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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
EXPLOSION OF AIR TANK
IN THE ATHENA GARAGE

K With a loud explosion, the fair tank
In the service department Of the Ath-
ena Garage shot through thegroof Mon
day morning and descended on the top
of the building. Fortunately, no one
was in the room at the time Of the ex-
plosion, and thus the workmen escaped
injury. The windows were blown out
and the partition bulged outward by
the concussion. The tank. a galvan-
lied tube of $50 pounds pressure,
shot straight skyward, passing between
two joists, the only resistance to lite
flight being the ceiling and tin roof.
The only damage to machinery was
the dislocation of the throttleing
device on the gasoline engine, which
ia used in auxiliary power. the garage
machinery being driven by an electric
motor which was recently installed.
Aside from sweeping up the broken
glass which Uttered the floor. the sme-
chanics lost no time through the ex-i
plosion.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
HE KNEW NAuaHT or WAR
German 10 Found In California Who
Knew Nothing Of Great
Conflict.

Modesto. Cal.--One man, and Ger
man at that, has been found who ad-
mits that he did not know the United
States was at war with Germany, ac-
cording to Lester Ball. deputy United
States marshal. Ball, In relating the
Incident, said:
Il got an old German near Ply
mouth, Amador county, indicted on a
charge of sedition and disloyalty to
the United States. When told him
what he was charged with he ex-
pressed great surprise and stated in
broken English that he did not know
the United States was engaged In war
ngninst his native land"
"Vot did I aboud such a var know?
Ven did dis country fight NIT der
kniser and vhy7 Nobody told me
about 1t already and l haf nuddings
on dis country. Indid nudding," said
the old German, whom Ball charac-
terized as a knave.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
dye INDUSTRY GROWS
Government Report Shows Re-
rnarkable Progress Made.
One Hundred and Ninety American
Firms Now Make Dyes
.3l and Drugs. .3t

Washington.-The remarkable sue
cess of the American chemists and
chemical manufacturers in developing
the dyestuffs industry, when the sup
plies of dyes from Germany were cut
off, is strilSingly shown in report
just issued by the United States tariff
commission entitled, Census Of Dyes
and Ceal-Tar Chemicals. 1917"
At the outbreak Of the European
war, Germany dominated the worlds
trade in dyes and drugs derived from
coal-tar. Before the war, seven Amer
lean firms manufactured dyes from
imported German materials. In 1917,
100 American concerns were engaged
In the manufacture Of dyes, drugs and
other chemicals derived from coal-tar.
and Of this number, 81 firms produced
coal-tar dyes from American materials
which were approximately equivalent
in total weight to the annual imports
before the war. The total output Of
the 100 firms, exclusive of those en-
gagged in the manufacture Of explo-
sives and synthetic resins, was over
54.000,000 pounds with value Of
about $69,00O0O0. n
Large amounts OF the staple dyes
for which there is great demand are
now being manufactured In the United
States. A few of the important dyes,
such as the vat dyes derived from aliz-
arin, anthracene, and carbazol, are
still not made. The needs of the wool
industry are being more satisfactorily
met than the needs of the cotton in
dustry. I
The report gives in detail the names
Of the manufacturers of each dye or
other product and the quantity and
value of each produced, except In
cases where the number Of producers
is SO small that the operations Of In
dividual firms would be disclosed.
Seventeen hundred and thirty-three
chemists or engineers were engaged
in research and chemical control of
this new industry, or 8.8 per cent of
the total of 1858 employees. The
report also contains an interesting ac-
count Of the history and development
Of the industry since the outbreak Of
the European war.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
SOLDIERS SEND HOME
HUN BATTLE TR0PH|E s

Two German helmets and belt have
been received in Athena during the
week from Athena soldiers who are in
France.
Lawson Hpoher is the gratified re-
cipient Of a helmet from Elmer Tucker
who is in the medical corps. The relic
shows evidence of long and hard usage,
and from appearances has evidently
shielded its wearer throughout the
storm of many battles. 1t is finished
in the Hun gray. Il
This week Mrs. Bern Banister re-
ceved helmet and belt from her son.
Harry Keller, who left here as mem
ber of Troop D. and who was later
transferred to the l4sth. F. A. The
helmet he sends is in splenGld condi-
tion and the inner protection pads
show that it had not been long in use
after they had been inserted.
The outer surface is camoufaged to
blend perfectly with all shades of
foliage. illustrating high degree of
art in camoufaging. The helmet
weighs two pounds and twelve ounces,
is made of nickel alloy steel and is in
perfect condition. The belt is not un-
like the one sent home by John Wall,
except the buckle is of steel. the for
mer being made Of brass. The same
inscription, "Gott Nit Uns, is scroll
ed in raised letters. The relics are on
display in the library window, where
they are attracting much attention.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
MATERIAL RECEIVED FOR
CHRISTMAS ROLL CALL

Mrs. F.S. LeGrow last evening re-
ceived advertising matter. buttons.
ETC.. for use in the Christmas Red
Cross Roll Call. which will commence
on the 18th inst.
Mrs. LeGrow is appointed chairman
of the Athena district. and in turn has
appointed Mrs. Ethel Cannon and Mrs.
Jennie G. Watts as her assistant chair
men. M. l.. Watts has been appoint
ed campaign manager. by Stephen A.
Lowell. the county chairman. with
H. A. Barrett and H. |. Watts as vice
campaign managers. and the six named
will perfect the organization for work.
The drive for new members and
re-signing up of old will be pushed
wit vigor. and it is thought that. in
view Of the fact that there will be no
future drive for Red Cross funds. M
refusal for the dollar membership will
be met.
Further particulars of the drive will
be given next week.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
TOOK THE TOWN,
DIDN'T HOLD IT

Johnny Rothrock and Braden Ger.
king took the town" Saturday even
ing. but couldn't hold it. A
They rode the sidewalks on both
sides Of Main street in true Wild West
form. with all the booze trimmings,
used profane language and had things
pretty much their own way until
stopped by Councilman N. A. Miller
and Mayor Watts. who in the absence
Of Marshal Dohson flom the scene of
shilarity. exercised their authority as
peace officers.
In endeavoring to effect an arrest,
Councilman Miller used revolver,
firing the first shot into the air, he
says. to cause Gerking to halt. He
states the second shot was fred while
he was holding Rothrock's horse by
the head. and demanding that the rider
dismount, the gun being pointed down
the street. and when fred, the bullet
penetrated Rothrock's foot.
The sidewalk exhibition ended there.
Rothrock was taken to DR.. Sharp's
office, Gerking and crowd of men
and boys following. Here Gerking
continued to use profane language.
when Mayor Watts. who had arrived
on tn. scene, arrested him at the point
of gun, and he was taken TO Record
er Richard's Office ard remanded to jail
for hearing Monday On the way to
susI L - 80 49, 4 -. n - 4
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
CHARGES DEATH TO SAVE MEN
American staff Officer Falls MortalIy
Wounded In Gallant Action In
Lorraine.

The fighting on the new Amer
lean front in Lorraine was featured by
the gallant action of an American
staff officer.
When the officer saw there was
danger of part Of his advancing forces
being outfianked by German machine
gunners he personally led his men in a
charge against the guns.
He captured one gun himself and
his men took the others. The officer
was wounded, probably mortally.
The officers troops belonged to- the
division operating on the eastern wing
Of the American offensive sector. They
had taken the village Of Norrcy and
were pressing onward In the face Of
opposition from machine gun nests.
The Irregular advance suddenly ex-
posed one unit to a fianlEing fire and
the ofiicer forgot that he as staff
oflicer f-as supposed to stay away from
The Dghtipg and rushed in.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
Letters FROM OUR
LADS over THERE

A BUNCH of'letters arrived this week
from George Winship the last Of which
was written two days after the sign
ing Of the armistice. George says,
Before. we were wishing for the war
to stop nov it is to get home" \.
\ "Oct. 28, 1918.
"Dear Mother: Will drop you line
to let you know am still all right and
feeling fine. have been having quite a
cold but believe that | have thrown it
off; have been away from the I48th
for three weeks. II seems as if my
papers never will get through. Am
working in an Office here, in fairly
large city but would rather be back on
the line with the boys. go to bed at
y and get up at z. sol sure get plenty
of sleep. The war looks as If it will
soon be over. but we sure are having
some hard fighting now. ! haven't re-
ceived anv mail for over month now.
sure would like to hear from home.
Where is Dicka Suppose he is on the
line by this time, so hope that he has
luck and doesn't get hit.
y St.Nov. s, sure would like to re-
iceive some mail, none now for over
five weeks. Hope to return to reg
irnent soon. The war is about over
now / guess. / sure hope so at least
for | have ,seen plenty and want to
get home. Have tried to locate Dick's s
company. but unable to do SO. 5tt
"Noy. J8. 1918. l guess the war IS
over at last. and sure have an idea
that when peace is signed there will be
more happy people in this world than
there has been for some time. / am
taking course in gas now. is just like
the happy old school days, There are
two other Sgts. here from the reg
gimept. SO am not lonesome, as | was
at G. H. Q. Sure did get tired of that
city and work. Now / long for the
time to come when we will start home.
We were wishing forethe wcr to STOP
~4now it is to get home. Am anxious
to hear how Dick came out, The
French people here are sure happy
lot. and they think lot of the Amer.
sican soldiers. When the fighting
stopped they gave the boys wine. ant
kissed them and more than made ovei
them. Sgt. George Winship.
,l48 F. A."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
Why America succeeos in china.

"Chinese-Japanese friendship has
long been on the lips of both Japanese
and Chinese, but with little result"
says the Tokyo Nlchi-nichi. Equally
true 1t is that feeling Of reliance on
America is growing apace in China"
The editor then explains the situation
by mentioning the consideration shown
to China by the government Of the
United States In renouncing the Boxer
indemnity, in generous treatment CIV
en- to Chinese students, and in Amer
lean educational work carried on In
China. The chief reason which Is de-
laying the realization of Chinese-Jap-
anese cordiality, the editor thinks, is
that the Chinese do NOT accurately un-
derstand how necessary is political and
economic friendship for the good Of
the two countries, Japan needs raw
materials and has money enough to
pay for them, while Chlna's resources
arc inexhaustlble but she has no mon
ey to develop them. Then, too, the
Russian menace is at Chlna's front
door. In conclusion, the editor Of the
Nichi-nichi urges. ChInese-Japanese
chamber Of commerce.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
Hurry and Health.

Don't hurry. 1t wears the system
like worry. 1t is especially harmful
in hot weather.
Hurry tears out the nerves and the
body tissues rapidly, puts lines in the
face. interferes with digestion and 9TH
er intestinal action, and In time may
produce permanent palpltation Of the
heart. g N
Loss Of both physical and mental
control and a number Of varieties Of
nervous disorders may also result from
chronic "hurrying up"
Hurry exhausts twice the energies In
a given time that would be required
to accomplish twice the work II under
taken In q Ielsurely manner.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
L.C. Harder Dead.

Lou c. Harder. well known and
highly respected farmer Of the lower
Dry creek neighborhood, died Sunday
of Spanish influenza. after short ILL
ness. Mr.. Harder was Az years Of
age. He is survived by his wife. who
was formerly Miss Dora Stamper. and
two children. Harold and Marie. aged
II and s, respectively. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harder formerly lived on farm north
of Athena. end were we'll known to a
large circle Of friends who will mourn
his loss. The funeral was held Monday
and was conducted by the Masonic
Lodge Of Milton, interment being in
the Weston cemetery. Y
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
Craig Wilkinson Wounded.

From letter 1t is learned that
Craig Wilkinson was wounded on Sep
tember 20, while engaged In the biz
drive Of that time on the front. He
was hit by apiece Of shrapnel In the
left shoulder. He was taken TO Base
Hospital 40. and on October and wrote
his mother. at Hood River, Of his
wound. A later letter dated Oct. Sc
said he was still in the hospital but
hoped soon to.be sent back 70 his COM
flanV. -L.lA Aa l.M ". ~ NA. y. l1LlAa
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
Oregon Troops Located.

In the list made public in the war
department showing the location sof
the various divisions Of the Army at
the time Of the signing Of the armis-
tice. the 9lst Division Is shown TO
have beer at Ostoosebeke and DUN
kerque. near the Belgian-French bor-
der. and the Alst Division, near st,
Afghan and Meyers. in France. These
two Divisions contain troops from
Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
Got a Deer.

+, fHarry Keller writes that be would
havs liked to be home during the bird
season. but had hunt In France.
nevertheless. Owe were back Of the
lines few days" he SAYS, "and
three of US went out and one of the
boys got a deer. There are plenty of
wild boar here but are hard to get.
Have seen several"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
Prominent Adams Pioneer.

j. H. Ferguson, prominent pioneer
farmer Of Adams for 40 years. died at
his home there Saturday. and was
buried Monday. He is survived by his
wife. one sol. Roy Ferguson Of Adams.
and one daughter. Mrs. Fred Hartman
ofssPortlald.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06

The problem Of saving daylight now
gives way 10 the problem Of saving
coal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06
Gun Club Organized.

I Devotees Of the scatter gun met
at the office Of B. B. Richards Satar-
day evening and organized a gun club.
with W. P. Littlejobn president. and
Il A. zerba secretary-treasurer, Sum
day the members Of the club drove To
the. Marion Hansell place north Of
town and held their first session with
the targets. From the scores made II
develops that the club win soonlhate q
good squad 70 compete fortropbies.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06

,1Tbe front Of the 4, {. Penney store
isbcing frightened up with a fresh
coat " tpaiHts 3.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-12-06

4 The cAthena Press circulates in the
homes Of readers who reside in the
heart Of the Great Umstilia Wheat
Belt, and they have money to spend
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-25
SCENARIO TO OSCREEN
AND IN BETWEEN
Notes Of the Players In This
Weeks Shows---Women
Stars Lead

Kitty Gordon IN "The Divine sacri-
nce" is announced for wednesday at
the Bluebird. In It will appear vera
Beresford, who 10 Miss Gordon's daush-
ter.
Mary Garden. whose first movie ap-
pearance was In That's" will be at
the Apollo tomorrow In that story.
Douglas Fairbanks is a bandit CATCH
er in "Headin' South" at the Stanley.
To cut your flesh for the purpose OF
hiding pearls Is supposed to Do wnat
happens to Sessue Hayakawa In Hid
den Pearls" at the Arcadia.
stella Maris' is the best or recent
Mary Pickford stories and 1t will DO at
the Leader on Wednesday.
Olga retrova and her own producing
company will appear this week at the
Victoria In THE Light Within
Emily Stevens in "paybreak" will be
today's feature at the Model.
The censors recommended Harold Lock-
wood In Broadway BILL" and It Is
scheduled for public censorship at the
Regent the first half Of the week.
The Fox version OF LES Miscrables''
will be on view at the Rivoli all week
with William Farnum in the chief role.
Alfred whitman, who was formerly
known as Vosbaugh, will be featured In
The Wild Strain at the Rialto on
Thursday.
Official British war pictures are
scheduled at the Nixon and Colonial
The Fox Riddles are the chief players
in Treasure Island'' at the Paramount
on Saturday.
Peggy Hyland in "The Other Woman"
is the main attraction at the Palace
the first half Of the week.
Taylor Holmes in Uneasy Money" is
the new feature for Thursday at the
Knickerbocker.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-25
BY J. H. KELLOGG. M. D., LII. d.

DIV al n. hEl.ItUrtr. nj. d.. LII, ~.
vr,ur s.cord ,oor &C. nar,,,,lar,v
-.
rs'ns one ior most chlioreh' Hue"
Of the difficulty is due to mistakes In
feeding. The babv's deIloste digestive
n,.oh,n,s,,, .o,,,.,a,,,., 90 ,o,,,rv oriv
"
win MIX, can not all at once undertaNs
the task or adjustment to n varied diet
of solid foods. but must be strengthened
h,. A. ..s,,., ,,,,, =, -, tood.
until the organs are Trained 10 more
eoIhplcated operations. Inc sate rue
TOT feeulhs the baoy rs 10 aod put one
new ioou AT 'line 10 ms uietary W
"atcn careIully the erect OF each one
anu 10 Withdraw IL ana return 10 'ne
sHnpler ulet at the nrst sign OF trouole'
The following list shows the days
meals for baby In his second year:
"a. m.--Milk zwieback, toast or
dried bread.
0 a. m.--Orange juice.
10 a. m.--Cereal. cup of milk.
m.-Thn cruel, vegetable, stale
bread. baked apple.
p. m--Cereal. milk, toast or bread
10p m.-Milk (may be omitted).
Milk: At this time the baby should be
taking about one quart of milk in
twenty-four hours part of this may be
poured over the cereal
Cereals: Oatmeal should be cooked
three hours. with little salt in the
water. II should be served without
sugar or with very little only. The
lighter cereals should be cooked at least
an hour.
Breads: Bread for young children
must have been thoroucbIy baked and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-25
GIRLS LACK FINANCIAL SENSE?
ONE MANAGES CITY'S MONEY
Miss Clara Hopkins, Assistant City Treasurer Of AL
lentown, Has Handled $1,OOOOOO Without
Single Mistake
BY GEORGE ROTH

was continued in Office. serving under
the two succeeding City Treasurcrs,
Samuel A. Knauss and Miles q. Person.
The latter recently was reelected.
Nobody was surprised when the City
Council elected Miss Hopkins Assistant
city Treasurer for. in addition to keep
ing the city books without an error, she
frequently had complete charge of the
Office in the absence of her chief.
Assistant City Treasurer Hopkins Is
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G..
Hopkins, who rank high among the
states agrlculturists. MIR. Hopkins is
State deputy and county organiser Of
the State Grange, having established the
oranges that flourish In Lehigh County.
Noted as a potato grower. he Is man
ager of the Gernerd farms and was for a
long time superintendent of the Hardner
fatms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-25
IONG LIVE THE KING"
By MARY ROBERTS RINEHART


and rising on II addressed the crowd,
attempting to rouse them. Each time
angry hands pulled him down and Kisses
greeted him as he skunk away.
Had old Adelbert been alive to any,
thing but his mission he would have
seen that this was no mob of revolu-
tionists. but a throng of grieving people.
awaiting the great bell of st. Stefan's
with its dire news.
Then, above their heads. it rang out.
slow, ominous, terrible. A sob ran
through the crowd. In groups. and at
last as whole, the throng knelt. Men
uncovered and women wept.
The bell rang on. At its first notes
old Adelbert stopped. staggered, almost
fell. Then he uncovered his head.
"Gone!" he said. The old King! Ny
old King!"
His face twitched. But the horror be-
hind him drove him on through the
kneeling crowd. Where It refused to
yield. he drove the iron point of his
wooden leg into yielding flesh, and SO
made his way.
Here, in the throng. Olga OF the
garderobe met him, and laid trembling
hand on his arm. He shook her off, bu,
she clung to him.
Know you what they are sayinS?'
she whispered. That the Crown Prince
is stolen. And it is true. Soldiers scour
the city everywhere"
Let Inc CO." said old Adelbert
tiercely.
They say" she persisted, that the
Chancellor has made away with him, to
sell us to Karnia."
Fools" cried old Adelbert, and
pushed her of. When she refused to
I'm he ala ta,Il I, ;,,1.
her shapely one and worked his way
forward. The. crowd had risen, and now
stood expectantly facing the palace
Some one raised a cry and others took
it up.
The King" they cried. "Show US the
little king!"
CONTINUED TOMORROMl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-25
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Time for Meals

What are the best hours for meals. espe-
eialy for the dinner hour! KATE ].
Food is fuel. 1t supplies energy TO
the body just as coal supplies energy
to locomotive. The body begins to
receive energy from the food almost inn
mediately after 1t is taken into the
stomach. The intake of energy from
food increases steadily for the first
three hours, then it begins to diminish
It is evident, then, that a hearty meal
should be taken early in the day in
stead of late at night. A portion of
the food taken Is stored up in the liver
for use when needed. When d hearty
meal Is taken at night the liver has TO
carry a heavy load for some hours be-
fore It can be unburdened, and much to
its disadvantage
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-25
Potato Sausages

Te the Editor Of womam's Page:
Dear Madam-Please print recipe io'
potato sausages. ! saw 1t printed on ths
Eoman'g Paee some time ago at the bot
tom Of the war menu. and meant to save ".
hut forgot. Could you also print reclpe
for using potatoes In making oornmeai put-
nnee HrApEh'
am glad to obligs you
Potato sausages-One cupful mashed
potatoes, one cupfui ground nuts, ftsh OF
meat; one egg, well beaten; one ano
one-half teaspoonfuls salt. one-eighth
teaypoonful pepper. salt pork. bacon and
other fat.
Mix the mashed potatoes and season.
ings with the ground nuts. fish or meat.
Add beaten egg Form into little cakes
or sausage, roll in -four and place III
creased pan with small piece OF rat or
salt pork on each sausage. Bake IN a
fairly hot oven until brown.
Potato cornmeal muffins-Two table
spconfuis fat, one Tablespoonful sugar
one egg, well beaten: one cupfui milk:
one cupful mashed potatoes, one cupful
cornmeal. four telspoonfuls baking
powder. one teaspoonful salt.
MIX In order given. Bake forty min
utes In hot oven This makes twelve
rnuffins They are delicious.