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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
2
The Weston Leader calls on residents to aid the food crisis by backing shipbuilding munitions and clothing efforts for troops. It references wartime sentiment, calls for patriotic buying of War Savings Stamps, and lists local church services and community notices amid war news and political commentary.
Thomas Narkaus, a Granum Alberta farmer 12 miles east of town, risen from tough luck to success on 2240 acres. He yields up to 87 bushels per acre and averaged strong harvests in three recent years, with 1280 acres in crop this year. He also owns the Motor Inn garage and added a Rumley combine, harvesting about 8160 bushels daily for 26 days and clearing around 300 dollars daily in custom work.
General Pershing reports successful bombing behind German lines and direct hits on a station and railroad. American artillery helps Marines clear Belleau Wood and capture about 400 prisoners northwest of Chateau Thierry. In Macedonia heavy bombardments persist with Bulgarian attempts repelled. German offensive between Montdidier and Noyon is halted after five days. Italian front sees Austrian attack along the Piave with allied troops holding. Italians have taken over 3000 Austrians, including 69 officers.
General von Risberg told the Reichstag that German troops returning from Russia carry Bolshevik ideas and circulate revolutionary pamphlets. He called for strict army discipline to curb the influence and maintain order.
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