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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
4
The Fire Herald cites subscription rates and defends its circulation claims while arguing for neutrality and examining 1807 embargo effects. It recalls Jefferson era policy, a collapse in exports, and the later rebound through continued European trade underpinning prosperity.
Asa N. Ward on behalf of the F. and A. M. lodge of Shelton files for letters of administration over the estate of Chas F. Towle in Montesano. The probate lists real estate valued at 50 dollars a scow house at 50 dollars and 20 dollars cash.
Montesano April 8. Under the county garage cost system it is possible to learn exact operating costs for each county car. There are three Ford vehicles, and total monthly expenses including repairs and operation ran $120.50 for 2687 miles, about 4 3/4 cents per mile.
A petition signed by 47 taxpayers mainly businessmen urged the city to acquire an up-to-date ladder truck. The document was presented to the city commission and referred to Mayor McKee, naming several office and hotel buildings alleged to lack adequate protection without a ladder vehicle.
London bookmakers publish odds on when the war may end. The London Mail lists bets that the war could end before June 1 1915 or September 1 1915, with other odds of before December 1 1915 and before March 1 1916. Odds also address Germany taking Paris or Warsaw, reflecting a mood of optimism and shorter expected duration.
The report of Washington members of the American commission on rural credit systems studied in Europe during 1913 has been printed by State Printer F. M. Lamborn. Farmers unions local granges or other organizations may obtain copies free of cost by addressing Secretary of State I. M. Howell.
The passage argues that wealth and glory fail to satisfy, and happiness comes from virtue and moderated desires. A prepared, content mind turns any situation into gold, likening such a person to smiling at a stool while a king weeps beside the throne. Timothy Dwight quotes on contentment and moral character.
The Baltimore American reports a homeowner recounts a chaotic scene from yesterday when two tires on his car suddenly burst. The incident underscores unexpected vehicle trouble encountered at a private residence.
A brief Philadelphia Ledger quip questions who rules a household as a humorous exchange implying domestic power dynamics in a short, witty note.
The Aberdeen postoffice will relocate tonight to the new South H street building and mail will be distributed from there Sunday morning. Merchants along South H anticipate growth as shops open nearby including dry goods, drugstore, hotel, garage, laundry, meat market, grocery, and bicycle shop. The Grays Harbor Blowpipe Company did the sheet metal and roofing for the new post office.
In the April bulletin Helen Dow Whitaker of Washington State College promotes goose farming for home use or market. She notes geese are low cost, easy to manage with pasture and water, need little housing, and shade in summer.
Montesano high school debaters Cheney White and Calder travel to Centralia to meet Castle Rock in a tie breaking bout for the Southwest championship. Montesano will argue the negative side of the direct land tax question amid strong interest from both schools.
After a day long hearing Judge Sheeks ordered Mr. and Mrs. Gustafson of South Arbor to enroll their two sons in school within ten days and keep them there. If they disobey, they face contempt penalties and potential removal of the boys from parental control.
Norma Blanche detained on a disorderly house charge at the Hoquiam police station attempted death by chloroform on Monday. She was found unconscious, revived, then tried to finish the bottle until an officer knocked it away.
The Herald proclaims comprehensive round-the-clock coverage of all local and regional happenings, promising up-to-the-minute reporting on politics, business, crime, sports, and community events to keep readers informed and engaged.
Cheap Little ranch on county road 2 miles east of South Montesano offers 9 acres with 3 percent bottom land 5 percent upland a 9 room house barn 36 by 60 and 16 by 24 feet plus small bearing orchard pure water and a good boat landing fisheries nearby Handy to Montesano near Hall station on the O W railway contact H W Hastings Monte cano 626t sale likely fast.
The twelfth annual University of Washington summer session runs June 21 to July 30 with regular college work plus special courses in manual training drawing woodwork forge work tinsmithing and art metal work for teachers. Outsider lecturers join faculty to offer diverse subjects aiding teachers unable to attend regular sessions.
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