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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
2
Copy for advertisements must be in by Monday morning for Tuesday's issue and by Thursday morning for Friday's issue. The Herald, Grays Harbor's oldest newspaper, boasts the widest circulation in Chehalis county.
Excerpts from President Wilson's address to the Associated Press emphasize placing America first before Europe and preparing to aid both sides after the conflict ends. The speech notes faith in the silent majority of Americans weighing duty over trouble and avoiding petty neutrality motives.
The New York World recalls President Lincoln’s speech urging patience with the government during the Civil War. It compares government burdens to Blondin crossing Niagara and urges Americans to refrain from badgering while national welfare remains at stake.
A World War era editorial argues Americans should support the President and Congress as the nation faces submarine warfare and neutral rights issues. It warns against jingoism, urges adherence to international law, and stresses national duty to protect lives and property. The piece accompanies a practical note from a letter carrier on safe footing on ice.
A guide urges honesty and candor in youth entering business. It stresses fairness toward others, strong education, physical and moral upkeep, ambition and diligence, patriotism with respect for others, and above all living by the Golden Rule in any profession.
A college commentary argues against general military training in colleges while supporting distinctly military schools and national guard as sufficient to supply trained officers. The author cites Ohio Wesleyan’s cadet battalion and General Wingate’s criticism of college military programs, urging leadership for peace and disarmament.
Dr. WS Rankin, NC State Board of Health secretary, argues death rates can be reduced through practical government action. He says high death rates reflect weak governance or indifference, urging progress as a political accountability measure influencing future elections.
A dated advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as relief for colds and catarrh. It claims the antiseptic cream opens clogged nostrils, soothes swollen mucous membranes, and provides instant breathing ease with a small bottle obtainable from a druggist.
Health advice warns regular meat consumption may stress kidneys and trigger backache, rheumatic pains, headaches, and urinary issues. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe, effervescent drink to flush kidneys, improve urine quality, and prevent bladder problems.
A practical tip explains attaching stamps without mucilage by moistening the envelope, then rubbing the stamp’s back on the mucilage area. It notes sticking better when the mucilage bottle is not bundy and highlights rubbing to the far ends from the flap.
Marine reports list ships awaiting charter and those due to arrive at Grays Harbor. Vessels in port include Golden Shore Brit Jane L Stanford West Watson A West Espada Ludlow for Melbourne and others bound for Sydney Honolulu Australia San Francisco Pearl Harbor San Pedro. Arrivals include Alumna Svea Carmel from San Francisco and several from Aukland.
Darwin noted earthworms as farmers’ friends due to burrow drainage and aeration. The worms ingest soil and plant material, with a jawless body and bristles along the length. Their digestive system, including a muscular pump and a small stone-filled gizzard, grinds food. Chicago Herald.
A deputy sheriff served a subpoena at the gate of a country home belonging to a wealthy suobisu manufacturer. The great man, in a senatorial life, was with two ladies when the process server politely raised his hat. He joked that he had removed his hat for the ladies, not the deputy.
A digest of current retail rates lists flour at 1.80 to 2.55 per 50 lb sack, coffee 0.25 to 0.45 per lb, butter 0.60 for 2 lbs, cheese cream 0.20 to 0.25 per lb, rogo 0.60 per lb, Swiss cheese imported 0.50 per lb, domestic 0.30 per lb, eggs 0.25 per dozen, sugar 6.40 to 7.00 per cwt, and potatoes 0.02 per lb plus local and Yakima varieties.
Subscribers served by city carriers who do not receive the Herald on Tuesday and Friday by 6 PM should call City Messenger Co at phone 72. The company will deliver a copy immediately to rectify the delivery delay.
An old home remedy promises to darken gray hair naturally using Sage and Sulphur. Now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound in drug stores for about 50 cents, it claims to restore natural color, reduce dandruff and hair loss, with gentle daily application.
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