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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
4
A tale tells how Paderewski arrived around noon in a quiet western town and, while strolling, heard a piano being played at a house with a sign reading Piano Lascons. He listened, spoke with Miss Jones, and later returned, proposing to her on the edge of a mountain, amid wandering stars and a western backdrop.
Northwest Auto president F P Vogler returns from a three week East tour upbeat about securing a major contract for 1000 Reo cars and trucks in the Northwest region covering Oregon Washington and part of Idaho. He notes East is prosperous demand for labor high and foresees strong gains for the West. Vogler cites the Reo factory production 16 000 cars this year and plans to buy 2 080 cars, highlighting Reo is built in Lansing not Detroit and is largely assembled in the plant.
A collage of clipped quotes covers smoking’s fading spark and a bishop’s parable on trust. It includes Mas Maetersinck’s bid to outflank tobacco, a country parish joke about a late woman, Drexel praising volunteers, Three Finger Jam’s blunt honesty, and Tokyo’s tobacco shift in Korea.
A mother describes neglect and illness while praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy she tried for her daughter. The ad-like text emphasizes relief from symptoms and encourages reliance on the product to end ongoing suffering.
Portland wheat prices steady as growers resist exporters bids while regional reports note stiff farmer resolve. Wenatchee apple prospects show 85 percent of crop lined up for cash sale amid hail impact. prune packing begins in Idaho. Oregon hop conditions remain favorable with England crop revision eyed.
Petrograd reports via London that the Duma president announced Germany lost the Moltke battle cruiser three cruisers and seven torpedo boats in the Riga engagement. The German fleet allegedly withdrew from Riga bay after a failed attack, with Russian forces repelling them without heavy artillery support. Soldiers in Britain begin cooking classes during vacation as 1600 soldiers are taught culinary arts in city schools, billeted 100 per building, each providing meals from a 40 cent daily allowance. California hop harvests are running 10 to 20 percent below 1914, with fields across several counties, shipments expected to Europe.
A tropical hurricane battered the Texas coast causing widespread destruction from Galveston to Houston and Texas City. More than 100 people were reported dead with Galveston and Port Arthur among heavily hit areas. Damages run into millions as water mains and fire services are disrupted and troops are called in to assist repair efforts.
A remarkable avocado tree near Whittier Los Angeles County yields a record 3000 crop value with fruit selling at high prices. The tree, reportedly aged around 2000 years, adds about 1500 worth of wood, totaling an impressive yearly production near thirty thousand dollars.
Five highwaymen held up and robbed nine mobile parties on Harrison avenue in Butte Montana Saturday night. About 35 persons were robbed of cash and jewelry, police say the total may exceed $6000. Victims were forced to stop by the roadside as the robbers moved along the line of cars.
A notice explains the railway reserves the right to alter timetables with or without notice. It mentions that the parbilo commission has issued an order lasting ten days and that the posting will occur to inform the public.
A neighbor comments on a local dispute as a seller digs in and introduces others to their fate. The scene captures tense dynamics around a neighborhood decision and the fate of those involved. The fragmentary report hints at broader community stakes and potential conflict.
A fragmented note reports on Jinks and an old uncle with a doctor’s prognosis suggesting long survival. The line hints at a nearing end and an extended life outlook drawn from a 19th century American source.
A Philadelphia Record item notes the scene of soldiers braving a tough game with plenty of socks and mittens on hand, highlighting endurance and preparedness amid rough conditions.
Fragmentary lines show a confused speaker addressing a maid or cook about a long held grievance or suspicion. The tone hints at strained domestic relations and questions about loyalty or intent without clear events or names.
An odd exchange from a Lovelville Courter Journal item hints at a mistaken call or joke. The dialogue contrasts two voices and references two distinct publications, suggesting a local paper’s humorous exchange or gossip snippet.
An informal exchange among unnamed locals references new sanitary drinking cope and eye drop, with a ciphered tone and archaic phrasing. The bizarre dialogue centers on precautionary measures amid unclear context, suggesting a mock or coded street scene.
An ad style fragment extolls Resinol soap and Resinol ointment for skin ailments including eczema and rashes. It claims immediate itch relief and healing, praising its bland, gentle medicinal action. Mentions Retinol soap and doctors’ long use, plus humorous clippings from various papers.
Jones inquires about Geulth leaving the hospital after an appendectomy and a friend Smith replies that while the surgery was done, the real loss was to his bank account due to the costs.
A fragmentary report from a neutrality lecture at an unknown venue quotes De Frits Metaler of Heidelberg University addressing a heckler. The dialogue includes garbled phrases about reading him wrong, marriage, travel, and a cryptic exchange about right kind agents, with unclear context and several garbled names.
A brief dialogue from the Hoston Transcript features Bridget reassurances to a lonely mistress. Bridget vows to stay until a house fills with company, reflecting domestic consultation and care.
An uneven exchange features a driver asking if Motoriat is religious while Motoriat speaks of Pamillar and a Bible, noting it appears misheard or garbled as a fire engine event is mentioned with unclear timing. The fragment preserves character names and thematic tension without clear narrative resolution.
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