamate.

Students of the Indian tell us that
while the numbers Of the red men are
diminishing there Is slow amalga-
nation of the tribes wherever their
geographical location makes this pos
sible. 1t is supposed that there were
100000 Indians on this continent
when the Europeans settled here. In
1885 a government report showed an
Indian population OF 100000, and 1t Is
estimated that the present population
is &c, 900 less.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
For the Teacher.

In teaching reading there ars just
two ends to be taught: % To make
the learner automatic and quick in the
recognition Of word and letter forms
and values; ~ to secure his interest
in the content, the spiritual element
sf the printed forms.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Sho Knew.

Mother-"The king was in the
counting house, counting up his
money; the queen was In the kitchen.
eating bread and honey" Modern
Child-"Must be fairy story; the
cook wouldn't let her."-Harper's Ba,
Ear.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
on, N. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
booklet of valuable information tell
ing all about the kidneys and bladder.
When writing, be sure and mention this
paper. For sale at all drug stores.
Price fifty-cents and one-dollar.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY

for Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
and Granulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn't
Smart-Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, Csc,
soc, $100. Murine Eye Salve in
Aseptic Tubes, 25c, $1OO. Eye Books
and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

pepSla and female
troubles by your
IN e edicine. 1 had
been troubled with
both for fourteen
years and consulted
different doctors,
but failed to get any
relief. After using
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e ge t a BILE Com
pound and Blood
Purifier l can say I
oDo' q xya1l uopoon
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
TurnIp Soup.

Add one quart of scalded milk with
one slice of onion to one cup washed
turnip. Melt three tablespoons butter.
add three tablespoons of -four and
gradually the milk and season.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
How He Got II.

Wilkins--ThAt chap lives on the fat
Of the land.
Miller-So7
Wilkins-Sure. He's a manufactur.
or Of obesity remedies.-JudRe.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
improved Type Of Comb.

Tonics may be applied as the hair is
being combed by comb invented by
a Maryland woman, having hollow, per-
forated teeth and q reservoir on the
back.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease powder for the feet. It cures
painful swollen, smarting, sweating feet. Makes
new shoes easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. Don't accept any substitute. Sample
FREE Address A. S Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

Tommie-Does your papa frighteD
you when he tries to make you 60 to
sleep?
Ethel-Yes; he sings to msl-Yonk
srs Statesman.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
A Serious question.

"Will the discovery Of the pole re-
suit In any tangible benefit TO man
kindT"
"I don't know as It will" answered
the press humorist. Il doubt II the few
new Jokes 1t afforded will offset the
raft Of good old jokes 1t put out OF
commission. ."-Louisyill Courier-Jour-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Finance,

Knicker-How much money have
you saved?
Bocker-Enough not to buy an
auto
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Palestine Grows Best oranues.

Mothers viii find Mrs. winslows Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use for their children
luring the teething period.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

Every farm should have on II q
good tanning mill and It should be
used
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

FAILED TO
HELP HER
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Pound, Wis. -"I am glad to an
nounce that l have been cured of dYS-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

Our sketch shows an attractive way TO
make up bOrdered foulard. The large
reveres continue over the shoulder and
form sailor collar in back.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
FREE TO YOU

A sample of Clover Leaf Catarrh Remedy, the
relief of nasal catarrh and cold in the head. Ask
your druggist for free sample and if he has not
it send to us with the name of your druggist and
we will send it free. Sold by ali druggists; price
90 cents, Prepared by Clover Leaf Pharmacy
Cloverdale Cal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Mustaohe Makes for Health.

DR.. Paul Kruger a wefl.known ply
sician Of Vienna, afirms that the mus
tache has a distinct value for the
health. He believes that Its utility
lies in protecting the nose against the
invasion of dust and bacteria. Record
ing 500 cases of severe headache and
throat and nose trouble among his
men patients, he found that 420 of
them had their upper lip clean shaven.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bow,
els. Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy
to take as candy.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

At the same time the new Ayers Hair
vigor is a strong hair tonic, promoting
the growth OF the hair, keeping all the
tissues of the hair and scalp in healthy
condition. The hair stops falling, dam
druf disappears. A splendid dressing.
.--ksd. BY the J. C. Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass.-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do for You

{ Letter TO
DR.. Kilmer u Co.
Rinrhnmtnn N. Y
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-13
DANCE WITH "COPPER" ORE"
Music, Decorations and Dancing
Most Entertaining Ever En-
joyed i'm the District.

The dance given by Copper Ore
In the East Ely auditorium last night
was an unqualified success. both from
point of numbers, and artistic ar
rangement of the decorations and
program. The crowds came from
the mines. from Ely and McGill. and
the affair was one of the most en-
joyable dances the district has had
for many moons.
Mrs. Woods orchestra furnished
the music, and the floor was in the
best of condition. The area of the
hall permitted plenty of room for
dancing. notwithstanding the crowds.
The musical selections were mosr
appropriate and fetching. and re-
freshments We're served between the
dances. One of the prettiest feat
ures ever introduced at a dance was
the arrangement for ventilation and
cooling the air of the hall. Two
nuge blocks of Ice were placed on the
stage, one at each side, each being
almost buried beneath lunches of
sweetpeas. Behind the blocks of ice
were electric fans, aand the effect
was to send out upon the dancers.
not only the cool air from the ice but
the sweet perfume of the flowers
which permeated the atmosphere,
conveying the hint of a pavilion in
the midst of a garden. II was de-
lightful and thoroughly appreciated
by the guests of Copper Ore. Spe-
cial trains were run to and from Nc
Gill and the mines, and although ii
was morning when the last train de-
parted, the hours seemed to have
sped all too quickly for the merry
makers
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-13
WILL OPEN IN McGuLL.
Branch Store of the Golden Rule VIII
BE Running I'm the Smelter
Town About the First.

w +. Collins of the Golden Rule
store returned this week from an
eastern trip for The purchase of a
new stock of goods. Mr.. Collins
bought goods not only for his Ely
store. but for a branch which he is
going TO open in McGill. In the lat
ter place he has secured the former
skating rink building, and will put
in full line of furnishing goods,
and expects to open about the first
of September
Mr.. Collins had concluded arrange
ments for this store some time be-
fore he left the east, and went away
prepared to buy just what he needed
for the branch as we'll as for the
main store in Ely. The Golden Rule
has many McGill clients; and 1t has
been their desire for long time that
a branch would be opened in McGill.