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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
Johnny Had the Proof.

In instructing youthful class in
mathematics the teacher turned to
John Jones.
Johnny" she remarked, "can you
tell me what an average is?"
Yes, maam," was the prompt re-
sponse of Johnny. "An average is
what hen lays eggs on"
"What? exclaimed the amazed
teacher. What on earth are you
talking about?"
That's right, Miss Mary" was the
rejoinder of Johnny. Most every les
son In our 'rithmetic starts off III a
men lays three eggs week on an
average"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
Economic petermjnism

An Atlanta man tells of this conyer.
sation between two darky bucks of
hlat town:
"Blll, | heahs dat yo' was courtin'
dat Bolts gal down my way"
"sho was. An was in love with
dat gal, too; only | heahs dat she aint
got q cent. So | says to myself. bill,
be a man. An was man, Henry;
an now passes her by with silent
contempt"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
Very GrnMsnnne

Col. d. M, House, discussing his
peace mission in Europe, said:
The French soldiers, by the way.
are called poilus--w whiskers, as we
might say. In the trenches, you see,
the gay French soldiers all grow
boards. To see a slender lad OF 23 or
"a with enormous black beard cover
ing his chest-well. it's like the story:
Willie, said an etymology teach.
er, give me sentence with the word
"grewsome" In it,.
The soldier Willie answered.
stopped shaving and grew some whis.
kers, philadelphia Bulletin.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
No Need to Write,

ALI was confusion and hustle. Wifey
was preparing to take longish holi.
day
AS hubby was bidding her an af-
fectionate farewell, she said:
You can expect little letter from
me during my absence"
How hubby's expression of face,
which had hitherto been one of ex-
treme gladness. doubtless at the pros
pect of being left alone for such a
long period, took decided change.
But, my dear" he demonstrated:
surely have given you enough
money to see you through until you
come back"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
Russians Score Victory.

Petrograd, via London-Near Tarno.
pol the Russians have defeated the
Third German division, the Ferty-fifth
Reserve division and an Austrian bri-
gade. Eight thousand prisoners and
80 guns, besides many machine guns,
were captured, according to an official
statements issued at the war office.
Further south, near Trembowla, about
$500 Teutons, three guns and IL ma
chine guns were captured.
Near Voriatyntze more than 1000
Austrians and several machine guns
were captured.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
Record Deal in Apples.

Portland-The biggest single deal in
apples ever made was announced by
the North Pacific Fruit Distributors
association through C. A Malboef, its
representative here. Every box avail
able of &c" grade apples controlled by
the association has beer sold at a con-
tract price of 85 cents box, the high
est price obtained for this class of
fruit in four years. 1t is estimated
that the apples will make 400 carloads.
The amount involved in the deal is
$2l4, 900. Middle Western firms COM
pose the pool of purchasers.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
Poultry Receipts Larger.

Portland--Receipts of poultry are
larger than usual this week and it is
necessary to shade former prices in or
der to work off the supply. Hens sold
at 14@l4i cents and springs at l6@
II cents. There was a continued easy
feeling in the dressed meat market,
because Of the light demand. The
best grades Of eggs and butter are
firm at prevailing prices.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
Heavier Hop Bales SUGGESTED.

Portland-Hop dealers point out the
advantage of heavier baling by grow
ers this year. In the matter of export
business this is especially important,
in view of the limit placed by some of
the Atlantic steamer lines on the num-
ber of bales they will handle during
the season. As steamer space reserva-
tions are made by number Of bales and
not by weight, it follows that larger
foreign business can be done than if
they are light. Weights running over
200 pounds to the bale are favored by
exporters.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
Eloquent Omission.

That second speaker was quite ex-
traordinary."
Il thought his speech was about the
dullest | ever heard"
His speech didn't amount to any
thing, but he failed, when he got up,
to say that the toastmaster,s introduc.
tory remarks reminded him of a
story. New York Sun.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
Everett, WASH, Runnaway's Goal

Chicago-Richard Alpine, l5 years
old, Pittsburg, an orphan, walked into
the detective bureau Monday and asked
Lieutenant Benjamin Enright to help
him reach Everett, Wash. ~ lived
with an aunt in Pittsburg," he said
but she abused me SO | ran away. |
am going to Everett to live with an
other aunt. My parents died several
years ago" Lieutenant Enright sent
the boy to the Juvenile Home and will
communicate with his aunt in Everett.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
Mean RruteI

"A woman has to give up a great
deal after she gets married." sighed
Mrs. Gabb.
land a man does nothing but give
up after he gets married." growled Mr..
Gabb.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
: Peaches Are Active and Firm.

Portland = The peach market was
firm and active, with prices holding
within the former range. Supplies are
large enough for all requirements.
Bartlett pears are becoming scarce
and are in stronger demand, with
I.2b easily obtainable. Other kinds
of pears are rather plentiful and offer
ed generally at 80 cents to 81 box.
There was good movement in
grapes at the prices quoted. Canta-
loupes and melons were steady.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17
AS of Old.

Fond Mother-Bobbie, come here. I
have something awfully nice to tell
you.
Bobbie Gage CAV, l don't care. l
Know what it is. Big brothers. home
from college.
Fond Mother-Why, Bobbie, how
could you guess.
Bobbie-My bank don't rattle any
more,-Uniyersity Of Nebraska Aw.
gwan.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17

And what has become of Jennie
smith, the village belle?" asked the
man who was visiting his old home
town.
oh, married her." replied the resi-
dent.
Then | suppose she is still the vii
lage BELLE" gallantly remarked the
visitor.
u reckon she is" agreed the resi-
dent. "She is ding-donging from morn.
ing till night and can't shut her up"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets repu.
late and invigorate stomach, liver and
bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granlles,
easy to take. Do not grippe.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17

HOWARD BURTON : Asssyer ana Chemist,
-, Leadvile, Colorado, Specimen prices, Gold
or Copper. 81 Mailing envelopes I'd full price ia
eent on aJpi piication. Control and Umpire work -
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-09-17

Little Fred-I'm awfully hungry. /
didn't get half enough dinner.
Little Susie--What did you have for
dinner? AoA
Little Fred-Why, we had company.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

he north" The article relates how 1ourden had been on the creeks look
 ng after some mining property in which he was interested and was caught in the storm while returning to lown" The public is also assured that the deceased had fallen into the river as his clothing was frozen when the body was found" Things like this must happen occasionally. but 1t Is passing strange what added touches distance sometimes gives.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

The baseball association met Sat urday evening and made further dis posal of the arrangements preliminary 0 the opening of the seasons pennant chase. The teams will commence &C., i've practice tonight and will probably put in at least two nights practice per week until the first game Is called.
 ccording to announcements today the first game will be played on January as 1t is thought that all of the teams will be in first class shape by that time and fit to put up the game of their ball playing career. Several changes
 ave been made in the lineup of the several teams owing to the withdrawal of Bursik and Faxon Lewis, both of whom find 1t difficult to spare the time AS the Northern Light team was shy a catcher AL Lomen has been trans- ferred from the Pirates to the former team and Haggerty and Eddie Parker nave been added to the latter by way of exchange
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

According to the latest dope, the an- nouncement from Nulato that the first outside mail for the winter had passed there on the 24th of last month must have been an error of some sort. Clever
 figurers have been working on the problem and state that the announce cd time of the dispatch of the first mail from the coast must have been in error or else therc has been a most marvel
 ous gain in time by the mail contrac- tors for the consignment to have
 reached Nulato on the date given. It Is probable that the radio operators confused the first coast mail with the mall from the states. This Is part ly confirmed by the fact that tho last weekly mail contained mail from Skag- way and Juneau and the operators probably thought that mail from the states was included.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

Dan P. McDonald, the we'll known Bluff storekeepers arrived In the city last evening on a business trip which will extend for a day or two. Me- Donald made the trip with Percy Blatchford who came straight through the entire fifty miles with only brief stop at Solomon and Safety. Things are reported quiet at Bluff although there is a little mining going on. Two outfits are taking out dumps on the Oscar Ashby properties, Chad Meghan and partners and Banks and partners and Paddy McGrath is taking out a dump on Eldorado creek. One or two others are also mining in a small way in the district
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

Percy Blatchford returned from Nor Il a business trip and reports that ne trails are in the finest possible eondition as far to the eastward as lis journey extended. Considerable travel was going on along the coast md much hauling is going on between Chinik and Dime creek. Blatchforo says that Chester is making heroic 4tforts to place a large stock of pro-
 sions on Dime and Is employing a urge number of teams between Chinib and the Dime creek landing
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

The general executive committee of the Aksala carnival met at the resi- dence of Tn Lehman yesterday and put the finishing touches on many matters relating to the carnival The committee have the affair we'll ad- vanced and arrangements are going forward with a swing. The various sub committees are all working like
 y proverbial beaver and the details are gradually being worked out. The booth committee will meet tonight al he office of the chairman, Dr. Chace make selection as to the number and nature of the various booths
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

The Dream theater will be dark night as It has been decided .by the management to discontinue the Mon day night performance until further notice TuesCay night will witness an entire change of program featuring a elect bevy of attractions. Thru the Flames" two part drama of depth and quality, His Punishment a sec md gripping drama and q dandy com- edy. entitled, "Izzy's Night Out" We'd aeSday and Thursday the seventh and lghth episodes of the Million Dollar Mystery will be the bill.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

A slight break in the extreme cold of the past two weeks was recorded . esterday much to the satisfaction of he householders and merchants who have been watching the expense being piled up by old Jack Frost with any hing but approval. Late in the after noon slight breeze appeared which has continued through the night, prob ably presaging a still greater change n the temperature.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

Phe programs for the eighth annual I oof garden were completed yesterday by the Nugget Job department, and vii be distributed today so that all may learn the nature of the attractions .oeb eoffered to attendants at the biz PPioneer blow out. Included in the list of talented ones whose names are dis played in the program. are such well known entertainers as Miss Bertha Johnson. Miss Cynthia Reed, Dr. Bayne. Mrs. Seppala, Elmer Reed E. c. Berg gren, Mrs. Tiffany. the mother" of them all
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

G. P. Goggln Is the latest to catch the trade premium epidemic which has lately overtaken Nome and Is offering two valuable merchandise prizes by way of stimulating trade and adver- Using their wares. The first prize Is valued at thirty-five dolklars and the second fifteen, ticket being given to each purchaser of goods to the value of one dollar The winner has the option of selecting whatever may suit his or her fancy from the comprehen- sive merchandise stock carried by ths establishment.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13
TRANSPORT SINKS; 400 DROWNED
A. p. 4. Service.

ROME, Dec. 13.-According to re- ports arriving here by way of Salonika today. the Turkish transport Rechid Pasha has been sunk in the sea of Mor- mora carrying to the bottom a total Of four hundred soldiers en route to the Gallipoh defenses. The reason for the fatality has not been given out by the Turkish war office from which the report Is supposed to have been de- rived but is thought to have resulted from contact with a loose mine
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

Billy Allan Is busy making model racing sleds for Christmas gifts for some of the Nome kiddies and some If the examples of his skill are de- light to see The sleds are modelled on the lines of the larger sleds em- ployed by the majority of the owners of racing teams and are fully equipped with all of the various f1xin's that go with the sure enough racing sled. In every respect they are an axact fac similie and are bound to delight the heart of the future dog mushers of the district. =
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

hearing was had in the divorce suit of Edward Olsen against Sarah Olson in the district court today and resulted in the court granting the ap- plication for restraining the defend ant from taking possession of certain sunds said to be on deposit but the Gnal hearing of the case was set over until January 3. The court intimated covering the application of the hus- band for alimony and the application will probably be refused.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

will open tonight. Proprietor Swartzell asserts that the ice is now in fine con- iition and the public are assured every opportunity to thoroughly enjoy them 'elves in this healthy sport. Contrary to the usual custom the Ice is laid this year over a bed of we'll packed snow which Is said to give it spring and elasticity of an unusual order and greatly adds to the enjoyment of glid- ing over the smooth surface-and also 1t may be added. probably helps to the tyro.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

The case of Ross and Brandt vs. Toby Reed was dismissed in the dis lrict court this morning at the request of the attorney for the plaintiffs. This disposes of the entire matter of parti tion of the property, for the present at least.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

It is announced that 'Milos cafe will discontinue business tonight owing to the owner having purchased an interest in the Boald d of Trade Restaurant and that popular house will in the future be conducted under the dual manage ment of Messrs. Modini and Milo.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

Marshal Jordan and Deputy Curley Lowell arrived from Dime creek this morning bringing two prisoners from he prisoners, whose names are given as Furgens and Reilly, are charged with selling liquor without license
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13
NEWS NOTES

A special meeting of the Federated Aid Society will be held Tuesday at 30 D. m, 10 transact such business may come before the meeting espe- tally any concerning the bazaar. Each committee Is requested to bring a vritten report.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

The way In which things sometimes get mixed up Is aptly illustrated by a news article published in the Chitlna Leader of October 26 in which is con- tained an article detailing with great circumstances the death by freezing of the late Joseph D. Jourden during "a storm which suddenly blew in from
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

As an added attraction to the lee
 Ire on Constantinople and the Bal 1ans to be given by Mrs. Esther Bird sal Darling at St. Joseph's hall Wed aesday evening Profs Peterson and Berggren have volunteerd their ser ices and will furnish the music during tae evening.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

Owing to the increase In the volume of the 1915 edition of the Nugget Min ing and Dredging journal six cents in postage Is necessary in mailing.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

Tells everything about Seward Pen nsula and its resources: Mining and Dredging Edition. ready about October IS. soc per copy, $500 per dozen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

The place to get your job printing at ght Prices and prompt delivery is the Nugget office.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

The mail for ths outside will close It five this evening and leave In the morning
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13
WEATHER RECORD

The Following shows the coldest pe- flod during the 24 hours of each day for 914 and 1915
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-12-13

Who will win the viotroIa2
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-06-03
ITALIAN N'N GOES TO THE FRONT
=. Take Active Command OIL "
~ Forces in the Field

pons MAY 27.-Kins Nict ,o COM
manuel manu- 81 has ts. army and He l on
ineOgnito for the front ia sssre conhdeu.
IL his ministers who W.. Mer intended
tally informed Of off, the s. r,us
''g Tns official Journal GnE peO of Genoa
decree appointing the pu%' lieutenant
sasrs Of the nsso sa,,1 p sa 9Se Ss
s. 81 as siss in the Of # tn s.t Np
c but will refer all a1 a'a,y unless the
9 portance to his ma5sS' nature.
v are Of the most ursen
X The Massagerro says ..,v has left IL
: ,sThe first citizen OF i'A''
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-06-03
prize Baby

..,. Minnie was having ,,, u guests
BE; ~ n a; 1:%;. I; j; s, .a, y' . S''a
Old" remarked AnD''' 81.
two teeth .,ster," said Meme no,
only six months OLD mon
| three" silent for a i'
aD my little sister sn. does have som n,
teeth ,1 Sa' so %a'' to Ss gold one.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-06-03
1 BAFFLER
TRIUMPH is LOST.

Nay H.-The British bat
Triumph has been sunk in the
n. This official announce
made yesterday.
SISTER 70 the Triumph is de-
a brief statement by the
which says that while OPP
The eallipolian waters the
vas torpedoed and sanl
aerward. Most of the off
men, Including the captain
nahder, are reported to hav
ia.
uomarine was chased by Dc
and patrolling small craft III
'Ilcial announcement does n
elAer the submarine was
q German vessel, but it Orc
q the latter nationality,
ush legation at Athens
'nered a large reward for
q German submarines s
II be In the Mediterranean
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-06-03
.ooND COMMENCl ~ M TRE
- SIEIoU ing
TRSITN.

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day. 5", night, June {, st C's Tni7ersl, it.
ss sss This ri eoo ing 1 oso:p; sa:
been ,ss spsn' for an sgsn T TSsso VIII
4 ful school next ,,a seu'' back for com com
sa '' aas ens. ., s., sas o 's1s
, various parts Of IN InS this week for tn
stua"t,Sns,en nee, exercises,
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-06-03
ASOrHrE ANEFlVssaf r HELD uF'

London x ass ,: ss new YORK sss may ss III
E pot ROTTERDAM ma. Ss' on n board
'a ss a. a" aS1sa' to American CON
le, ere General skinner
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-06-03
.,...,U, Little surpr l'lo

a -, be a little emOaf so suddenly
president Wilson 81, It's r. new ,s ss9sT.
supported .% Sy Haven IA, 1ourn'i-0'''
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-06-03
Sank IN Seven Minutes.

May "a. "A Constantinorle
T to the Tageblatt says the
cruiser Triumph was urk by
e torpedo, and that she sank
n minutes.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-06-03
uixie Highway

% Arcadia toid Va
visit Of the central 'aas,a. and commended e
t tss wor, Of Assistant I See declared all
D .sth florida 10 si''', : :noS' p TS'' mi.
,ss ;s ss so:e ' road: :. Win sa;
''s crop q ss ss,; TO S. ia' far sa
's' to he :, tod aa the 10000. R's;
way G Hare S.en voted along sd tns bee Gee
s:5 a, ,:s :. ,'s d. s'' s;a' q
q all OF II. -
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-06-03

"a knocker never EnccEs,"
A winner new
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-06-03
s.s;i !. l 8 = | > J i
persisted OF ci'syls ssSh -

ven. olt yesterday mo. sicotins
weather conditions then 'n The re-
tsSt ~ 0rm would develop ,nat the
t tnrpills fishermen report IN, t,'"' wind
waves were very high ana uni niles M
blowing at the rate oil slA'' have been
nour. None Of the corpses , nm hav.
recovered ,S the surviving iisne s,tinr bacl
inc all they could do in s s,,ut all tn
to port. 1t is staten
aro,yned men we're negroes
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-06-03

sttend the r. l.. .0g &c les i, I,
I ire, reports the sfl9,r f, re.
q hat great satno Is, a At, nd nd
fs 81 na.,yes from pF, ,,nal
s.ott N, made talk on tt the s. D'a,S
T. y. " rr.e topics he is pS Tampa
-. -" er.onined. Todoy'' scott la'T as
,r. .,,,Hc. terrnrk. about MI
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-17

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
NEW YORK, March i (11 a. nj
If italy enters the war on the side or
the allies. 1t is improbable that the
Italian government will consent 70
its arms being placed at the disposal
of a toint general staff. Italian bel
lieerency will be for the paramount
purpose Of seizing Austria's southern
provinces and for the secondary pur-
pose of protecting Italy's interests in
the near east.
Italian troops, therefore. will not
go to the relief OF the Anglo-French-
Belgian ARMIES, although a small de-
tachment may be dispatched to dem
onstrate a theoretical unity Of inter
est with the allies. Italy's imme-
diate strategic object IL she goes 70
war will be to seize Trieste. A plain.
sufficiently wide for military maneu-
vers, forms the northern shore OF the
Adriatic Along this level stretch,
the Italians can press forward with
out encountering Alpine difficulties.
The capture OF Trieste would carry
with 1t the command of the PENN
sula, which is one of the lost prov
inces ardently desired by the Italians.
But, after subduing Istria, 1t is
quite possible the Italians may be in.
definitely halted. The rest of the
Austro-Italian frontier is very noun
famous and is easily defended. Italy
may be unable to make progress
without any great skill on the part