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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
2
A Weston Oregon district wartime column covers war effort calls for buying war bonds and potatoes to save wheat. It notes a Pendleton Red Cross auction, a local editor, and a humorous Observer verse from Camp Morrison. It mentions bank bookkeeping and band organization gaps in Pendleton and Walla Walla.
Weston gains a rare community brass band boosting local culture as Inland Empire towns recognize the value of musical ensembles. Residents celebrate the new group and its potential for future performances and civic events.
A local view from Umatilla county notes the house to house feed lines show how not to conserve food. The piece laments the inability to avert the war and mourns each fresh slaughter of Hunnish troops on the western front.
The Oregon Food News Bulletin quotes a controversial line claiming high prices are preferable to peace with Germany. The remark targets wartime price policy and strains on civilians, stirring debate over economic measures during the period.
A Wisconsin farmer reports cows give two quarts more milk daily when the phonograph plays during milking. Professor Harker notes cows are happier with entertainment and mood affects milk output.
Relief for indigent families of interned enemies will be directed by Britn erland and Sweden legations representing German and Austro Hungary interests with U S cooperation. Needy families receive aid from legation funds while law abiding aliens harmed by status are helped by a national American committee working with legations and consular offices.
Uncle Eben weighs future law enforcement, arguing if discussions turn into force nearly everyone becomes a cop. The quote reflects concern over widespread policing expectations within the community.
J My Ashworth announces Republican bid for County Commissioner in the primary election set for May 17, 1918. The advertisement states the candidate seeks the party nomination and urged support.
Rabbi Goldman, a widowed speaker who survived a wartime incident, will address Sunday services at Weston Mountain schoolhouse Saturday evening and the United Brethren church in this city Sunday morning. He highlights self sacrifice and liberty, with a Red Cross collection led by B C Rogers and a welcoming return for Mrs. R G Saling.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. with various services across several churches including United Brethren and Methodist. Notable events include Rabbi Goldman giving a morning address, Epworth League and Christian Endeavor meetings, Thursday and Wednesday prayer meetings, and a Baptist church notice of a May 1 4 6 association meeting at New Home church near Freeswater.
A Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph says a counter revolution may have broken out in Petrograd. Rumors from Finland claim rioting in the capital and that Grand Duke Alexis Nikolayevitch has been proclaimed emperor with Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch as real leader in Russia. Correspondents from Stockholm note persistent rumors of major events in Russia with Alexis, son of the former emperor, declared emperor and Michail Alexandrovitch as regent.
A neighbor in Noeth Bend Oregon writes that Louie Simpson is a capable, generous leader who has driven public works, supported families, and relief efforts. He praises Simpson's integrity, executive ability, and kindness, stating neighbors would honor him and that he would make a good governor.
Daisy Waddingham wed Pred Hendrickson in a quiet home ceremony at Henry and Mrs. Waddingham's residence. Rev E F Wriggle officiated before about fifteen guests. The couple planned a later trip to Portland and Astoria before returning to Weston.
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