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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented OCR shows a Weston Oregon publisher ad with garbled text about rates per inch per insertion and per line, mentions Weston business notices. Appears to be an old classified or printer’s insertion sheet with unclear terms and line pricing. No clear person, event, or organization details beyond Weston, Oregon.
The piece argues Roy W. Ritner will win the soon to be contested representative seat, noting his strong legislative record and cross county appeal while casting him as independent and countywide. It profiles rival candidate Bishop as an experienced lawyer from Tennessee with deep Umatilla ties and fiscal prudence.
George Bishop of Freewater runs as Democratic nominee for district attorney in Umatilla County promising thorough qualifications after five years in public service.
In Umatilla County a heated race for legislative seats unfolds before the November 7 polls. Dr J A Best competes with W T Reeves of Stanfield and Louis Hodgen of Umapine, each with strong local followings. Roy W Ritner is expected to win reelection, while Best’s prospects appear doubtful due to waning support in Pendleton after his mayoralty term.
A quirky parish‑tone notice from a local feed dealer era. text praises patronage and hints at product lines including Peacock Flour and Britchford's Calf Meal. Mentions Hurley, Oats and Wheat, Usled Hi Milletully and Chicken Ford as local references. WOOD the Feed Man.
Pendleton boasts of an endorsement from the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs for its normal school bill while quietly noting that a decisive Monmouth delegates vote tipped the scales after a fierce two hour debate.
W. T. Reeves of Stanfield, a native of Oregon and a progressive citizen, carries the Democratic nomination for representative. He owns one of the best improved places in the county.
Salem reports indicate C P Strain is favored for re-election as county assessor, citing efficiency and integrity. A Southern Pacific release criticizes Oregon demurrage charges and argues California’s higher rate has improved car turnaround, urging a more favorable, dispatch oriented policy to benefit shipping.
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