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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
2
The piece compiles varied items from Pendleton and Weston including editorials on subscription rates and Sam Sturgis entering military service, plus local anecdotes about Father Sherlock’s fine, civic opinions, and a Poem on fishing. It references WWI era tensions and regional names like Mount Angel, Umatilla county, and Walls Walla.
General Korniloff denounces barbarous warfare and cites a revolting example on Weston streets as evidence of brutal methods. The remark frames a debate on wartime conduct and civilian impact in the city scene.
A period schedule lists film programs from September 15 to 20 including two reel Keystone comedies, three reel dramas, and six reel features from Mutual and Vitagraph. A tribute to the late Rev W E Potwine recalls his service in Pendleton Honolulu and Santa Rosa with high praise for his spiritual life and democratic character.
J N York completed a week long harvest using a 32 inch Pride of Washington separator and Case engine. He gathered about 24 000 bushels of wheat and 1800 bushels of Hin wheat from Killgore quarter yielding nearly 10 bushels per acre. Jess York junior led engine operation while Mr York managed his own crop.
Food Administrator Hoover argues that fixing Portland as a base market alongside Chicago would shift Northwest wheat flow and raise freight costs, making Northwest wheat about 50 cents a bushel higher than Mississippi valley wheat. He urges alignment on an equivalent basis to prevent price disadvantages.
Juveniles entertain Maxine Culley on her ninth birthday with a Saturday party on September 8. Light refreshments are served as friends present include Louise Porter Lucile Porter Evelyn Thomsen Gene n Sowers Kathe Liuallen Macile Stays Mer and Florence FMetter Grace Miller Noor Reamer Ora Webb Raymond Banister Dick DeMoss Harold Payne Floyd Hodgson Donald James Ernest Smith.
A Weston physician, Dr. Smith, leaves a large local practice to serve in the Western department. He reports for duty after a telegram noting his call, sacrifices parting with patients, and a wish to resume practice at home after the war. His family will remain in Weston during his absence.
Roger Basson, United Statistician, notes mortality in European armies falls as care and protection improve. He cites about sixty deaths per 1000 on the line and 150 wounded per 1000, most wounded later recovering, and compares to peacetime naval death rates.
A period editorial urges Americans to enter World War I with full commitment and sacrifice, stressing that democracy faces autocracy and that rapid victory requires every dollar and every effort. It also notes general health observations and animal training anecdotes alongside the broader wartime reflection.
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