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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-06-28
CROP CONDITIONS
ARE MUCH VARIED

From observations and careful in
spection of the crop conditions in Um-
atilla county, yield prospects vary in
large degree. The cause is due
primarily to the extended dry weather
and to the large acreage of spring
sown grain. In the vicinity of Athena,
in all directions, within radius of ap-
proximately 10 miles there are crops
on summer fallow ground that give
evidence of yield as high as as BUSH
els per acre, though no further rainfall
be recorded, if only normally cool
weather prevails, giving the grain a
chance to fill.
On the other hand, there are fields
of fall sown wheat that will not 60
over rs bushels per acre. even though
abundant moisture should come. This
is particularly true of the light soil
lands and localities where rock form
alton comes close to the surface.
Early prospects of spring crop con-
ditions were never better. based on
abundant winter moisture, perfect
soil conditions and a seasonable seed
ing period. A large acreage of both
wheat and barley was seeded, with the
expectation of greatly increasing the
grain production of the county, which
is normally between four and five mil
lion bushels. A combination of cold
winds, aphids and drought. served to
annul former prospects to the extent
that there are many fields on which the
grain will yield poor results and
Others where the owner will get bet
te returns than was expected. This is
mainly true of the spring barley crop.
Spring whect promises a greater de-
gree of variation in yield than does
fall wheat Some fields with rain
coming at once would undoubtedly fill
out beyond expectations, while other
fields would not be helped materially.
Early Bert seems to offer the best
general prospect of spring sown grain.
County Agent Shrock who recently
investigated conditions, says in his
report:
"Some very interesting facts were
brought out during our recent tour of
the wheat counties. Nearly every
farmer does some experimenting, eth
er consciously or unconsciously. The
results of his experiments are interest
ing, whether they are positive or neg
ative. 1t was for the purpose of see
ing the results and studying the meth
DDS employed on few of the most
prominent of these experiments that
the trip was planned.
an almost every community we sa V
some fields that will make practically
a full crop without further rainfall
We also saw in practically every com
munity some fields that are almost
total failure, The methods of farm
ing in The good fields were very SIM
liar all the way through. Early plow-
ing and thorough weed control were
the outstanding essential factors. Late
blowing and weeds are found the close
companions of the poor crop in every
case.
"We saw men piowing summer fall
low on June 23 on three different
farms, but we saw no good crops on
these same farms. Next year, re-
gardless of weather, the drought will
be blam I'd for poor crop on these
fields now being ploWed,"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-06-28
SHORTAGE Of WOOLENS
IN AMERICA IS DENIED

Reports of shortages of woolens and
woolen clothing for the civil popula-
tion were officially denied by the war
industries board in a warning to deal
ers not to speculate in woolen commod-
tiles.
"There is no official warrant" the
statement said. "for statements of
rumors to the effect that it will soon
be impossible to buy woolens or WOODEN
clothing sufficient to meet actual re-
quirements for the civil population.
"The present speculative movement
in cloth and clothing will undoubtedly
compel definite penalizing action if
persisted in. There are at present
ample stocks of cloth and clothing and
there is no excuse for imitation"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-06-28
Italian Flag Floats.

Concentrating the great victory of
the Italian army over the Austrians on
the Piave river. the Italian flag has
been flying below the folds of Old
Glory on the Athena flag staff this
week. The flag was hastily made
Monday evening, in honor of our vic
torious ally. the emblematic design
being copied from a color art card at
tie Press office. 1t has been sug-
gested that the flags of all the allied
nations should be at hand, for conven
fence of display wherever occasion
warrants.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-06-28

pportunity America uae u,A.4.u ~
rich and poor alike to become stock
hoilers in America. The W. S. S.
movement makes it possible for the
widows mite as well as for the rich
mans million to do duty for humanity.
Athena's district expects to turn no
yellow car ds over to the treasury de-
partment. Some of the citizens may
be missed inadvertently by the COM
mittee. Any such persons should call
at the Postoffice today or tomorrow,
Saturday, and pledge the quota of this
stamp purchase.
An item which Athena district pur-
chasers should keep in mind is that
the limit of W. S. S. purchases for
any individual is $1,000 Complete re-
suits of today's drive will be published
in the Press next week.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-06-28
The One Achievement.

II do not feel that have really seen
Hamlet played" mused Mr.. Storm
ington Barnes.
"But you have played the part your
self"
"My dear fellow, / could not watch
myself act, could II"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-06-28
Grain Grading School.

Under the direction of Prof. H. j.
Hislop. of o. A. c. and Fl. A. Martin
of the grain standardization bureau cf
Portland, sessions of the grain grading
school were held at Pendleton this
week. Those attending from Athena
were: Melville Johns, Arthur Cop
pock and Chas. T. Smith.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-06-28

Most of the wheat hay is in the
shock and will be ready for hauling
from the fields in few days.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-06-28
Advertising

The cAthena Press circulates in the
homes of readers who reside in the
heart Of the Great Umstilla Wheat
Belt, andsthey have money to spend
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-06-28
Subscription Rates

One Copy, one year, $l.5o; for six
months, 75c; for three months, SOC;
payable in advance, and subscrip-
tons are solicited on no other basis
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-23
JOANNES.
Increasing the Efficiency of Farm La
Dor and Teams by Community
Cooperation.

To the Editor of The Republican.
In the present world crisis only those
efforts should be carried on which have
a direct bearing on the successful con-
duct of the war. These efforts in the
main, are confined to military prepara-
tions and the production of food and
clothing for our allies and ourselves.
The aim on every farm should be to
confne all efforts to those crops and
live stock which are contributing di-
rectly to the food program and to dis
miss all possible work which can be
postponed until the crisis in food pro-
duction is safely oyer.
The Most Essential farm operations
are necessarily the preparation of the
land, the planting. and the harvesting.
1t is perfectly evident that facilities for
accomplishing this work are much more
satisfactory and efficient on some farms
than on others within a given COM
munity. A plan, therefore, whereby
all farmers in community would con-
slider these necessary operations before
engaging in less essential work, should
result in marked increase in food pro.
duction.
AS an instance of the need for CO.
operation of the kind here suggested,
the following case may be cited. In a
group of fourteen farmers situated in q
community in one of the best farming
regions in the corn belt, where records
were kept of every detail of farm work,
one year it was found that FIVE men Out
of the fourteen failed to get all of theil
corn planted by the last week in May.
They had worked as hard and as steadily
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-23
NEW GERMANY

The members of the Trinity Reform
ed church held social at the church
last Wednesday night. A member of
the sister congregations attended, some
taking part in the programme. Lunch
was served consisting of cake, coffee,
sandwiches and pickles. All reported
very enjoyable evening. The men,
bers of the Sunday school met Sunday,
May II, and recognized said school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Alexander were
Avilton callers last Wednesday and
Thursday.
Lulu Wampler spent few days last
week with friends and relatives at Elk
Lick, Pa.
Stanley Swauger, of Akron, Ohio,
attended the funeral of his sisters
child, Belen Alexander. Services were
held in the Trinity Reformed church.
Earl Alexander was home for a few
days on furlough from Camp Lee. Va.
Mrs. Ernest Murphy and children
spent few days last week at the home
of her parents, Lewis Warwick.
A party was given in honor of
Gretchen Otto at her home last Thurs
day night. Thirty of her friends were
present. Refreshments were served
and very enjoyably evening was spent
playing games on the lawn.
A number of girls and boys called on
Cora Junkins Saturday night. the &C.
casion being a surprise birthday party.
All reported very enjoyable evening.
Refreshments were served.
Miss Grace Kamp, Robert Kamp. of
the Cove, Forrest Beachy, of Grants
vile, Willie Warwick and Robert burst
spent Sunday at S. L. Otto's.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-23
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK.

Mrs. W. L. Davidson has opened up
her cottage for the season, after spend
ing the winter in Kentucky. Two OF
her boys, Wilbur and Joe are in france,
and McGregor is at Fortress Monroe.
Wilbur has been over the line in an air
ship
Miss Hicks, who has had charge of the
Deaconness Home for several years, is
here getting the two houses, the Home
and the Burlington ready for the sum
mer.
One of our good horsemen says that
good ration for horse is one gallon of
potatoes and three pints of oats. A
horse will keep fat on this ration. You
might try it.
Mrs. E. T. Talson, and her sister Mrs.
Jones, Of Wheeling, are here putting the
summer home in shape for occupancy.
Mrs. DR.. Campbell and Mrs. Captain
SkVles reached here Friday morning.
The firstnamed to get THE Braethorn"
ready for its guests, and the latter to
prepare The Allegany House for its sum-
mer trade.
Contractor Winchel went to Cumber-
land Friday to look after business in
terests.
L. A. Rudisill, Secretary of the Board
of Directors of the Park Association,
has received word from the B. & o.
Passenger Traffic Manager that the sale
of season tickets to the Park will com
mence June first. This is month lat
er than they were sold in the past.
There will be no special tickets or week
end tickets this year.
Mrs. Judge Cuppett is still in the
Home Sanitarium. She has temporarily
lost the use of one of her eyes.
DR.. Muncaster and mother, of Wash
ington, d. c., will again occupy Mrs.
CORVALLIS cottage.
Mrs. S. K. WEIGH moved into their
cottage on E street and is getting ready
to enjoy life IN the woods, and putting
in war garden, for raising vegetables
for home consumption.
The Bible Conference management
are advertising the Conference quite
extensively. Some very able talent
has been secured.
E. o. Fouch was called east Wednes-
day of last week, by the death of his
brother. He and his wife returned
home Monday evening.
Saturday evening next, beginning at
Z O'Clock, there will be a PIE sociable
in the school house. given by the child
rem of the Park public schools, who are
organized into Red Cross society, for
the benefit of the Red Cross movement.
There will be all kinds of pies, possibly
dried apple pie. There Will be other
good things, plenty of them. Every
body invited. Come, eat, drink and be
merry.
EMr, and Mrs. Carl Frame visited their
son Lindsey, in training in Camp at
Philadelphia, returning, Mrs. Frame to
the Park and Mr.. Frame to Fairmont,
Wednesday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-23
falsehood and devlish cunning. "


The above is a sample of their
preaching. Another pastor says, HE
who, in these days, sets forth to defend
the German hearth, sets forth in holy
fight. in which one stakes life its self,
this single, sweet, beloved life, for the
life of whole nation, a nation which
is Gods seed-corn the future"
Another pastor tells US, From al
sides testimonies are flowing in as to
the nobly manner in which our troops
conduct the war;" Now hear
what prominent professor says. "Our
single highly cultured German warrior,
of those who are, alas! falling in thous-
ands, represent a higher intellectual
and moral life value than hundreds of
the raw children of nature whom Eng
land and France, Russia and Italy, OPP
pose to Them" He would now include
the U. S. among these raw children of
nature.
Another professor says, German
kulture Is moral kulture. Its superiority
is rooted in the unfathomable depth Of
it's moral constitution. Should it forfeit
its moral purity, 1t would cease to be
German.
What do you think of this testimony
by a pastor, "The principle which the
Kaiser impressed on his soldiers lives
in his own soul. Each must so do his
duty that, when he shall one day answer
the heavenly bugle call, he may stand
forth with a good conscience before hi;
God and his old Kaiser
Another pastor says, "The German
soul is the world soul, God and Ger.
many belong to one another" No show
for US poor mortals, is there?
Here's one for you; HE who does
not believe in the Divine mission Of
Germany had better hang himself anc
rather to-day than tomorrow.
If this balderdash is true there are
not enough poles in the state to hole
those who must hang themselves.
could give you hundreds of similar quo
tations but one more must suffice
Hear it, Germany is the secret
through which the inner man is illumin.
ated, and the instrument of this illum
nation is the German language
"Men must come to realize that who
ever cannot speak German is partial
THAT is-no caste" Then this country
will be full of pariahs very soon, fol
the study OF the German language il
fast being dropped from the curriculum
of our schools and rightly so. Will
such teaching as the foregoing what
can you expect of any people? Hun
nism pure and simple, with all its &C
cursed fendishness and diabolical selfish
ness and egotism.
JoANNES.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-23

it fully by lifting Jehovah to the throne
as the goal of all mans affection and
the supreme passion of his life. Beside
it He placed another not as secondary
in Importance but in statement it is
equally authoritative. AS Paul Strayer
puts it MY love to God is the water in
the boiler but my love for my neighbor
is the water-gauge upon which l look to
see how high level there is within"
well said, Teacher" cried the scribe
with enthusiasm and the grimness left
the face of Jesus as darkness lifts out
of valley as the sun peeps into it.
This was wholly unexpected tribute
and He paid back royalty as He recog-
nlzed the spirit of, the man who was
facing toward the realities of His
Kingdom. This ended the questioning.
The assailants had been beaten off, the
friendly had been satisfied and the clos
ing word of high commentator would
silence, by its appreciation of this
chivalrous fighter who praised the
open mindedness of a foe all others.
DRIVING HOME DEFEAT.
But Jesus was not satisfied to leave
matters here; it must be not merely de-
feat but overthrow. Let Me ask you
question" The Pharisees had re-
turned to see the outcome with the
groups that were in the fight and many
of the rulers must have een.alistening
eager to catch some stray word which
could be used against Jesus. He turned
to the Psalms for His material and ask
ed "What think ye of Christ? Whose
son is he?" David s." they answer.
Here was the entire point of emphasis
with the Jew, the Messiah was to be
from their royal line. Jesus points out
no bubble for their confusion but the
plain implication of His own claim that
the geneology of the Davidic family
was not sufficient to fulfill the Scrip
ture teaching and according to the
Book they held sacred their cry of
blasphemy against Himself was un-
founded. But even this was not suf-
ficient for Immediately following it He
launched His scathing invective against
''Scribes. Pharlsees, hypocrites" which
Matthew heard with such surprise that
he gives it In its entirety. Beaten,
scourged with passionate words, and
baffled in every attempt to entrap Him,
the rulers silently watched Him march
off conqueror from the battle they had
provoked.
FLOWERS FROM THE BATTLE FIELD.
Thru the shrek of shells in Flanders
is often heard the twitter of the birds
nesting in a shattered tree. Out CT the
torn ground in the trampled fields vi
Diets lift their dew kissed faces in these
spring days. And many a wounded man
is heartened by them both and is some
times carried in with a flower new
watered by crimson rain which he has
plucked where he fell The seeing soul
never loses sight of Gods beauty even
amid the wreckage of His world. Nor
did Jesus. Only death could follow HIS
daring that day of battle but He paus-
ed to cheer His heart over lone
woman's gift in the Treasury of two
insignificant coins Out of the excite
ment of the fight He carried a flower
plucked in an hour when one would ex-
pect other thoughts to be uppermost.
The affairs of the world, the crash of
empires and the struggle of embattled
hosts never closes His eyes to the
flower that blooms in some lonely and
unnoticed soul.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-23
NORTH GLADE
NORTHUMBERLAND.

Many of our farmers are busy plant
ing corn.
Mrs. Theodore Beckman, who was
partially paralyzed, is improving.
More of the boys from our community
have to leave for Camp Meade May rs.
Our school, which is being success
fully taught by Miss Lovada Wilt, is
still open being the only one open in
this part of the district and is keeping
up with a good attendance.
We are glad to have the new stock
law go into effect. 1t is what we need,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-23

Cooks AND MATTRESSES WANTED-At
the State tuberculosis Sanatorium,
Terra Alta, West Va. Wages $35 and
$40 per month, board, room and laundry.
f. E. CLOVIS, Sup't. Advertisement.
Subscribe for The Republican.
Evening star., 1918-01-19
SAYS CITIZENS MUST
HOUSE NEWCOMERS
z. L. Potter, in Charge of
Placing Late Arrivals, Points
Out Duty of Local Folks.

Until sufficient accommodations can
be procured for the thousands of peo-
pie who are coming here as pa
triotic duty to work for the govern
ment, Washingtonians must throw open
commodations to them. This is the be-
lief Of q. L. Potter. formerly in charge
of the welfare work Of the National
Cash Register Company, and appointed
by the Secretary of War two weeks ago
to look after the housing and welfare
of the clerks in the War Department:
Pending passage of an emergency bill
by Congress which will provide for an
appropriation of several millions Of
dollars for the building of permanent
housing accommodations In the District
of Columbia for the clerks, during
before the work is begun. Mr.. Potter
believes it is the patriotic duty Of all
Washingtonians to throw open their
homes to those unable to find rooms in
the overcrowded city.
Walk Streets Seeking Rooms.
Fifty per cent of the civil service
appointees who come to Washington do
not remain here" said Mr.. Potter today.
This is condition comparatively re-
cent. as I understand before the war
Washington was not overcrowded.
Some girls are walking the streets of
this city until 10 and IL o'clock appeal
ing to people to give them shelter. I
have several verified cases of absolute
impossibility to get rooms when de-
sired.
1--WE do not want cellar rooms or attic
rooms. with no heat. It is rooms of
this kind that are decreasing the eff
cheney Of the workers and driving many
a homesick girl back to her homo town
ITO make these statements is not q
criticism of the central room registra-.
tion bureau. neither is it a criticism Of
the Y. NJ. c. A.. or the Y. w. C. A. and
the other room finding agencies which
have done their best to meet the situa-
tion.'
The central room registration bureau
needs not alone places where incoming
clerks may be placed permanently; it
needs also places where they may be
placed temporarily for three or four
days. until suitable accommodations
can be located for them.
Every person in the city of Wash
ington with an unused room is urged.
with all possible emphasis. to at once
notify the central room registration
bureau. 1921 New York avenue. stating
number of people they can accommo-
date, if breakfast and supper will be
provided, if desired, and the rate which
will be charged.
1t is my hope that those who list
rooms will not endeavor to take ad-
vantage Of the great shortage which
exists at the present time and charge
patriotic zeal of these clerks. who, in
many cases, have come many miles
away from their homes in a strange
| city in order to serve their government.
Evening star., 1918-01-19
MEETING DAYS|
House District Committee Will As
semble on Thursdays Preceding
District Days in the House.

The House committee on the District
Of Columbia met today for the first
time and decided on regular meeting
days. The rules of the House provide
for District days in the House on the
second and fourth Mondays Of each
month. The District committee today
decided to hold it's meetings on the
Thursdays Immediately preceding each
Of these District days in the House.
Representative Ben Johnson of Ken
lucky, chairman of the committee, was
authorized to make up the subcommit-
tees, which he said he would do the
first of next week.
The question Of profiteering in the
District by merchants and lodging
house keepers was discussed at the
meeting this morning. Chairman john
son told the members he was prepar-
ing to introduce a bill very soon upon
this subject.
Evening star., 1918-01-19
BILL TO PUNISH THOSE
PROFITEERING IN D. C.

Revocation of licenses by the Dis
trict Commissioners for any profiteer-
ing during the war through raising
prices to any persons brought to the
District on account of the war is pro-
vided in a resolution introduced in the
House today by Representative Cary
of Wisconsin, a member of the House
District committee.
The bill provides that the Commits
sioners are empowered to revoke the
license of any merchant storekeeper ho-
tel proprietor hack or taxicab owner or
driver or other person, firm or corpora
ton engaged in business in the Dis
trict who shall advance the price,
charged for rents. accommodations, wares
or services during the war
Evening star., 1918-01-19
CIVIC BODIES SUPPORT FUEL ORDER;
THEA TIERS TO BE OPENED MONDAYS
THEATERS TO CLOSE
ON A SEPARATE DAY,
GARFIELD DECIDES

Fuel Administrator Garfield to-
day amended that part of his gen.
eral conservation order which
would deny heat and light to
theaters on ten successive Mon
days, beginning next Monday.
They will observe Tuesday as
"heatless day"
The concession was made at the
request of theatrical men. on the
ground that it would benefit the
thousands forced into idleness on
Mondays through suspension of
other activities.
DR.. Garfield also definitely ruled
today that all laundries are
exempt from the closing order on
Mondays. as well as during the
fve-day closing period.