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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
STATE HIGHWAY BOARD
ACCEPTS BID ON BONDS

The State Highway Commission to-
day opened bids and awarded contracts
for roads and bridge construction pro-
jects and accepted the bid of the I.um-
bermens Trust Company, Of Portland,
on the 100000 bond issue, the first
sale Of bonds under the $4,000, 600
bonding enactment of the last Legisla-
ture. The bid was S7l. 800 with ac-
crued interest, the bonds dated August
l..
Bids on $4O0, 600 issue dated Decem-
ber l, under tine Bean Barrett law,
opened BY the State Board of Control,
were all rejected and the Board will re
advertise for bids on August IS. The
Lumbermens Trust Company also sub
mitted the biggest offer on this issue.
All bids were below par except one for
$4,000 of the larger issue, which was at
par.
Decision of the board to readvertise
lis based on the belief that more salts
factory bids will be received If the
bonds are changed to serial form. This
is to be done. The sum of 500, 900
will be payable in5fve years and the
same amount in the sixth, seventh and
eighth years.
"In making their discount on the
bond the bidders have figured on an in
terest If l-2 per cent, said Cover
nor Withycombe, Though the bonds
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
Potato Fields Fail

Pendleton Tribune: A strange and
inexplainable condition exists in many
potato fields in this vicinity. both in
the gardens Of the city and IN the
country. The tubers are not maturing,
but are sprouting in the ground. An
examination Of the hills discloses abun-
danl sprouts from small potatoes some
time as small as pea, frequently as
small as a walnut. None Of them are
of sufficient size to warrant digging.
and complete loss Of the crop is pro-
bable In most instances. There may
be few early varieties which have
grown sufficiently before sprouting to
serve the table in the early fall, II dug
and cared for at once, but most are too
small for any purpose. except hog feed,
and they would not be worth the ex-
pense Of digging for that. Thus far
no one has presented any satisfactory
reason for the anomalous situation. In
any event there will be no substantial
potato yield in this section Of the
country.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
ALL WHO TRAINED
ARE NOT OFFICERS

A Preside Special says. With
smiling lips but eyes that could not
hide the bitter disappointment of being
among those culled, several hundred
students at the reserve officers train
ing camp, who failed to get commis-
sions, bade good bye to their fellow
students and chums. They looked pc
culiarly out of place in civilian clothes
clothes wrinkled from three months
repose in trunk and worn with an awk-
ward, almost apologetic air. Sun red
dened faces somehow did not fit well
with linen collars.
I'm heading for the regular Army
see you in the trenches. old man. Good
luck, were the farewells of many.
With their three months of intensive
training, virtually all who have left
camp will find little difficulty in secur-
ing posts as non commissioned officers
in the new Army indeed, many have
been recommended for and have acc ept
ed tentative offers Of such already.
Those who departed were not failures
in any sense of the word. If they
were thew would not have lasted nnt;l
the end Of camp There simnIu wsra -
not place for ali who trained and Il
was accented as matter Of course
that MANY would be dronned this last
month. But ali the vo,,ng Americans
fervently hoped they would not be
among the number.
That the iudpment which said wbo
should 90 and who sho,,ld Mt WAS infall.
ible contended bv n one The armv
officers in charge of tbe camn had =
monumental task before them in tho
selection in three months, t;mo 20
men who were qualified ~ who show
ed promise Of hecoming o,,al;f;sd -
officer National Armv some the,s
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
When puIImans Were New.


The real birth OF the Pullman car
dates from the closing days Of the war
between the states. In the Illinois
journal tsprlDgfeld) Of May 80. 1865,
IS to be found the following:
ave are reminded Of prophecy
which we heard some three years since
s--that the time was not far distant
When radical change would be intro
duced 10 the manner Of constructing
taiIrOad cars; the public would travel
upon them with as much ease as
though sitting In their parlors and
sleep and eat on board Of them with
more ease and comfort than It would
be possible to do on first class steam
er. We believed the words, , = but
did not think they were so near full
hllment I'LL Friday last, when we were
invited to the Chicago and Alton de-
pot In this city to examine an i'm
proved sleeping car manufactured -
after design by George NJ. Pullman
Of Chicago"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
Farinhands Get Appeal

The Wisconsin State council of De-
tense has issued warning to farm
hands who are deserting Wisconsin for
work in other states. =
There are two special reasons, :"
says the councils statement. "among
the great. many that might be cited
which seem to the state council suffi-
cient reason why no young man should
leave a Wisconsin farm for work in
some other state. In the first place,
it is an expensive proposition as the
man pays his own railroad fare and his
incidental expenses before he reaches
his place of work. The second great
reason is a patriotic one. Wisconsin
needs all the farm help we can get"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
j. S. FREIGHT
TO move QUICK

William, Crro,1la ohasrvoa,, ~ tLo
!, " w :.
western department OF the haiiroads
War Board. has announced that plans
for the solution of one of the most i'm
portant problems thrust unon tbe rail-
ro,ds of4h;a ..,,... ~ ,..
'. - sA's county W 'ie war hasp
Just peen adopted after a series OF con-
ferences with authorized representa-
tives Of the Army. NAVY and the
,ln;ted states sh;nn;na po.rd Tha
-, -,
p.ooie,h concerns tne supply ana
Pump. nnoye,hslls y .he tnousanus Oh
.als iequ,ieu ~ 'ne government 70
uaiispoi, i.,,Der ,l: anu o'ner suppiles 10
~. .ne :, sn'pouliains yalus, ,ne army can
sonneh.s snu o.nei inool,iza''on points
1913 1919: vAs 80. ~. iew ,no.l'ns, 'co no ~ 70 es-
s'nra'eu H.i, .la. ,'ose .nan iVo,ooo cars
w. w.. W Aeu'u ~ ooveiii'iien' pur-
poTIs. TIsa ~
D p.;,.osss, IN W. 'rs p5 g, seu upon W .ne
naiioau' ..l y q, Doaru anu representa-
sost ms ~ III, 'ne Goveinen'' .ae uovern-
1n1 Wnn p. WI s,Ve auvanoe no.ice 20 .ne
,,;ea NJ ,,,Saaas aa 'o'ss'on .aa y, " SGT
49, 49, eene, then ,o ..viis oiueis ase p,acea ior
sna,s,0a vaT .,'a NJ ~ 'ar,oaus u material OF
Supp''esi ;sI,, !, 80. ny Soseinineh. wiz aiso
,Svu.' masnsss' neosssary, 'hrougu i.s
tLs usiaea ra;, ep'esei'sa'.ses, a.s .s oluers 20
~ t,e 10 .a'.Uaus aS;s "a wnion sne suppiles are
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
Women Pitch fIay

A shortage of men caused by the ex-
odus to enter the war is forcing Grant
county women into the hayfelds. The
women are driving rakes and bucks
and some are even forced to help pitch
hay.
A hay shortage is threatened in the
Long Creek section and farmers are
even cutting the growth in fence cor
ners and other places where mowers
cannot operate. Some are cutting rye
grass to feed with what hay they have.
The Baker county crop IL coming up to
that Of last season. but sales are being
made at 81 and sld ton in the stack.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
Sheepmen Kick

Great damage to the sheep industry
if the program of prohibiting the sale
of lambs is adhered to, is foreseen by
the sheepmen of Umatilla county, who
have asked for conference with the
Governor and hope he will appeal to
Herbert Hoover against the unfairness
of the proposal. 1t is pointed out that
the range lamb natures in about five
months, and that there is no object in
holding it after that time. Selected
ewes produce more and better lambs
than young ones.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
Twenty Per Cent Fail

Twenty per cent Of the men who
were examined in four districts of
Seattle and King county Sunday were
rejected, principally because of fat
feet, throat troubles and bad teeth. II
one district linen out of SO were re.
jected and 40 of the remainder demand
ed exemption blanks. In another dis,
trict, 25 out Of "a persons were found
incapacitated.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
Land Title Faulty

On the grounds that its claim to pos
session Of 10000 acres of Oregon land
was not well establi shed, the Oregon
Inland Development Company has lost
its appeal to district court to legalize
the payment of many thousand dollars
on lands by purchasers. The court
held the deeds were faulty and that the
company's literature misreprssented
the land. The land is in Klamath,
Douglas. Umatilla and 10 other coun-
ties.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
Injected Plaster Found

Presence of tetanus bacillus; the
germ of lockjaw, in court plaster re.
Gently sold in Nampa, Idaho, was an.
nounced Saturday at the Office of the
State Board of Health, following bac-
THEOLOGICAL examination. Final deci-
sion is withheld. however, until results
are reported from the incubation of a
guinea pig from the germ culture. The
court plaster was sold by medicant
who passed through Boise Valley sew
eral weeks ago.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
few EXEMPT TONS
!, WILL Be GRANTED
Photo by American Press Association

If there is any doubt as to whether
a man is entitled to exemption or dis
charge from military service under the
draft, that doubt, so far as the three
Oregon boards are concerned, will al
ways be resolved against the applicant.
This was one of several important
matters of policy decided at meeting
held inthe Office Of Adjutant General
George A. White Tuesday by the mem
bers of the three district boards in the
state.
The boards outlined their policy only
after going very carefully thr ough the
regulations, which were read word for
word and throughly discussed to clear
up any doubt as to their Interpretation.
| They are unanimously of mind to
make it hard for any Stacker or dodger
from military service who appears be-
fore them. To be perfectly blunt and
frank about it, the boards will have a
sharp ak ready at all times for gentle
men who seek to avoid military service
without legitimate reason.
Moreover. even when the reason is
legitimate. it must be an exceptionally
good one. That was made clear in two
resolutions adopted by the boards.
One of these resolutions defines the
policy of the boards in regard to de-
pendents. HI
Here is the test each board will ap-
ply when called to pass on appeals
from decisions of local boards on claims
for exemption or discharge on the
ground that the man sought to be ex-
empted or discharged has dependent
or dependents to support:
Resolved, That these district boards
construe dependent as one who might
sbppOme hurdan f1rn1 the community
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
Canadian Wheat Early.

The first delivery of the new wheat
crop was made at Gretna, Manitoba,
Tuesday. 1t graded No. l Northern,
and yielded "a bushels to the acre.
This is the earliest date on record at
which new wheat as been marketed in
Manitoba.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
Shun Young Game.

Shun the inclination, when you are
rambling aield, to pick up infant game
birds and take them home. Granting
that they are "cute." the Oregon
game law is positive in its ban on ir-
regular adoption, and the fine ranges
from S25 to $3.50.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
Homestead Ruling Made.

Land selected under the grazing
homestead law, where the applicant is
allowed to take $40 acres, must be in
one body. according to ruling by the
General Land Office sustaining ruling
of the North Yakima Land Office.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10
Subscription Rate.

One Copy, one year, $50; for six
months, 7sc; for three months, SOC;
payable in advance, and subscrip-
tons are solicited on no other basis
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-08-10

The eAthena Press circulates in the
homes of readers who reside in the
heart Of the Great Umstilla Wheat
Belt, and they have money 70 spend
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30
BIENNIAL WOMAN CLUB FED
GRAFTON MEET IN ORLEANS

Once in two years the General Fed
Grafton holds its great Biennial" on
the alternate years. it has Council. $
which, while not so great in point of
numbers affords perhaps fuller op-
portunity for discussion of all club
matters, and for initiate personal
intercourse. This years Council is to
be held. April 9-1S in New Orleans.
the carnival city.
II is composed of the officers and
directors of the General Federation.
the chairmen of its departments. the
General Federation state secretaries.
presidents of state federations. presi-
dents of clubs holding direct mem
bership in the General Federation
honorary officers of the General
Federation and local federations and
committees. But attendance at the
meetings will be open to all others
besides these who constitute the vot
ing body.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

The people of the United States will
have a right to expect something de
cisive in relation to the war buster.
as soon as congress meets in extra
session Monday. If we are to have
war, they want to know it; to know
what kind of war and for what cause;
whether it is to be real war or anothe-
fiasco of the Mexico class. 1t ha
come to pass that the people want to
poke their noses into pretty much
everything they may think concerns
their interests. They may even think
they have a right to do so.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Thomas Donovan. who came to Colo
at his home in Edgewater, Wednes-
day. Mr.. Donovan was born in Ire
land but came TO America when quite
young. He was prominent builder
in Denver's early history and also has
spent some time in Delta. He was
SO years old at the time of his death.
Mrs. Charles Estes. of this city was
his daughter. The body of Mr.. Dono-
van arrived from Denver yesterday
and he will be buried here. AT the
time of closing Independent forms last
night we were unable to get funeral
details.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

The spring may be late and If plant
ing is done while the weather is too
agin. March and April don't count
for much in crop growth in this sec
ton, any year. The real growing sea
son rarely begins before the first oS
June, after which time the growth is
wonderfully rapid. At any rate it is
safe to await favorable weather for
planting. and little or nothing is lost
your soil in the best condition poss-
ible for planting and for pushing the
crop growth
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

There isn't much change in the
European war situation this week.
Press dispatches credit German lines
being forced back by English and
French drives and few more feath-
ers being pulled out of Turkeys tail
Along with this there is a period of
"watchful waiting" for what part this
nation may take. The position of
Germany apears to be growing weak
er. Russia has declared herself a
Republic and this is believed to have
strongly affected the Kaiser's peo-
pie.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

The twenty-seven members of the
University of Colorado Glee club and
Mandolin club will appear at the NJ.
E. church, Delta, April 2 and they
will no doubt be greeted by one this
citys largest audiences. Prof Chad
wick, who is directing the University
aggregation of entertainers. declares
it to be the best he has ever di-
rected. Admission 25c and 35c.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

c. +. Wetzel. old timer and recent
visitor here from his present home
in Wyoming. Delaware. writes: En-
closed money order for two dollars for
my subscription. Looks like our
Uncle Sam was getting on his war
clothes and that is the main topic
of conversation in this Neck.o'-woods
Don't think the Germans viii drive
us into the crawfish holes in the
Rocky mountains-at least not for n
few days. Times are brisk. labor
scarce and wages high"
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

The new game and fish law does
away with duck shooting in Colorado
hereafter in the spring, making that
part of the law conform to the Federal
the same, though three days open
season for deer with horns will be
allowed next year. Number of pounds
of fish to be caught in one day has
been limited to Is, with 20 pounds in
one persons possession at one time,
the limit. Number of birds the same.
old dates.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

DR.. Corbin states that about sixty
who subscribed to the expense account
of the baseball team.last season have
not so far subscribed for this year.
The association has been formed with
seven towns. and unless Delta has the
financial support of her fans, We will
have no team. The amount required
from each is not very much, and Delta
should be kept on the baseball map.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Counting the average cost of up
keep OF automobiles at 5000 a year per
car, would put from 100000 to SIS 900
garage business in Delta county each
year. besides what is cleaned from
foreign cars on the road These and
other small trif1es OF expenses go to
make up the high cost of living.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Hotchkiss has nominated the fol
lowing for election on the Peoples
ticket: Mayor, DR. w. II. Lewis: for
treasurer. Paul Wilson: clerk. w. r.
Hinman: trustees: u. l.. Blakeley. II.
F. Dent. C. A Morrell. The Taxpayers
ticket have the same candidates with
the exception OF Dent and Morrell
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

We Americans are a fussy people
when we cry for peace and yell for
war in the same breath. If somebody
would only chloform that corrupt
associated press and muffle the mon
opolisuc-controlled metropolitan news
papers the war devil would die be
fore it could be born and this would
stifle all the silly belligerency of the
jingoes by jingo.-Field & Farm.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Messrs Bagley and Wagner. who
rectly sold their sheep to Weeks and
Conklin. have purchased the flock of
Bob Butler thoroughbreds, 163 to-
gether with his 16O acre ranch, on the
summer range and will raise fine
sheep on a large scale. They have
also purchased the Fogg and Hol-
craft tracts adjoining this ranch. CIV
ing them range of 500 acres for their
sheep.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

The of perfectly conducted
need be than
under then existing circumstances.
A priced is by The o a
also have the of the moderate
a tendency On o
a priced
With perfect equipment and unlimited service,
CLIFFORD p. HoPsoN,
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

w. j. Hollands. manager of the
Paonia Mercantile Company, was a
Delta visitor Monday.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Prospecting and developing oil wells
is having a big boom and appears to
be the coming craze. Hope Il will
assume form here. where the indica.
tions are so good
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Tom Dewar has resigned manage
ment of the Elks club and Roy Welch
has taken charge. Mr.. Dewar will
follow his carpenter and contractor
business
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Mr.. Phillips is moving his store to
building on North Main. Mr. A
Frost, we understand, will occupy the
building he is vacating. with a stock
OF groceries.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Merle D. Vincent spent several days
in the city. from Paonia, on legal bust
ness.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Mr. and Mrs. F. Y. Goettelman are
enjoying a visit from Miss Josephine
Joyer. sister OF the latter who arrived
Monday from Elk River, Minnesota
She will visit about two weeks.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

The Grand Jury adjourned LIST Sat.
urday for a week. Will reconvene
again the early part of next week.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Mrs. Albert SanusbUry and Mrs
Mack arrived from Telluride Sunday.
coming down to Delta as stated. TO
"thaw out"
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30
BUSINESS LOCALS.
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The Gallup Garage-Iaycock and
kepler. proprietors, has an ad in this
paper Read and ponder.
FOR RENT-Room, furnished, with
or without light housekeeping, steam
heated, every modern convenience
3O4 f.. 7th street.
Hours for Sprinkling.
Until further notice the hours for
sprinkling will be as follows
From $500 O'Clock a. m. until $50
O'Clock a. m
From $500 o'clock p. m until $500
o'clock p. m.
Hydrants found open otter hours
water will be turned off.
Use of hose without nozzle is pro
hibited by ordinance
In case of fire all hydrants must be
closed.
BY order of the City Council,
l.. r. WIGRAM.
Commissioner of Finance and Supplies
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Dean Van Volkenburgh. now in the
Navy. writes that he likes his job and
has just passed third engineers
exam.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

A call is out for the farmers to
meet in Delta Saturday afternoon for
a better stock session. Matters of i'm
proving blood in stock will be fully
discussed
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

ST. Luke's Episcopal Guild gave a
delightful Lenten tea at the home of
Mrs Frank Sanders, on Dodge street,
last Thursday afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Andrew Melldrum. formerly of this
city but now a miner OF the Telluride
district, is in town for a few days
renewing old acquaintances.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Born, Monday morning, to Mr. and
Mrs. S. F. Grim, near Read, a daugh-
ter.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Mrs. ]. II. Ploger entertained the
Bridge club at her residence yester.
day afternoon
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

John Anders has completed a new
cistern on his California mesa place
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

The first of April comes on Sunday
this year.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

1t has been warming up quite some
for the past few days, still we do not
fancy taking too long chances in max
ing weather predictions. Lawns are
being sprinkled, however, and the
grass is assuming shade of green.
Tree buds are also beginning to swell
We have ordered some warmer
nights which we expect soon.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Glee Club Concert at Methodist
church tonight.
The street sprinkler was out yes
terday. Spring has come.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Mr.. Hawkyard, of Telluride. is here
assisting in the business of ]. l..
Sprung.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30
Pat Hanlon, Sheriff of Gunnison,
went through to Somerset Monday.

Pat Hanlon, Sheriff Of Gunnison,
went through to Somerset Monday.
Travelling men say Delta is the best
town they make on the Western Slope.
C. A. Fergus, prominent ranchman
of Austin, had business in Delta yes
terday.
Mrs. NJ. E. Terrell. formerly of Del
ia, is now running the Royal Cafe
Montrose.
w. j. Hollands, a popular Paonia
merchant, was down on business Tues
day.
Considerable new road work is
under way between Delta and the
county bridge below Cory.
]. C. Bowerman is now in charge
of the Winton Coal mine and has an
ad. in Independent.
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Mr.. Lawrence Smell, a nephew c
Mr.. w. G. Hillman- is here from Cha
than. Ontario, on a visit and wi
probably remain through the summer
The Delta independent., 1917-03-30

Independent want ads are bringing
advertisers results.
Mr.. E. F. Hubbard was in town yes
terday from Orchard City.
Glee Club Concert at Methodist
church tonight
Geo. Young expects to turn 100 head
or more of cattle on range next week
Claude Hubbard has moved his fam
lily to the Fred Moss place, from Ash
mesa.