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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
2
In Europe the vester argues democracy must be saved as every nation faces its own crisis. He says making the world safe for democracy is arduous and not easily achieved.
Rates shown cover Regular per inch per insertion Transient per inch per insertion Locals per line per insertion. The fragment outlines pricing structure for ads but lacks specific amounts or dates.
Quote questions government inaction on railroads and a dream of government ownership. The Oregonian marks a market page headline about strong demand for livestock, odd for its market section and tied to journalistic note about market editors.
First Lieutenant Charles Hy Smith of the S6let Infantry recounts Thanksgiving with officers in Degnee Belgium. He notes the feast cost and menu, then details a harsh Argonne night of shelling, fatigue, and miraculous escapes as his unit held the line amid heavy fire and reconnoitering airplanes. He ends with a wry note about a trunk locker and mislaid belongings.
A local editor defends the Weston Leader’s two dollar annual price. He argues the paper serves Weston well beyond subscription value, relying on advertising and job work for profit, noting its unique local impact including a worthwhile effort for a normal school building. Also includes satirical mentions of other papers and public figures.
The piece argues for selective railroad passes to influence press power, noting past abolition of favoritism but suggesting occasional exceptions. It cites Brother Julian's paper complaining of chaos delays and freight shortages, rising rates, and erratic timetables, with reference to Charley Nell.
Notice to subscribers states subscription may expire with this issue. Rates listed: yearly $2.00, six months $1.00, three months 50 cents. The Leader is discontinued at expiration.
A county notice urges residents to fulfill their pledges to buy War Savings Stamps. Umatilla County has not reached its yearly quota and time to make up the deficiency is short. Signed by County War Savings Chairman R. T. Bishop.
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