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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
7
A British gun hailed for “marvelous possibilities” failed basic tests in India after being dragged up hills and left in torrents. The war office questioned if it had been dropped from a precipice, yet the internal damage showed the weapon could not withstand such abuse.
The article quotes Pearsons Weekly describing extreme cold in Russia with 80 degrees of frost as experienced by arctic explorers. It notes a sailor freezing hands in water at such temperatures and Dr Kane describing facial and bodily freezing effects.
A Boston Post tale shows a boy dampening two week old papers at a street fountain to pass them off as fresh. An old gentleman laments the mischief and leaves, while the boy cynically contemplates future advancement.
A London writer notes the Order of St Patrick founded in 1783 by George III and its blue rib bons, contrasted with the ancient Thistle revived in 1687 by James II. Their band colors echo national symbols and both appear in state ceremonies. Also recounted is a breakfast table moment where a three year old Jeannette tries to loosen a biscuit with a knife.
A row of remarks from Columbia and Cornell alumni in the New York Tribune mocks gender bias in debate culture. The Columbia alumnus denigrates a female debater as intolerable while the Cornell alumnus defends, noting five years of marriage.
A humorous exchange from the Houston Post questions domestic expectations on accountability. A husband quips that his wife forbids any explanation of his actions, highlighting a sharp marital dynamic with a playful sting.
A humorous exchange notes three life periods for men with women. Jason asks for the periods and Grayson answers them as before knowing her, when he knows her, and after.
The piece outlines the legislative process from committee of the whole to engrossment and passage in both houses, then enrollment and presidential signature. It covers committee actions, amendments, confer ence, and final steps leading to a bill becoming law, as described by Edwin Tarrisse in Harper’s Weekly. Also includes a collection of light anecdotes and dialogue samples from period newspapers.
An account highlights Thomas Godfrey the glazier who conceived the double reflecting sea quadrant after a beam of sunlit water formed a triangle. It notes Hadley in London owning the instrument name and cites George Macdonald on daily duty guiding life’s path.
A consignment of fossils has reached the university for museum display and potential teaching use. The shipment will be cataloged by the faculty, with curatorial staff preparing specimens for exhibit and study.
Public notice lists branded saw logs on Aberdeen Gardens land in Chehalis County Washington. Owners must remove logs and pay damages within 30 days or the logs will be sold to cover the damages. Logs branded O K MB U 22 35 SBW TF Diamond B W V and other marks. W F Lyons issued with publication spans March 19 1908 to April 16 1908.
Notice states that saw logs on Lot 4 Section 11 North Range 9 West must be removed within 30 days or they will be sold to cover damages. Logs are branded with various marks including U O WBS 35 V circle K W VB 22 O K circle T 25 M 114 21 Box B Toss and other marks. Owner identifiers include W. M. HULET and references to land ownership.
Landholders on lots 7 12 18 and 14 at Aberdeen Gardens near Wishkah river Chehalis county Washington must remove branded logs or pay damages within 30 days. Branded logs include 35, W, Bear Foot O K, U Diamond SBW 22 Circle F Circle K A N O X and other marks. First publication March 26 1908 last publication April 23 1908.
A pretty girl taunts a bashful artist who tests her feelings with evasive questions. He proclaims himself a good artist but she challenges him and asserts he cannot draw an inference. They eventually prove her point as they finish with a twist.
Property owners on lots 7 8 and 9 Aberdeen Gardens Wishkah River Chehalis County Washington are warned to remove logs or pay damages. Logs branded 35 25 Horseshoe L O K J B HENRY LENTZ. First publication March 26 1908 last publication April 23 1908.
Strand Magazine notes that criminal tendencies arise from heredity and social and physiological factors. It argues heredity is the most important influence, likening talent to moral tone and suggesting a child from vicious parents in vile surroundings cannot develop into the finest type of humanity.
A London Tit-Bits quip notes a studio break in with a comical twist. The speaker recalls starting a still life study while the “models” turned out to be a ham and sausages rather than human subjects.
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