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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
2
J. J. Ladey and H. P. Ladley plan to open a real estate loan and insurance office in Montesano on Main Street. They are fitting a room in the Bersirem building for occupancy and business.
Ty HH. MILL PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT offers audited books keeping and office systems installed. Located at O13 East Wighkah, contact Telephone 288.
Charles H. Higgins owner of the steamer under construction at Matthews shipbuilding yards in Hoquiam left for home after inspecting the ship. Capt J F Higgins brother of the owner will command the vessel and stay until launch. The steamer is to be launched between January 15 and 25 and towed to San Francisco for engine installation.
In Hoquiam high school second in a series for the class championship the sophomores defeating the freshmen. Freshmen spoke for the negative with Letha Campbell Harry Davis and Gertrude McCabe. Sophomores led by Bess Burrows Walter Fairbairn and Eva Robins spoke for the affirmative. The final debate between sophomores and seniors will be held Friday January 6.
The Water company crews lay a 24 inch main from the intake back of the hill to the pumping station. Water will be delivered by gravity to large tanks to provide proper pressure. The line aims to carry nearly all summer intake water.
In Cosmopolis the city jail is under rapid construction despite bad weather. Officials say the new facility will provide a proper house for criminals who have entered the city, serving as a warning to outsiders and reflecting the town's aim for order.
COSMOPOLIS Dec 25 Mr Distler who opposed a school bond for a playground claims a list of about 45 voters who voted illegally. If proven the bond election could be nullified and a court injunction may stop issuance of the bonds.
Readable fragments list locations on streets and avenues in Aberdeen including City Hall and Prospect Street. Mentions printer Aberdeen Printing Co at 309 East Wishkab Street with scattered numbers and street names.
A critique argues that expansive wilderness designation in a 608 640 acre mineral region robs Washington of land and futures. It claims conservation aids monopoly by halting agriculture and mining in national forests, inflating timber values, and keeping lumber prices high while benefiting large holders.
An accused party questions the basis of Matilda's suit in a breach of promise case. The defendant claims he merely asked while she promised, prompting a judge to weigh the matter in the higher court.
A medical writer asks if body position influences sleep and cites a New Orleans Picayune item noting the topic and question of whether posture affects rest.
A terse proverb attributed to Deland warns that seeking happiness at others’ cost reflects immorality and selfish character. The line emphasizes ethical boundaries in personal desire.
State Capital Record reports continued discussion on labor law reforms. Proposals include eight hour work limits for all employees, fixed hospital fees paid weekly, higher pay for deputy factory inspectors and an additional male assistant commissioner, and improved inspection of bakeries through cooperation with local health officials. Also urged: private power boat launches must display night lights and all small craft provide life preservers.
Records from St Thomas's Hospital London show in 1570 an allowance for every poor person of three pints of beer daily for two months, plus a quart at dinner and a pint at supper, after which an ordinary allowance of a quart would resume. Food was to be dealt and no other bought.
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