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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1912
Page
2
Local items include visitors from Eureka and Olympia, club meetings, church events, and social duties. Ed Devoy and Jack Dunford hostgs, Evans Drug Co showcases products, and J. D. Kinne may become C M P S district physician. Community projects, theatre plans, and minor injuries round out a busy week.
The piece guides women on selecting gems by hair, eye color, and skin, recommending rubies for dark features and turquoise for light complexions with dark eyes, while advising against emeralds for light eyes and sapphires for fair skin. It notes earrings suit some ears and warns against ill shaped or large ears, endorsing delicate drops for small ears.
The text advises using close observation of faces to infer character by noting features such as ears noses mouths and eyes. It also suggests memorizing verses phrases or numbers when faces are unavailable and highlights practicing memory to keep the brain active and focused.
Automobile owners should prep tires for winter by partially releasing internal pressure while off heat, wrapping tires to block light, cleaning exterior and avoiding water inside the casing. If cuts reach fabric, have a repairman inspect, retread, wrap and store in a cool dark place, with rims rust-free and polished.
A New England muffins recipe uses two teaspoons of cream of tartar and one of soda with three cups of flour rubbed with butter the size of an egg. Beat three eggs with half a cup of sugar and a cup of milk, mix into the dry ingredients, then bake thirty minutes in a quick oven.
A reporter recalls using the expression Her face fell and defends the phrasing as literal. The exchange centers on a lady slipping on a sidewalk and the reporter’s description matching the moment.
Borden H. Burlingham a 60 year old watchman for the Northern Pacific at Cos mopolis died in Tacoma at the NP hospital from paralysis after falling ill December 26. He was found unconscious on a train, taken to Tacoma, and died there. Body brought home for services at White sides undertaking. He is survived by a daughter in Hoquiam.
The Washingtonian notes an omission in its contributor list from payroll records and proudly credits Joseph Jacob of Aberdeen for past help and future contributions. Jacob translates foreign articles for English readers and participates in several international newspaper circles. The paper praises his writings on politics and religion and welcomes his continued input.
In Aberdeen a resident testifies to the truth of local claims backed by personal experience. The account emphasizes firsthand observation as evidence and invites readers to weigh the testimony against broader proof.
Mrs G W Hulet of Aberdeen Washington recalls kidney troubles after a back injury and cold exposure. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with direct kidney relief and reaffirms her endorsement given in 1908, urging sufferers to try the remedy. Sold nationwide by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the name Dean's.
A Victorian era advertisement claims Electric Bitters destroy disease germs in air water and food. It asserts protection from chills fevers ague and malaria and describes the product as a blood purifier. The ad promises money back if not satisfied and lists a 50 cent price at druggists.
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