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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
6
Dr. E C Spitzer argues electricity execution is humane and painless, with 60 to 70 seconds from room entry to death and no lasting life after first contact. He contrasts five Moyamensing hangings, noting post-drop struggles, conscious breathing attempts, and autopsies showing no broken necks.
A satirical piece describes a Panama hotel as offering false comforts. It mocks lavish claims by detailing uncomfortable beds like brickbats and cobblestones inside pillow stuffed with debris, oak boards under sheets, straight backed chairs, and bare floors, criticizing high prices as a global trend and asking where such enterprise exists in America.
Reverend J. Wilbur Chapman declares ministers must confront both rich and poor about sin and reform. He denounces cowardly pastors who avoid wealthy donors and asserts equal accountability for all believers regardless of wealth.
A stranger muses on the misuse of Spanish sauce a tomato related joke. The piece shifts to Mrs. Procter’s efforts to pair Tennyson with Mr. Lowell at London literary circles. Tennyson initially resists reading Lowell’s birthday lines but the two poets later become intimate friends, highlighting Tennyson’s caprices and reserve.
Dr James Freeman Clarke told of a dog that avoided the railway station when the doctor appeared. The dog pretended not to recognize him there, yet greeted him with joy elsewhere, likely knowing the station was against the doctor’s wishes and relying on the doctor’s nearsightedness.
Guidance on goldfish care from Housekeeper notes regular water renewal every two days. Lift fish with water, clean globe, and reintroduce with warm, clear rainwater at 75 to 80 degrees. Only a few bread crumbs daily. overfeeding harms fish’s health.
In Scotland J M Barrie was persuaded to chair a Burns celebration and remained silent. A National Observer piece titled Mr Barrie In the Chair mocked his lack of tact, prompting protests though Barrie was the author of the satirical article himself.
The London Graphic argues that men are not unbiased by dress and are swayed by silk and soft laces, noting the persuasive power of feminine attire over masculine judgment.
In a drawing room last night Miss Watson drew attention with a flirtatious remark from Mr Sark about her appearance. Clara acknowledged the compliment with a coy reply, heightening the evening's polite intrigue and social warmth.
A concise reflection notes that all I have seen teaches trust in the Creator for what I have not seen. The quotation attributes the sentiment to Ralph Waldo Emerson and frames faith as ultimate guidance beyond visible experience.
In the Superior Court of Washington Chehalis County the estate of Donald E. Haynes is set for final hearing and distribution on December 14, 1908. Judge Mason Irwin orders publication in the Aberdeen Herald for five weeks starting November 9, 1908.
Notice to A Port and A R Phipps and all unknown interested parties of a tax lien foreclosure. C W Hodgdon holds certificate 1529 issued June 5 1902 for 5.08 dollars plus penalties interest costs on 1901 taxes for SW% of NW% Section 7 Township 19 North Range 11 West in Chehalis County Washington. Judgment sought in Superior Court with 60 days to answer after first publication November 2 1908.
Lore n Smading as Executor has filed in Chehalis County Superior Court the Final Account and Petition for Distribution for the estate of Mary Smading deceased. A settlement and hearing are set for December 28, 1908 at 10:00 A M in Montesano. Interested parties may appear and file written exceptions to contest.
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