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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
2
A fragmented Oregon dispatch discusses postal notices and local classifieds, mentions moral cleanliness campaigns by the Oregon Social Hygiene Society, and cites governor Withycombe’s prison affairs, a claimed political maneuver by ex-Warden Murphy, and a wheat price guarantee amid postwar policy.
Red Cross membership in 1919 focuses on a $1 yearly fee with a wearers badge as proof. Aiming to enroll every man woman and child in Umatilla county and all of Oregon during the December 16 23 roll call, organizers plan no public seal sale this year. Existing members receive ten Christmas seals and a national tuberculosis fund exceeds past sales. President Wilson backs the campaign with a unity message and the slogan Join. Oregon reports strong moral standards among its youth based on army data.
Fog joins the side of a cruel enemy as the brave Juys confront a difficult battle. They must fight gallantly to withstand the Gloom and defend their position.
Rey Winn sells the Moses Taylor place of 600 acres to Marion Hansell and leases the Meadowbrook farm of 673 acres for six years. The combined deal totals $157,000 with Winn keeping Meadowbrook house and garden for personal use as he retires from wheat farming after 35 years.
The first soldier letter since the German surrender arrives from Sergeant Sidney A Barnes dated Somewhere in France November 12. He recalls a wild night of celebration with French and Americans cheering leaders, flags, and bonfires while hoping Germany will stay within the 30 day limit. He notes continued vigilance as Allied forces hold the upper hand amid war’s end.
Church notices list services from several denominations with Sunday school times and sermons. A government insurance advisory for soldiers is quoted. Cargo lumber from the Columbia river in October totals 21,156,626 feet. Highway funds show $6,000,000 available for next year with county grading and hard surfacing plans. Astoria water supply plan approved to divert Big Creek flow with a 40 inch pipeline at $500,000.
Government reports claim stimulated hog and beef production will ease global fat shortages. An 8 to 16 percent hog increase is projected, with 1,000,000,000 pounds more pork possible. Dated notes cite U.S. Agriculture and Food Administration estimates through 1918 and early 1919.
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