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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
3
Local society items highlight Thanksgiving visits from Mrs. H W Smith of Olympia and Mrs J L Burpee from Portland. Clubs meet at various homes on North Broadway and West Fourth Street. An athletic ball at Knights of Pythias hall draws crowds and several weddings and social events are noted.
A Sunday evening musical service at the First Presbyterian Church filled the house with an orchestra led by Peyton and Jahr and a well received vocal program. The varied lineup included organ preludes, hymns, solos by Mrs. N P Bryan and Mr. Elmer M Jahr, and selections by the Reichart and Gregg ensembles.
Walter Stout departed Sunday for Los Angeles. Fred D. Hill of Westport visited the city on business yesterday. W. W. Sherman of Olympia assistant state treasurer visited Aberdeen friends yesterday. Eldridge Wheeler Montesano schools superintendent was in town Saturday on business. E. A. McKenna district agent for the Northern Pacific Ry Co left Saturday for Spokane on railroad business.
The Elma Grange No. 26 and Elma lodge of Woodmen of the World elected new officers for the year. Wilbur Kilgore, son of former Elma School principal Prof Kilgore, died at 18 in Iditarod Alaska from heart disease. Elma schools closed for two days as teachers visited other Southwest Washington schools. Rail work on the Northern Pacific between Elma and Montesano advances with 85-pound steel rails replacing lighter ones.
C L Godding secretary and R W Pritchard returned from Tacoma with material for a new tire plant to manufacture the tire filler. KF M Potter named local manager to run a garage in connection. Machinery and tools were ordered in Tacoma to equip the establishment to be installed by Mr Pritchard.
Rev James Lannigan ordained at Louvain Belgium last July is assigned to St Marys Catholic church as assistant to Rev Father Quain and will serve as chaplain to St Josephs hospital.
Following licenses were issued last week in Montesano area. W F Daugherty wed Anna Biberger of Hoquiam. Anselm Gidlund with Hilma Erickson of Hoquiam. T A Doll with Emma James of Aberdeen. Pete Berg and Bertha Myland of Aberdeen.
A vintage recipe excerpt outlines peach based desserts including Peach Ice Cream Peach Frozen Peaches Peach Mousse and Peach Water Ice. It covers ingredients steps and freezing methods for canned and fresh peaches with details on sugar gelatin and whipped cream for balanced textures.
The piece traces the Red Cross origin to the 1859 Magenta battle and Solferino carnage. Swiss Henri Dunant witnessed the chaos, wrote Un Souvenir de Solferino, and sparked talks with Napoleon III. A Geneva conference in 1864 led to the Geneva Convention protecting medical aid and personnel in war.
Rev. Robert H. McGinnis of Tacoma led morning and evening services. A special morning musical program featured Read's Prelude-Offertoire in B flat, a trio In the Time of the Roses, Te Deum with soloists Mrs. Lillie and Mr. Dindsell, and Handel Angeles Bright and Fair played by Mrs. Mankowski.
An ad promotes Sloan's Liniment to ease rheumatic pain and joint soreness. It claims instant relief, penetration through affected parts, and urges purchases for cold, lumbago, sciatica and similar ailments. The pitch notes 25 cents per bottle and a money back guarantee.
In the police court Miss Etta Brook of Vancouver B C was allowed to leave yesterday after a detention at her mother's request. A J Shourmat of Cosmopolis was fined 15 dollars and costs for carrying a concealed weapon. Micheal Shieva was found guilty of assault yesterday and fined 15 dollars.
Dave Hutchens a native of England about 32 died last evening in Hoquiam after a brief pneumonia illness. Undertaker C C Pinnick said little about the man or how long he had lived on Grays Harbor. A Massachusetts brother is listed. no local relatives are known in the district.
The article explains shrapnel as steel cases with bullets that burst, their limited effectiveness against buildings, and contrasts with howitzers used against troops and fortifications. It notes British and French artillery, ranges, and calibers, including a 7,200 yard British howitzer range and a 4.5 inch shell, plus German 6 inch and 4.2 inch patterns. It ends with a cartoonish quip about a dog and a joke about the new play.
The uhlans are a distinctive corps and not distinctly German in origin. Marshal Saxe formed a body for the French army, they joined Prussian service in 1740, and about forty years later the Austrians formed a light cavalry corps. The modern uhlan is considered heavy cavalry.
A popular novelist in Chicago argued that there are many opinions on what constitutes genius but all authorities agree it is unsafe to lend money to a genius. He warned against funding brilliance without caution.
Simla in India sits on a steep hillside where houses rise terrace above terrace. One roof often aligns with the foundation of the home on the next level, illustrating the dramatic verticality of the town’s built environment.
A pared down dialogue depicts a doctor’s quip that business is slow and he must be a patient waiter. Fragmentary exchanges show memory jokes between speakers, reflecting a newspaper’s light, conversational tone.
Dialogue excerpt shows Madge and Marjorie debating a man's relationship status as a confirmed bachelor with Marjorie asserting she has confirmed it. The line is attributed to the New York Times.
Two Systems. When wives are on the warpath some pin their faith on Dutch courage others prefer French leave. Kansas City Journal notes contrasting societal reactions to marital strife with a wry tone.
A compact quotation by John Ruskin asserts that skill arises from the united force of experience intellect and passion applied to manual labor. It emphasizes the synergy of knowledge effort and dedication in work.
A fiction writer sought local color from a hospital interne for a tale based on an institution incident. The interne finally offered a striking tale about a patient who walked in his sleep and dreamed he had no car fare, delivering a sharp punch of realism.
The ad urges quick action at first sneeze or cough from a cold and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy that soothes throat irritation loosens phlegm and provides rapid relief. Testimonial claims emphasize immediate sense of improvement and effectiveness. Available for 50 cents at druggists.
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