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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
2
Weston business men unite for the Weston Free Day celebration planned for tomorrow. Two thousand gifts, many valuable, will be distributed to visitors after a townwide scavenger hunt. Dr. F. D. Watts originated the idea and donates the big free food item as the event hinges on fair weather and a strong turnout.
Local newspaper reflects on military strategy and hunger relief while noting potential road improvements. It cites Athena and Weston pushing for better access along an old toll road, hinting at a future Lincoln Highway segment. Also covered are Ambassador Page’s Islam stance denial and Congressman Sinnott visiting Weston praising his Washington work and a proposed land claim residence extension bill.
The report notes a German chancellor seeking a separate peace with Russia while Entente powers stay firm. France remains strong, Russia fights on, Britain uneasy yet resolute, and all parties press the war as a united front despite German seeks for division.
A reader letter mocks editorial quirks and errors while lamenting grave edits and bad spelling. The piece mentions a subscriber named Newcastle Indiana Moab Turner and a man who suffered a first stroke thirty years ago, now buried in a walnut coffin.
Deep sorrow marks the death of Mrs Herndon aged 63 near Weaston after a long illness. She was a devoted wife and mother living in Ferndale and earlier with the Reed and Machey families near Wenton. Survived by husband Grady Herndon daughter Mrs Walter Gilmore seven sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at United Brethren Church in Weaston with Rev Payne delivering a brief sermon and hymns by a local quartet. Interment followed at the local IOOF cemetery.
Weston readers report that a single spoonful of buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients in Ade lorike relieves sour stomach gas and constipation at once. The note cites appendicitis prevention and credits HL Goodwin, drug writer.
Notice concerns the administration of accounts by DBS agent Geo J Morseman of Weston Oregon. It directs debtors to contact Morseman to settle obligations, authorizes receipts, and invokes Tam the benigner in charge of the accounts.
Blatshford's Calf Meat is advertised with Phos D R Wood listed as the feed man. The fragment references Meadow Hill and animal feed supply roles.
Townwide event invites all residents and visitors to a noon gathering on October 30 with free dinner tickets, souvenir gifts, and more than a thousand giveaway items. Local merchants sponsor prizes, a motion picture show, and a free motor show at Weston Opera House. Community service supported by local churches and notable Weston businesses.
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