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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
2
Christmas Red Cross Membership Drive Announced
Weston launches a Christmas Red Cross membership drive led by 8. A. Barnes with local lodge support. District leaders named for the effort include Mrs. S. A. Barnes and several club reps. the campaign aims to quickly swell Weston’s AM member total and reunite members with the Red Cross. Local merchants tout cigars and tobacco during the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Barnes
Great Red Cross Christmay
Weston
Siti
Tects
Barnes
Les
B.M. Smith
Rebokahs
Edna Fisk
A. James
United Artisans
Alice Price
W. A
Volunteer Spirit in France Letter From Corporal Barnes
A fragmentary wartime letter from Corporal Sidney Barnes now with the Arn Britineers in France expresses pride in American volunteers and patriotism. He notes mixed self-critique of his own efforts and echoes lines about Freedom calling soldiers from all regions to defend Liberty. The text references sacrifice, unity, and resolve amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Moore
Sidney Barnes
Local drive organized for Armenian and Syrian relief in Weston
Weston hosts a local branch of the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief led by Mayor Banister with officers Price and Smith and a broad committee. The drive, backed by the U S government, aims to raise tens of millions for winter relief and repatriation, with a nationwide committee including James L. Horton and leaders like Taft and Hughes. Weston citizens are urged to attend a Saturday meeting to learn details and support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Committee For
Armenian and Fan Relief
Weston
Pritchard
Coast Committee
Seattle
Wees
M. Banister
Chira Price
Tcretary
Bom. Smith
Treaker
Clark Wood
Boc
Rogers
Alice Price
B. Powell
A. UL Price
Bop. Weigle
Red Cross
the Cross
United States
James Lb. Horton
New York
The
Nation Committee
William Howard Taft
Charles Ny Hughes
Stephen Bell
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Nation
Weston Commercial Club
Hides Bought At 17 Rents Per Quick, Perry OL
A dated brief notes that 1 will pay 17 rents for hides in Perry. The report records a small animal trade detail with a local buyer offering 17 rents per hide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
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