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Newspaper

Weston Leader

Location

Weston, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

Page

2

Five Lin County Cities Vote in Municipal Elections

Oregon notes report five Lincoln County cities held municipal elections. The piece covers local political shifts, new organizations, road and irrigation plans, and public notices from state officials including the Secretary of State Olcott and Governor Withycombe.

Olcott Chicago Biesleter Corvallis Rogue River Valley Berkshire Association Grants Tess Pallas Multnoma County Oregon Ashland Clackamas County Oregon City Coquille Myrtle Point Wells Salem Commercial Club Oregon Irrigation Congress Portland Oregon Poultry & Pet Stock Association G. H. Robbins Hood River Northwest Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union Idaho McMinnville Oregon and Oregon County J. A. Churchill Looking Glass David N. Roberg Looking Gies Tn Bend Wyatt Arthur & Beede & Sons Drewsey Lewis Commissioner of Internal Revenue Oregon Agricultural College Agricultural College FW. Rigen Klamath Falls Wasgo County Withycombe Wilson Congress Albert J. Whiteaker Grand Ronde William Mellien Ray Jenkins Alera George T. Vernon Mary Cummings Sherrill Lemwel F. Smith Agate Beach W. H. Vader State Tax Commission Brown Cow Creek Valley A. D. Helms Val Newton G. Baker War Department Oregon Cavalry Oregon Artillery International Boundary Line Columbia River District Upper River Milla Columbia River State Industrial Accident Commission B. Segurs Warren J. W. Erickson George Eddy James Withycombe

Opportunity for Budget Reform Promises Internal Improvements

The fragment argues that a bold reform plan will strengthen governance through sound budgeting and intelligent internal improvements. It asserts a high value for money and questions whether the chance to adopt this reform will be seized.

It’s Clickin Along a Leader’s New Printing Machine

The Leader inaugurates a power press and gasoline engine, noting a typesetting model added to the setup. The piece explains patience to readers as the 35 year old operation learns to handle the machine, with the baseball editor guiding practice toward speed and control.

Bill Nye Eaay Ben Franklin Wil Develo

RHEUMY RHYME Deans column mocks anti booze ponies

A fragmented verse from Dean Collinge called RHEUMY RHYME mocks prohibition era humor. The text features drunken longing and perdida lines about awaiting rye drinks and a man facing pressure to swear or die amid a street scene.

Dean Collinge

Political parties swap blame over government efficiency

The piece argues the country shifted from a largely Republican mantle to a bipartisanship of similar policies. It contends both parties pursued opportunistic governance, blaming each for waste and ineffectiveness, while noting a stagnant choice between two sets of men. It ends with stray ads for prizes, chickens, and rooms.

Ashland Saturday Evening Post Scousiny Gov

Rich Chicago egg gambler sparks national outrage

The Oregonian reports a wealthy Chicago resident bought 72,000,000 eggs last spring and stored them abroad to gouge the public. Critics call the plan ruthless but suggest lawful profiteering through egg storage and distribution as a remedy, urging thriftier households to enter poultry ventures or act as middlemen to temper prices.

Chicago Oregonian America

Christmas Goods on Sale For All Your Holiday Needs

Local shop promotes a wide range of Christmas items including toys, toilet articles, linens, books, stationery, and mechanical toys for boys. Dressed dolls are highlighted as part of the toy selection.

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