Easton claims prosperity under Wilson era despite adversity
Edward D. Easton, president of the Columbia Graphophone Company, says hard times eluded him and praises Wilson as the greatest president. He cites resumed dividends, $250,000 plant expansion in Bridgeport, higher wages, shorter hours, and strong Pacific Coast prospects as evidence of broad business gains.
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Wilson
Edward D. Easton
Columbia Graphophone Company
New York
Washington, DC
Hoosevelt
Roosevelt
Bridgeport
Conn
Pacific Coast
Woodrow Wilson
Cost of Carrying Parcels Spars in Policy Debate
The post office department and the railroads quarrel over mail carriage costs amid parcel post growth. Railroads claim ruinous rates for merchandise. the postmaster general says Uncle Sam pays more for parcels than express firms. Both sides cite figures while express firms stay silent as the public calls for fairness and affordable service.
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Post Office Department
Uncle Bam
Bumper Winter Wheat Crop Forecast Hits Second Largest
The Department of Agriculture projects a winter wheat yield of 619 million bushels, close to last year’s record 685 million. Compared years show 522 million two years ago and 300 million three years ago, with acreage up and a possible near record total this year.
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Department of Agriculture
Hands of the President Should Be Free In Making Diplomatic Appointments
A historical editorial argues that presidential prerogative in choosing ambassadors and ministers is crucial for effective policy. It praises figures like E. J. Phelps Joseph H Choate Myron T Herrick and Brand Whitlock as examples of capable diplomats. The piece warns against restricting appointments through promotions and stresses practical, principled leadership.
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Uccessful
London
E. J. Phelps
Joseph H. Choate
Myron T. Herrick
Brand Whitlock
Prison reform proposal urges schools and hospital in state jails
An editorial advocates turning prisons into combined schools and medical facilities. It calls for high grade executives, training for officials, and a warden who is both teacher and physician to educate, diagnose, and treat inmates for rehabilitation.
Centenary Peace Toast Between Britain and United States
In 1915, marks a hundred years of peace between Great Britain and the United States. The piece recalls a 1814 toast at Ghent, hopes the gates of Janus remain closed for another century, and emphasizes shared origins, language, religion, law, and culture. It ends with a wish for enduring good will and lasting peace.
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Great Britain
United States
Canada
John Quincy Adams
Ghent
Janus
Paragrapher Questions Milk Brew Dregs Doubts
A brief exchange questions the presence of milk dregs and the brewer’s aims. The lines imply critique of a questionable beverage, prompting reflection on its composition and purpose.
Pioneer Woman Passes After 31 Years in Chehalis County
Mrs. Noah Taylor died at Elma on Tuesday after a long Chehalis county residence. She mothered 12 children, 11 living, and was known as grandma across the region. Funeral held at Burns winter taxing parlors with Rev. Wilson officiating. survivors include six sons and five daughters.
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Noah Taylor
Elma
Chehalis County
Taylor
Tennessee
Kansas
Burns
Wilson
Oakville
Japan’s Population Figures From December Census
The census counted 64,913,043 people in Japan excluding Formosa, Chosen, and other territories plus imperial forces and prisoners. Ten cities exceeded one million, led by Tokyo at 2,083,200 and Osaka at 1,387,566.
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Japan
Formosa
Chosen
Kabafuto
Kantung
Tokyo
Osaka
Doctor offers confidential treatment for chronic diseases and men’s ailments
The advertisement states Dr Messer attends to every case personally with no assistants, offering cure for chronic diseases and diseases peculiar to men. It claims blood tests, enlarged glands, bladder, bowel and kidney issues treated without the knife, with references available. It notes two state licenses and credentials from a university, over 20 years of experience.
Dr Messer Specialist Consultation Hours
Free specialist consultation schedule listing hours from 9 a m to 12 m and 1 to 5 plus 6 to 8 30 p m with Sunday hours 1 to 4 p m. Office practice only at 204E Heron Street Aberdeen.
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Heron Street
Aberdeen
Marine Markets: Vessels Await Charters at Grayse Harbor
Shipping bulletin lists multiple chartered and arriving vessels at Grayse Harbor. Names include Golden Shore, Jane L. Stanford, Wilbert L. Smith, Watson A. West, Espada, Ludlow bound for Melbourne, Christensen for Sydney, Fearless for Honolulu, Edw. R. West to Australia, R. C. Slade to Honolulu, Omega and Carrier Dove, Robert R. Hind, F. J. Wood to Honolulu, Sven for San Francisco, Meteor, Echo, Shasta for San Francisco, Alumna from Aukland, Willapa from San Francisco, Resolute from Honolulu, Caroline, Norwood, Yosemite from Francisco.
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Golden Shore
Slade Mill
Jane L. Stanford
Wilbert L. Smith
Hulbert Mill
Watson A. West
National Mill
Sch
Espada
Ludlow
Melbourne
Hoquiam Lumber & Shingle Co
Christensen
Sydney
Fearless
Honolulu
EB. K. Wood Mill
R. West
Australia
R. C. Slade
F. J. Wood
E. K. Wood
Sven
San Francisco
A. J. West Mill
Meteor
Aukland
Willapa
Resolute
Caroline
Norwood
Yosemite
Francisco
Average Wholesale Prices in Aberdeen
Live chickens range from 10 to 15 cents per pound and 18 to 20 cents dressed. Cows at 64 to 64.4 cents per pound, sheep 34 to 44 cents, hogs 7 cents. Dressed meats include pork 9 to 11 cents, beef 9 to 11 cents, steer beef 11 to 12 1/2 cents, veal 12 to 14 cents, lamb 16 to 18 cents, mutton 12 1/2 to 14 cents. Ham 17 to 19 cents, bacon 16 to 25 cents, lard 11 1/2 to 12 1/2 cents per pound.
Tax Collections To Increase On Liquor Businesses
County Treasurer Jerry McGillicuddy reports state authorities require intensified personal tax collections against liquor trade operators this year. Prohibition laws underpin the move and warn many properties may be dissipated during the year due to the law.
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Montesano
Jerry McGillicuddy
Prices in Aberdeen Stores Today
Retail prices listed for Flour Butter Eggs Sugar Potatoes Onions and seasonable vegetables and fruits in Aberdeen stores. Items include Flour 1.89 to 2.55 per 50 lb bag Coffee 0.25 to 0.45 per lb Butter 0.60 to 0.75 for 2 lbs Eggs 0.25 per dozen Sugar 6.40 to 7.00 per cwt Potatoes 1.60 to 1.75 per cwt Apples 0.75 to 1.50 per box Oranges 0.10 to 0.40 per dozen Lemons 0.25 to 0.30 per dozen.
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Yakima
Southwest Manufacturing Mill Resumes Operation
Raymond Mill. The Southwest Manufacturing Company, after months idle, started their large mill yesterday morning. The plant is a major employer in the city and, with spring, expects lumber demand to rise and more work to return, lifting wages back toward normal.
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Raymond
Southwest Manufacturing Company
Southwest
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