This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1912
Page
8
The text urges youths to work harder than others, stay honest and loyal, and develop people skills. It emphasizes optimism, straight thinking, and putting the individual above property, citing cooperation for the Hudson River tunnels and the need for trusted supervision at all times.
Francis Howard Williams argues that extending the ballot to women would heighten political corruption. He contends suffrage is inequitable and would empower a class of voters prone to buy votes, while men bear civic duties tied to natural law.
A provocative editorial compares modern women's increasing workplace presence to ancient Rome. It argues childlessness rose with societal change and urges home conduct reform. The piece warns paternal support of motherhood as a core issue and asserts sex conflict harms natural aims.
Speaker Champ Clark has revived a custom of conferring tithes on all members of Congress. Each presiding member is called the gentleman from Missouri or from Kentucky with a military title. Doughton questions the extent of the practice when a page nicknames James William Collier major. Collier says he is fighting to get to Congress and expects a brevet for fighting to stay here.
The Idaho senator Heyburn prompts laughter as colleagues joke about delaying debate on a Confederate monument. Chairman Williams recalls alternative history if Heyburn had allowed discussion, noting how northern and southern tensions shape the session and mockingly praising Heyburn's stubborn stance.
Tarry Leht recalls a tale of a wealthy couple seeking entry into the chic metal set of Chicas They are rich yet the wife senses a hurdle The husband lacks confidence in social finesse claiming he cannot both talk and eat without interruption saying he is not qualified for the game a society man.
A late night scene at a Broadway restaurant ends with a couple challenging hat check rules after a dispute over a hat. The head waiter notes no empty tables as they exit, while a New Orleans levee system article extols flood defense and trade benefits. Diamonds and lapidary methods are discussed, noting variations in hardness by region and processes of cleaving and bruting.
A Peking News item quotes a Chinese gentleman explaining why Chinese women resist Western millinery. He notes European husbands appear harried and young men less merry due to hats, saying Chinese forbade women to adopt Western fashion in this regard while allowing other styles.
An expert optician discovers that frozen glass blocks separate more easily after cold night exposure, making repair work easier. The method involves delicate handling to avoid edge shivers that disqualify lenses, as plates are removed from iron frames with a light mallet.
A Youth's Companion note reports that 92 of 112 high school pupils misspelled villain in a test of 100 common words. Measure was the only word all spellers got right. Cemetery excel separate breathe privilege virtuals and disappoint also caused trouble.
The new canal will shorten routes for many vessels. Europe to San Francisco reduces 6200 miles and to Valparaiso 2100. England to New Zealand 1600 and to Australia 980. Between America and Oriental ports New York to Shanghai saves 1400 miles. Montreal to Sydney 2740 miles. Between New York and Australasian ports about 2400 miles saved.
The piece notes 1870 Belgium had about 800 diamond cutters and current output rises with many workers from Holland Germany Switzerland. Average earnings around £89 weekly. Specialists sort stones by size and quality. Employment totals include 8 000 in Holland 800 in Germany 400 in Switzerland 800 in the United States and Paris and London each need about 100 cutters.
A Washington Star anecdote recalls a market trick taught to a young butcher. A veteran dealer advised packing extra trimmings to inflate weight and win customers with the illusion of full measure, while a frugal housewife praises a rival offering more value.
A bishop once urged looser purse strings and recalled sending an article in which he said we pray too loud and work too little. The compositor altered it to brag too loud and work too little. The bishop acknowledged the printer was right and did not correct the error.
Aberdeen readers learn that cures from Dean's Kidney Pills are permanent and proven by testimonials. Mrs J McDonald of Centralia Washington reiterates her satisfaction with kidney relief and urges others to remember the Doane name and avoid alternatives.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as strike breakers for internal organs, claiming they restore natural function and health. The copy promises excellent health soon and urges purchase for 25 cents at druggists.
The Christian Science church on First Street near Broadway lists Sunday school at 10 am and church services at 11 am Additional Wednesday evening services at 8 pm Reading room at 231 Finch Building open daily except Sunday from 1 30 to 5 pm tf.
Subscribers served by city carriers who miss the Herald on Monday or Thursday by 6 PM should call City Messenger Co at 5981 for immediate delivery. Please mention the Herald when dealing with advertisers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.