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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
2
Weston Leader notes publisher status at Weston Oregon and that weekly papers in Umatilla County have agreed not to publish political advertising except at set rates. It questions Oregon politics and cites wartime Allied strategy as a strategic retreat.
The article outlines the second great Red Cross drive with a national quota of 100 million dollars and a 75 percent national allocation. It notes state campaigns rely on voluntary subscriptions and mentions local contributions. It also presents a string of political jests about Lloyd George and General Maurice, socialist sentiments in Illinois, and Oregon politics.
A May 9 reunion at the Jo sia Lievallen homestead on Wild Horse gathers the Lievallen descendants led by three sons and seven daughters of Josiah Lieuallen. Weston hosts Red Cross festivities with a chicken pie supper, auction, and band music. receipts near 250 dollars with many autos present. A political ad for Governor MOSER promotes rural credits, roads, and anti paying trust policies.
Local report tells of Mayor J. M. Banister facing suspicion amid family drama and odd smells. The case turns on a dead robin found in his pocket after a prior yard discovery, revealing a mystery tied to his actions and a cheese factory rumor.
Red Cross rooms will suspend sewing next week with a notice to resume. A wine tea is planned Saturday afternoon May 18 at the auxiliary's new quarters, chaired by Mrs J H Price. The dependent families committee includes Mrs R Lieuallon, Mrs E F Wrigele and Dr McKinney. A Weston Mountain school house entertainment drew a large Weston crowd and raised substantial funds.
William Fox presents a sensational expose of the Imperial Secret Police in The Spy at The Peoples Theatre Athena. The advertisement touts a wartime urgency with a claim of 10,000 enemy secret police in the United States and urges readers to spot spies among neighbors.
American patrols in the Laneville sector entered Anterviliers and breached the German line to 300 yards. Their return was spotted by an enemy observation post, where a corporal and six men were found. three Germans were killed and four taken prisoner, one wounded. Artillery has driven Germans from front positions and pushed rearward toward second lines, with only a few machine gun posts remaining in back areas. American forces are advancing where the enemy fled, with third lines in similar disarray.
The Church of the Brethren holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Bible study at 7:40 p.m. John Bonewits serves as elder. Methodist Church offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. with services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday. United Brethren schedules morning and afternoon services and Wednesday meetings. Baptist Church extends a warm welcome with Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning service at 11 a.m., and evening service at 8 p.m. Episcopal service will be at Weston Church at 3 p.m. next Sunday conducted by Rev. Alfred Lockwood of Pendleton. All invited.
The piece argues that from caveman days through civilization, cooking improves meat and potatoes while tobacco smoke and toasted flavors enhance cigarettes. It likens taste to processed foods and mentions Lucky Strike cigarettes as tasting like a pipe.
Announcement by J. M. H seeks the Republican nomination for County Commissioner, subject to the voters at the primary on 17, 1918. An advance notice signals candidacy and intent to campaign under party banner.
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