Gatun Dam Stability Report Clears Subterranean Lake Fears
Officials in Washington issue a report on Gatun dam construction to dispel rumors of a sinking foundation and a hidden lake. It explains the dam’s purpose, the two toe walls, and ongoing fill work while noting two test pits show firm impervious clay beneath the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatun
Washington
Panama
Chagres
Gatun Dam
Chagres Qui
Bas Obitspo
Bas Obispo
Chacres
Bohto
East Hill
Gatundani
Congress
Cuernacha
Culebra Cut
Miraflores
Marked Copy Sparks Inquiry and Factory Prospects
A southerner mailed fifty copies of his local newspaper with a factory site suggestion marked on each. Twelve inquiries followed, three site propositions offered, and one factory now employs 175 residents, boosting the town’s economy. Watch this paper for similar opportunities to boom your town.
Advertised Letters Remaining at Aberdeen Post Office
List of uncalled letters for the week ending January 5, 1909 including Bond William D. Brown John M. Bramman Percy Bray Nellie Miss Cross J. E. Cohn Wilhelm DeVere Thelma Mullerton W. A. Flynn Thomas Eddie Foster Galloway Alice Minnie Goldwater Billie Gross L. E. Greyham Ethel Grecol Ambasciatore Gains Sam Hill Charles Harrison A. E. Hendricks Lorn Henson G. W. Jaakkola Oskar James Peter Jaackoson Eva Kent T. H. Lindros Gust Loftus Vera Lempsa Tyyne Larkin Joe Mattanen R. Rodney Mattson A Malysh Mike Marshal Violet Nickle James Norton John Nelligan O G Nedrebo Oline Nelson A T Pourni Gomen Pedersen Laura J Pociask Kazimirz Parker George Parks Frank Ryan Wim Rose Burry Rasmussen Sam Stewart Frankie Snow Miss Spencer Mrs May C Silver Geo Schwarz J M Stark Mrs J A Terry W J Turunen Ken Turner D H Wyemore Minnie Wakus Mikka Wryer Mrs W D Williams C H Westinghouse Porter Williams Lewis Windberg August Zeno Mrs Mamie When calling please say advertised W B Crammatte Postmaster.
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Aberdeen Resident
Mrs G W Hulet of 910 Thomas Street Aberdeen Washington writes that though she never used Dean's Kidney Pills she recommends them based on the relief their use gave her father after a severe back injury. He suffered back pains and frequent kidney secretions before finding relief after taking Dean's Kidney Pills. The pills sold by Red Cross Drug Store with a 50 cent price. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
G. W. Hulet
Thomas Street
Wash
Dean
Red Cross
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Foreigner asks about fines for kindness to mother in law
A puzzled foreigner quotes a local custom query about penalties for showing kindness to a mother in law. The obliging native responds with curiosity, sparking a humorous exchange.
Trials Set in Superior Court at Monteshland in 1909
A list of cases scheduled for jury trials in the Monteshland superior court with dates from January 12 to February 5 1909. Notable entries include State of Washington v William Hoffman Montesano Light & Water Co v Chehalis County Logging and Timber Co and Mollie F Freebury et al v Town of Oakville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie F. Freebury
Town of Oakville
C. A. Moore
A. H. Griffin
J. M. Gould
Hewitt Logging Co
C. H Pealer
Grays Harbor
Jacob Hoover
Same
John Ferrier
Pape’s Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
A sales pitch for Pape's Diapepsin claims rapid relief from indigestion and stomach misery. It asserts that taking the preparation after meals prevents gas belching heartburn and nausea, with a large 50 cent case available at drugstores and a five minute onset. It urges readers to tell their druggist to obtain the remedy for complete digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Love Across Language Barriers Leads to Marriage
Immigrants from two countries met, fell in love despite not speaking each other’s language, and married. They managed life together and adapted as they learned English, sharing a humorous note on how well they got along after overcoming language gaps.
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Barnatto
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Hit Gatin Dam
Panama Canal
Bond
Wm. D
John M
Bramman
Percy Bray
Miss Nellie
Cross, J. E
Cohn, Wilhelm
Jaakkola, Oskar
Malysh, Mike
Marshal, Violet
Nelligan, O. G
Nedrebo
Oline
Pociask, Kazimirz
Parker, George
Parks, Frank
Ryan
Wim
Rose
Burry
Rasmussen
Sam Stewart
Frankie
Geo
Schwarz, J. M
Barnatto Diamond Co
Girard Bldg
Chicago
Sirs
P. O. Box
Aberdeen State Bank
General Commercial Banking
Ren
E. J. Bradley
C. W. Miller
Hayes & Hayes Bankers (Incorporated
Alina
East
Hume St
Aberdeen Livery & Transfer Co
C. E. Murray
Corner River
A. W. Barkley
South
Roseburg
Oregon
Roseburg Abstract
Hanit Hume
Beckenhauer Bros. & CO
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