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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1911
Page
8
Hoquiam Jan 22 The Chehalis County Commercial Club asks members for moral support cards to be signed and returned by February 3. The cards confirm friendship and civic backing rather than financial aid as the club plans activities for the year. A new factory addition in Hoquiam will include two lathes power drills and other machinery.
A public meeting of the Grays Harbor Division naval militia is called for tonight at the Graupe hotel. Commander Ge Guise invites all interested to energize a campaign for state legislature recognition. Officers including Commander Burrawa plan to travel to Olympia Tuesday to advocate a bill from Representative Ward of Bremerton.
In Foquiam on January 22 a long awaited vaudeville event is set for next Thursday night at the Ex by the home of the order on Katreet. The program of “atonta” features fixed reels in large quantities and strong musical numbers arranged by J. C. Shaw E. G. McGlautlin and Bert Pierson of the Elza entertainment committee. The trio are known for event preparation and a full house is anticipated. Grays Harbor Iron Works plans a new building and modern machinery installation as part of extensive improvements in Hoquiam.
Montesano Washington January 21 1916 Chehalis County Superior Court granted 92 divorces and recorded 333 marriages. Foreign born petitions for citizenship filed 1 and 57 naturalizations issued with 141 declarations toward citizenship noted. Some refusals due to constitutional recognition disputes.
In Tesano Jam 22 Mayor Yurdle discusses renaming the river station from Wyncocie to South Montesano. The railroad signs favorable and residents oppose disincorporation to join South Montesano. The change would ease ticketing on the new Montesano road amid past confusion.
Montesano January 21 installation of the Woodmen of the World officers last Monday evening with Commander W J Murphy as head and A C McNeil as visory Lieutenant. C M N Banker Geissler and J M Crass named as Clerk and Sentry respectively.
An ad touts American Beauty Corsets offering a range of fashion driven improvements in dainty garments. The copy highlights advanced design details and widespread appeal for stylish wear.
incoherent OCR fragment reports licenses issued and a lumber market note. Mentions Ga s wearher permit and operations resuming, with dates in January and March. Names appear as W B Mack and Elma, with scattered references to wear and storage facilities and a gas works.
A fragment notes a January 21 meeting of the S irines Club at Elma. Mrs. Charles Wakefield presided Wednesday evening with members listed including Miss Mari ion, Miss Aed weretarr, Oscar Crain and Lizzie Crain.
Those present at the Sewing Club included Miss Fleming Miss Marzuer-Miages Frances Winnie Leginid and Mrs. B Brewer for the session.
In Elma on January 21 the community moved toward a practical expansion of the water system. The plan aims to serve five acres around the town and improve the facilities long debated, following an order from Senator Joan B. Allen.
Court testimony describes a woman accused of selling items labeled as cigars and cigarettes with prices of 15.00 and 3.90 francs and 23 pounds of tobacco. The defense claims the goods were not tobacco but intended for children and are hard to store and taste worse than government products.
A movement seeks to end burying at sea for those who die aboard ocean crossings. Proponents argue shorter crossings reduce time at sea and encourage changes in maritime practices. The discussion cites evolving beliefs and public sympathy from readers.
The article notes that the high cost of furs stems from merchant chains: peasants rely on small traders for help in trade with English merchants and Moscow traders. The sequence ends with furs moving from peasants to dealers to Moscow merchants and finally to London.
The text shows disjointed notes about pillows, salts, Seabee Tiies, and various items with scattered counts and prices. Possible references to orders and materials include seltzer, groves, cat ice, and extracts. Readable entities include Somes Jamaies and Tacie Sam, with unclear dates or outcomes.
Readable fragments describe a nebula expansion into two clouds influenced by pressure. The text mentions orbits, rotation, and a mechanism of detachment, with references to a larger theater of the giebe and mined loads, though many words are garbled. The passage suggests a scientific discussion of cosmic structures and their evolution.
The United States bil boards will show 29 educational posters over the coming months as part of a tuberculosis awareness drive. The effort extends a year of prior activity by the National Billposters' Association which donated space to Tuberculosis awareness and health education through free printing.
Jamaica's sanitary craze yields a new toothbrush plant. Natives fray stem fibers into brushes, promising an efficient alternative to conventional brushes. The piece notes comparative brain weights of various peoples in a humorous aside.
London review stresses war aims and purposes proving their importance. Airships promise great advances in reconnaissance and observation, with implications for campaigns and military strategy.
Fragmentary OCR passage speaks in archaic style about agreement and unity against darkness. It links collective effort to reward and peace, mentioning a team and a line of work leading to present achievement and overcoming gloom. The text remains unclear and symbolic.
The fragment mentions a Modern Woodmen of America gathering at Vestry Street location with a welcoming note for attendees. Names are garbled. Robinson is hints of a person involved. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear outcomes or dates.
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