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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
BENEFITS OF TESTING SEED
Indiana County Agent Makes Surpris-
Ing Discovery In Talk to Farm
ers--Much Corn Wasted.
prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
A county agent in Indiana was hold
ing q meeting not long ago where the
production of corn was being discussed.
He found that only 3 per cent of the
men attending had tested their seed
corn the previous year, but at the close
of the meeting when the benefits of
good seed corn had been outlined about
40 per cent promised to test their corn
before planting this spring. Further
questioning among those present
brought out the fact that 3S per cent
of the corn which had been selected
for seed from the crib early last spring
lust before planting did not grow,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Do You Do Thls2

The customer was paying the mer-
chant an account and handed over a
wad of 20 $5 bills.
Carefully the merchant placed the
notes on the counter, and wetting the
tip of his finger he counted them one
by one.
IT noticed" remarked the customer,
smilingly, after the merchant had
placed the wad in his inside pocket,
"that you didn't flick up the last
one."
mo-" was the canny reply. " l dinna
dae more than look at the last one.
That's guild enough for me without
touchin' it; there might be anither
underneath it."-Chicago Herald.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24

the sex.
For young girls just entering wo-
manhood; for women at the critical
time; nursing mothers; and every wo-
man who Is rundown" tired or over
worked-it Is special, safe, and GER
tain help.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regu-
late and invigorate stomach, liver and
bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules,
easy to take as candy.
How to preserve health and beauty
is told in Doctor Pierce's Common
Sense Medical Adviser. 1t Is free.
Send DR.. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, five
dimes, or stamps, to cover printing
and mailing.-Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Puzzlinq.

Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs.
Torkins, "as l understand it, the coal
situation is puzzling."
"As you understand it, it probably
is. How do you understand it?"
"Why, it seems that owing to a scar
city of coal 1t will be impossible to
cook the meat and potatoes we could
MT afford to buy, anyhow. Washing
ton Star,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
DAIRY
PRODUCTIVE COWS PAY BEST
Income Over Feeding Costs Advances
Rapidly With Increased Butter
fat Yields.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The large producers are the most
profitable cows in the dairy herd.
Every dairyman strives to fill up his
herd with animals known to be high
producers, but few realize fully the
remarkable rate at which profits ad-
vance as production increases, say
dairying specialists Of the United
States department of agriculture.
The following figures, obtained from
the records Of 1858 cows In various
cow-testing associations, show how
rapidly with increased production Of
butterfat income advances over cost
of feed.
~aI DnnQk
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
RAISING HElFERs FOR DAIRY
Main Object is TO Produce Animals
With Plenty Of Constitution and
High Capacity.

The main object in raising dairy
heifers is to produce animals with
plenty Of constitution and capacity.
The feed should be bulky and at the
same time contain plenty Of protein
and ash. The protein and ash aid in
the building of muscle and bone and
bulky foods distend and develop the
digestive organs. Alfalfa and clover
hay and silage are excellent roughage
for dairy heifers.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
IMPROVEMENT OF BEEF HERD
Aim Is to Develop Portions Of Body
From Which Are Secured High
Priced Cuts.

In the improvement Of beef cattle
care has been taken to develop to the
greatest extent those portions Of the
body from which are secured the high
priced cuts Of beef. These points
should be kept in mind when select
ing breeding animals.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
BUILD A FISH POND

At little expense a great many
farms are so situated that fish
ponds may be constructed, and
with the help of the fish commits
sion at Washington these ponds
can be stocked with the choicest
table fish.
With some little care a boun-
tiful supply of meat products
may be secured from this source.
Every fish eaten is that much
gain In solving the present prob
lem of living, The food prod
ucts of the land are conserved
by eating those of the streams,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
TURKEYS ON TOBACCO FARMS
Fowls Prove Profitable by Devourlng
Large Green Worms That Do Big
Damage to Plants.

Tobacco growers will find II profit
able to keep turkeys, as they devour
the green worms that do SO much
damage to their tobacco plants. II
allowed to range, and fed small
quantity of grain at night, they can
thus easily be taught to come home
to roost at regular hours.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
II Turned.

II Turned.
"My hair began to turn when I was
quite young" she said.
ooh, then you've dyed it?"
"Sir! What do you mean?"
beg pardon. Didn't l understand
you to say it turned?"
Certainly, that's what l said. 1t
began to curl."-Exchange
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Production and Profit.

AS butterfat production increased
from $50 pounds to 300 pounds, in
come over cost of feed advanced from
$1S to $58, or as production doubled
income above feed cost increased three
times. As butterfat production in
creased from $50 pounds to 450
pounds income over cost of feed ad-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for a laxative-th for cathartic,


An old fellow on mis- deathbed, in
making his will, murmured to his law
yer: "And to each Of my employees
who have been with me 20 years or
more bequeath $4,000"
Holy smoke, what generosity" the
lawyer exclaimed.
"No, not at ALL" said the sick man.
"You see, none of them has been with
me over year; but 1t will look good
In the papers, won't it?"-Liverpool
Post.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
NOTHING STANDS AS HIGH, as a

remedy 1Or every Wo-
manly ailment, as DR..
Pierce's Favorite Pres
cription. It's the only
medicine for women GER
tain In its effects.
"Favorite Prescription"
Is an invigorating, restor-
ative tonic, a soothing
and strengthening nerv-
inc, and a complete cure
for all the functional de-
rangements, painful dis
ord ers, and C h r o. n ! C
weaknesses peculiar to
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Well Translated.

"My dear woman" asked the liter
ary slum visitor, "do you periodically
castigate your offspring?'
"I dunno" said the lady Of the tene-
ment, suspiciously.
"He MEANS" translated the settle
ment worker, "do you ever wallop
your kids ?"-Baltimor American.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24

81 understand young Lotus draws
quite small salary in his clerical
work. He could make much more just
now by going into a factory"
Eyes, but then he would have to
draw wages. Exchange
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
n77NRENE Granulated Eyelids.
Their First Mention.

Bobby, for once, expressed great in
terest in the sermon. Fancy flying
machines being mentioned in the
Bible!" he said.
But are they?"
"Why, didn't the vicar say Esau
sold his heirship to his brother
b?"-Stray Stories.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Changing Times.

Conditions are certainly changing.
They are setting the clocks ahead to
get more daylight"
$50 they are"
"And soon there won't be any fly
time. Gosh, that was regular season
few years back. ck."-Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
The Origin of Species.

Village Pedagogue = Darwin says
we're descended from monkeys.
His Auditor--Well, what abaht It?
My grandfather may ave bin gorilla,
but it doesn't worry me.
Voice from the fireside-P'raps not,
but it must have worried yer grand
mother.-London Opinion.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Probably She Didn't.

A gentleman winked at bright lit
tie boy on the Lewiston car the other
day. The youngster tried to return
the salute, but both eyes persisted in
shutting.
Mamma" he finally said to nice
looking woman by his side, wink at
that man. n."-Portland Press.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24

Prayed Phil begged dat woman
ter gimme some cold meat, a cup OF
coffee, few duds and place ter
sleep, an she slammed de door in me
face.
Wise Willie-Yer blamed fool! OATS
what yer git for putin all yer begs in
one ask it.-Boston Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Turkeys for Breeding.

Turkeys continue to grow until they
are three or four years old, but should
be used for breeding only when they
are two years old. Before or beyond
that age results are not 30 satisfac-
tory.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
A Sample.

"Does she really speak French as
well as she pretends?'
"All the testimony l have on the
subject is, heard her the other day
tell her husband to send the shuffer
to the garridge for the ottermobill."-
Baltimore American.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Avoid Iee-coId Water.

When cows are forced to drink Ice
cold water In zero weather they will
turn away from 1t before they have
consumed enough to meet their re-
Quirements.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
providentiaIIy Prevented.

"Bliggins has been compelled to
stay at home for weeks with rheuma-
tism."
"Oh, fortunate!" exclaimed the orig
inal optimist. "He couldn't get out on
the icy sidewalk and break an arm or
q g."-Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Soft. Clear Skins.

Night and morning bathe the face
with Cutlcura Soap and hot water. II
there are plmples first smear them
with Cuticura Ointment. For free sam
pies address, "Cutlcura, Dept. X, Bos-
tom Sold by druggists and by mail.
Soap %, Ointment % and 50.--Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Her Dilemma.

Agnes Weren't you embarrassed
when young DR.. Jones asked you for
your hand?
Dora-Indeed I was. didn't know
whether he wanted to take me or my
pulse.-Exchange
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Well WhlteMashed.

81 don't object to your marrying
that young representative, Emily, but
I'm afraid he doesn't stand very high
in the political world"
"Oh, yes, he does, mother. He's
already been investigated by five com
mittees s"-Froth.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Standardized.

Sometimes spring is early, some
times late"
mot as regards our apartment
house. No heat after the first of May
is the regulation. n."-Louisyille Courier
Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24

Flows Ferrin getting along with
his new automobile?"
"Finely. He's got so now that he
can almost tell what's the matter
when it won't go."-Brooklyn Citizen
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Her Paradoxical Position.

"a vessel is different in one way
from anything else"
"What is that?"
at is when she is tied up that she
can't make any knots. s."-Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24

The Reporter-What are your views
about municipal ownership?
The Boss-It's all right If none of
them inquisitive fellers come snoop-
ing around to find out how you got
to own it.-Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Queer Finances.

isn't it odd that you have to pay
for the batteries in your electric
lamps?"
"Why is it queer?"
Because you state expressly you
want them charged" ed."-Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24

Excited Hun Soldier-O Sir Kam-
Grad, gif meinself up l to you mein-
self surrender, Sir Kamerad! +
British Officer--Cut it short, man.
This isn't a bally opera.-Passing
Show.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
A BAD earcaIn.

The man who sells good farm and
buys new land In distant country
confesses his inability to keep pace
with the farming progress Of the times
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
GETTING Tanned Down.

There has come to be perceptible
shortage in the wild oats crop, and
that is one of the things owing to the
war which go to offset its distressing
effects.-Albany Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
In a Butcher shor

Butcher, do you sell whale meat?
"Yes, num-"
"Can I see some choice cuts?"
Certainly, mum. Jake, fetch the
stepladder and show this lady over
the whale. kansas City Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Best Ewes for Breeding.

Always keep the very best eyes In
the flock for breeding. If you persist
In selling the best, you will soon sell
the flock out from under you.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Small Matter.

"Your husband hasn't had any--er
.entanglements since he has been
over there has he?"
"No--nothing but barbed wire-so
far. FLORIDA Times Union.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Nlcarlous Treatment.

Caller-Doctor, have you ever treat
ed patient for loss of memory?
Doctor-Oh, yes, indeed | employ
bill collector quite often.-Bostcn
Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24

"Well, they are taking good care of
my boy, anyhow"
"That so?"
Eyes, he writes me that they're
keeping him in the guard house for
month. Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
Which One?

School ma'am-Tommy, how do you
spell ham?
Tommp-Please, ma'am, do you
mean the am we eat or the am we
are?-Chicago Herald
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24

when they pass antitrust laws In
the future they will have teeth In
them"
ooh, that's only biting sarcasm"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24

TO BREAK IN NEW SHOES ALWAYS USE
Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder. 1t
prevents tightness and bstering Relieves Corns.
Bunions and Swollen, Sweating, Aching Feet
Gives rest and comfort. Accept no substitute
Sample FREE. Address, Allen s. Omsted. LIE
Pow NJ "
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24

A good man Is better than a good
COW, but good dairy man always has
a good dairy COW.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
A Good Place

A Good Place.
Hubby-Twenty-five dollars for that
hat! It's a crime!
Wifey-Well, the crime is on my
own head.-Exchange
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
II Was Afterward Roasted, Too.

Adam could afford spare-rib, but
Garden Of Eden market prices were
far from our 1918 standards Brook
lyn Eagle.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24
MONEY FOR YOU.

Thousands of trained young people needed
Behnke- Walker Business College, Portland. places
students in positions. Enroll any time. Free
Catalogue.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-24

Keep Records Of Mllk.
Weigh milk as much as possible and
keep records.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
A TRANSPORT
 SINKSAT DOCK
 ALL ARES SAVED

HOBOKEN, x. J., Oct. 15.-The American transport America, for merly the big HamburgAmerican liner Amerika. sank at her pier last night. Many troops were aboard and were in their berths at the time. They had no time to don clothing. The Red Cross immediately hurried blankets and clothing to the shivering soldiers on the pier.
 The cause of the sinking is un- known. The vessel will be raised. All on board are believed to have been saved.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15

cast and German coast batteries not firing The British av" passed through Roulers and are still advancing. In tn" aerial fighting in Flanders yesterday twenty German airplanes destroyed.
 French Capture Many Villages PARIS, Oct 5.-Ihc French have advanced toward the important of rthc and have captured the of Nan eu sur Asn" In Argonc they have captured the villages of Ozy and Termcs
 Americans Give Huns No Rest
 WITH THE AMERICANS Northwest of Vcrlun.-Thc Americans using tanks to break through the wire entang mcns west of Romagnc From east of the Mouse to randp the Americans have chopped the fresh German lines The Germans resisting west of Romagne
 Second American Army in Action Units of the Second American army which began opera tons October l2 under command of Major General Robert L. Buard yesterday repulsed a German raid.
 Berlin Official Statement
 BERLIN Oct. 15--( Official )-Strong American forces yesterday attacked the Germans between the Asne and Mouse rivers The allied troops in Flanders have captured the towns of Handzaine and Courtemarke.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
500 BODIES OF FIRE VICTIMS
 RECOVERED

DULUTH Minn, Oct. 15.-More than six hundred bodies of victims of the forest fires which have been sweeping over the northern part of this state have been recovered. It is believed that others are yet missing
 Many nalf-starved settlers have been found wandering aimlessly, and many have died from exposure.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
Satisfaction Expressed in London

LONDON, Oct. 15The portion of President Wilson's ply the German which is given the greatest display by the newspapers that which asks for glaanes the main eancc of the present supremacy of the allied armies. Sas faction also is expressed with President Wilson's reference continued snkngs by German submarines and deuc ton in occupied territory His decision that the conditions with the phrase recently Become popular Leave it to Foch'
 Downfall of Autocracy Heralded by Star
 Gennan Auocracy Must Co., the headline which the
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
SAYS GERMAN AUT0CRACY MUST GO
GERMANY AFRAID
 OF A SHOW-DOW

CHRISTIANIA, Oct 15.- Gustaf JOseten, newspaper correspondent who has just re- turned here after spending fir teen years in Germany, says he believes the war will not end quickly.
 Germany. he says. is so deeply sunk in perils of all kinds that she does not ven turc to put her cards on the t2blc.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15

WASHINGTON Oct 15-I1esident Wilson's reply to the German is the cables and expected to reach Berlin within few hours The reply has ended all talk of an HlnS unless the Germans ready to surrender and has closed tIcthr door peace negotiations with kaisersm. The poses the allies have been than clearly sta and Germany the uty of further attempts to de by compromise
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
VON HINDENBERG
 PROMPTED NOTE

WASHINGTON, oct. r..
 Neutral reports say th~t Non Hindeaburg caused Germany 10 accept Presidlct Wilson's terms and to seek an armis- tice IL was previously ti.DuFht that the supposed pLcitist, Prince MINimillian, was respon- siblc for their acceptance.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
Paper Peace" Structure Swept Away

NEW YORK, Oct l5.-Thc World, commenting o Prcs dent Wilson's the German declares that stroke he has swept away the whole German structure of paprr pracc without guaranties declares also by this action all chances of the Germans rckng the allies into bad decision have been swept away.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15

LONDON, Oct l5.-Thc Duchess of Marlborough, formerly Miss Coa3lc,o Vanderbilt of New York. has been elected member of the London county council to represent the south. wark district of LOndCa.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
CLAIMS ARE MADE
 THAT FRENCH SEEK CAPTIVITY

AMSTERDAM. Oct. 15-(i Germany has proposed to France that, in with the allies, France undertake refrain from bombaIing large northern France, and into with Germany o permit portion of the population of NacnccnncS pass into the French lines The Germans say they unable prevent the eastward flight of the Nalcncicnncs population.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15

ASSOCIATED PRESS WAR st MMARl.-Ihe aIIcs are continuing their blows for important gains in Flanders and Oisc the Mouse. The French advancing III tn" aon The allied offensive in Belgium progress ing The American operations west of the Mouse have been renewed successfully.
 The resistance in Flanders appears to be only for the purpose delaying the allies until the evacuation of Bet gim has been completed
 Onward March of Allies in Belgium
 LONDON, Oct l5-BcIgan troops have reached the out skirts Mcnn within miles of Courtrai The allies within effective artillery range of the railway from llle Turcoing and through Coura the allies dominate the meeting link between the Germans in the Lille and Ostend tors.
 Drive Progressing Favorably
 BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FLANDERS, Oct. b. The allies resumed their drive this morning from the positions reached last night, and progressing favoraby.
 British Advance Beyond Roulers
 WITH THE BRITISH IN BELGIUM, Oct. 15.-Enemy re stance in Flanders is reported to have been broken It in dicaed that the Germans withdrawing material from the
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
BRITISH AND ITALIAN WARSHIPS
 CAPTURE AUSTRIAN STRONGHOLD

WASHINGTON Oct. 15.-An Italian official dispatch says that Italian and British naval forces have captured DuraZZo, the important Austrian naval base in Albania taking many prisoners and large quantities of war supplies
 The Italians continue their advance in Albania and have occupied many important points.
 Serbians Continue Victorious Advance
 LONDON, Oct 15,-The Serbs advancing north of Nisl Sunday captured the heights which dominate the banks of the Morava river, says official statement.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
German People Long for Peace

GENEVA, Oct. 15-Neutral travellers from Germany say the people oveoyed at the prospects of peace They say that President Wilson and Prince Maxman being clo "Zcd while the kaiser's name is not mentioned.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
They Will Change Their Tune Later

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 15-The Cologne Gazette declares hat although the Germans will to the evacuation of the occupied territories they will uncond tiOna surrender
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
GOING WHILE THE
 GOING IS GOOD

LONDON, Oct 15.- Several large German torpedo boats re gently left Xecbrugge during a storm and proceeded to Ger many, filled to capacity with soldiers
 It is reported also that the Germans are evacuating Os- tend.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
Divine Sarah Will Again Go
 Under Knife

NEW YORK. Oct l5- Mme Bern hardt has arrived here en route to France, where she will undergo an other operation She expects to re turn for another American tour next January.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-15
BAVARIAN SOCIALISTS DESIRE
 TRIAL OF PEACE CONSTRUCTORS

IlRICH Oct. l5.-Thc Bavarim Socialists have at Munich and adopted resolutions urging the rcchsag Al, point state court try all Germans the highest person who have been guilty of frustrating peace efforts The meeting also demanded self government for all German