Southwest Washington Development Meeting Planned in Olympia
Preparations for a joint quarterly meeting of the Southwest Washington Development Association Olympic Peninsula Development League and the Woman's Good Roads Congress proceed in Olympia for January 25 to 27. The agenda includes railroad sessions land use and good roads discussions with a Friday oyster supper at the Masonic Temple and a reception at the governor's mansion.
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Southwest Washington Development Association
Olympia
Olympic Peninsula Development League
Woman's Good Roads Congress
N. B. Coffman
Good Roads
E. C. Finch
Masonic Temple
Mississippi
Hay
Lumber Jack Preacher Honored by Hoquiam Loggers
Rev. J. W. Beard pastor of the First Presbyterian church received a Christmas gift of 137 from loggers in Hoquiam. Known to loggers as the Lumber Jack Preacher he has done mission work in camps for years and is held in high regard by his loyal supporters.
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Hoquiam
J. W. Beard
First Presbyterian Church
United States
Beard
Hoquiam Commercial Club Luncheon Draws 100plus Attendees
More than 100 business men from Hoquiam and Aberdeen attended the weekly Hoquiam Commercial Club dinner in Hoquiam. T. H. Martin of the Tacoma commercial organization spoke on city building and his address drew vociferous applause. Several important matters were discussed.
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Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Hoquiam Commercial Club
T. H. Martin
Tacoma Commercial Organization
Bribery Attempt Targets Hoquiam Officer Bartell
Hoquiam patrolman Jeff Bartell, said to be untouched by a recent police scandal, survived a Christmas day bribery attempt after Chief Wyerick resigned over a gold watch sent by unknown women. Bartell reported the fate of a lingerie parcel inside a shirt waist and skirt, which he burned in the stationhouse stove.
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Hoquiam
Jeff Bartell
Wyerick
Bartell
Jeff
Postle Hands In Star in Hoquiam
Patrolman A. L. Postle of the Hoquiam police force hands in his badge to Mayor Harry, ending his service with the local department as of December 27.
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Postle
Come In and See Them All Home Grown
Local business advertises products at 124 E Heron St with phone contact 4441 inviting customers to visit and shop.
City Officer Ferguson Leaves Post After Rumors
Ferguson departed his duties yesterday amid rumors the old police force would be eliminated after year’s end, with Pos tle implying he left before the Mayor.
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Ferguson
Postle
Macleay Lands Publicity Post in Oswego
Lachlan Macleay, longtime Riverdale Development manager, accepts Oswego New York city publicity manager post. Salary set at 5000 dollars annually.
Garfield W R C elects officers for year
Montesano December 27 Garfield W R C. elected officers for the ensuing year. President Mrs Etta McNeill, senior vice president Mrs Rhoda Pettijohn, junior vice president Mrs Julia Stone, treasurer Mrs Sara Willis, chaplain Mrs Jennie Morgan, conductor Mrs Mabel Van Walker, guard Mrs Mary Bryan.
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Montesano
Garfield W. R. C
Etta McNeill
Rhoda Pettijohn
Julia Stone
Sara Willis
Jennie Morgan
Mabel van Walker
Mary Bryan
Quimby Buys Farm Near Montesano For Dairying
Frank Quimby purchased 20 acres of the old Merritt Wood place three miles west of Montesano this week and plans a dairying venture. He has little dairy experience and seeks advice from seasoned dairy workers.
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Montesano
Frank Quimby
Merritt Wood
Frank
Chehalis County Grange organized in Elma with 173 charter members
The Chehalis County Grange was organized in Elma with 173 charter members. J. B. Craig of Satsop was elected master and Mr. Martin of Summit was chosen overseer. The group plans further grange organization in western county areas and invites interested parties to contact the master for information.
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Montesano
Chehalis County
Elma
J. B. Craig
Satsop
Martin
Summit
Drake in Court On Assault Charge After Blank Revolver Incident
F P Drake faced assault in the second degree in Justice Court after firing two blank cartridge shots at his wife. He claimed self defense amid a three week history of fighting with his wife and stepdaughter. Judge Tucker bound Drake over to the Superior term for trial.
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Justice Court
F. P. Drake
Drake
Tacoma
Tucker
Jack Jackson
Johnson
Grays Harbor Publicity Shown on front page
The Christian Science Monitor features two large photos of Aberdeen and Hoquiam with a two column article extolling the advantages of the Grays Harbor country. It serves as a strong advertisement for the growing region with high promotional value.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Grays Harbor Country
City Directory Classified Ad Promotes Listings
Polk Directory Company urges business owners to ensure proper classification in the city directory. The ad notes these classifications are valuable and influence how the city and business are represented nationwide. It invites readers to discuss listings with the directory representative.
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Atention
United States
Camel Humps and Arabian Myths Told to Children
A bedtime tale recounts camels as symbols of meekness in Arab lore. An Arab father explains camels’ humps as sins to be carried, Mohammed and Allah teachings, and the camel’s role in Arab life with milk, meat, leather, and cloth. A circus parade passes the house as children listen.
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Evelyn
Daddy
Arabia
Jack
Mohammed
Far East
Allah
God
Lerot and the snake immune to vipers described
The piece notes that the lerot, a dormouse family animal, is claimed immune to snake venom after British naturalists observed it surviving high doses of viper poison and a viper bite. It discusses other animals like mongooses and hedgehogs with supposed immunity and includes poetry about Mary and Bethlehem surrounding the broader piece.
Belief and Ghosts Spark Family Christmas Banter
Tom asks how Santa brings gifts to nonbelievers and Tommy counters that belief isn’t required. The exchange shifts to fear of ghosts despite disbelief as the scene ends.
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Santa Claus
Tommy
One Stocking Not Enough Says Uncle Hiram
Uncle Hiram argues stockings cannot hold all gifts as children receive many presents this Christmas. He notes the abundance would require multiple stockings or extra hanging sites for the youngsters.
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Hiram
New Ward Lines Established in Aberdeen City Precinct Map
New ward boundaries defined for Aberdeen city split into six wards with detailed precincts. Populations listed as Third Ward 550 Fourth Ward 730 Fifth Ward 700 Sixth Ward 625 in description of territory between streets and city limits.
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Third Ward
Second Street
Fourth Ward
F and
Broadway
Chehalis River
Wishkah Street
Wishkah
Second Streets
Fifth Ward
Jefferson Street
Bay View Addition
Division Street
Market Street
Market
Fourth Streets
Fourth Street
Sixth Ward
Jefferson and
Division Streets
Governor Woodrow Wilson Still Resides in New Jersey Home
The article notes Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey living in his Princeton residence while serving as governor. He visits Trenton for official duties and spends summers at Sea Girt, hosting lavishly with Mrs. Wilson. A photo depicts the Princeton home and a recent picture of the couple.
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Wilson
Princeton
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Princeyton University
Trenton
Sea Girt
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Wey
George Gearing-Hiatt
New York Evening Mail
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Herbert Knox Smith
Stanley
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L. L. Maley Telephone
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