Weston Leader Clark Wood Peritioher Journal Speculates on 1916 Politics
Fragmented state of Weston Oregon politics amid Republican and Progressive clashes. The piece notes Douglas Hughes and Theodore Roosevelt era sentiments, calls for a district meeting, and hints at school board resignations if attendance wanes. It mentions a four story brick building and a push for local political unity. The column lampoons national figures and references a surprise Democratic vice presidential chatter.
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Weston
Schoo Board
Oregon Farmers Back Rural Credit Plan in 1916 Vote
Farmers of Oregon push a rural credits plan proposing long term low interest loans to raise land productivity and reduce costs. The proposal, drafted for a November ballot, argues agriculture as the state’s backbone and urges voters to approve the amendment while enforcement provisions target unlawful practices and fees.
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Oregon
Oregon Journal
Credite Westem
Weston Dog License Ordinance Drafted in Local Jurisdiction
A fragmentary ordinance from Weston proposes licensing for dogs and bitches, with fines up to five dollars per offense, and a system of annual fees based on dog sex and spay status. It details police collection, metal license tags, impounding, and potential euthanasia for unclaimed animals after five days, plus penalties for breaking into the dog pound.
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Common Council
HA. Srandt
Andy ‘T. Barnett
Weston
City of
Jimb
Nicholas
Francis Joseph
City Recorder
Maine
Po- Hee
Potter
Chief of Police
Political Editorial Touches on Loyalty and the Gubernatorial Vote
The piece urges Democratic loyalists on government payrolls not to feel secure, warning of a political shift by next November. It discusses the one term plank, past political events, and the ongoing Democratic minority versus Republicans led by figures such as Colonel Roosevelt, with Woodrow Wilson praised as a stable president.
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United States
Potes
Roomorelt
Hue Bees
Woodrow
Wilson
Pioneers Reunion Financed Amid Local Contributions
A historic reunion fund drive raised 658 dollars from donors including O H are and many names such as Kirkpatrick Goodwin De Tes and O M ara. The drive supported the annual Pioneer event with emphasis on community support and moral suasion.
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van Winkle
Andy
O'Hare
Weston
Opera Eee Dollare
Weston Merjie Co
Sines Dolare
M. BK Kirkpatrick
Imehim & Duncan, Watts & Nagere
Henry ®Ama
F. Hultineh
W. A. Graham
Proudfit
Prank Graham
Roy Read
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Joe Hath Walte
Warra Warra
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Homer I. Watts
Athena
Weston Meat
Perry & Weber
H. Carter
Dan P. Smythe
Carter & Smythe Lawyers
Pendleton
Kyanize
Goopwin's Drug Store
Leader Shop
Clark Wood
Peritioher
Cughatin
Hughes
Erallemadten
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Charles Evan Hughes
Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt
Puzsling
Oyster Bay
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Sunreats
Penoe Teee
Oregon Partners
Alto
Llonallen
McBride
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Duncombe
St. Louis
Pioneers
Union Pacific System
Aston Pacific
Union Pacific
Yellowstone National. Park
Nelson
R. Burns
Walla W
G. Lucas
Real
Louns Westos
J. Joel Penney Co
the Farmers Bank of Weston
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Waitsburg, Wash
Northwest
Weston Mercantile Company
Leader
E. E. Zehm
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