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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1912
Page
4
A county newspaper ad notes a coat and skirt sale tied to a broader ticket item summary. The page lists candidates for state offices and party designations alongside a retail clearance for coats and wool skirts.
The article notes carved sun symbols found on old houses in England especially at wall junctions between stories. It explains the marks, shaped like S, originated in England for protection against fire and collapse, with citations from Harper's.
An Aberdeen resident Henry Grabow of South Aberdeen reports severe kidney troubles and credits Doan's Kidney Pills with rapid relief from back and leg pains. He says continued use eliminated symptoms and recommends the remedy to others. Sold by dealers. Foster Milburn Co. agents in Buffalo. Remember the name Dean's.
In selecting our stock the principal point considered is quality. A few lines we are exclusive agents for include Y. & EF. Filing Systems Carter's Typewriter Carbons and Ribbons Leopold Desks Colonial Office Chairs L. C. Smith and Royal Typewriters. After years of making good these products stand as synonyms of quality. Next week we will mention others. The Office Supply Co. 114 West Heron St. Phone 52. Our Store Is Just as Near as Your Phone.
Modern Woodmen of America group meets every second and fourth Friday evenings at J O O F Hall located at Market and F Streets. Visiting neighbors welcome William Falkner C J Robinson serve as clerk.
A Mason Michigan man recalls nearly losing his life in a severe storm that left him with a dreadful chest cold. A neighbor gave Dr King’s New Discovery which relieved him and doctors said he was close to pneumonia. Two bottles cured him. Price 50 cents to 1 dollar. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists.
A discussion argues timber companies in Chehalis county evade taxes, control vast forests, and influence politics. It proposes taxing logged lands or transferring them to British Columbia or the state to restore farmable land and curb corruption, warning of “no trespass” dangers for locals.
Mrs James Blundin and her daughter Diamond Agnew move to Seattle to reside, leaving their prior residence. The notice notes their relocation without detailing reasons or new address.
William D. Ogden city treasurer and commissioner announces his candidacy for state treasurer. Ogden has served multiple terms as Hoquiam city treasurer and was elected as a commissioner after adopting the commission form of government. He is currently acting city treasurer and praised for strong service in both roles.
Accountant A M Wheeler of 1516 Cherry Street was robbed by a lone gunman at Cherry and Jeffries streets about 1 AM Friday. Wheeler struck the assailant with a short arm jab, enabling him to flee after the thief took a gold watch and $6 in silver. Police found the recovered items at the scene but Wheeler could not provide a clear description of the robber.
A second officer aboard the schooner Helene is hospitalized with deep cuts to head and neck after a night altercation on Heron Street. Williams of WW S Williams is jailed for assault in the second degree. The assailant struck the man with a beer bottle leaving a jagged neck fragment. The victim was taken to a local hospital.
A Harper's Weekly description explains refining crude oil through distillation in hot stills, condensation in water baths, tar and coke byproducts, and final treatment with acids and salt water before bleaching for market use. The process yields a clear oil colored with purples and blues after distillation.
The sale of the Leidines of Lumber Co in Township 21 Wi, comprising the state's most timbered lands, is reported in lumber circles. The deal likely includes Stanton Company logging outfit, with Warren Company expected to continue logging. Terms are not disclosed.
Historical note shows the Northern Pacific already arranged with Wilson Navigation to sell tickets statewide to Westport and Cohassett and with a transfer company to move baggage on trains to boats, debunking claims of a new railway policy.
Chas. Elmore of the Brown Ellmore Shoe Co returned Saturday from an eastern trip with Mrs Elmore. They visited shoe centers as far east as Boston. He noted sentiment in the east favored Woodrow Wilson with little doubt.
A large crowd of socialists and friends gathered at Electric Park yesterday for a big picnic. An excellent program of sports and athletic events was held and the crowd heard addresses from Leslie Ek Aller, socialist candidate for Congress, and Rev. Harry Ferguson, former mayor of Hoquiam.
The piece describes frail Malay houses built on posts or perched in trees to avoid tigers. It notes tigers can jump high and dats Minday region reports of tiger attacks. A cited case from Minday tells of a family mauled while one survivor watched from the roof.
Sir Knights and Ladies of the Modern Maccabees of Aberdeen and Houghton held a joint picnic at Electric Park yesterday. Mrs. Sarah J. La Tour of Detroit deputy event commander attended and praised the order’s work on Grays Harbor while on a Pacific Coast tour.
WOOH Street manager of the Ameri can-Pacific Whaling Co. visits from New City on business today. Mrs Emma Clark and Mr Thomas Cargo wed Saturday evening by Rev Chas McDermoth on Chehalis street. J Matthewson injured falling from the Electric building roof remains in critical condition at Aberdeen General Hospital. George J Wollt’s store displays Scandinavian colors for Brotherhood convention. Miss Iva Caskins and Olot Caskins, Seattle teachers, visit the Karshners and plan a Lake Quinault outing this week.
An article notes a cage sterilized at OO degrees housed three hens eggs with aseptic handling. Inside the sealed chamber hens developed over six weeks with sterilized air water sand and feed. Result claimed life does not depend on microbes when all conditions are sterilized.
The record notes that early Roman practice permitted rings of iron for regular wear while only ambassadors could wear gold rings, highlighting a distinction in status and ceremonial etiquette among Roman elites.
Missouri early-day preachers often carried rifles to services held in neighbors cabins and moved to and from gatherings with caution. The Rev Justinian Williams of the Methodist Church and Revs Peyton Nowlin and Thomas Kinney of the Baptist church led Latin county meetings on Etre son’s Creek, bringing humor and stern discipline to their sermons.
A western city bank clerk who hoarded or collected bank checks drawn on queer articles is described. Torn linen collar, ink, cuff, and other items were among the artifacts used to draw money. One check valued at 250 dollars involved a sawmill owner and his son, with the money needed to pay debts. An actor’s check faced scrutiny after a prior arrest, and bankers generally resist honoring such odd checks unless clearly valid.
A era of new utensils spreads as dessert spoons appear at Plomiston Price households while old manners linger. A London Chronicle note recalls a guest’s astonishment at the novel spoon. A Washington Daily report then describes a maid asking her master about early rising for the 6 35 train to the city.
The article notes the Marseillaise's irony as the town that spawned it now lies in German territory. It recalls Rouget de Lisle drafting the song on April 24, 1792 in Strassburg, then printed there as Chant de Guerre Pour l Arme du Rhin, later named for Marseille volunteers who sang it in Paris.
A humorous exchange features Bilkins recalling past grandeur and Cleveland Pain Dentler quoted as his wife notes the plan to stand on the back porch and wave a rug beater. The dialogue blends memory with a domestic scene in a casual rural tone.
The John C. Lawrence Club organized last Saturday afternoon at the City Retail Lumber Company offices. A. L. Davenport was elected President, P. W. McKinlay secretary, and G. M. Powell F. O. Dele and A. E. Alexander named to the executive committee. Mr Lawrence is a gubernatorial candidate planning a late month Aberdeen visit.
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