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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
2
Local retailer touts a large assortment of children’s toys with dolls, balls, blocks, and small chairs. Advertises moderate pricing and a claim that its doll line cannot be surpassed elsewhere.
Thomas Watt Gregory argues the United States must enter World War I, condemning neutrality and German actions as violations of wartime rules. He describes the conflict as an extermination war and urges citizens to join the sacrifice of blood and treasure, outlining a clear path forward.
The Red Cross begins a 1917 Christmas Membership Campaign to recruit ten million names across the United States. Fifty thousand recruiting booths will receive enlistments, aiming to universalize Red Cross membership as a civic duty and war effort.
The Eastern Oregon candidate Robert N. Stanfield is praised as the best chance for immediate representation in the U S Senate. He is described as alert vigorous and successful with an honorable business record and loyal American credentials. The editorial favors diverse professional backgrounds in Congress and supports his bid.
The piece appeals to Christian pacifists to support Armenians and Syrians suffering under Ottoman rule, framing aid as Christmas charity and a test of national spirit. It links relief to broader wartime patriotism, urging domestic consumption of Oregon cheese to aid the war effort and support home industry while assisting allies.
Local Red Cross campaign in Weston reports strong progress under Manager Barnes with seven refusals so far. Officials say adults should join. those unable to pay may be enrolled free. Community generosity expected to meet or exceed the quota of 450 members before Christmas night.
Four youths arranged a so called duel in the Parkplace hills near Oregon City. Aged 14, Dr Leslie LeDoux was killed. Three assailants armed with 22 caliber rifles participated. Cranley heads the Inter Allied Council meeting in London to address war finances. Oscar T Crosby elected secretary of the US Treasury and president of the body.
A garbled notice warns residents that a federal income tax collector will hold court sessions from January to January 30, with daily access at the courthouse. It urges taxpayers to prepare returns, estimate incomes and expenses, and seek help to avoid penalties or jail, stressing that earnings, deductions, and business costs must be carefully reported.
The notice orders Chiton Radenkirek to answer within weeks from the first publication in Umatilla County court. It cites a detailed complaint seeking court relief including decrees and equitable remedies, published by Judge Gilbert W. Phelps. The last publication date is December 13, 1917, in Weston Leader.
Portland market notes list white feed at 67.50 per ton, standard barley 5459 per ton, corn at 84 and 85 for cracked, Timothy hay 27 per ton, alfalfa, butter creamery price, oats 450 per dot, potatoes 14.01 per hundred, poultry prices for hens and ducks, turkeys and other fowl with nominal figures. The report compiles several feed grains vegetables and dairy prices in a concise market snapshot.
Seattle market listings show Butter-Creamery at 48 cents per pound, Fres Ranch at 64 cents per dozen, and Polators at 882 6025 dollars per ton.
Homer I. Watts of Athena Oregon is practicing in all state and federal courts, indicating a broad legal representation scope and professional activity across jurisdictions.
Public notices announce hearings in Umatille County Circuit Court on a divorce matter between Hetty Carl monty and Platthil, with a December 20 date and eleven week publication, plus an estate probate for Mary Be Speyewabers with will and qualification in The American National Bank building, Pendleton. Attorneys EAP MNATS represent the estate, with administrator W. H. Canton issuing the notices.
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