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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
5
A fragmented collection of grave epitaph verses name several individuals. It includes jokes about a lawyer and a politician and lines about judgment after death. The verses mix humorous and moral tones with place references and personal identifiers.
A hotel clerk recounts a Texas guest, Colonel Hawkins, asking for information after a night of celebration. He admits his memory is hazy and rumors he may have shot a man. The clerk confirms Hawkins got drunk and shot a man, fearing insult to the victim.
The Federated Woman's Club of Brandenburg Kentucky organized a road project from Brandenburg to Weldon station on the Louisville Henderson and St Louis railroad. They raised over 1200 dollars by private subscription and secured a 3000 dollar appropriation from the Meade County fiscal court. The road is to be completed by summer with winter travel improved, easing mud and making travel between Brandenburg and Weldon feasible again.
The Wilmington Star argues counties should issue bonds to fund permanent, economical road construction rather than piecemeal township or county projects. It warns that townships acting alone waste resources and urges counties to adopt a countywide plan for all townships.
Consul Walter C Hammnvfull of England describes a new direct roadway plan between West Hartlepool and Middlesbrough in Northumberland. The design sets distinct lanes: nine foot center footpath, twenty four foot motor route, twenty two foot slow traffic lane, and a fourteen foot trolley reserve, totaling sixty nine feet. Benefits include tailored surface methods, reduced accidents, and faster fast-travel speeds.
A wrap from a famed Paris workshop showcases chiffon cloth with fine silk braid and bead embroidery. The cape drapes from the back and draped sleeves add to the elegant design, though home dressmakers can copy the look in a simpler form.
A camp setup favors a ground sunk barrel for chafing dish supplies and opened goods. Picnic hampers, wood fiber plates at five cents per dozen, and multi layer heavy paper plates offer light, disposable options. Carrying provender can be split between hampers and separate loads.
The article highlights a seasonally popular neckwear novelty that combines fichu and collar to cover the bodice. It describes options in organdie, lawn, and silk with a white batiste model embroidered with eyelet holes and floral French dots. The piece notes high shop prices but suggests the sewer can craft one at home.
The notice directs individuals seeking stone tests for road building to write to the Office of Public Roads in Washington for instructions. Testers must cover transportation costs, but tests themselves are free of charge beyond that.
The article discusses how today’s girl rejects compliments about appearance but welcomes praise of skills such as golf, shooting, or companionship. It notes a shift in focus from looks to capabilities as a healthy trend.
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