Timber Cruiser Aid May Ease Work
A timber cruiser may find work aided by new methods that promise easier tasks. The note suggests improved efficiency and smoother operation for field inspectors and loggers.
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20 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1913
Page
1
Inventive timber cruiser tool aims for precise estimates
Seattle reports Allen A. Bartow of the state land inspection department has filed a patent for a combination compass staff altitude finder and distance computer. The device uses a right triangle to measure tree height from a gulch or stream, promising easier accurate work for timber cruisers. The article also cites John C. Rathbun opposing single tax ideas and outlining tax inequities in Washington, with examples among farmers professionals homeowners and religious groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Allen A. Bartow
State Land Inspection Department
Bartow
Michigan
Brotherton Brothers
Washington
Churches
God
Brotherhood of Man
Young Men’s Christian Association
Shingle Makers Plan Concert By Noted Singer In Seattle
More than 100 members of the Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers Association gathered in Seattle for their annual meeting and banquet at the Arctic Club. Sebastian Burnett agreed to sing January 30 at the Grand theatre with a program featuring French, Italian and English songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Seattle
Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers’ Association
Arctic Club
Arcade Hall
F. C. Wilcox
Aberdeen
C. A. Johnson
Henry M. White
Bellingham
F. A. Traill
J. C. Wilcox
W. H. Waples
Lynden
George Bergstrom
Everett
A. E. Galbraith
Darrington
L. Mersereaus
Doty
R. Roggenstock
Concrete
D. A. Ford
Snohomish
Sebastian Burnett
Burnett
Grand Theater
W. Y. Croxall
Pioneers Hold Annual Banquet in Aberdeen Social Hall
Nearly 200 Aberdeen Pioneers attended the association’s annual banquet at the Congregational church social hall. John G. Lewis served as toastmaster after being freed from state treasurer duties, with J. J. Carney speaking on incoming administrations and Northwest prospects under Wilson policies. The event featured a Victrola, singing, a homey menu, and generous participation by local high school girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
John G. Lewis
Northwest
J. J. Carney
Pacific Northwest
Wilson
Alaska
Sunday Laws Opposed by Seventh Day Adventists Meeting
The Seventh Day Adventist Church holds a mass meeting led by Elder L. MacLafferty to oppose Johnston Sunday legislation in Congress. Resolutions denounce religious enactments enforcing Sunday rest, citing church state separation and religious liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Congress
RE. L. MacLafferty
Senate
United States
MacLafferty
Union of Church and State
Christ
Purported Tornow Hunt Proves Pure Fabrication
Montesano report states a sheriff led hunt for John Tornow was a fabrication. Aberdeen officials say the tale appeared to pressure Sheriff Matthews, who recently took office, and that the story likely originated in Aberdeen and was circulated to influence action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Aberdeen Herald
Sheriff's Office
John Tornow
Grays Harbor
Sound
Portland
Aberdeen
Matthews
Sheriff Matthews
McCLEARY GROWING BRISKLY WITH NEW MILLS AND HOSPITAL
McCleary Washington plans a new hospital and a Chehalis Fir Door company mill with 250000 daily capacity. The door plant will double output after full installation. Machinery from Chehalis arrives here while retaining the old name. Local school enrollment exceeds 130 pupils as the town expands. The White Star mill nearby is overhauled and set to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star
Shower kindness delivered by parcels post for bride to be
Miss Josephine Smith, two years Herald cashier, will marry Alyssous Plantenberg next Saturday. A tin shower party by parcels post was held last week, enjoyed by the givers more than the mail carriers who delivered the tinware to Eighth and K streets. The idea came from Miss Judith Axland now in Seattle, a close friend who could not attend Aberdeen. The Plantenberg family will start out with tinware lasting several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Smith
Herald Office
Alyssous Plantenberg
Parcels Post
Eighth
K Streets
Judith Axland
Seattle
Axland
Miss Smith
Olympia
Wash
Aberdeen Herald
Ernest Lister
Washington
Capitol
Forceful governor frames Washington reform push at Olympia
Special to The Aberdeen Herald reports Governor Lister leads a bold consolidation plan in Olympia aiming to centralize control. He favors merging dairy, food, horticulture, veterinary, oils, and grain into a single agriculture and inspection department to save state funds. Republicans back the move as prudent governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lister
Hoquiam Elks to honor Johnsons with farewell events
Hoquiam on January 20 plans a two part farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson. A three woman committee will arrange afternoon greetings at the Elks home for Mrs. Johnson and an evening smoker for Mr. Johnson attended by Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
Hoquiam Elks
Albert Johnson
Frank H. Lamb
W. E. Campbell
Warren Hull
Johnson
Elks
The
Albert
Elks Green
National Capital
Mr. Johnson
Ladies’ Committee
Mrs. Johnson
Will Unionize Lumberworkers in Pacific Northwest
The International Shingle Weavers' Union opens plans to enroll 250000 loggers and sawmill workers on the Pacific coast. Spring field campaigns will push organization under shingle weavers with camps to be organized under AFL units. officers named include J G Brown Seattle and W H Reed Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
International Shingle Weavers
Pacific Coast
Pacific Northwest
American Federation of Labor
J. G. Brown
Seattle
W. H. Reed
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Tax Commission
John C. Rathbun
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Seventh Day Adventists
Johnston Bill
United
Robinson
New York Tribune
Republicas
Elks Lodge
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