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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
2
The Weston Leader urges Liberty Bond purchases and social ostracism for non supporters, condemns slacker attitudes, and notes war progress with editorials criticizing local officials and Happy Canyon games while discussing Pendleton policing and Round Up events in a period voice.
The article reprints Wilsons five peace principles urging impartial justice without favoritism no single nation interests or leagues within the League of Nations no exclusive economic pacts and full disclosure of all treaties. It honors Claude Still a young war hero and notes Liberty Loan participation encouraged for every child. School attendance improves and class changes are listed with local notes on students and clocks.
The report outlines credit for private music study at Weston Schools under the State Teachers Association guidelines. It requires parent application, teacher recommendation, and at least three approving voters. teachers must be conservatory graduates or quint years of advanced training and pass harmony and pedagogy knowledge. Weston High School reports a large graduating class and a sizable Freshman class with named students listed.
Alice Genevieve Smith and Elsie Mae Gordon join Gordon Smith Company as opening attraction for Wes ton's Annual Chautauqua Nov 14. Smith, harpist formerly with Chicago Grand Opera and Metropolitan Opera, praised for masterful tone and singing quality.
In Flanders since September 24 Belgian British and French forces have taken 500 prisoners 350 guns and 400 machine guns according to an official statement from the Belgian war office.
Y W C A hostess houses open at military camps to aid visiting women and mothers. Stories unfold of improvised spaces, late nights, and heartwarming rescues as volunteers support families of soldiers and young girls in wartime.
The Weston auxiliary announces Christmas Parcel Labels issued to men abroad for relay through relatives or friends. Recipients apply to nearest Red Cross auxiliary to receive a carton for gifts not barred by the Post Office. Cartons must be mailed by November 15 after inspection and preparation. Mrs. C. H. Smith chairs the Christmas Parcels committee.
Eight hundred pounds of clothing for Belgian relief was collected and sent by the local auxiliary. Mrs. Herman Goodwin is named chairman of the Home Service committee. consult her for soldier relatives needing help. Supplies of sock and sweater yarn available from Mrs. J. Marvin Price. September activity included 2 sweaters, 43 pairs of socks, 24 vinafores. linen shower to hospitals in France deemed a success. The silver offering totaled 36.65 with contributions of towels, towels, napkins, and other linens welcomed.
The note from Imperial German chancellor Prince Maximilian asks President Wilson to urge belligerents to send plenipotentiaries for peace talks. It supports the US peace program and seeks an immediate land sea and air armistice while Turkey’s status is noted amid mixed wartime signals.
The State of Oregon to Ole B. Carr defendant you must answer the complaint in the above entitled suit within six weeks from first publication September 6 1918. If you fail the plaintiff seeks a decree forever dissolving the bonds of matrimony and a permanent protection from the defendant. Publication runs weekly for six consecutive weeks in the Weston Leader. Attorney for plaintiff S D Peterson Milton Oregon.
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