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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
2
A fragment from the Wea rn Oregon paper cites President Wilson and Woodrow Wilsons pen in a wartime context. It notes a War Congress concept and references the German war lord style appellations. The text hints at public interest in wartime leadership and rhetoric.
The final test of any automobile vs what it can do to prove value. the Overland Model 90 Light Four is praised by Dr. S. L. Kennard and others for performance, styling, comfort, and full equipment at $490 f. o. b. Weston. The piece also weighs in on political rhetoric about Kaiser, Congress, and German actions, with wary notes on international tensions.
United Brethren Church announces preaching at Va and Tse, morning and evening services at the testtal hour. Union meetings shift to the Methodist church this week and move to United Brethren church next Sunday with evening services each night. All attend with cash payments. no credit extended. Clark Wood, publisher.
Weston soldiers in France send first letters home praising the Y M C A as their friend and shelter. They describe detachment life with the 11th Engineers, express limited detail for safety, and note French towns, buildings, and dress while acknowledging the organization’s support for troops.
The town mayor presided over the annual rowing club dinner and delivered a humorous, if garbled, toast about the pleasure of presiding. He praised members for their on-water successes while noting pride in steadiness on terra firma.
An article discusses the zero cold test as essential for motor oils in cold weather. It explains how lubricants behave in low temperatures, the need for oils with strong pour points, and the impact on engine wear and efficiency during winter.
President Wilson defended the War Department and praised its rapid, efficient handling of imperial‑scale tasks while denouncing congressional efforts to reorganize the war machinery. He stated that legislation is unnecessary for restructuring and supported the department’s accomplishments amid wartime pressures.
A proposed measure creates a three member War Council replacing the president’s cabinet role in directing all military departments and agencies. The president would appoint and the Senate confirm the council members who would oversee war policy and operations, with broader central control of production and transport. A second bill seeks a director of munitions orders to centralize production and distribution under the cabinet and War Council.
Secretary McAdoo warns bond holders to beware of securities offered in exchange for government bonds. He states many such securities have little to no value and urges caution before exchanging government issues for risky investments.
The War Department announces that women are being recruited to assist in Europe as telephone operators and other support roles. Officers urge readiness to join, with declarations of no prior convictions required for new draftees. Draft boards will be paid thirty cents for each questionnaire completed.
The Circuit Court of Oregon Umatilla County issues a summons in the case of Plantiff versus defendants Clintons Rodenhurel and others. The notice directs appearance within allotted time and details publication dates and required actions to respond to the complaint.
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