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The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
FARMERS AND HOME-MAKERS'
SHORT COURSE N SESSION

Corvallis Many psrs Of Oregon are
represented in the gathering Of farm
ers and homemakers at the Agricultur-
al college for the annual short course
work which beagn last week. Un-
like the work Of Farmers week the
short course work Is carried ON with
the regular college work, and Il ex-
tends over d period Of four weeks.
Much of the work is given..as class and
personal instruction through lectures.
demonstrations and laboratory exer-
cises. In many instances the training
10 made q personal matter, specialists
Of the college staff directing the work
Of individuals In their chosen courses.
Eight courses are offered In fields
and crops, eight in farming combined
with raising livestock and dairying,
eleven in creamery work and dairying.
five In garment making and house
keeping, Eve In food preparation. ten
In crcharding, and two In wood and
metal shop work.
In each Of these selections can be
made and more or less optional work
taken, an In orcharding, where use can
be made Of the special facilities
offered by the college In pruning or
spraying or other speciality. By com
pleting the prescribed work In any Of
the foregoing courses, students may
receive . certificate setting forth the
work accomplished. Some Of the
courses are progressive and require o
minimum Of work In specified subjects
as an entrance requirement.
In addition to the work Of the fore
going courses q series Of lectures on
commercial and business subjects, on
poultry, history, economics, zoology,
chemistry, farm accounting, and high
way construction, will be given
throughout the -four weeks. For fur
ther information send for complete
program to o. A. G., Corvallis, Ore.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
NORTHWEST MARkEr REPORTS;
GENERAL CROP CONDITIONS

portlsnd--wheat = l,lusstsm. tl.os
PEE bushsl, fortyfoid. Si.oil club
Ssc, red File. poe; red Russian. voc.
Hsy--Eastern Oregon timothy. xil
Wi7. 10 per ton, valley timothy, tiael
"a 50, alfalfa. si7l ssta and vsisA'
sia -.
per ton; sherta sasi rolled barley
''css cssa~wAol. sss psr ton, cracked
Versssblss - Artlehokss. ti.io per
dozen, tomatoes. Californls. ti.soet
Its per crate; cabbage. si0i.to par
ewt. +. garlic, ise per pound; peppers.
| iooliaae; eggplant. iooDlbe; sprout..
Be, horssradlsh, sac, caulihowef,
sl:fb0Da per crate; celery. tlyei
beans, io0iae per poundi lettuce.
sa.6o per crate; peas. sWioe pef
Green Fruits-Pears ti@i.bo per
bon, grapes, "a per barrel; eranber-
riss. slabo per barrel.
Potatoes Oregon. si.eo per sack ;
Yakimas. $3.50; swests. sA7bees pr
ewt.
Onions-oregon. buying priss. ti.so
| I. o. b. shipping point
Apples -Spitrsnhergs. extra fancy,
81. Is: fancy. e.; ehoiee. ti.fb0i.e0;
Jonathsns. extra fancy. $3.50; fancy.
las; choice. 81; Yellow NswtownA
extra fancy. ~: fancy. tl.7b; choice.
81 a i.2s; Baldwins. extra fancy,
Si.60; fancy. si.ab; ehocia 81; rus
sets, orchard run. 81.
Eggs-Buying prieea Oregon ranch.
premium. SSe per dozsn; No. !. soc;
No. 2 26e; No. 3. lse. yobbing
prices; Oregon ranch. eandled. saep
S6c.
Poultry-Hens. smali. iSe pound;
large, i6c; small springs. l6Gelec;
broilers, lse; tukreys. live. 10000;
turkeys, dressed, choice. 26e; ducks.
i2GDl6e: geese. i9deiSc.
Butter = City creamery. cnbes. ex-
traa. selling at SIC; hrsts. ase; printa.
and cartons. extra Prices paid 70
producers: Country creamery. 9See
zoe; butterfat, No. I, s2e; No. 2. 2ee.
veal-Fancy. i2i6Dise pound.
Pork-Fancy, sac pound.
Hops-lsi6 crop. e9i0ae pound.
Wool = Eastern Oregon. lee2be;
valley, 260t26e: fall lAmbs' wool. abe;
mohair. Oregon. 2se pound
Csscnra bark-old and new. sAeDse
pound.
good. s6.76GD7; medium. t0.6odte. 70;
choice COVE. $3.50 q 6.2b; choice.
IS. b06De: medium. tl.76eek2s; heif-
ers. 81 q $40: bulls. t2.6o % A.bo;
stays. SS@5.2b.
Hogs - Light. se.5oee.S 90; heavy.
IS. 60G5.eO.
Sheep - Wethsrs, t66tT. rs; ewes,
81. .2606. 80: lambs. S7eDS.26.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

Robert Lowe, the great Engliah
eommoner, was exceedingly sarcastic
and frequently ungalIanI Upon the
occasion Of . well known wedding
he began 10 deacant on the abaurdt
ties Of the marriage service.
swhen 7 was married" he said. "ail
tho worldly goods which ] endowed
my wife might have been carried ~
a bundle over my shoulder
"Ahi but Robert inteFpoaed Mfs.
Lowe. "theFe was your Great intel
l0ct-s
sweii, certainly did not endow
you with that DEAR" Was the retolnder.
San Francisco Argonaut.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Striking Ruin ls Found.

Washington, d. C.-The most strik-
ing ruin yet unearthed by archaeolo-
gists in America has been found by DR..
Fewkes, Of the Smithsonian Institu-
tion, who has made his report to the
Interior department. The mound, the
largest of any thus far found, was In
Mesa Verde National Park in New
Mexico. and apparently was built for
religious rites and ceremonials. Il
has been named Sun Temple. There
are 25 rooms, and the walls, which
total more than 1000 feet in length,
average four feet thick.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Belgian Food ship Sails.

New York - The steamer Celebes
sailed Tuesday night for Rotterdam,
carrying I65, 900 sacks Of wheat and 9
quantity Of beams and clothing, con-
tributed to the Commission for Relief
In Belgium by the committee in Pitts
burg and Western Pennsylvania.
The Celebes carried banner be-
tween her masts bearing the inscrip-
tion, "Pittsburg and Western Pennsyl-
yanis relief ship" The cargo is val
ued ut $3.50. 600 exclusive Of the cloth
ing, and was contributed By 1900
nersona.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
SANDY Boosts Highway.

sandy-The Sandy Commercial club
has taken up the question Of assisting
the proposed Mount Hood loop Of the
Columbia Highway. One speaker said
1--WE, the people Of Sandy and vicinity,
are offered q golden opportunity, but "a
insure this We must get busy. The
united efforts Of the community ct this
time win bring state aid 10 this vital
project, which Is the assurance that the
Mt. Hood loop Of the Columbia High
way will be built through Sandy. Pow
erfuI interests are at work TO exclude
Sandy from the highway"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
OREGON \. W. Q. a. to Act.

Eugene - One hundred and seventy
goods and enough men to make up q
mob will take part in pageant plsy to
be staged by the Y. w. G. A. before
an assembly Of students March 2. The
purpose Of the play II to celebrate the
18th birthday Of the National Y. w.
C. "A. "Girls Of Yesterday" Is the
title Of the pageant, which depicts by
costumes, music and dialogue the pro-
cession Of years since 1866. The girl
Of 1866 will be Miss Juanita wilkins,
Of Eugene, while Miss Emma Wooton,
Of Astoria, will be the girl Of 1915.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Nortt,west Funds Asked.

Washington, D. c. - The secretary
Of the treasury has asked for the fol-
lowing appropriations in thesdefciency
appropriation bill, soon TO be reported
to congress, in order to carry on work
this winter on public buildings in the
Northwest: Roseburg, s39, 900; Van
couver, Wash $45, 900; Ellensburg,
$50, 600; Aberdeen, $46,O0O Twin
Falls, Idaho, $4,000
No deficiency appropriation is esked
for Portland; as the regular appropri-
alton will be available by the time the
contract Is awarded.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

The conversation at recent social
affair turned to the subject OF narrow
margins, when Senator Robert L. Owen
OF Oklahoma recalled an amusing In
cident along that line
Some time ago circus drifted into
. rural town and announced the prices
Of the performance at 25 cents. child.
rem under 10 years Of age 10 cents. AZ
the afternoon show small boy lead
ing little girl by the hand advanced
20 the ticket wagon
Two tickets. mister said the boy
with business-lfke air; Ascent one
for me and q 10-cent one for this little
girl"
"A 10-cent one," returned the ticket
seller, skiing up the small mite OF
femininity. ''Isn't she 10 years old r
~Yes, SIR was the prompt reioinder
Of the boy. 'Ten years old today, but
she wasn't born until 5 o'clock in the
afternoon - Philadelphia Evening
Telegraph.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

one does not often envy miiiionaires
The sailing OF their golden chains
ls too evident IN their faees.-eut one
recent exception stands out Thfes
DAYS before Chrlntmas the Plttlbufrh
Bank for Savings was closed ~ me
state Officials. and among its deposi'
tors were over ti.ooo school children
who had about four dollars apiece 70
their credit. The bank had had an
Advancement with the board of oduoa'
tion hy which collectors visited the
schools every week and cot the chii.
drsn1 pennies. when the bank closed
All the ehlldren had for their painn
WAS the chance Of q 80 per cent disi.
dend some two montha later nut
Henry o, Frick oame forward that
same day and said briefly that the
AIDS were 10 have all their money ~
once. SO the storm passed ~ for
those young deposiloru and their faith
IN men was Justified. Mr.. Prick has
a stately and expensive house ON fifth
Avenue filled with works Of art nom
many lands, but We doubt u there u
anything IN Il moro cheering 70 the
aoai than the memory OF that abrupt
kIndnesa. Sometimes II pays TO Be q
milliouairei-colliera.
rA.v~y f.,>-s CAast ssa Instsusiisas b rsi.
n.skla. tts. pursek Publishing Co. - Chsm-
~ cs1,msrcs, nsrusnd. oresoa.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

London-Wild scenes were witnessed
at q gathering In q Quaker meeting
house In which Canadian soldiers par
ticipated. The trouble arose owing to
interruptions BY 3 faction Of Quakefs
Of 9 Quaker speaker who wac support
ing conscription- One Of the Canadian
soldiers tried to muzzIe one Of the in
terrupters Of the speaker with his
gauntlet. The meeting house soon was
. mass Of struggling forms. Tbs con
seriptionists came out victorious.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
u-Roat could carry MIIk.

New York That 1t would be entire
" feasible to have submarine mer-
chantmen carry milk to the babies in
the central empires was the opinion
given BY Lieutenant Commander Craft.
Of the New York navy yard, TO the cit
izens' committee for food shipments.
s.If the submarine were constructed
for the purpose" said Lieutenant
Craft, there is no scientific reason
why II could not make voyage across
the Atlantic with q cargo. The idea
Of q submarine for bIockade-running is
new but practical"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Pullman Inquiry Dropped.

San Francisco = Investigation Of
rates, service and labor conditions Of
the Pullman company in California was
dropped by the Railroad Commission
Of California, after intermittent hear
ings since April Is, 1914. The com
pany, It was said, complied in part
with the commissions views BY In
creasing porters' wages. Objections
to the company's methods, advanced By
the commission at several hearings,
we're held 70 spring from tipping.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

The Thin Man--For example--you
remember the fight between David and
Goliath
The Eat Mani saw some OF the
headlines about II, but never read
the sporting news in the papers
Judge.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

Germany first made demands several
weeks ago through the United States
embassies at Berlin and London on the
British government for punishment Of
the captain and crew Of the patrol boat
Baralong az murderers for the alleged
killing Of the commander and 10 MEM
bers Of the crew of German subrnar-
inc after the submarine had been sunk
by the BaraIong, which surprised the
underwater craft while It was making
an attack on the British mule steamer
Nicosian.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

uncle Nose, your first wife tella
mo that you are three months behind
with your aiimony."
@Yes' ledge. An reckon dat am 10.
But yo' aee It's jes' dis way: Dat soc
md wife OF mine Amt turned out 70
be tho worker that All thought she
was gwine 4 be."--Detroit Free Press.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

Mother. what 10 the shortest day Of
The yearf' asked little Alfred. who was
studying his Lessons.
aDecemher n. think. but ash your
father, 10 be sure" replied his mother.
December 2e Ii tho shortest day 10
the year" affirmed Alfred's father.
who was Just then reckoning up his
Christmas expenditures. Louis
Poat- Dispatch.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
aubtls Revenge.

Two young boothlseks who have
stands cloue together Quarreled The
other day.
'si1i rot even with that guy yet"
vowed the smaller boy,
"0oln' TO fight him. are yer. Jim.
myf~ be was asked.
~Naws when he gets throo polish.
Ing q gent I'm Kuin' 70 say 10 that
gent soon'a he steps off the chair:
Shine, air. shlnef "--Naw York Amer.
lean.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Al Mercenary courtshIp.

sDo you think Bill Jones is after
The wildly Muggins fer her money!"
sure tings Don't she make dol
Tar a day stiddy goin' out washin', and
amt she got de refusal OF de big offus
buildfn' cleanEn' at nights ?"-Balti-
more American.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Mot atlnnx.

did you give your son liberal ed.
ucation. Mr.. Tite"
well don't know as you'd call Il
liberal exactly, but there wasn't q
month passed while he was In college
that didn't send him two or three
dollars. Buffalo Express.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
A Realnnlna.

II am absolutely convinced that my
arguments are correct" said the ear
nest man.
aWeII,s replied Senator Sorghum
s.it's a good start. You've got one man
convinced, anyhow. - Washington
star.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
piaappolnted Mald.

aMy bride is disappointed about
housekeeping"
whats the trOuble?"
@She can't get maid who win curt
sey as they will do In the musical com
!edies she goes to see."-Kansas City
journal.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Ice Harvest Is Begun.

North Powder, Or. - The Pacific
Fruit Express company began harvest
Ing its annual ice crop this week,
which win give employment TO $50 to
200 men and several teams ct this
point. A. Lund also has 9 crew Of
men cutting and shipping from bis Ice
pond here TO La Grands, Or, and other
pointa.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Flesed Fos IL.

Il SEQ good many women arc TAX
Ing up law"
ssYea."
Somehow never thought Of women
a. being adapted 10 the study of law"
swhy mott They understand the
rules OF bridge. and law inn't much
more complicated louisville -Cou'
rier. journal.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

+. Customer like this parrot nope
he dosen't use bad language
Dealer (emphatically) Never. mum.
never. Why. had some parrots that
ewore something awful. but II youH
believe me. this here bird reformed the
a0t.--Boston Transcript.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Germans 70 Take ReprsaE On
British IS RetaIiatory Measure

Berlin, by wireless to Sayville The
German government has transmitted
to Great Britain, through the Ameri-
can embassy, note which declared
that, as result Of Great Britain's
failure to fulfill Germany's demand for
an explanation Of the circumstances
surrounding the sinking Of German
submarine by the British patrol boat
Baralong, Germany will adopt suitable
measures Of reprisal.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

"gay." said the man ss he entered
the clothing store. II bought this suit
here less than two weeks ago, and Il
Ia rusty looking already"
"weli." replied the clothing dealer.
- Guaranteed II 20 wear like iron,
didn't IT. Detroit Free Press.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

TOW tNu HVuHH FfVWsN
They were talking about various
thlngn at the club. when mambcr not
especially noted for bis cleanliness
remarked. .would ynu call bath .
luxury or Q neceaaityf"
Elm your case" Feplie6 the man ad:
dressed. "it would be buth--a neccss
sity because you need II 10 badly and
4 luxury because you take u 20 rarely
.--3oaf0n Transcript
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

When your horse u CALLED. apply
Hanford's nalaam Of Myrrh and you
can keep on working. Try u and u
your horse 10 not cured quicker than
81 any other remedy, tho dealer win
refund your money. Adv.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

Il hope you don't indulge in gossip
sTm afraid" replied young Mrs. Tor
kins. shat I like It. OF course don't
try to make up any for myself. and !
don't care much for what my friends
. nov and then mention- But ! must
say that Charley was never 80 inter
esting as he was while be was serving
ON the grand jury. Washington
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Aberdeen Plans Activity.
gu,ter Prices lJD Four Gents.

Portland A-cent advance In but
ter 10 announced, which puts the
local market on q 32-cent basis FOR
the best city cubes. The main reason
for the rise was Q sharp advance at
Seattle on both butter and butterfat.
The San Francisco market was also
strong. The cold snap has curtailed
production, and thero has been no ex-
cess Of the best city creamery butter
on the market for some time.
The egg market is holding about
steady. Receipts are Of fair size, con-
sidering the cold weather.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
LnokInn Ahaad.

"gon. why do you wear your bat
pressed down over your earHf"
That's the STYLE"
n think you are taking chances In
training your ears 70 stick out what
are YOU going to do when the Htyi0a
changei ei"--Iouisvilie ccufior-JournAi.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Ten Per Cent More Apples Than 1915.

Washington, ID. C.-The country's
store Of apples on January was about
10 per cent larger than It was year
ago. A statement issued by the de-
partment Of agriculture said this was
true despite the fact that the supply
decreased IL per cent during Decem-
ber. The figures show that 1881, 900
barrels and 8, ,040, 900 boxes of apples
comprised the country's apple supply
the frst Of the year.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

Man al door-I'd like 70 see the
meter.
Housewife-Well, it's pretty busy,
but suppose you can see It for . mo
ment-Boston Transcript.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
WAY Dads 90 DIppy

@Pa, was Joan Of Arc Noah's wife7"
CA moment later:
= aPa, does ink come from the Black
sea 7-Boston Transcript.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Her prefsrenoe.

Judge Tin divorce case)--whcn DO
You prefer to live with, my child
your father or your mosherf
Child--If you please. slr. whichever
gets The motor car.--Case and Com
mAnL
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

To remove soreness use Hanford's
Baisam. Adv.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Real Conversation.

Keep Hanfords BaIsam in your
home. Adv.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
a Clear saving.

"Yes. I'm engaged"
.IIas tho lady any dowryf"
'No. but she hns had hor appendix
removed. This puts me $500 10 the
good. d."--LoulsvilIc CouricrJournai.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
Fish Market Short.

Tacoma Fresh hallbut 10 reported
scarce on the local market Dealers
however. expect regular shipments 20
begin and keep up after q week or 20.
Reeeipts arc far below the demand
and the iish is going at 9e 70 lie 9
pound. What is being received is Of
excellent quality. The ahortags is
attributed directly TO the fact that
fishermen laid of work during the holi-
days and after that tho weather was
too stormy to permit them 70 make
any reasonable catches.
Salmon also Il reported scarce, with
not enough being obtained 70 accom-
modate the trade. SteeIheads and
Alaska kings are the only varieties
received. The ateelheads are being
caught In the Columbia and othor
Northwest rivers, In tho Grays Harbor
and Puget Sound districts. The kings
come from Alaska.
Butter remains at tho advanced
prices and ID very Arm. say jobbera, at
3s@34c . pound. No change either
way In expected for some time. Prac-
tically no Oregon butter 10 being re-
ceived. but what little does come In 10
moving ont at 32e Q pound.
Ranch eggs are bit easier, dealers
setting prices down at 84@S6c dozen
to encourage sales. they say.
The local produce market shows no
change. The boards are well supplied
and dealers are doing q good business.
Aberdeen Plans Activity.
Aberdeen, Wash. - A campaign TO
procure new factories and 70 develop
the agricultural and dairying interests
In this county was launched here re-
Gently at an enthusiastic annual meet
ing Of the Aberdeen Chamber Of Com
merce. Definite action In this cam
psign will be taken by . meeting Of
directors and later by large CONNER
cial gathering. New officers and q
new executive committee for tho
Chamber Of Commerce will be elected
by committee Of ten, named at the
annual meeting.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21
pIsappoIntsd Expee.a.Iens.

For poisoned wounds use Hansord's
Balsam Of Myrrh. Adv.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-01-21

NJ ysy i.,-~s cAay, sss lss,Esslisas q r.l-
s:.s = W.. .:.lS sss;sss o..ss: o. ' cA.-
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-02-10
EMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE

The attention of Democratic kndidates for Congressional, late and District nominations ! the March primaries is direct |d to the following, of the rules ! the Democratic Party: Candidates for State offices, (ational Committeeman, and delegates at Large to National |onvention, must file pledge |ec. 55 of the rules and a ballot De of $75. %.
 Candidates for District Del
 gates to National Convention Just fife pledge and S1.00 per bunty in District.
 Congressional and District kndidates must file pledge. Candidates who as office |olders were assessed by the
 tate Central Committee in 1914,