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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
2
A jumble of city notices, visits and ads from Aberdeen listing business trips in Seattle Saginaw and Raymond, local club meetings and social events, new store moves, births and visits, and daily goods like eggs and sausages with Evans Drug Co and Independent Market promotions. Frequent mentions of residents, firms, and streets paint a busy midweek scene.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for support during their bereavement, appreciating the kindness, sympathy, and beautiful floral tributes received.
A live temperance lecture will be given next Friday evening January 30 at 7 45 by the Hon J M Willoughby formerly of Idaho. Both friends and foes of the temperance cause are invited to attend with no charge for admission.
The New York Herald reports authorities allowed catnip trials with zoo animals. Parrots react fearfully then gorge on the leaves and stems, a leopard pounces into the green scent and contentedly lies amid it, and a tiger inhales and purrs enjoying the herb in a display resembling domestic cat behavior.
In his autobiography Admiral Dewey recounts the Mississippi crisis when the ship sank under fire after passing New Orleans. He rushed into a boat to compel rowers back to safety, fearing a magazine explosion and his own blamed cowardice if the ship blew up while he was away. The magazine never exploded and his presence helped save the crew.
A famous Year is cited as the richest for births in the nineteenth century with Abraham Lincoln Edgar Allan Poe Oliver Wendell Holmes William Ewart Gladstone Charles Darwin Lord Houghton Alfred Tennyson Edward Fitzgerald Professor Blackie Mary Cowden Clarke and Felix Mendelssohn among those born that memorable year.
A reader from the East writes about poor village streets and water in ditches for days. The editor prints the letter with an Ed. Note noting that the writer’s own water situation matches the complaint, reflecting a cordial exchange in the Omaha World-Herald.
A magistrate questions a plaintiff who humorously refuses to press theft charges, stating they prefer the coat itself. The exchange underscores a quirky civil dispute over prop possession rather than criminal intent.
Bucklen s Arnica Salve advertised as a fast pain reliever and healer for frostbite skin conditions including chapped hands and lips. Claims cover eczema itching and other skin issues with 25 cent price and mail order from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
Rugs made from old carpets of many kinds including rag and silk pastieres offered by Art Rug Weavers located at 119 North G Street.
A Chambers Journal piece explains the vastness of the universe by scaling the Earth sun distance to an inch and showing how quickly the solar system fits in a two yard circle while the surrounding stellar field spans miles. It speculates on possible universe boundaries and our solar system centrality.
John Doty chief engineer at The Glass Laundry Works in Aberdeen reports Plant Juice greatly improved his neuralgia and general health after a short use. The remedy is praised for stomach, kidney, liver and blood ailments and is sold by Eaton & Swaney Drug Store.
The article traces how cacao beans served as early money in Mexico and how, around 1535, small silver "neso" pieces appeared. It details the shift to minted coins, mint locations in Mexico City, and later expansions to meet demand, noting the minting history through 1847.
French entomologist M Cornett doubts collective cooperation in ants calling it an illusion. He notes a single ant moves fast dragging a load toward the nest while multiple ants pull apart and slow progress. Nearby, a river sees 725 castles noted along the Rhine from source to mouth once home to warlike chiefs.
The quote reflects on memory foes such as excess food strict exercise and excessive schooling. It notes grief stems from lack of love or money, attributing these ideas to Disraeli and suggesting a caution about imbalances in life.
A piece notes peasants in Tuscany and a local doctor duel in improvised verse at a village fire. Neighbors wager on skill, and improvised lines flow freely as dusk ends the contest while a doctor hurries to catch a train.
A quotation notes that morality must rise through slow growth, comparing moral advancement to gradual development of intelligence. The aphorism attributes the idea to Herbert Spencer and invites reflection on ethical progress over time.
Wholesome puddings ready to serve as substitutes for plum pudding. Includes Lemon Sponge and Snow Pudding recipes with steps and ingredients. Also covers Waham Fruit Pudding and a Nice Steamed Fruit Pudding with detailed measurements, mixing, and steaming instructions.
A speaker at a poultry market meeting in Whitchurch faced a clash when a man described as suspected for carrying bulging pockets prompted two bystanders to confront him. They pressed him to the back as eggs cracked, and the man was knocked out of action.
An advertiser promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a safe remedy for worms in children. The ad claims relief from foul breath dark circles fever thirst and abdominal cramping, noting a laxative effect and urging purchase from druggists or by mail.
Celebrated Chinese herbalist Lee K Chin advertises a no cost proof treatment of Chinese roots and herbs to ten men or women per locality. The offer promises lasting cures, invites readers to write to 838 RAPP BLOG San Francisco, and states postage is paid.
Water and Fisher offer crab cocktails fresh daily at their shop, contactable by phone 342 for orders and pickup.
Milch cows wanted. I will trade one team driving ponies and one back. F. B. Dill, at Best Lodging House, Cosmopolis, Washington.
T H Hill declares candidacy for City Treasurer, subject to voters in the March primary elections. He frames the bid as advancing fiscal oversight and city finances pending primary results.
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