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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
2
Clark Wood acquires one half of the Athena era joining with F B Boyd to publish Athena Press and Weston Leader. Wood remains Weston Leader owner and will aid publication. Morganthaler linotype ordered for the new firm to install at Athena Press. The deal effective October 1.
Senator McCumber voice against amendment to the Shantung treaty argues against undermining the international agreement. He warns that supporting the amendment could trigger another world war and force U S troops to fight in the Orient to defend China. He frames it as choosing friendship with China over a harmful policy seen as League of Nations interference.
A fragment notes a pledge that no nation may seize Chinese territory or govern its people against China’s complete independence and sovereignty, referencing a past loss to Germany in 1894 and affirming ongoing autonomy under the league. The text emphasizes national integrity and restraint in territorial actions.
Weather across the region is ideal for farming with abundant fall moisture after two dry springs. Farmers expect a clean summer fallow and weed control with rain aiding soil preparation and seeding. A strong mountain potato crop is now assured.
The Leader notes the Secretary of State offers the Oregon Blue Book 1919 1920 free to any citizen who applies. It highlights the book as a vital resource for voters to understand public affairs and the state’s governance. The piece also mentions the International Typographical Union sending printers to Tacoma and the Lackawanna miners’ leader threatening consequences for not honoring agreements, underscoring active labor organization.
Washington William C. Redfield has tendered his resignation to President Wilson and it has been accepted effective November 1.
Private Reuan Modern of Sacramento California was shot and killed while hunting a deer in the neutral zone about a mile from the Coblenz bridgehead, as German troops fired on him. The incident occurred near the boundary of the bridgehead area.
Weston schools report a busy start as new faculty join from Oregon and Indiana. Seniors include Eugene Smith and Ruth Jackson. sophomores Mays and Gwendolyn Compton. freshmen Atros McCorkell. Teachers Mim Simmons and Miss Tipton absent. Mrs Rintoul returns to Beginners. Lower grades see large phonograph class and growing enrollment, with ten seniors and several 1919 graduates visiting the high school.
Port lands council actions amid war talk and sugar shortages. Reports note battleship movements near the Columbia River, highway bond plans, water rights adjudication, and a statewide irrigation project. Local obituaries and weather concerns accompany a stream of scattered editorials and public notices.
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