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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
4
Local shop advertises spring fabrics and garments with numerous pieces priced from 10c to 50c. Highlights include Zephyrs, Wrinkle Crepe, Lingerie Crepe, Ratine, Eponge, Bedford Cord, Poplin, and Linen Suitings, plus white Lawns and Flaxon fabrics. Assorted weaves and patterns available now.
Fire at Hoquiam Heights near the cemetery yesterday afternoon caused a total loss of over 2500 dollars to the residence of Fred Crooke. The blaze originated likely from a stove fire and occurred with no one at home. Crooke carried 1400 dollars on the building and 2500 on the contents in insurance.
Cosmopolis, Jan 16, notes the town needs improved fire protection and urges purchase of an auto fire truck. The piece cites the success of auto trucks in other towns, arguing a smaller version could replace expensive horse-drawn equipment.
A Westminster Gazette report recalls Christian Meinecken a child prodigy born in Lubeck in 1721 who conversed at months old and mastered ancient and modern history by age two and a half. He spoke Latin French and at four spoke at the Danish court and died at five after being weaned prompting ongoing psychological debate.
The text compares land support capacity under different rainfall. In parts of Australia with under ten inches yearly rain a square mile sustains eight or nine sheep. In Buenos Aires with 84 inches of rain the same area supports 2,500 sheep.
Payallup notes highlight breeding as the hardest poultry task and urge careful selection to maintain flock quality. Feeding can be managed, but breeding mistakes may be irreparable, so producers should aim for stronger chicks and profitable flocks through diligent breeding practices.
J P Morgan testified before the Pujo money trust investigating committee, admitting 180 men controlled about 25 billion dollars and noting a virtual money credit trust. He suggested state regulation of the stock exchange could benefit the public. The image shows Morgan and his building.
A doctor questions a patient about yesterday meals to diagnose a stomach disorder. The patient confesses only a little pork from last week, skeptical the pork’s spoilage caused the illness.
The Hoquiam Commercial Club met at Hotel Grayport to discuss electing officers, endorsing a bill to deed about 70 acres of tidelands to the Port of Grays Harbor, and appointing a three member committee to push legislation through Chehalis county's delegation.
The article details Governor Lister's inauguration and his address emphasizing major reforms. He advocates clearing logged-off lands in Western Washington and selling to settlers, suggests bonds for funding, and proposes reducing expo spending to fund land development. Additional measures include state fisheries, reorganizing labor supervision, abolishing several bureaus, and adopting presidential primary.
The piece explains a county funded farm loan system offering five percent loans on first mortgages up to one third of land value, with a five thousand dollar cap per borrower. Applications exceed available funds, yet distribution favors the best loans and losses are nil. South Dakota officials praise the plan as a model for broader adoption.
The writer urges active measures to attract industries to Grays Harbor by employing an expert salesman familiar with Pacific Coast locations. He proposes an internal Ad Club style organization within the Chamber to augment efforts, and argues for bylaws amendments. The goal is to boost local manufacturing by year’s end.
January 16 COSMOPOLIS reports students will organize a baseball team soon and begin indoor practice in the gym Julius Berggren shows strong enthusiasm and could be a top captain for the high school squad.
High School students perform The Sophomore tomorrow night at City Hall. Miss Skromme directs the cast and has made notable progress with the production, cited as one of the finest plays staged by the school.
Meeting in Montesano opened by Vice-President D W Fleet in President Calder's absence at the C and B case. O M Nelson and A B Holloway reported on by laws and sweater factory studies, with one week for further review. W C Birdwell introduced a land purchase resolution for Grays Harbor shore lands, adopted, and three more resolutions tabled for next meeting.
The Christian Science society met with Mrs. R. H. Fleet Friday evening to discuss opening a reading room. A committee was named to locate a suitable building and handle further arrangements.
Subscribers served by city carriers failing to receive the Herald on Monday and Thursday by 6 PM should call the City Messenger Co. at 5931 for immediate delivery. Aberdeen Printing Co. Particular Printers, 309 East Wishkah Street.
The article cites Printers Ink defining a crime for false advertisements aimed at selling or disposing of merchandise, securities, or services. It notes the national legislation challenge and urges state legislatures and governors to consider recommendations for action in their annual messages.
Ed Smith of 508 Ninth Street was bitten while freeing two rats from a trap. A small wound festered and a growth appeared under his left arm that swelled to the size of a baseball. He endures intense pain from shoulder to fingertip as doctors investigate the mystery ailment.
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