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Newspaper

Weston Leader

Location

Weston, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1916

Page

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Plan Active Fight to Carry Urventia County for Hugh

Umatilla county central committee vows the largest majority for Hugh and endorses a full county ticket. Campaign events planned daily with speakers delivering private addresses in Milton Milton meeting Oct 20 and other towns including Oct 26 Stanfield and Uriah.

Urventia County Hugh Umatilla County Ama Portland Steiner Benatar Doroide Milton UN Upeaker Uorlaton Echo Meeted

Wilson and Hughes Clash Over Women Suffrage Stance

The piece contrasts Wilson’s vigorous support for women voting with Hughes’s wavering position. It cites Wilson’s campaign travels and speeches in favor of suffrage and notes reactions from Republicans and supporters. Also mentions a New York World letter questioning Hughes’s stance and urging immediate ratification.

Mra. Hughes Hughes

Blue Mountain road funding eyed in Congress push

Congressman La Follette pledges aid to secure a federal aid appropriation from the recent 10 million dollar good roads fund to build the Blue Mountain road linking Walla Walla to Wallowa country. The toll road within the Wanaha forest reserve may attract quicker federal action, pleasing the Walla Walla Commercial Club.

Blue Mountains Walla Walla Wallowa Congrouman la ¥Olletts Congreda Wat Congressman la ¥Ollette Blue Mountain

Drunken Joy Ride Ends in Arrests at Wyrick Ranch

Pendleton Oct 16 A drunken Joy ride ended when Harry Emory and Bert Manefield were arrested by Justice Joo after stealing a car to tour with a party. They struck the Wyrick ranch causing a crash that threw occupants on rocks. The men faced maximum fines of 50 dollars or 26 days in jail.

Pendleton Jay Wyrick Bros Harry Emory Bert Manefield Justice of the Peace Wytick Wild Aierno Cut

Prosperity and exports boost in 1915 16 trade review

The Central Trust of Illinois and executives Dawes Carter Hodges report in September that 1915 16 exports outpaced imports with a 219 million dollar trade surplus. Railroad earnings rise sharply. rail idle cars drop from 265000 to 11000. Frank Carter and John Hodges urge support for Woodrow Wilson citing strong business optimism and postwar demand.

Central Trust Company of Illinois Chas. G. Dawes McKinley Comptroller of the Currency Frank Carter Mercantile Trust Company of John M. Hodges Fort Dearborn National Bank Chicago American Om Nerk America

Fragmentary phrase about Wilson and policy control

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Wilson and the idea that opposition will not let others dictate U S government policy. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or events to form a full news item.

Wilson

Modern Publicity and the Value of Newspaper Ads

The piece argues against roadside signboards and handbills, praising newspapers as the best advertising medium. It notes motorists rarely read small signs, pedestrians ignore boards, and inked circulars often get dumped. Newspapers, read thoroughly, deliver cost effective reach to a large audience.

Renee Antonia Bsah Tts Dewnpaper

Inland Empire could save millions with bulk grain handling

Lansing Hurd of Oregon Agricultural College said farmers in the Inland Empire could save from two to five million dollars yearly by adopting bulk grain handling. He toured the Inland Empire last Tuesday with Gee for the Commission Municipal Docks in Portland to study the wheat situation, adding Portland would prepare for this change if adopted.

Inland Empire Lansing Hurd Market and Organization Oregdh Agricultural College Walla Walla Gee Commission Municipal Portland Hogardt

Calla taxi Late McBirdy's Always At Your Disposal

Local ad snippet promises constant taxi service with phrase Late McBirdy's readily available. It highlights Phong as a contact or point of service, suggesting 24 hour accessibility. The short notice implies convenient transportation options for patrons.

Calla Taxi McBirdy Phong

Prominent Farmers quarrel over land in local dispute

Tension rises between Frank Rogers and J W Makavey over ownership of land claimed under lease. Ranch conflict escalates with threats and a staged confrontation at the Maloney property. A later note reports A Phillips sale by F G Lucas drawing bidders. chattel sales totaled $000 with no real estate sale.

Frank Rogers J. W. Makavey Reservithis Fatteore al Umic Rogers Bern Blauney Lee Janie Loe Juga Te Angus Amoney Magers A. Phillips F. G. Lucas Mr. Phillips Blils

Wheat Market Booms with Weston Warehouse Trades

The Washington wheat market shows a surge as Weston Warehouse reports September bids at 61.70 per bushel and 61.00 on the is. The manager Frank Price buys about 21 000 bushels in three lots at 126 dollars, leaving little Weston wheat for growers. DuPuis visits Montana and notes rich grassland becoming milling wheat with macaroni wheat commanding a premium. Local investors move to Montana, while J N Scott pays 250 per acre near Athens, setting county price records.

Chicago Westen Price M. Benieter Frank Price Maneer Weston Warehouse Company Weston Bend DuPuis Montana Melons Washington Colfax Waitsburg J. N. Scott Athens Jerry Stone Scott Josephine Stone

Straight Ticket for Hughes Fairbanks Burnett Moore Mickie Vote Yes

A paid political ad urging a straight party vote and listing candidates for federal and county offices in Wasco and Umatilla counties. Names include Hughes Fairbanks Burnett Moore Mickie Stanfield Brown Gilliam Yeager Young Bradley Brown Slusher.

United Willard Bradley J. T. Brown William M. Slusher

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