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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
"Who Do You Think Turned Up
Again Today2"

Why, shipped those belts out In a
jiffy, Why, what is the matter,
honey7"
For Melvin had uttered groan,
deep, dismal, foreboding. Deity, how
ever, he avowed cramp In his foot.
He allowed the episode to pass, but
he took the first opportunity he could
to inspect his razor case.
"It's good there's two Of them," he
sollloqulzed, and none too happily.
"Did man ever see such artless-
ness--and destructiveness? won't
scold, though. She will mend as time
goes on"
But Airline did not mend, A week
later Melvin came home to find Airline
jubilantly excited as she held up to his
view fancy vest.
"Isnt 1t cleaned just beautiful" she
demanded, with sparkling eyes, "You
know how 1t was spotted. Well, got
your tooth brush and your hat brush
and some gasoline, and rubbed, and
rubbed, and rubbed, and-why. how
glum you look, dearlel"
"Only amazed at the fine job you
have DONE" observed Melvin craftlly.
"It's the limit he muttered, once
alone. "I'll have to consult mother
and see what can be DONE"
But mother was kindly indulgent.
She smiled In her gentle, patient way,
"My boy" she said, don't forget
that Airline Is young and inexperienced,
And remember one thlng--all these re-
markable experiments of hers are
actuated by the very best impulses In
the world. She means well, and
wouldn't try to subdue the kindly
spirit for worlds, II ! We're you"
So Melvin bore his burden patiently
Then came final move on the part
of Airline that very nearly drove him
frantic. He searched the wardrobe one
evening for light summer coat he had
not worn for some time, to find 1t
gone.
"0h, yes, remember spoke Airline
quickly, ~ gave II away, dear, One
sleeve was torn and patched and de-
cided 1t wasn't good enough for you"
Melvin said no more, but he looked
pretty serious He recalled having left
some papers In the pocket of the old
coat, They We're Of no particular
salue to mn outsider, but they referred
to some private business matters of his
own which had caused him a good deal
OF anxiety.
"Who was the man you gave the
coat TOT" inquired Melvin, controlling
the feelings that were surglng within
him and endeayorlng to speak cas-.
ually,
"oh suppose he was tramp" re-
piled Airline, "but he acted real re-
spectacle and polite. He said he was
tramplng through the village, and, as
he had lived here once. many years
ago, 1t seemed good to see the old
town. He said he was quite rich once.
and owned property here. but had lost
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
FIXING VALUE OF SKIM MILK
Result Given Of Experiments Made by
Dean Henry at Wisconsin Ex-
pertinent Station.

Dean w. A. Henry, who for many
years was In charge of the feeding ex-
periments at the Wisconsin station,
concluded after a great many expert
ments that when corn is worth so cents
per bushel the value of skim milk is
81 cents per hundred pounds, and
when corn is worth "a cents per bush
-el, skim milk is worth 40 cents per
hundred.
Gov. w. d. Hoard, for many years a
leading dairyman In Wisconsin, sug-
gested the following rule for finding
the money value. of skim milk: "Mul-
tiply the market value Of live hogs in
cents per pound by FIVE when skim
milk is fed alone, but when fed with
corn or barley, multiply the price by
SIX" This gives the money value of
skim milk per hundred pounds.
The Gurler rule is that skim milk is
worth half as much per hundred
pounds as corn is worth per bushel.
Dollar corn would therefore mean so
cents as the price for skim milk.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Newly Discovered Ruin
Preserved by Uncle Sam

Upon the recommendation OF
Secretary Lane, President Will
son, by proclamation, has added
80 acres to Ell Moro national
monument In western central
New Mexico. This was done to
preserve a ruin recently discov-
cred by a field agent Of the de-
partment Of the interior In the
near vicinity of Inscription rock.
This ruin may prove to have
unusual historical value. The
spot, doubtless on account of Its
spring of fine water, was a
camping place for the Spanish
explorers of the sixteenth, sew
enteenth and eighteenth centu-
ries, many of whom left records
carved upon the face Of Inscrip-
tion rock. The newly found ruin
is expected to throw further
light upon these early explora-
tions.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
WOULD RAISE RABBITS
Uncle Sans Food Experts Advo'
cate New Industry.
Greater Production Would Reduce
Drain on Ordinary Supply Of coun-
try, It ls Urged.

Rabbits, which have proved valu-
able source Of food In Europe during
the present war, may well be raised
more extensively In America by way
of reducing the drain on the ordinary
meat supply, according to biologists Of
Uncle Sans department Of agriculture.
The business of growing rabbits, the
specialists point out, can be carried on
by youths and adults not engaged in
military or other national service, or
in regular industrial employment. The
animals may be raised in back yards
of cities and towns as well as on
farms.
The Belgian hare, says statement
by the United States department Of
agriculture, breeds rapidly, natures
quickly, and produces palatable and
highly nutritious meat. The cost Of pro-
duction is less than that Of any other
meat, not excepting poultry. The sup
ply can be greatly increased within a
few months without requiring space
that may be needed for the production
of crops. Practical experience has
demonstrated that rabbit meat can be
produced in unlimited quantities at a
cost Of about six cents pound; and
by utilizing lawn cuttings and other
vegetation that would otherwise be
wasted, the cost can be made even
1nuor
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
TREATMENT FOR ACID SOILS
Ground Limestone, Air-slaked, Water
Slaked or Lump Lime Can Be
Used Successfully.

Lime is the one remedy used for
acid soils, and 1t is very easily applied.
Ground limestone, air-slaked lime, or
water-slaked lime, or lump lime can
be used. A peck of quicklime will be
about right for square rod of gar
den, and double the amount of slaked
lime or ground limestone will give
about the same results. The ground
stone or the slaked lime can be scat
tered easily, but the qulcklime will
have to be piled in small piles and
allowed to slake before 1t can be dis
trlbuted. In shaking with water do
not use much, just enough so the
stone will slake quickly and will make
a dry powder when through.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Markets for Farm Machlnery.

That the steady development of the
agricultural resources of Chile and
Peru means growing market for
American farm machinery, is the con-
clusion reached in report made pub
lie by Uncle Sans bureau of foreign
and domestic commerce.
In several agrlcultural-eQuipment
lines the Chilean market Is full Of pos
slbilities, states the report. The coun-
try is certain to expand. but the devel-
opment win be slower than In Argen-
tina because Chile is not receiving a
large immigrant population that takes
to agriculture. Peru offers a much
more restricted market for such sup
plies than Argentina. Brazil and Chile,
and the chances for Improvement In
tho near future are not bright
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
The Better
Impulse
By Cecille Langdon


(CODyriQht 1917 nv w a. Channan1
Aohesoiie .ouay' suppose ques-
tioheo Meisih "aite' as ne came nome
IRON work 10 Dc ereeteu WIN the
usual warm ana welcome Kisses.
"Why, not SO much as usual, dear"
replied bright and lovely airline, the
pride Oh month. "of course 1t Is
dreadfully horrid here without you,
put mad company nearly half or the
afternoon
'Indeed?" spoke Melvin.
Eyes. 1t seems that our neighbors
next door have three children--two
boys and the sweetest cherub Of a little
girl you ever saw. The three Of them
trooped into the yard shyly and after
a vast secret confab, the tiny miss ap-
preached and asked me If would
make belt for each of the brothers,
as they had wooden swords and she
a flag and they were going to war"
II declare !" commented Melvin, smil-
Ing In his usual good-natured way.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
DUST BLANKET SAVES WATER
Evaporation Can Be Prevented by Gull
tlvatlng, Raklng and Hoelnu,
Thus Forming Mulch.

Saving soil water is better than
pouring it on by the barrel after 1t
has been wasted by evaporation. This
saving is made by cultivating, hoe
ing and raking the surface soil till
1t is fine, A fine dust blanket is spread
over the garden In this way and the
soil water kept from evaporating.
Crusting and baking and cracking al
lows the water to escape into the
air.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
HEN CONFINED WITH CHICKS
Not Considered Good Management to
Allow Unrestricted Range for
First Few Weeks.

1t is not good poultry management
to allow the mother hen to range un-
restricted with her chicks the first
weeks. With such freedom the ben
frequently takes her brood through
wet grass, and as result some are
chilled and die, especially the weaker
ones, which are likely to be left be-
hind.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
YES! MAGICALLY!
CORNS LIFT OUT
WITH FINGERS


You corn-pestered men and women
need suffer no longer. Wear the shoes
that nearly killed you before, says
this Cincinnati authority, because a
few drops of freezone applied directly
on a tender, aching corn or callus,
stops soreness at once and soon the
corn or hardened callus locsens 30 1t
can be lifted out, root and all, with
out pain.
A small bottle of freezone costs
very little at any drug store, but will
positively take off every hard or soft
corn or callus. This should be tried,
as 1t is inexpensive and Is said not
to irritate the surrounding skin.
II your druggist hasn't any freezone
tell him to get small bottle for you
from his wholesale drug house. 1t is
fine stuff and acts like charm every
time,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Ereo. lanterns For Drowned.

Suspended from tall poles that are
to be found on the banks of rivers In
China are quaint lanterns that sway
back and forth in the wind, adding a
picturesque touch to the landscape by
day and weird illumination by night.
bach of these lanterns has been placed
by relatives OF some person who has
been drowned in the nearby stream,
In the hope that the spirit of the de-
ceased may see the light as It journeys
In search of heaven. Many are too
poor to erect these supports and so,
by paying suitable sum, are permit
ted to utilize other peoples poles
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Our eyeglasses,

The suggestion for the use of lenses
for the cure of eye defects was made
by Roger Bacon, the great scientist Of
the thirteenth century. Doctor Lang
don Down made this interesting state
ment, but added that the making Of
the spectaeles was carried out by GER
tain Italians. The scientific physicians
OF those days. however advised their
patients not TO have them because they
did not know the true theory upon
which they were based.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
The Tested
Skin-treat1nent

If you want to experiment on your
skin, there are plenty Of treatments
to experiment with. But If you want
something whose value has been
proven by years and years Of success
full use, If you want treatment that
doctors prescribe constantly, that you
know contains nothing harsh or injur-
ious, you will find 1t in Resinol Oint-
ment, aided by Resinol Soap. Sold by
all druggists.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21

everything through drink, although he
had given that up now"
"They all say that" observed Mel
vim. He made some inquiries the next
day as to the tramp, for he would
have liked to recover the papers, and
then forget the circumstance.
The documents in question consti-
tuted some letters and the written
opinion of an attorney as to the title
to Wellington Heights. That was a
large tract of fertile farmland which
had been willed to Melvin by his uncle.
When he married, Melvin planned to
sell the place and employ new capital
in his business and build for them
selves more pretentious home.
He met with severe disappointment.
1t seemed that his uncle had purchased
the property from an estate and had
taken the deed to 1t minus the sigma
ture of one heir, who could not be To-
Gated. This heir was one Jasper Kings
ley. His interest In the estate was
rldiculously small, but the lack Of his
signature clouded the title to Yelling
ton Heights, and no one would buy or
loan on the property on that account.
"Oh, Melvin! who do you think
turned up again today" inquired Ar
line week later, as Melvin returned
from the village.
II can't guess" said Melvin.
"The tramp gave your coat to-"
after another one !" suggested Mel
vim In an acrid tone.
"Not at all. He was very anxious
to see you. He left these papers, which
he found In the cot. He said he had
discovered and read them, and that
they interested him, and that he must
see you to explain about something I'M
portant."
"As what, for instanceT questioned
Melvin skeptically.
"He wouldn't say. He'll be here
again about seven O'clock" he said.
"Humph! to ask reward for re-
turning the papers, I'll warrant" de-
cared Melvin.
There was ring at the front door
bell just as husband and wife had fin
lshed their evening meal. Melvin an
swered the summons to greet the
tramp Airline had told him about.
"This Is Mr.. Waite" imputed hib
visitor.
"Yes, what is it?" asked Melvin,
rather crisply..
81 brought back some papers,"
II know you did"
II happened to read them-lucky for
you 1t seems that you are troubled
about cloud on the title of Yelling
ton Heights. To clear 1t quIt-claim
deed from Jasper Kingsley is neces-
sary."
'That Is true" answered Melvin.
"Well, I'm jasper Kingsley, and your
sweet little wife treated me so cleverly
tramped 1t back here ten miles to
sign the deed"
I've made arrangements with JAS
per to hire him around the new home
we're going to build" Melvin advised
his wife few days later, land l have
provided for him handsomely outside
of that. / shall never try to curb un
impulse Of your kindly heart, Airline,
dpar for vour charity in Diyino away
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
OLD FALSE TEETH BOUGHT y WI III PAY . q! 8
An Isle of France.

The smallest dependency of France
is the lie d'Hoedie. situated at the
east of Belle Isle. Its population is
1888. The people do'not speak French,
but Celtic. Fishing is the principal
industry and all the inhabitants are
provided with food at an inn managed
by women.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21

Popular Belief That Bulky Fowls Lay
Large Eggs Is pisproved by
Weight Test.

The popular belief that the larger
birds lay large eggs has been dis
proved In tests. Where all eggs wers
weighed, 1t was found. that the An.
coma. which is smaller than the Leg.
horn, laid the largest egg of all breeds
:ested.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21

Several thousands Of tons Of lie.
orice root, which Is considered a pest
and worse than worthless by the ma
tives generally, are annually gathered
in Turkey for expectation to America
for use In the manufacture of chewing
gum and smoking tobacco rs wen as
for flayoring confectionery and beer.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Close Quarters.

Ethel has the gift of graphic descrip-
tion. Until recently she was little
country girl; now she lives in large
town. The first letter she wrote back
to her old home began like this:
"This is queer place. Next door
is fastened on to our house. "-Balti-
more Sun.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
SOFT, CLEAR SKINS
Made SO by Daily Use Of cuticura
Soap and ointment--Trial Free.

The last thing at night and the first
in the morning, bathe the face freely
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. If
there are pimples or dandruff smear
them with Cuticura Ointment before
bathing. Nothing better than Cuti-
cura for daily toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with
Book. Address postcard, Cuticura,
Dept. l., Boston. Sold everywhere.
-Adv:
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Bad Marksman.

"What is the chief aim of Jobling's
e$isteneeY"
< Z Making money"
"But he's always hard up"
"Quite true. His aim is poor. -
Birmingham Age Herald.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
The Real Thing.

"our boys in the army are chival-
rous. aren't they?"
"Chivalrous Who can doubt it?
Aren't they going to wear all the
sweaters and socks our girls are knit
ting for EN- this winter?- Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21

When the door is tilted the oil or dis
infectant flows from an opening, near
the upper end Of the can, to the felt
and thence on the back of the next
hog that passes through.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Not IIis Fault.

Mamma Why, Harry, what's the
matter?
Harry---My new shoes hurt my feet.
Mamma-No wonder, dear; you have
them on the wrong feet.
Harry Well, l can't help it. l
amt got no other feet.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Not His Fault.

Father You're very backwards.
There's Norman Smithers, the same
age as you. and he's two forms higher.
Aren't you ashamed?
Hopeful = No. He can't help it.
it's hereditary. London Punch.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
A Candidate.

Here's an article says China wants
more boring effort"
"Why don't Sis suggest to that tire
some fellow that calls on her; it would
be such nice opening or him there?"
Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Paci6sm at Home.

"Bobbie, run over to the next door
neighbor and take what eggs and but
ter you find in the refrigerator.
t'But isn't that stealing. ("
Certainly not. They are pacifists
and expect it. Life.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Perfectly Correct.

"It is shame the way that beauty
doctor is selling those pretty girls gold
bricks" Entirely legitimate busi-
ness. He is merely grating peaches. I"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Sure Sign.

"Why are you so sure the man isn't
her husbandY"
Because" replied Miss Cayenne,
she referred to her bathing suit as
stunning II he were her husband
he'd have said shocking. "--.Ex.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21

When your shoes pinch or your Corns and Bum
ions ACHE get Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic
powder to be shaken into shoes and sprinkled in
the foot-bath. Gives instant relief to Tired. Ach
ing, Tender Feet. Sample FREE. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, Leroy, New York
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
Youth Surely Has AppetIte

A father in New York has been or
dered to pay 81 a week for q boy
whose appetite Is so rayenous that be
eats as much as three average ,adults
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
HANDY TRANSFER AND OILER
TiltIng of Door OF Device Causes Oil
or Disinfectant to Run on
Back of Hog.

The door Of this transfer has can
Of oil or disinfectant on the upper side
and layer of felt on the lower side.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
A Paradoxical Trade.

"The more industriously that man
works, the more he suspends opera
tions.
"How do you make that out?"
"Ie's a paperhanger. Baltimore
American.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21

receive no DenenL,
when so many have
proved that Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Com pound
will make them
well? For over Q
year ! suffered so
from female weak
ness / could hardly
stand and was
afraid to 60 on the
street alone. Doc
tors said medicines
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21
WOMAN COULD
HARDLY STAND
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Fulton, N. y 'eWhy will women
pay out their money for treatment and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21

This shows a part Of the countryS
great war work, on which thousands of
people are daily working.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-09-21

American.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-12-07

The secood remitts sncs ios Ar.
msnian snd Syrian RELIEF hAa been
scot. Morn contributions havs
been handed 10. snd any sisbiag 10
xdd tost tne fund sr~ uvs~d~sv ~ ~.
~ Aoon - passibls. .-~- Np. II. 4.
Goh.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-12-07

Patriotic meetinss will he hsld
a, tbs following places aud daiss In
the inseses, oi raising = National
Guard Company In Diekson County.
to take the place II the stats Mi.
li,is. which II now training lot ses.
vice In France;
Dickson--Mysit Hall. Thursday.
December q. $50 ., m.
Hrrhiscn's Schoolhouse- Friday.
December 7. .. m.
White Oak Flats Sehoolhsusa.
Dec. slh. 7 .. m.
White Blud. Monday. Decsmbsr
~. I .. IN.
Sylvia. Tuesday, D~cenbsr II.
7 y m.
Faisview. Wednesday, DsosmbSs
II. 7:al y, m,
Tennessee City. Thursday. DsA
l3. 1:O .. m.
vanIesr. Friday. Decsmbsr l<th.
T:a0 D. IN. - = @'.>-, ''''.:'-.t,t-.. :
l, 10 hnped that .everyone Inter.
ested in tins weiiars VI our State
and Nation will be present. and ~
peciAlly every able-b~died man b..
tween the aees oi IL and <5 Come.
whether you Join Of not,
n. n. SELF.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-12-07
Card to County Teachers
Relative 10 'Exaniin1tion

10 the Public School Teachers,
State Superintendent Sheriff. has
sen, ou, the following letter relative
10 the nsxt examination:
My dear Superintendent The
n.xi examination will be held Dec,
N.h and 2ist There will be no
examination on the Reading Circle
Books, hu. there will be a pfoies.
aionai examination ~ prescribed
by law. While this examination
will mol he technically hased upon
these books, yet the subjects treat.
ed by them are 90 essential | shall
cnnEne u. questions largely 10
these subjects. Any one with pro.
iessional Judgment TO teach school
should he able to answer the Ques.
t,ons whether he has read the books
or not. The las, Legislature placed
Music and Drawing upon the list oi
required stih!sei, .to ba. taught in
our public rchooh. I, therefore.
mus, include these in the next ex.
am.nstion. | can promise your
teachers that the examination will
be very easy this time, hut will
gradually grow more difficult az the
teachers have time 10 prepare them
selves on these subjects. Veiy truly
yours, $. W, Sheriff..
Chapter ~, Sec. !. Acts of 1913
rsssis as f0tt0ws. Exzm!Hz.fuu~
shalt be held a, the County Seat of
each county in some suitable rpom
on rooms to be designated by the
local examining committee on the
dates prescribed by the State Supt.
el pahIio Ina,ruetioa. " ! haye moi
VET received the schedule fer said
examination, bu, | would suasest
that every teacher who desires to
take this examination reach the
school room no, later than \ O clock
On the morning NJ Dee. 1,. laf1,e
r. +. C0aLEW. County Supt.