National Road Body Would Accelerate Good Roads Work
Alfred Reeves proposes consolidating all national and regional road committees under one executive body. He argues a single large organization could gain more Washington influence, reduce costs, and accelerate legislation for better highways nationwide. He cites past success by the Highway Improvement association as a model for broader consolidation.
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Alfred Reeves
American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association
The
New York Sun
United States
Washington
Congress
Reeves
Oklahoma
Mr. Reeves
Highway Improvement Association
New York
Road Drivers’ Association
Associated Cycling Clubs of
Truck Owners’ Association
Automobile Club of America
Good Roads Will Help All Travel Again
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune verse laments bad roads causing accidents from a farmer with a heavy load to a wealthy rider and a wheel mishap. It envisions legislative action across states to fund and build better highways, promising relief and longer journeys on improved surfaces.
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eHarry Ellard
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Abolish Hitching Posts and Build Public Sheds
Clarke M. Drake of Prattsburg New York urges Farm Journal readers to replace outdoor hitching posts with public sheds. He argues horses suffer in wind rain and cold, creating odors and mess in streets. sheds offer shelter feed and dry vehicles for customers. He cites a 1906 example of a town without sheds becoming a license town and warns of unpatriotic neglect.
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Clarke M. Drake
Prattsburg
N. Y
Farm Journal
Name plates for towns and model school grounds urged
The New York Post notes motorists yearn for town name plates and cites England’s plan to mark first and last buildings. Los Angeles Times argues beauty raises home values and civic appeal, urging schools and gardens to inspire better home and community upkeep.
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United States
New York Post
Postoffice Department
English Automobile Association
American Automobile Association
Los Angeles Times
Making a Lawn Requires Time and Labor Across Nations
The Garden Magazine notes four elements for a good lawn time soil climate and intelligent labor. England jokes it takes a hundred years to make a lawn and two hundred for a good one, while in the United States homeowners expect quicker results. Even in the best cases a presentable lawn needs about three years and a good lawn five to ten years, reflecting American urgency.
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The
Garden Magazine
England
United States
On the Spot Hero Plays Gentle Protector
A playful portrait depicts a rugged hero who always helps the heroine in distress. He stands by her side to lift, drive, shield, and entertain with taffy and care, even joking about marriage if she has cash. The verse frames him as the ever ready savior and devoted suitor in lighthearted rhyme.
Fairy Story Request Echoes Through Family Banter
A playful exchange unfolds as a child asks for a fairy tale and a parent jokes about not knowing any, while the mother wryly recalls past storytelling by the yard before marriage. The quip hints at long history and affection within the family dialogue.
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John
Revenge Plan Echoes Through Bantering Exchange
An excited man vows deadly insult and revenge while his even tempered friend questions the tactic. The exchange jokes about sending a picture postal card and making the rival eat his words, with a quip about swallowing false teeth as a newer form of revenge.
Sunset remark sparks wary city visitor exchange
A gushing young visitor from the city exclaims about a glorious sunset. Her companion replies with spirited caution, hoping she won’t be mistaken for an artist seller just because he wears store clothes.
Electric Bitters restores New York businessman after illness
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York credits Electric Bitters with a dramatic recovery from indigestion nervousness and debility. He says he is back in business and continues to gain health daily. Evans Drug Co guarantees the remedy at 50 cents per bottle.
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A. A. Chisholm
Treadwell
N. Y
Evans Drug Co
Do You Know Who Reads the Herald
The Herald claims broad Aberdeen and Chenalis County circulation with most local families reading it. Advertisers gain reach as every reader gaps through from major news to small notes, suggesting the paper is widely read in homes.
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Herald
Aberdeen
Chenalis County
Guardian advertises private sale of minor’s real estate
In Chehalis County Washington guardian G R Haukeli invites written bids for four parcels belonging to American van Melvin Schultz minor. Parcels include one fourth of Lot 8 Block 18 First Addition South Aberdeen one eighth of Lots 9 and 9 in Block 60 Original Grays Harbor City one eighth of Lot 5 Block 28 Weatherwax Benn's Addition Aberdeen and one eighth of Lot 10 Block 6 Weatherwax Benn's Addition Aberdeen. Bids open now through April 20 1907 at J C Cross office in Zelaska Block Aberdeen. All cash bids. guardian may reject any bid. Published April 4 1907.
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Superior Court OF Washington
Chehalis County
Amerian van Melvin Schultz
Annor Severin Melvin Schultz
Washington
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor City
Weatherwax & Benn
J. C. Cross
Zelaska
Guardian
G. R. Haukeli
Notice to Creditors in Haynes Estate Chehalis WA
In the superior court of Washington Chehalis County to creditors of Donald E. Haynes deceased. James B. Haynes named administrator directs all claims be shown with vouchers within one year from first publication. Notice dated April 1 1907 with attorney N W Bush Aberdeen WA. First publication April 4 1907. Last publication April 25 1907.
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State of Washington
Chehalis County
Donald E. Haynes
J. B. Haynes
N. W
N. W. Bush
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Dake
Sansome Street
GAN_PRANGCISCO
Burnett Bros
Chehalis
Grays Harbor
MacKenzie’s Photo Co
Grand Theatre
E. B. Benn
Mer
Lieber & Co
GRAND
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Detroit
Toronto
Brooklyn
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Herald Printery
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