Aberdeen Vidette notes and opinions on Christmas, politics, and local events
A local Aberdeen paper discusses Christmas customs and moderation, a new Populist paper at Olympia opposing Senator Turner, corrections on a previous editorial, factory wage cuts in Fall River, a social gathering with music and ice cream, critiques of silver coinage reporting, calls for newspaper moral standards, and remarks on McKinley’s stance on Cuba and tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Turner
Secretaries Gage plan to retire greenbacks with gold bonds
The piece criticizes Secretary Gage for a proposed scheme to retire greenbacks by issuing gold bonds and limiting bank deposits. It argues the move would convert most greenbacks into gold certificates, effectively reducing the money supply without congressional authorization and echoes fears of manipulation resembling earlier currency acts.
County Items from Grand Forks on Holiday News
County notes from Grand Forks report winter hunting by Al Santabin and his dog Abe. Neeson’s camp runs short of flour during high water. Rod Murray’s camp closes for holidays with plans to resume after New Year. Salvation Army recruits from town go to Aberdeen. Anderson praises Hawaii colony scheme. Hiram Feiser’s woes stir local sympathy as wheat peaks at 86e per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
W. B. Wilson
H. F. Coles
Aberdeen
al. Santabin
Abe
Neeson
Rod. Murray
Salvation Army
Anderson
Hawaii
Hiram Feiser
Community notes and social updates reach year end
The city hosts a New Year ball as students prepare for break while public school vacations begin. Local events include charity socials, missionary meetings, and G A R entertainments. Visitors return from Alaska and plans for Dawson City are reconsidered in spring. Local officials report tax receipts pending and discussions on rail crossing options. Local ads promote services and goods amid winter.
Unclear scrambled passage quotes playful quarrel
Fragmentary OCR yields a mock dialogue about toy water boy devices and tricks. Characters debate using sarcasm and phrases like if we could and quirk, with no clear event or attribution.
Abou Ben Adilem Revamped and Old Laughs Reign
A humorous mashup blends Abou Ben Adilem with satire on advertising. An angel records wealth from ads, a fisherman’s tale imagines a whale, and stray verse lampoons licensing and whiskey traps. Also includes ads for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hall's Catarrh Cure with regional notices and photo offers.
Real estate transfers in Chehalis County week ending Dec 18 1897
Real estate transfers in Chehalis County Washington for the week ending December 18 1897 are listed by D W Fleet manager of the Grays Harbor Abstract Co including Frances M Schofield to Portland Savings Bank and Hattie C Callahan to the same in multiple blocks several deeds to Samson and other properties in Elma Montesano and Hoquiam. several transfers to Aberdeen and Wishkah and a large assignment deed for creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis County
Wash
D. W. Fleet
Grays Harbor
Jed Rogers
Geo Geisser
Wyncocie
Aberdeen Bank
Harry C Heermans
Harbor Dock Co
Aberdeen
Chase Kegley
LeRoy
Simpson Logging Cosely
Selgz
Ccd Pty
Prem Payin
A’s
Merry
Jos Striph
B’s
Aberdeen 459 Kez J Byles
A K
Phelon
Eva Ellis
Letitia Hubble
Montes
A Brown
Wade
Montesano
Orosta
Karr
Hoquiam S A Richardson
Jas C Phelon
Bik
Byles
Academy
The Looming Furies of Lake Lucerne's Wind Swell
The Lake Lucerne region shows sharp wind contrast with bays facing different directions. A south wind in Uri bay meets a west wind near Brunnen, triggering a fierce wave clash with spray 50 feet high. Treib promontory shelters boats as steamers and fishing craft await calmer seas, while crews gain fame for facing perilous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of
Lucerne
Bay of Uri
Bay of Buochs
Brunnen
Treib
A Stitch In Time
A verse extols Katie mending a hole in a frock with quick stitches. It urges timely action to fix small faults before they grow, likening it to Madam Katie and a timeless rhyme about mending. The poem compares fabric tears to moral faults and urges prompt, practical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie
Madam Katie
Effects of Acids on Microbes Reported in Paris
M Girard, chief of the Paris municipal laboratory, reports acids destroy microbes. He says citric acid is most effective, with one gram to a quart of tainted water killing microbes. He recommends natural lemonade as a safe beverage and suggests a pinch of baking soda to neutralize acidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Girard
Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
James F. Girton
Beial Paper
Oreratp
Fall River
Mass
Amos Dole
Bulletin
United States
Treasury
Post Office Department
Seattle Trade Register
Mark Hiinna
Pattison
McKinley
Congress
Cuba
Spain
Ecretary Gage
Gage
Tacon Ledger
Ayer
Simes
Ayers
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Sheriff Creech
Walla Walla
Minnie France
Mioquiam
J.D. Roberts
Etta Arland
Markham
Edith Tuttle
Elma
Frank E. Blair
Bride
Portland
Mr. Blair
Francis Wilcox
Freda Zeebuyth
KE. H. Todd
Cosmopolis
Columbia Hall
Thos, Morgan
Clyde Shambley
Solomon Medveall
Alaska
Dawson City
Jos. McCabe
Heldmaier & Nen
Ocosta
South Bay
Evans Drug Co
N. G. Kaufman
A.C. McNeill
Meriwether’s
Mandelatta
Hilton’s
Isis
Abou Ben Adilem
Ben Abou
Ife
Abou
Smith
Sage Leevs
Bid Billings
Josh Billings
Licensin
Tim
Eeteh
Hood
Admiralty
Nelson
London World
Hall
Sama Price
B. Mertwetner
Royal
ROYA
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York City
John Reid, Jr
Great Falls
Mont
Francis W. Poole
Central Press Church
Helena
Aliie Hughes
Norfolk
DeWitt
Thomas R, Hayes
Bellefonte
Penn
Harry A, Hayes
Hayes & Hayes
Bankers
First National Bank of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Wash
Pills & Co
Lowell
Hood's Sarsaparilla
and Library
Aberdeen Hotel
West End
Heron St. Bridge
Edward Lucan
COING
Pacific
ST. Paul
Tacoma
Seattle
So Bend
Spokane
Japan
China
Tacoma and Northern Pacific Steamship Co
O. E. Suaut
A. D. Charlton
Morrison Street
Corner Third
Ore
Goucher
Norma
Epward
Securin
Fm America
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Ilastrat
Addreus
Munn & 7C
Broadway
New York
Berdeen Public Library
Y Pp. A
C. H. Phelps
Cross
Attorney AT Law
Washington
McKinlay
Kaufman Block
Washington Transfer CO
L. E, Paine, Propr
Maley
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