Christmas parcels for U S troops in France via Red Cross
The War Department announced a Christmas package plan for over 2.5 million American soldiers in France. Gifts will be controlled and only one parcel per man will be accepted under Red Cross supervision. British forces attacked German lines near St Quentin Cambrai and near Tombel farm, making progress and capturing trenches north west of Wendiceart Frott Marshal Malgernownord reported.
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Washington
France
War Department
London
St. Quentin
Cambrai
le Catelot
Weston News Roundup Highlights Local Life and War Efforts
Waltsburg resident Mrs C B Davin visits son L B Davis in Pendleton. local bets fine on grain. H A Brandt named bankruptcy trustee for Andy Barnett. crop prospects show light wheat yield but good potato outlook. J R English and G W Stages serve on Pendleton grand jury. Canadian Army Lance Corporal Jack Calder, Weston native, serving in Vancouver BC. typhoid claims ten year old Gurney Thorson, funeral by Rev Storms. Honor Guard Girls bid farewell to Weston cadets headed for Corvallis for war training. Overland car sales expand Weston role as distributor. Sam Fletcher praises Weston Leader paper.
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R. E. English
G. W. Stages
Pendleton
Mr. English
W. H. Gould
Jack Calder
Weston
Great Britain
Vancouver
B.C
Hardin Mansfield
Walla Walla
Athena
Miss Velva
Business
Maud
J.C. Penney Co
Gurney Thorn
Soren Thorson
W. BR. Storms
J. F. Kershaw
Mix Frederika Kershaw
R. G. Salings
Frederika
Weston Mercantile Co Announces Daily Delivery Start
Beginning October 1 1918 orders solicited one delivery daily with no further solicitations. There will be one delivery per day and telephone calls in the afternoon will receive special attention. All orders must be in by 2 30 p m each day to insure delivery. H A Brandt publisher Weston Mercantile Co.
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Weston Mercantile CO
H. A. Brandt
City Primary Meeting Notice Weston Oregon September 30 2018
Notice of a primary mass meeting at the council chambers in Weston Oregon on Monday September 30 2018 at 7 40 p m for nominating a ticket to be voted on at the upcoming November 5 city election.
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Weston
Oregon
Influenza Cases Reported at Camp Lewis Weekly Summary
Camp Lewis Tacoma reports influenza as a mild epidemic among recruits with 115 cases in the week. Officials distinguish it from Spanish influenza noting no neurosis in spread and patients are discharged after about three days. Also mentions Allied airstrikes on Cologne and other towns with civilian casualties per Het Volk.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
W. L. Bishop
Hans
Amsterdam
Cologne
Coblens
Het Volk
Boy Scout Contest Won by Gail Williams
Gail Williams wins the Boy Scout Contest in the Weaton Leader Beout subscription drive. Jimmie Nelson and Leonard Snider noted among top finishers. Gail led from near the wind-up. The Leader reports a strong subscriber gain, renewals, and advance payments, with $62.80 total prizes and commissions distributed.
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Gail Williams
Leonard Snider
Jimmie Nelson
the Arden Lucan
Pelees Weer
Snipper
Bolder
Bheen
Nemre
Gail
Hel Hi Henal
M Cnel
Ales
Porter
British advance sixty miles in Palestine
British forces push north through Palestine as cavalry operate between the Jordan and the Mediterranean. Nasareth Afule Belean areas occupied as 25,000 Turkish prisoners and 260 guns are counted. Seventh and Eighth Turkish armies nearly destroyed. Haifa Acre taken. Turks withdraw east of the Jordan toward Amman while Allied troops pursue toward Ee-Gal and Amman.
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London
Jordan
Mediterranean
Palratine
Nasareth
Afule
Belean
British War Offices
Allenby
Palestine
Haifa
Acre
Amman
Hedjas
New Zealand
Ee-Galt
Bulgars Flee As Entente Forces Press Macedonian Front
British troops push along the Vardar line near Kara Oghlu and Hawaali as Serbian forces report capturing 9,000 to 10,000 prisoners and 190 guns. Allied forces pursue Bulgars from Gemma to Vardar while Bulgarians burn villages and artillery battles rage from Monestir to Vardar.
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London
Vardar
Lake Doiran
Kara Oghlu
Gemma
Monestir
Corsa
Berto Bate
Vetoes
Cebres
Porta Deena
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Leader
Hart Schaliner & Marx
C. B. Davin
Waltsburg
Wash
L. B. Davis
Fannie McBride
St. Mary's Tal
Thin City
Mr. Wee
J. A. Ross
Pilot Rock
Mr. Ross
Pendleton Monlay
H. A Brandt
Andy T. Barnett
W. M. Davis
L. J. O'Harra
Pendleton Tribune
Tobacco Fund
Robert Hodgson
la Creme
Hodgson
Hingham
Montana
University of Washington
Weston Fields
W. Stages & Son
W. R. Storms
Frank Greer
Pullman
Lee Wilton
Washington State College
Sty Dere
Disie
Mucct
Frank
Asus
Crom
Weston Boya
Oes
Rulon Smith
Town
Virgil Lundell
Carl Brandt
Herman Stay
Greer
Charles Wilson
Frank Lavender
Gup Hurgy
Eldon King
Otis Goal
Leon
Corvallis
Oregon Agricultural College
Bach
Rosie
Governes Island
New York
Kennard
Fred Rohde
Willys Knight
Rohde
James Numbers
Helix
Doctor
J. L. Cheney
J. T. Mitchell
Stage Gulch
Sam Fletcher
Twin Falls
Idaho
In & Ford
Beattle
Sam
Gall Willans
Nazareth
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