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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
2
A wartime editorial argues that economic pressure will wear down German and Austrian forces, urging readers to sacrifice, invest in liberty bonds, and support local advertisers to sustain their town’s paper and nation. It warns against profiteers, sloth, and sabotage while urging continued civic duty.
Farm Notes reports on a wheat counties tour led by M. 8. Shrock highlighting data from farm experiments. It cites drought risk, weed control, late plowing, and varietal tests at Elgin and Moro stations, urging efficient use of resources and study of results for better crops.
A note from Dr. F. D. reports the Weston party motored east from the WS in good condition. They crossed Illinois without a puncture and visited Utah sheep herders Wyoming sheepherders Nebraska farms and Iowa schoolyards amid floods. They praise the landscape and share pride in their journey.
Fragmentary wartime note compares a local merchant to a stubborn public spirit. Mentions the Austrians being routed on the Piave and hints at the Huns worrying over peace terms while the Allies handle the matter.
A quotation from the Saturday Evening Post discusses the idea that even with military victories over France and Italy, Kaiver cannot compel England and the United States to terms without destroying their sea power. The note questions whether English and American lethargy and selfishness will aid his forces.
Lowell Hyatt of Weston recalls the Lincoln submarine attack off France during World War I. He survived the torpedoing, spent hours in icy water, clung to wreckage, and was rescued by a destroyer after sighting an enemy periscope. Hyatt later served as a fireman and returned to duty.
James L. Fuson a longtime Weston resident died suddenly at his home at 11 45 Thursday night from a smothering attack He was born in Missouri September 27 1862 and came to Weston with family seven grandchildren and two stepchildren survive him Funeral arrangements had not been set at presstime
Church notices list service times for several denominations. United Brethren and Baptist pastors schedule Sunday worship at 10 and 11 oclock with evening preaching at 8. Bible study, prayer meetings, and youth gatherings are planned midweek reminders, with various pastors including S E Powell, Turnor C By, and E P Wriggle listed.
Washington reports nine hundred thousand American troops have been shipped to France within five months as part of the war effort. General March praised U S divisions and guard units for gallantry at Cantigny and praised fleet command and unity of command as a key Allied military achievement.
Secretary Baker and General March told the Senate Military Committee they oppose extending the draft age. They urged no registration change now, planning a broader army program within 60 to 90 days, likely by mid August, addressing manpower and shipping concerns.
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