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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
4
Good news for you about our summer specials. Can your own fruit meat and vegetables for long winter months. We supply economy and Kerr self sealing wide mouth Mason jars lids and rubbers to fit any jar. Crocks in 2 4 8 12 and 20 gallon sizes at prices lower than last year. Berries for canning available by order.
Bunicerr Johnson S Army Shoe offers tan leather service shoe pliable and tailored to Uncle Sam specifications. The advertised price is 35.00 per pair and markets as the best value for the money today.
Fragments list various work clothing items with prices such as overalls $1.00 to $1.40, leather faced garments, buoyant underwear, bal briguan and Union suits priced around $1.25 to $1.40. Shirts, ties, and shoes mentioned with moderate values, khaki pants at $1.79, and the “AlldeneOne” label at $2.60.
An old sale note advertises ladies auto hats and caps priced around 89 cents, with a few items at 61.00 and a sale on sandals up to 3 dollars originally, now offered at 1.08. The copy touts comfort, style, and durable options in patent or gun metal finishes.
Weston and nearby upland residents enjoy camp visits at Bingham Springs while Mrs. N R McVay of Goldendale joins her sister Mrs A W Lundell for a western visit. The region reports below average strawberry yields due to hot weather. berry prices average $2.50 to $3.00 per crate. Local road and custody matters, crops, and social events fill the page with community detail.
Weston W C T U met Tuesday afternoon to discuss patriotic union work. A basket will be placed in the Mercantile Company store for worn table cloths sheets and white muslin garments to aid wounded soldiers via Red Cross distribution. Committees will prepare the material, then ship it to the Red Cross. Next meeting set for July 31 at United Brethren parsonage. missionary day observed with a special program.
The Church of the Brethren lists services for Sunday July 15 1917 with 10 a m Sunday school preaching and study sessions and an evening Bible study on the life of John Bone Bonewitz led by the Elder.
The County Court of Oregon Umatilla County receives notice that administrator has filed the final account in the estate of Martin E Onion or Onion Deceased. A hearing is set at 10 in the forenoon of July at the Court Home in Pendleton to approve the final account and report. Interested parties may appear to object or share input as required by law.
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