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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1914
Page
4
A dense list of social events and personal notices occurring in the city includes visits from Mrs. J A Sofe of Seattle, Elma Ross's move to Clinton Iowa, Jacob Heator's San Diego winter, knitting and dining gatherings, lodge balls, dancing parties, and various community meetings at churches and halls. Also noted are business ads for sausages and medicines, and notes on residents traveling to Detroit and Berkeley.
Mrs J E Jorgenson entertained Wednesday afternoon at her West Wishkah street home in honor of Mrs George McConnell marking her third wedding anniversary. Chancellor A L McCrimmon of McMaster University and family, visiting Seattle for three months, left Saturday for California to spend the winter.
Hazel Jones of Spokane and Pearl Greeley of Seattle both about sixteen were arrested as they prepared to sail the steamer Columbia to San Francisco. Police brought them ashore after telegraph notices to Seattle and Spokane. Their mother and a brother hurried to reach them. The girls showed anxiety and dismay at the abrupt halt to their trip.
Miss Helen Clemons entertained at an informal 500 party last Wednesday evening in Montesano. An excellent lunch was served. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. H. Fritz, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Crane, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Conrad, Mrs. C. E. Fosner, Mrs. John Kirkwood, Misses Ethel Baker Eunice Flynn Mayme Gleeson Pearl Carter and Messrs. Loren Coombes Bernard Law and Chas. Leigh.
The Hoquiam Y M C A announces its annual membership banquet at the association building assembly room on Wednesday at 7 pm. A program includes speeches and music and officer elections. Speakers listed are L W Taft Rev J W Beard John Lee W Lester Adams O C C Lovgren and L L Luce with Polson to be substituted by an unknown speaker.
Elma January 10 George L Simpson of Elma re-elected president of the Chehalis County Fair Association at a stockholders and trustees meeting. J H Pinkham of Elma elected secretary to succeed C E Palmer. S K Bowes of Aberdeen re-elected vice president and Earl France as treasurer. Next fair planned for late September or early October with grounds work including widening the race track and enlarging several buildings. A stronger fair with an increased premium list is anticipated.
A fragment from Harper's Bazar depicts a dramatic exchange about sudden entrances Br present with an unnamed narrator Bridget and Mr Smithers, highlighting tension over manners and timing in a domestic setting.
Dialogue from Stray Stories shows Johnny adapting to a milder medicine regimen as his mother cautions heavy dosing. Johnny answers with humor about using a fork when a spoon is unavailable. The exchange highlights domestic resilience and practical caregiving in ordinary life.
A Baltimore American quotation highlights bands as the bravest part of a regiment and asks how that courage is shown. The exchange frames bands as ever ready to face the music in military life.
A travel vignette describes an Egyptian hotel lobby with soft oriental rugs arches and palm screens. A dragomán brings roses while a porter in green and gold directs an Arab servant. On the corridor guards salute guests enhancing status and self regard.
A light classroom exchange in Chicago with a teacher noting that animals bond with humans and plants do not. A boy asks about buts, adding a playful twist to the moment.
A compact home guidance item notes dust concerns from vents and offers practical tips for reducing buildup. It emphasizes cleaning routines and airflow awareness to keep living spaces healthier.
An inventive ash sifter designed by a Baltimore man uses a galvanized circular iron device with a conical bottom and a wire screen to separate fine ashes from cinders and coal. It sits atop an ash barrel, shovels in refuse, seals with a lid, and is shaken to sift the ash through the screen.
A historic recipe describes mixing suet flour milk raisins and soda in molasses then steaming for two and a half hours. Prepare lemon sauce from sugar cornstarch butter and boiling water finish with lemon juice and serve hot over the steaming pudding.
The recipe uses six potatoes and graham flour with butter egg and milk to form a smooth dough. Bake on a hot griddle after shaping into half inch thick squares. add salt and baking powder for lift.
Slice sweet potatoes half an inch thick and layer them in a baking dish with flour, small butter pieces, salt and sugar. Repeat layers to nearly full, cover with flour and butter, pour boiling water over, bake medium, baste occasionally until top browns and syrup is creamy.
Three pints chopped meat two lean and one fat three pints chopped dried apples one pint each of currants molasses and vinegar two pints each of raisins and sugar three tablespoon fuls of cinnamon two tablespoonfuls each of cloves and allspice and one grated nutmeg. Put all in a stewpan and moisten with the broth in which the meat was cooked. Salt to taste. Cook all together about forty five minutes.
A simple tomato jelly mold uses one can of tomatoes with half as much water, boiled briefly. Gelatin is dissolved in the tomato juice per package instructions, seasoned with salt pepper horseradish and Worcestershire, poured into molds, chilled, and served on lettuce with salad dressing on top.
Boil cauliflower and serve with Hollandaise sauce made from butter vinegar egg yolks cayenne boiling water. Optional additions include 1/2 teaspoon mustard and 1 teaspoon sugar.
A brief note describes polishing mirrors with whiting and cold tea, using a paste on the glass and drying with tissue. The second vignette follows a busybody who circulates a petition to abolish something, promising publication in papers and a struggling author eager to see his name in print.
The London Chronicle notes that English brewing was once dominated by women known as brewsters or alewives. Households and markets assigned ale brewing to mistresses and maids, with female workers shaping a major portion of the trade until the late 18th century.
A wry quotation notes three enduring questions the world ponders: the soul's immortality, perpetual motion, and women's hats. It remarks on their persistent puzzlement across ages.
A light exchange shows a couple avoiding a family visit by inviting the relatives to their home. He frets while she reveals the clever plan that ends the cloud of worry with a warm turnout.
The Philadelphia Ledger cites life insurance data claiming men over forty with idle lives die earlier, while a busy, harmonious life extends longevity. Idleness harms vital organs more than work, according to insurance records.
T H Hill announces his candidacy for City Treasurer pending voters’ decision at the March primary elections.
For sale by owner a 160 acre ranch with 7 room house 2 barns and 2 orchards. A large creek runs through the property with 20 acres creek bottom and 40 acres gravel. rest is good land. About 60 acres slashed and seeded this year. Half cash and time on rest at 35.00 per acre. Contact Mrs Olive Mitchell Satsop Washington.
Aberdeen Printing Co offers modern printing services at moderate prices. Local businesses and individuals can access cost effective solutions for personal and professional needs with attention to quality.
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