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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
BEGIN HOT WAITER
DRINKING IF YOU
DON'T FEEL RIGHT
Says glass Of hot water with
phosphate before breakfast
washes out poIsons.

If you wake up with a bad taste, bad
breath and tongue is coated; If your
head is dull or aching; II what you cal
sours and forms gas and acid in stom
ach, or you are bilious, constfpated
nervous, sallow and can't get feeling
just right, begin inside bathing. Drink
before breakfast, glass OF real hot
water with teaspoonful of limestone
phosphate in 1t. This will flush the
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
"GET THE MAP HABIT" IS
TRADE EXPERTS ADVICE
Uncle Sans Commercial Attache In
Orient Finds Ignorance Of &C.
ography Here.

"Get the map habit" is the gist OF
the advice given by Julean Arnold,
American commercial attache to China
and Japan, to those Of his fellow-coun-
trymen who are desirous Of doing busi-
ness In the far East. In the course of
an interesting and valuable report to
the department of commerce at Wash
ington, he says:
"In touring the United States to as
sist American manufacturers and mer-
chants to better understanding OF
their trade opportunities in the orient,
I found a most deplorable dearth OF
maps in chambers of commerce, manu-
featuring plants and business Offices
Even where commercial organizations
were equipped with foreign-trade de-
partments, / seldom found a map OF
a foreign country in evidence in such
departments. Sometimes when an in
quirer asked about the location Of q
city In the orient, found the CONNER
cial organization through which / was
working unable to furnish even an at
las to which I might refer my in
quirer.
"The American people must get the
map habit If they are to take up seri-
ously the question Of foreign-trade ex-
tension. When the maps are on the
walls they will be used, and when the
maps are not on the walls, in nine
cases out of ten, atlas or other refer
ence books will not be used. When
the maps are, on the walls, interest in
foreign countries will be increased"
Mr.. Arnold insists that knowledge
Of the geography Of the country where
Americans wish to trade Is absolutely
necessary If business relations are to
be satisfactorily developed inithe flu.
ture. Throughout the United States
according to him, he found instances
of deplorable ignorance of geography
"For some unaccountable reason
he writes, "most people, seem to look
upon China as country entirely In
the tropics. When 1 mentioned Pc
king as being in the same latitude as
Philadelphia, there was much genuine
astonishment displayed"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
IAN OLD RECEIPT
TO DARKEN HAIR
Sage Tea and Sulphur Turns
Gray, Faded Hair Dark
and Glossy.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streak.
ed or gray. Years ago the only way
to get this mixture was to make 1t at
home, which is mussy and trouble
some.
Nowadays we simply ask at any
drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sui.
phur Compound" You will get large
bottle Of this old-time recipe improved
by the addition of other ingredients for
about so cents. Everybody uses this
preparation now, because no one can
possibly tell that you darkened your
hair, as 1t does it so naturally and
evenly. You dampen sponge or soft
brush with it and draw this through
your hair, taking one small strand at
a time; by morning the gray hair dis
appears, and after another application
or two, your hair becomes beautifully
dark, thick and glossy and you look
years younger. Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound is delightful toll.
ct requisite. 1t Is not intended for the
cure, mitigation or prevention Of dis
ease.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
.ILL|TERACY IS ON
DECREASE IN U. S.
Lowered in Twenty Years From
1873 to II Per Cent of
Population.
RISES AMONG FOREIGN-BORN
Big Improvement ls Shown Among
Native Whites and Negroes-Dis-
trlct Of Columbia Leads In
Ten-Year Period.

Decrease In illiteracy was greater
In the District of Columbia during the
period from 1890 to 1910 than In any
state In the Union, according to sta
tlstics just published by Uncle Sans
bureau of education.
Illlteracy in the district decreased 81
per cent during this time, while the
nearest competitor to the district was
Kansas, with decrease Of 60 per cent
Maryland showed a decrease of 81 per
cent and Virginia 30. New York re-
mained stationary, while Oklahoma
showed an increase of 3 per cent and
Connecticut an increase of IS per cent.
Percentages Of IlIiteracy.
The percentage of illiteracy In the
District Of Columbia In 1910 was 40
per cent, this ratio being higher than
the percentage Of illlterates In the pop
ulatlon Of Iowa, Nebraska, Oregon,
Washington, Idaho, Kansas, Utah,
South Dakota, Minnesota, Indiana,
North Dakota, Michigan, Ohio, Wiscon-
sin, Wyoming, California, Colorado,
Illinois, Vermont, Maine, Missouri,
New Hampshire and Montana. The
percentage Of illiteracy in the District
Of Columbia was less than in Massa-
chusetts, New York, New Jersey,
Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Connecticut,
Nevada, Maryland, Rhode Island, Del
aware, West Virginia, Texas, Ken
lucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida,
Virginia, North Carolina, New Mexico,
Georgia, Arizona, Mississippi, Ala
bama, South Carolina and Louisiana.
The percentage of illlteracy In the
United States has been lowered dur
Ing 20 years from 1873 per cent In 1890
to 1877 per cent In 1900 and TT per
cent In 1910; but the number of illlt-
crates has decreased less than Is per
cent and the number Of foreign-born
illiterates has increased 43 per cent.
Forelon-Born lIIIterates.
Since 1880 the percentage Of native
whites to total population has in
creased and the percentage of litter
acy among them has diminished. The
percentage Of foreign-born to total pop
ulation has increased as well as their
percentage of illiteracy. The per cent
of negroes to total population has de-
creased, and the decrease In percentage
Of illiteracy among them is marked.
Every class of illlterates has de-
creased except the foreign-born illit-
crates; their increase has unbalanced
the whole decrease of all other classes
comblned-native whites, negroes, In
dlans, Chinese, Japanese-during the
last 85 years. b..
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
TOY INDUSTRY GROWS
Huge Increase In Number of Fac
tories in Country.
Capital Employed In Business Has In
creased 1880 Per Cent Since 1859,
Uncle Sam Reports.

The American toy industry has ad
vanced by leaps and bounds during the
past so years and has gained additiona
prestige as a result of the European
war, according to announcement made
by Uncle Sam through the department
Of commerce.
Since 1859, while the growth in popu'
latlon has been only 219 per cent, the
number of establishments in the United
States where toys are made has in
creased 2,317 per cent; the number OF
wage-earners employed In the concerns
has jumped 4,381 per cent, and the
capital invested in toy manufacture
has increased 1880 per cent. The par
capita expenditure for toys has In
creased 1,165 per cent.
In 1850 the United States imported
nearly twice as many toys as 1t pro
duced. Twenty years later conditions
were reversed and the country was
producing more than twice as many
toys as 1t purchased abroad. In 1914
the value Of the output Of American
made toys was lie times the value of
the years toy imports.
In the fiscal year 1912 the United
States imported from Germany ST.
3S4,372 worth Of dolls and $7,598,757
worth Of other toys. For the fiscal year
1915 the doll imports dropped to $751;
333 and the other toy imports from
Germany to $1,758,6S3.
In the past the United Kingdom and
Canada have been the best customers
for American-made toys.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
FORD CARS
&C. B." MINERS & CO.
UNIVERSAL REPAIR and MACHINE SHOP
AuruMOBnE REPAIRING AND REBUILDING.
H.t con. FIFTH AND elsaA STs. PORTLAND, ORrooE
FRED P. CORN. Patent Attorney

Organizer and Developer Patents secured or Fee
Refunded. FREE. Toy X-Ray Plate: shows every
bone in your body right through your clothing.
Suites 70l 70lA, 701B, 701C. Central bldg. Seattle
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Kangaroo Skin Imports.

The latest government statistics
show that there were 1912. .494 pounds
Of kangaroo skins imported during the
II months ending May 81, 1916, as com
pared with 872,S89 pounds in 1915 and
l,225,679 pounds In 1914 for the
same period. The imports last year
We're valued at $6S8801, or ain average
Of about SO cents pound. There are
less Of these skins received than OF
any other variety used In making shoe
leather, but genuine kangaroo skins
make excellent leather and large guam
titles would be tanned II the skins
were available.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Sun Now Never Sets On
The United States Flaq.

Great Britain is no longer the
only nation that can say that the
sun never sets on Its territory.
Since the United States acquired
the Danish West Indies 1t can
make the same boast, says
Youths Companion.
Hitherto the little island of
Culebra, which is virtually a part
of Porto Rico, has been our most
easterly point of land, and the
island of Balabac in the Philip
pines our most westerly point.
The distance between them is
just q little less than 1S0 de-
grees, or half the circumference
Of the earth. st. Croix, In the
Danish West Indies, is 38 miles
farther east than Culebra-
enough to bridge the gap. Just
as the sun is rising on st. Crolx
It is setting on Balabac.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
UNCLE SAM AIDS HOUSEWIVES
Plans to Assist In Solving Servan
Problem by Raising to New Dig.
nifty Work Of Domestics.

Uncle Sam plans to enlist the co.
operation Of housewives to solve the
servant problem and raise to q new
dignity the work of domestics.
Immigration Commissioner Caminet.
II, who has charge of the employment
service, said:
by developing the consideration OF
this work throughout the country, by
endeavoring to standardlze the vari,
GUS kinds of work in households, by
truly dlgnlfylng household work. field
will be opened to thousands of women
and girls who hitherto have stayed
away from It."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Sure! High Heels
Cause CornS But
Who Cares Now

You reckless men and women who
are pestered with corns and who have
at least once week invited an awful
death from lockjaw or blood poison
are now told by Cincinnati authority
to use drug called freezone, which
the moment few drops are applied
to any corn or callous the soreness Is
relieved and soon the entire corn or
callous, root and all, lifts off with the
fingers.
Freezone dries the moment 1t is ap-
piled, and simply shrivels the corn or
callous without inflaming or even ir-
ritating the surrounding tissue or
skin. A small bottle Of freezone will
cost very little at any Of the drug
stores, but will positively rid ones
feet Of every hard or soft corn or
hardened callous. II your druggist
hasn't any freezone he can get 1t at
any wholesale drug house for you.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01

the last time being four months ago.
l doctored with several doctors but
obtained no relief. Was told that an
operation would effect a cure, so 1
submitted to one, hut this proved like
all the medicines I had taken = not
beneficial. I obtained, and started at
once taking s'Favorite Prescription
cFour months ago the doctors and
nurse said it would be a year or more
before / would be able to do my house,
work, and, of course, I thought so
myself as I was not able to walk
across the floor for several weeks. /
am now able to do my housework and
to care for my children and do not
feel as though I could ever thank you
enough for the benefits have re-
ceived.p Mrs. MABEI.LE KIPP, ISa
South Pasadena Ave.
Why should any woman continue to
worry, to lead miserable existence.
when DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
is sold by druggists, in either tablet
or liquid forrnl
Sick people are invited to consult
DR.. Pierce by letter, free. All cores
pondence is held as strictly private
and sacredly confidential.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Iuat Like Boston.

"Well, did you enjoy your trip to
London? What did you find new
there?"
"Why, something worth seeing. The
hull place is full Of cabs with cash
registers on them and red flags to
show folks it's dangerous to dispute
the fare. They call them taxidermy
cabs, because If you don't mind the
drivers will just take the skin of you"
Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
GranuIated EyeIids,
A Marvellous Escape.

Poor John, he was a kind and for
bearing husband" sobbed the widow
on her return from the funeral.
EYES," said a sympathizing neigh
Dor, "but it is all for the best. You
must try and comfort yourself, my
dear, with the thought that your hus-
band is at peace at last" There was
silence for about five minutes. Then
the poor widow looked for the neigh
Dor, but she had disappeared.-Ex-
change.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
An Eve to Business.

A party bent on seeing London"
rolled out of Hyde park in big auto
mobile and listened with undisguised
interest to the guides explanation Of
the various places of interest. Pres
emily they passed an ancient edifice
surrounded by high brick wall.
THAT is the town house Of the Duke
of Dea, one of our largest landed pro-
prietors," said the guide.
The eyes Of the beautiful young
American girl on the rear seat were
suddenly illuminated.
"Who landed him?" she cried
EYerYbodY's.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
40 Per Cent Oft ANp ~ DeREEHHlHc PRINT1rG

Send US your next film or negatives for trial
lox prints. &c up. Developing 10 and lie. En-
larRements, up TO Sxl0. black and white 25c. All
work guaranteed Owing TO the discount kindly
refunded in case some are not good Only one or
der to family at this price. THE PRINTS THAT PLEASE
PHOTO CRAFT SHOP. Pittock Block.
=. o. Box 725. Portland. Oregon
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01

aftsr three doctors said I never would
stand up straight again. Twas a mid
wife for seven years and recommended
the Vegetable Compound to every wo-
man 70 take before birth and after
wards, and they all got along SO nicely
that II surely is q godsend to suffering
women. If women wish to write to
me Twill be delighted TO answer them. "
Mrs. JENNIE MoYER, S42 E.North St,
Lima, Ohio.
Women who suffer from displace-
ments, weakness, irregularities, ner-
vousness, backache, or bearing g-down
pains, need the tonic properties Of the
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01

STUDY bookkeeping, shorthand. telegraphy,
saiesmanship, English branches, at an accredited
school; write, or phone Main 500 for catalogue;
graduates guaranteed positions. Behnke-Walker
Business College, l67 4th Street. near Morrison,
Portland, Oregon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
CUTICURA KILLS DANDRUFF
The Cause Of Dry, Thin and Falling
Hair and Does 1t QuickIy-TrIaI Free

Anoint spots of dandruff, itching
and irritation with Cuticura Ointment.
Follow at once by hot shampoo with
Cuticura Soap, If man, and next
morning If woman. When Dandruff
goes the hair comes. Use Cuticura
Soap daily for the toilet.
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, 1917-06-01
Spider Knows the slans.

The spider is an excellent guide to
the weather. Not only Is he extremely
sensitive to the state OF the at
mosphere. but he takes keen interest
In the habits of flying insects. He
knows that these do not come out In
the wet. When, therefore, he is 'rest-
Ing" you may be certain that he-is
expecting rain. But should he be busy
constructing a new web. It is-a sign
that he is looking forward to fine
spell he Is generally right.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Things We Do InstInctlveIy.

Straighten our cravat when we hear
strange female voice at the other end
of the telephone wire.
Feel that we are included when the
term prominent citizens" is used.
Button the flap over the packet that
contains our purse when approaching
New York or Chicago.
Absentmindedly shiver when pre-
sented to ladies from New England.
Sigh deeply when the presidents
Mexican policy is mentioned.
Carry on a conversation In hoarse
whispers when in an art gallery
Life.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
A KNOWING Bow,

"My father and know everything
in the world" said small boy to
his companion.
"All right" said the latter. Where
is Asia?"
1t was a stiff question, but the lit
tie fellow answered, coolly, "That is
one of the things my father knows" 7"
Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
The Cause.

A slight disturbance arose outside OF
q church in the far.back 0zarks, where
q funeral was being solemnized.
h whats going on out there?" whis-
pered an usher to late conner.
saw, the hearse and the pallbearers'
wagon pear to be jockeying for posi-
tion." replied the new arrival, who
was the owner of running horse
Judge.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
BROKEN DOWN
IN HEALTH
Woman Tells How SIS Worth
of Pinkham's Compound
Made Her Well.
Lima, Ohio. -"I was oil broken down
In health from a displacement. One of my

lady friends came 10
see me and she ad-
vised me to COM
mence taking Lydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
and to use Lydia e.
Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. i began taxi
ing your remedies
and took S5. .00worth
and in two months
u7aa n well woman
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Problem Settled.

+ HAS Jones any trouble with the
servant question in his suburban
homer"
"No, indeed. He has woman who
cooks, washes, irons, cleans, nurses
and sews, and takes the wages he
chooses to give her."
How did he manage to get hold of
such q marvel?"
"He married her."-Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
rhHA ELECTRIC MOTORS
WI .& Bought, Sold, Rented and Repaired
AHE WALKER ELECTRIC WORKS
49, Burnside. cor. 10th. Portland. Ore.
Unreliable.

"If war comes will you contribute
your automobileY
Il will If my country wants It," re-
piled Mr.. Chuggins. "But If they want
me to help cover any ground with ac-
curacy and reliability, they'd better
let me 60 myself and leave the auto
mobile in the repair shop."-Washing-
ton Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
rhouaht choate ! Footmanl.

When Joseph H. Choate was ambas
sador to the court of st. James he was
standing near the door as some of the
guests at the reception were leaving
An Englishman, mistaking him for
one of the footmen, said:
"Call me carriage"
Mr.. Choate turned to him and said:
How do you do, CarriageT
"Why do you call me that" de-
manded the astonished Englishman.
WELL" responded Mr.. Choate, dry
ly, II couldn't very well call you Han
SON" Ladies' Home Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Rather PLAINLY Put.

what is your definition, Miss Ma
bel, of manly MANI" he asked.
Miss Mabel looked at him coldly
The clock struck II. She hid 9
yawn behind her hand and said:
my definition of a manly man, Mr.
Skinner, is chap who doesn't stay
on and on and on just because he
knows the girl isn't strong enough
to throw him out."-Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Nav varnlsh.

A new varnish which. when applied
to metal. gives It crystallized effect,
Is now on the market, and ia known as
crystallizing lacquer. 1t is as yet to
be had only In black and In trans
parent varnish that gives the effect OF
frosted glass except that the design
is not so regular. Hat ornaments,
belt buckles. buttons and all sorts Of
articles may be- coated with It with
excellent results.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
The Creative Intellect,

"How did you happen to evolve
such an extraordinary political plot?'
'T got my manuscripts Mixed" ad-
mitted the eminent statesman. II in
advertently brought plot for a nov
ell when was reaching for paper
on craftsmanship. Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Passing II On.

"Ah, mel" sighed the successful man
who was reyisiting the old village
school; "how time does fly! Thirty
years ago sat in this very front seat
and 1t seems to me as IL 1t were but
yesterday. If I am not very much
mistaken, you'll find my initials carv-
ed on the desk"
They're there, right ehough," said
the present occupant Of the seat. II
got whipped for doing 1t just because
my initials happened to be the same
as yours."-Exchange
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Some Men Are Lucky.

Wife (at breakfast oh, John, I'll
bet l know who you gave your seat to
coming home in the car last night.
Hub (who had been out having a
quiet little game) e)-Nonsense. my
dear! How could you ever guess? How
do you know ! gave up my seat to
anyone?
Wife-Yes, you did. You dear, kind
old boy; you let poor old Irishman
have 1t, for distinctly heard you say
In your sleep, "Oh, that's all right,
I'll stand pat."-Boston Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Sure Proof.

Landlady-That new boarder does
MT talk about himself, does he?
Housemaid-No
Landlady-Wonder II he's married? :?
z, Housemaid-Sure he is.
Landlady-How do you know?
Housemaid-He only uses one hook
in the wardrobe in his room.-Buffalo
Express.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
All Swedes.

The mayor Of Boston, while travel
ing in Minnesota, found himself one
day in a northern town inhabited en-
tirely, 1t seemed, by Swedes, To sat
isfy his curiosity, he addressed him
self to one Of the citizens: "'
Have you no English in this town.
mo sir, there ban no English.
"And no French? Germans? Rus
sians?"
mo, nothing but Swedes."
mo Irish, suppose?"
"0h, yes; there ban two Irishers.
One, he's the mayor, and the other,
he's the chief Of police. Irish World.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Another Bloke.

"Who was this ere Nero, Bill?"
asked countryman as he gazed into
the window Of picture shop. WAS
MT e chap that was always cold?"
"No,- that was Zero" was the an
swer. another bloke altogether" p
Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Onion Seed Imports Grow

There were 74,9S7 pounds of onion
seed valued at ss3.1s2 invoiced at the
American consulate at Tenerlffe, Ca
nary Islands, for the United States
during 1915 compared with 39,654
pounds valued at s40.S2S for 1915,
Uncle Sam reports.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Also to Be Truthful.

Miss Antique (taking seat politely
proffered in crowded car)-Thank
you, my little man. You have been
taught to be polite, l am glad to see.
Did your mother tell you to always
give, up your seat to ladies'?
Polite Boy-No, not all ladies'
only old ladies.-Exchange
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-06-01
Practice at Home.

Minister'S Daughter (archly)-Now,
Cousin George, you must come to
church this evening. Father is preach
ing from the text, Love ye one an
other"
Cousin George-Really, Mabel. But
can't we stop at home and practice
while he breaches s?-Exchang