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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Million Dollar Sack Of Flour.

sack Of flour originally worth SIS was
the outcome of an election bet in
Austin. New. This town was holding
an election to decide the matter as
to whether 1t would incorporate. On
one side of the question was man
named Gridley, shown in the picture,
and on the other was one Herrick.
Gridley agreed that II the election
went against him, he would carry on
his shoulder sack of flour and
keep step to the tune Of "Old John
Brown" played by fife and drum
band trailing after him, the line of
march being from one side of the town
to the other. Herrick agreed to do
the same thing IL the question was de-
cided contrary to his hopes, only the
band was to play "Dixie." There was
deal Of war time feeling mixed up
In the matter.
Gridley's side lost out and SO there
was time set for him to pay his elec-
toin bet.
After he had delivered the goods.
Gridley at once offered to buy the -four
back for $25 and Herrick at once took
him UP. At this point Mr.. Armstrong.
who at that time was citizen Of
the place, offered to give $50 for the
trophy, falling In with Herrick's prop
osition to turn the money over to the
fund of the United States Sanitary
commission. This was the start Of
the movement that ultimately ended
In swelling the charitable fund to ST.
100000 throughout the country.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
RARE RELIC or CIVIL WAR
Picture Of Sack Of Flour Which Was
Used to Raise the Sum
of 81 ,ooo,0 600.


Sycamore, IIl.--Of all the wartime
pictures, probably there are few rarer
pictures than the accompanying print
which has been preserved by s. ~T
Armstrong of this place. The sack OF
Hour shown on the shoulder Of the
man in the picture was used to raise
more than a million dollars for the
famous sanitary commission, organ
lied by DR.. Henry w. Bellows, Boston,
during the last years pf the Civil war.
The object of the commission was tc
relieve suffering among Union sol
diers of the northern army.
The scheme to raise funds for the
commission by selling ard reselling a
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
orloIn Of common Names,

Kings in the earliest days were
merely fathers of families" and the
word Is derived from the same source
as kin" Queen at first meant wife"
or mother" An earl was an "elder"
In the primitive society, while "czar"
and Kaiser" are both derived from
Caesar" A dandellon is or once was
"dent dc leon," meaning the lions
tooth, and vinegar was once win
aigre," which means sour wine.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Reasons for Paris Floods.

Two reasons are ascribed by French
scientists for the floods that nearly
overwhelmed Paris. One is the whole
sale cutting down of trees in the Ar.
dennes, the vosges, Burgundy and
along the affiuents of the Seine. The
other is the comet visitations. The
theory OF the noted astronomer, M.
Desfandres, is that the Cathode rays
of the sun, penetrating the gaseous
tails of comets, are turned into X
rays, notorious condensers OF vapors.
He holds that when the tail of a comet
becomes entangled in the, earth's at
mosphere serious floods may result.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Care Of Shoes.

Evening shoes should be wrapped In
tissue paper and white shoes will turn
yellow unless incased in blue paper.
On most light shoe leather a spot or
stain can be washed off, but where
this is impossible or the shoe is too
badly soiled 1t is better to dye 1t a
darker color or black. Various shoe
dyes can be purchased and with a re-
newal of color now and then you have
practically provided for yourself q
new pair of shoes.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05

People with magnetic bodies are no,
aLknown and six years ago doctors
discovered at yladikaykaz, in the
Caucasus, in girl of twelve. whose
BODY was practically magnet. 40
cording to a medico who examined
her, every object which she approach.
ed would move Once she walked close
to kitchen dresser, and in an instant
the crockery upon It began to dance.
On another occasion heavy bottle
standing upon table was raised in
the air when the magnetic maiden
went near It.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
A Many-Horned Cow.

A COW with II horns Is the interest
ing monstrosity reported by traveller
from the south. The horns, We are
told, protrude from the cows back,
each one resting on joint in the
spinal column The farmer who owns
the horned wonder is proud of her.
She is proud of her gift, and out OF
thankfulness for her distinction pro-
duces more milk than any other cow
on the farm. Detroit Free Press.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
LIuhtninu Seemingly at play.

That the gambols of electricity are
most fearful and wonderful was Illus
trated In the month of June 1873,
when, according to Flammarion, the
electric current entered a butchers
shop and followed the iron bars from
which the quarters Of meat were hung
until 1t reached hook on which the
skinned carcass of a whole OK was
suspended. This was galvanized, and
for several seconds 1t was frightfully
contorted as If In conyulsions.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
His Manly Protest.

A tender-hearted youth was once
present at an Oxford supper, where
the fathers of those assembled were
being roundly abused for their parsi-
mony in supplying the demands Of
their sons At last, after having long
kept silence, he lifted up his voice In
mild protest. "After all, gentlemen"
he said, "let us remember that they
are our felloW-creatnres."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Value of cheerfuIneaa.

Cheerfulness is thing to be more
profoundly grateful for than all that
genius ever inspired or talent accom-.
plished. Next best to spontaneous
cheerfulness is deliberate, intended
and persistent cheeriness which we
can create, cultivate and so foster and
cherish that after few years the
world will never suspect that 1t was
not a hereditary gift--Helen Hunt
Jacksnn
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
III-FIttIno Shoes 10 Blanc.

The cause Of many broken insteps
comes from imperfectly fitted shoes.
When fitting, If there is too much
space left In the toe of the shoe there
Is no doubt about 1t that as soon as
the shoe Is worn for short time the
heel will begin to chafe and cause the
wearer much annoyance that could be
well dispensed with, II the clerk is
given enough time to fit the foot right.
The ball of the foot should be at the
curve OF the sole.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
.,:s:.-s ,Ss & s. gRsllIE sl!lIg

Wedding Ring Liehtning's Mark.
During violent thunderstorm at
Berwick, England, an extraordinary
incident occurred. Mrs. Mason of
Castlegate was in bed with her hand
resting on the counterpane when a
flash of lightning entered and struck
her wedding ring, taking small piece
clean out Of 1t. Her hand was unin-
jured.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
One soIace Left.

The president of an eastern college
10 authority for the statement that the
average salary of college professors
throughout this country is less than
the average wages of the drivers OF
ice wagons. It is to be hoped that the
privilege Of mentioning ones compen-
sation as salary" instead of wages"
is adequate solace to the pedagogic
mind.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Courage and Duty.

To be strong in dull and dreary
duty is almost the hardest task man
can face. It Is noble thing to be
brave In tragic moments, but perhaps
there is something even nobler than
that. 1t Is to be brave and glad. and
strong, and tender when the sky is
gray and when the road Is dreary.-
George FL. Morrison.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
READY for the summona.

Suppose you knew you we're to die
tonight at IL o'clock" asked lady
Of Wesley, how would you spend the
intervening timer" How, madam 2"
he replied. why, just as / intend to
spend 1t now. should go through
with my business, go to my room and
to sleep at 10 o'clock, and wake up in
glory"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
WHERE INDIANS MADE PEACE
Unitarian Church at Taunton, Mass,
Marks Scene Of an Early Treaty
With Redskins.

Taunton, Mass.-Among the relig.
ious edifices Of Taunton, none is more
Important in its historical associations
than the Unitarian church. whose site
marks the scene of the settlers coun-
ell with King Philip, Immediately aft
er that great warrior had been pro-
claimed sachem Of the Indian tribes Of
Massachusetts, In 1862.
His promise, however, to continue
the friendship then existing with the
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Rules for Lonaeyltx.

Brockton. Mass.-A set OF rules
for long life.' compiled by Mrs. Mary
Scriggens. famed as the Oldest won.
an in Massachusetts,. includes the fol.
lowing:
do lots of hard work--fifteen hours
day Is not too much; abstain FROM
idle gossip; never fiirt. for It Is a use.
less waste of energy; do not read nov.
els; Danish the vanity of dress; keep
away from dances and shows.-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Ordered Modest InscrIptIor.

Wesley ordered that this inscrip.
ton, II any, should be placed upon his
tombstone: Here lieth the body Of
John Wesley, brand plucked out OF
the burning, who died of consumption
in the fifty-hrst year Of his age, and
leaving, after his debts are paid, ten
pounds behind him; praying, God be
merciful to me an improbable SER
want
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Study Internal Organs,

A French scientist has combined the
moving picture camera and X-ray ap-
paratus into an instrument by which
the processes of internal organs may
be studied, and has given 1t the name
of bioroentgenograph.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05

Coming home from the morning
service one Sunday DR.. Bsecher threw
himself on lounge and said. in tone
OF deep detection: Il believe that was
the worst sermon ever preached" "
One Of his daughters protested that
she had seldom heard him when he
was more energetic. "Oh, yes." was
the impatient reply. when haven't
anything to say always holler..-The
Outlook.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Where Women Rule.

Suffragists will be interested to
know that women fulfil every public
function In the French village OF
Froissy-from barber, postman and
town crier to stationmaster and sig.
Mailer, each post is filed by woman.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
LIfe's Responsibilities.

The man called to a great work
must not waste his life in trivial
things. He must not act like the
keeper of the lighthouse who gave to
the people in the cabins about him
the oil which was intended for the
mighty lanterns Of the sea.--Maeter-
linck.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
An ldeal.

will strive to raise my own body
and soul daily into higher powers OF
duty and happiness; not in rivalship
or contention with others, but for the
help, delight, honor of others, and
for the Joy and peace OF my own life.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
DON'T BUY WATER.

When you buy bluing for your
laundry work, get RED CROSSsBALL
BLUE. A pure solid ball Of blue, not
a bottle of colored water.
Used in thousands of homes for 20
years. Makes clothes pure white.
Price, 10 cents. AT ALL GROCERS.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Ancient Hebrew Calendar.

Sabbath keeping appears In history
soon after the Babel confusion among
ell the scattered nations. and when
Israel left Egypt there were five
known methods of Sabbath counting
The ancient Hebrew calendar was the
nearest approach to scientific calen.
dar of any Of which we have any rec
ord.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Road To. Something Better.

Everything we endure patiently d
q key to something beautiful we could
never enter otherwise. By the toll
some road Of study scholar learns
to got Joy out Of books and stones and
trees. BY the hard road of discipline
q man learns to get Joy out Of every
day living.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Truth In Old a.vInr

I There is an old as the hills saying
that men who cannot manage their
own finances are exactly the ones to
look after those of a nation. And
because 1t is too true is the reason
why It is an old saying, irrespective
as to what Dun or Bradstrest may say
to the contrary.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
As She Saw The Notea.

When my daughter was 4 years old
she sat gazing at the notes on a piece
of music, when she suddenly looked
up and said: Mamma, here's lot Of
little boys on wire fence" and, look
ing down at 1t, said, after moments
thought, "and some Of 'em got hats
on. ."-Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05

Hits Himself in Head With Hammer.
1t is just as reasonable to hit your
self in the head with hammer to
cure headache as it is to try to cure
rheumatism with alcohol. Salgrene
contains absolutely no alcohol. Pro-
durable at all druggists.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05

dlHOSb nelpleSS. i
went to three doc
tors and they did
me no good, so my
sister advised me to
try Lydia e. Pink
hams v ege ia le
Co pound, and
when / had taken
only two bottles /
could see a big
change, so / took
six bottles and l am
naNv ctrnpU ond mall
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
For Boarding School.

Napkin rings of hand beaten silver
are designed especially for the use OF
boys and girls at boarding school.
They are In an oval shape, about three
and half inches being the largest
diameter. and the child's initials will
be added for a consideration. The
same rings are also sold for holding
the baby's bib.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Patent AIr-CooIed Pipe.

torcycle and aeroplane engines. The
series Of rings around the bowl radi-
ate heat ON the same principle as
those on the above mentioned gaso-
line engine.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
try MURINE EVE REMEpy

TRY MURINE EVE 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, $1.00. Murine Eye Salve in
Aseptic Tubes, 25c, s100. Eye Books
and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05

Apply only from Aseptic Tubes to
Prevent Infection. Murine Eye Salve In
Tubes--New Size 25c. Murine Eye LID
ufd 25c-50c. Eye Books in each PIKE.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05

HOWARD E. BURTON : Asgayer ana Chemist,
~ Leadyille, Colorado. Specimen prices; Gold,
Silver, Lead, 81. Gold Silver. Zoo; Gold, 50c Zinc
Copper 81. Mailing envelopes id full price list
sent on application. Control and Umpire work 10
licited. Reference; Carbonate National Bank.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05

If dose of Hamlns Wizard Oil TAX
en- at night will prevent your having a
bad cold in the morning, isn't it good
idea to have it ready to take the mo-
ment you feel the cold coming?.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05

Mothers VIII Tad Mrs. Wins1ows Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use foE their children
During the teething period.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure
constipation. Constipation is the cause
of many diseases. Cure the cause and
you cure the disease. Easy to take.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
About Twenty Per Capita.

Nuuut IWeHLy FeT OaFItHs
II is said that the people Of Chicago
consume 40.o00,0O0 pigs feet every
year. Perhaps that accounts for 3
whole lot Of Chfcago's peculiarities.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Post Of Honor.

When vice prevails and impious
men bear sway. the post of honor is
the private station. Addison.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
SHE ! !,
SUFFERED
FIVE YEARS
Finally Cured by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.

Erie, Pa. ct suffered for five years
from female troubles and at last was
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
ALUMINIUM AIR-cOOLED PIPE
Worked on Same Principle as Motor
cycle and AeropIane Engines
Heat ls Radiated.

The curious pipe shown in this IL
lustration Is made of aluminium and is
air-cooled in the same manner as mo-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05

Finland Appeals to Tourist.
Finland, with its thousand lakes. Is
now considered attractive enough to
be on the general tourists list.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
loods
SarsapariIIa

Cures all blood humors, all
eruptief1s, clears the complex
ion, creates an appetite, aids
digestion, relieves that tired
feeling, gives vigor and vim.
Get 1t today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called SarsatabSs
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05

WANTED AT once, men to learn
to drive and repair automobiles.
HAWTHORNE GARAGE
AS Hawthorne Ave-, Portland, Ore.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1912-01-05
Cooiness In Extremity.

OUUFTIUub VT LNtTVTtFIIYs
"Do you think he would be cool In
time of dangerP" Il think his feet
ld."-Houston Post.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-23
In and About College Park

$4,000 BUYS a new Groom bungalow:
upstairs A beauty and a bargain
water and lights and up-to-date. Now
beautiful suburb, see this Terms.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-23
$40 ACRES

AN elegant Colonial Country Home; u
miles from the county seat, in one of
Georgia's best counties. This place has
made 100 bales of cotton per year; fine
land, lies well; healthy section, and
would not be offered for sale if it was
not for the reason that the owner is
nom resident. If you are looking for
an up date modern country home
this place will interest you. For quick
buyer owner will include present crop
stock, machinery and implements.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-23
II ACRES

612 MILES from Atlanta; $50 feet rail-
road frontage; 20 acres of fine level
bottom land; new tenant house. / am
in position to sell this place for what
the railroad frontage is worth. Chance
for you to thribble your money If you
will act promptly.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-23
500 ACRES.

NORTH GEORGIA. all in timber, the
Old Federal Road runs through the
place, 10 miles from nearest railroad
station. l can sell you this tract if sold
at once for 81 600 cash. }.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-23
100 ACRES.

151a MILES from Atlanta, on good road,
and in miles of cherted road; So
acres in cultivation; good pasture with
running water, and about 80 acres in
timber; 4-room house, and barn, nice
orchard; belongs to a non resident, and
will sell at a bargain on terms Of $500
cash and the balance to suit at Z per
cent interest.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-23
1872 ACRES.
800 ACRES

ON the ChattahoOchee river, 20 miles
northeast of Atlanta, good automobile
road This is one of the finest farms
in north Georgia, or in the South, as
far as that is concerned, to it's size; land
lies well, very productive, and in a high
state of cultivation; 100 head of graded
Jersey cattle; a modern up to date
dairy that is paying $4,000 yearly goes
with the place. You would have to see
it to appreciate it. Price $4,000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-23
$50 ACRES

SOUTHWEST Georgia cotton planta-
ton. Not an acre Of waste land on
the entire place; rs acres in cultivation,
under wire fence, balance second growth
timber. A good Groom residence, barn
and other outbuildings. / am offer
ing this land for $3.50 per acre; it is
worth $25. Can arrange satisfactory
terms.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-23
$50 ACRES

MILES from Atlanta. This place be-
longs to a non resident who is here
now for the purpose of disposing Of
same, and a special price will be made
if purchaser will act promptly. Here
is a chance for you to double and pos
sibly thribble your money. There are
10 acres in cultivation, 25 acres in pas
ture under wire fence and so or so acres
in original forest timber. Two new res
licences, barns and other outbuildings.
Investigate and make your offer
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-23
80 ACRES

ON the Marietta car line, "a Of a mile
from station, a splendid little farm;
25 acres in cultivation, balance in pas
ture and timber; new barn, 4-room res
idence. chicken house and other out
buildings. Belongs to nonresident
and can be bought at a bargain, if you
are in position to pay the cash.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-23
226 ACRES.

1912 MILES from Atlanta on main pub
lie road, and 1 u miles of car line to
Stone Mountain; a new Groom bunga-
low, two new tenant houses, barns and
other outbuildings. A beautiful lake,
plenty of black bass; fine fishing and
boating. Buy this and cut it up in small
tracts and double your money.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-23
50 ACRES

MILES from the center of the city, on
new graded road that is passed up to
be cherted; "a of a mile from street
car line. Special price if sold within the
next few days
The daily sentinel., 1912-08-28
BOLD ROBBERY
At TELLURIDE
Sentinel Special Service.

Sentinel Special Service.
Telluride, Colo. Aug. 2S.-A bold
daylight robbery occurred here yes
terday when two men entered the
fremont saloon, knocked the porter
unconscious with a blow on the back
of his head and relieved the till of
s67. The porter was in a STOPPING
position when struck by stunning
blow with an unknown instrument,
after which the thugs robbed the reg'
lister, and made their getaway. They
started to break into the safe, but
when one of the men noticed that
the porter was regaining conscious
ness he warned his comrade not to
attempt to enter the safe.