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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
2
Paris reports President Wilson addressing the second semicon of the peace conference. He argues a permanent settlement requires a league of nations with opinions of mankind, not governments, guiding global affairs. He says the war erased old foundations and only emancipation from old economies can yield real peace.
Washington reports an administration bill proposing 1.25 billion dollars to guarantee farmers 2.20 dollars per bushel for the 1919 wheat crop. The measure would authorize licensing of grain dealers and elevators and empower the president to create agencies to pay for crops and regulate export and import while rail service remains government controlled.
The text notes the president may designate an agency to control wheat prices, prohibit payments for wheat not covered by proclamations, and may sell domestically or for export. It also mentions authority to lease or requisition storage space and set terms for payment.
Washington lawmakers anticipate an extra session next spring as only 31 working days remain in the current session. House and Senate aim to push 16 regular supply bills and several special money measures, including the deficiency bill and a $750 million railroad aid request, amid broader legislative backlogs. Immigration policy proposes a four year wartime pause with Cuba Mexico Canada and Newfoundland exempt.
Ratification of the Prohibition Amendment was proclaimed effective January 16, 1920, at the state department by Acting Secretary Polk. General Pershing orders that soldiers in France mail a postcard home with their location health and unit due to lack of word from many expeditionary forces.
London reports semi official estimates that 203 German U boats were lost in the war. About 120 were sunk with all hands and on the remaining boats about half the crew perished.
Local Weston Oregon issue lists subscription rates in advance and display ad prices per inch and per line. It notes road funding debates in Umatilla County, praises highway progress, and comments on regional politics and national events shaping the area.
The Oregonian notes the Albany Democrat struggles with personality after Fred Netticee departure. New men, capable and experienced, promise to improve but readers sense a gap in distinctive local reporting and news gathering.
The passage highlights notable editors and publishers across Oregon papers such as Long, Killen, St Clair, Woodward, Scott, Fisher, Stewart, the Maloneys, O'Brien, Baker, Wood, Humphrey, and others. It praises personal influence, addresses the rise of new Albany editors, and asserts that readers will judge by merit rather than fame. The tone emphasizes ongoing competition and underscores the idea of progress through individual effort.
William M. Blair, longtime Weston merchant and miller and former mayor, died last Saturday near his home at pera aged 62. He leaves a wife, a brother and six children including Frank Blair of Vancouver who is ill with influenza. Daughters listed as Mrs Jessie Humrey, Mrs Olive M. Andrew, Missie Blair, Mrs Hazel Dennis and Mrs Ruth Thomas. Funeral from the family residence Tuesday morning with RL officiating.
Washington report: after a week of debate the Senate passed a 10 million dollar food relief bill for Europe and the Near East by a 58 to 18 vote. President Wilson urged the fund to curb westward spread of Bolshevism. conference follows to adjust minor amendments. The main change loosens board restrictions to allow aid to friendly nationalities. votes split with 15 Republicans and 3 Democrats against, while 34 Democrats and 19 Republicans supported.
A bill to create Roosevelt day as a November holiday was introduced by Representative Bacharsch of New Jersey and sent to the House judiciary committee.
Sergeant Sidney A. Barnes of Company B 116th Engineers arrived home Wednesday morning from Camp Lewis. He was greeted by his parents in Pendleton and welcomed by a Weston delegation. Barnes served 14 months in France with frontline and camouflage duties, endured shell and machine gun fire, and collected battle relics now on display at Weston Mercantile Co. He praises the Red Cross and Salvation Army.
The Tacoma News shows a quartet of wounded soldiers from the Flat Division returning to Camp Lewis, including Earl Rose of Weston Oregon who recalls gas exposure on the Verdun front and his long overseas service with the 148th Field Artillery. The article recounts each man’s experience and current status.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Xwell Araet Ao epon the same requires filing within six months from January 24 2010 with attorney Homer I Nite in AllenA Oregon. Administrator HAMRIET Dovaias signs the notice.
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