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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
2
Waughs News advertises a week long shopping event in Chehalis County promising the most attractive bargains and a packed store from floor to ceiling with new clean merchandise. Regular patrons are urged to visit and salespeople will assist in selecting gift items.
The garment department offers lower prices this month with a wider assortment than later in winter. Fur items are deeply discounted due to overstock. Special bargains include fancy waists undermuslins knitted goods and a range of gifts for ladies such as gloves handkerchiefs umbrellas hosiery and bath robes.
Commissioner N R Willis has put 30 men to work on the Riverdale road at 2.75 dollars per day as part of a relief program. He personally investigated each applicant, visiting homes and reporting startling findings about distress. Workers are on the section from the end of Sixteenth Street to the big fill beyond the rock bluff.
A C Jarrard who tried to break into a rooming house where his wife worked was freed by Police Judge C W Smith after a 15 day sentence. The punishment was suspended on the condition he depart from town, and he left by train promising to keep moving as far as possible.
Hoquiam, Pec. 14. City faces a $13,500 deficit in liquor license revenue for 1915 due to cancellations on Jan 1 1916 and proposed ordinance charging short term licenses proportionate to their life under the city commission’s plan.
Trustees of the Morgan Oil Company announce a stockholders meeting at Boner Boner offices Aberdeen Washington January 25 1915 at 8 PM to consider increasing capital from 250000 to 1000000 shares and to address other lawful business. J W Young W J Egerer J D Walker trustees First publication December 4 1914 Last publication January 22 1915.
Montesano Dec 14 Juries drawn to serve at January term beginning Jan 18 list includes 3 districts with many names such as Beaver Willis Bell Bendixon Bridsley Boling Bowen Gale Geissler Gibson Gookins Harlan Hurd Hughs Koontz Moore Murphy Palmer Robnson Rosmond Rotter Scott Sattock Spidal Thompson Vance Wright and others from districts 1 2 3. The docket is expected to be light.
County assessor totals show 819 763 acres taxable in Chehalis with timber land 506 055 acres and unimproved land 288 207 acres. Farm lands average 63.55 per acre with improvements 1.33. unimproved land 4.18. City property valued at 7 875 922 and overall real estate value 22 531 428 on 50 percent basis.
The Washington Boom Company and Chehalis Boom Company fight over exclusive rights to booming grounds. The supreme court reverses the Chehalis county superior court and directs further proceedings in the case filed by the state.
Prosecuting Attorney J. E. Stewart filed grand larceny complaints against A. Harris alias Al Buck and William Walker. Harris allegedly stole 11 cedar logs from the Charles R. Wilson estate valued at 55 dollars on Nov. 12. Walker allegedly stole a watch worth 50 dollars from Arvid Lilquist on Oct. 25.
A lecturer from the National Farmers Union argues the church the press and the school form a triple alliance guiding community progress. He calls farmers great church builders stating they produced 120000 churches at $750 million cost and notes rural church membership and influence nationwide. He urges cooperation among church social and economic life to enrich community and avoid sectarian division.
The article describes plaid fabrics favored for school frocks and washable tub dresses, practical for winter wear over warm clothing. It highlights a plaid gingham dress with a rounded yoke white collar and cuffs and a low belt suitable for a lanky girl, paired with a finder coat.
A fragment from a newspaper page notes ongoing coverage across various topics. It hints at continuous updates and a broad scope of stories, though details are limited in the readable text.
Garden notes advise ferns need not be in direct sun and can thrive in window boxes with moist soil. Water twice daily if soil is dry. dust leaves, shake off excess water, and prevent leaf staining. Use liquid fertilizer sparingly and keep fertilizer away from roots and foliage.
A description details wide metre ribbons used with forenettes in place on grosgrain. The text notes exclusive use of metre ribbon around the deck, with pendants or jeweled slides matching the accessory.
The article lists inexpensive Christmas decorations and party games such as tissue paper bags filled with bubbles hung as door danglers and blindfolded games with a cane. It describes fringing tissue strips over a stove for a tree skirt and various simple ornaments and garlands to enhance holiday cheer.
A warning against giving gifts to sick friends. Choose items that require little nurse time and offer rest and autonomy. Avoid fruit baskets and perishables that add work. opt for simple, self-contained comforts like single stem glassware and nonalcoholic options.
Ancient remedy Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound advertised to darken gray hair, restore gloss, and improve scalp condition. Drug store promotion claims gradual color return by morning with regular use, priced about fifty cents for a large bottle.
Marriage licenses issued last week include Elmer Sorenson with Meta Boettene of Aberdeen and others from Hoquiam Port Angeles Centralia Montesano and Seattle. Knights of Pythias announce first winter dance at Eagles hall on December 19 with Herriman orchestra, more dances to follow.
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