Divorce Suit Seeks Abandonment Based Decree in Chehalis
In Chehalis County Superior Court Stephen Szczepanski sues Katherina Szczepanski for absolute divorce on grounds of abandonment. Plaintiff requests real and personal property awarded to him and custody of minor children. Attorney A M Wade, Aberdeen. First published January 16 1914 last February 27 1914.
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State OF Washington
Chehalis County
Stephen Szczepanski
Katherina Szczepanski
A. M. Wade
Plaintiff
Aberdeen
Summons in Justice Court Chehalis County Washington
A. J. West Lumber Company files a suit against Al Firth in Chehalis County Justice Court Aberdeen with a hearing set February 24 1914 at 10 AM. The claim seeks $14.75 balance of account. nonappearance will allow judgment. First publication January 23 1914.
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Justice Court
Aberdeen
Chehalis County
Washington
J. M. Phillips
A. J. West Lumber Company
al Firth
State of Washington
Chehalis
Finch Building
Justice of the Peace
Dozen American Warships Blockade Mexican Ports
More than twelve U S warships operated in Mexican waters to blockade ports in case of war. Rear Admiral Fletcher led the Atlantic fleet division near Vera Cruz with several battleships and cruisers while Rear Admiral Boush steered others. Additional ships and a League Island yard buildup supported the operation.
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Republic
Frank F. Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Louisiana
Michigan
New Hampshire
Tacoma
Wheeling
Clifford J. Boush
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Nebraska
Virginia
Chester
Mexico
Pittsburgh
California
Maryland
Annapolis
Glacier
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
League Island
Mexican
Care of Delicate Children and Healthy Exercise
Advice on improving health for frail children through outdoor play and balanced posture. Emphasizes full body activity, proper breathing, nutrition in winter, and avoiding fatigue. Includes a mother’s plan using valuable monthly prizes to boost school effort and motivation.
Playroom housekeeping game teaches neat habit
A mother creates a three room play area with rugs and dolls furniture to train her daughters in orderly living. The girls learn to make beds dust and set the table and now help their mother with housework in a neat and cheerful routine.
Manchaser and Grouchmore Quote on Love and Locks
Quotation from Chicago News plays on love and entry and exit humor. The exchange contrasts a simple break in with a difficult exit, hinting at a playful or satirical take on romantic misadventure.
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Miss Manchaser
Mr. Grouchmore
Chicago News
Getting a Child to Study
A discussion on motivating students who lag in study, noting that many children seek excuses to avoid homework and that teachers and parents share the challenge of fostering consistent effort and focus in school lessons. The piece outlines common behaviors and encourages strategies to cultivate keener study habits.
Denied the Allegation in a Witty Exchange
The Baltimore American quotes a humorous exchange where Mrs Come Up tells Mr Smith not to fear the trap, remarking that he is rather a la carte, turning a serious doubt into a sly comeback.
London Lord Mayor election and other historic Q&A
A rapid Q and A covers how the lord mayor is elected by the council from among aldermen on November 9, notes on Hillsville court killings in 1912, wireless weather effects, dog training basics, diplomatic ranks with ambassadors, rural delivery coin rules, Panama Canal work counts, Gatun lake role, Almanach de Gotha, frost formation, first US railroad charter, Mizpah inscription, and DC naming history.
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London
Panama Canal
Francis Burton Harrison and Mrs. Burton Harrison Relation
Francis Burton Harrison is described as the son of Mrs. Burton Harrison the noted novelist. Mrs. Burton Harrison, born Constance Cary of an old Virginia family, was married to Burton Harrison who served as private secretary to Jefferson Davis. After his death she signs herself Constance Cary Harrison.
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Francis Burton Harrison
The
Philippines
Burton Harrison
Constance Cary
Virginia
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Constance Cary Harrison
Washington Irving and John Hay Diplomatic Service Roles
Washington Irving served as secretary of the legation in London from 1839 to 1841 and as minister to Spain from 1842 to 1846. John Hay held multiple legation posts in Paris Vienna and Madrid between 1865 and 1870, served as charge d affaires, and was ambassador to Great Britain in 1897 to 1898.
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Cleveland
Austria-Hungary
Brazil
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Russia
Turkey
Washington Irving
United States
John Hay
Spain
Irving
London
Hay
Paris
Vienna
Madrid
Billy Sunday the Evangelist Career Milestones
William A. Sunday born November 19 1863 in Ames Indiana rose from professional baseball 1883 to 1890 to YMCA official 1891 1895 then began evangelical work in 1896 and was ordained Presbyterian preacher by the Chicago presbytery on April 15 1903. This summary covers his early life career shifts and ordination milestones.
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William A. Sunday
Billy Sunday
Ames
Chicago Y. M. C. A
Chicago Presbytery
Presidential Flag of the United States History
The presidential flag features a blue field with the U S arms centered. It was designed and first used by President Chester A Arthur in 1883 and is currently flown on government vessels when the president is aboard.
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United States
Baltimore and Ohio
Charles Carroll
Chester A. Arthur
Bell and filibuster origins traced in historical notes
The passage explains Alexander Graham Bell’s Scottish birth and CanadianAmerican life, noting his 1847 Edinburgh birth and 1876 telephone invention. It also defines filibuster as from filibustero, later used for obstructive parliamentary tactics in U.S. politics.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander G. Bell
Edinburgh
London
Canada
Boston University
Bell
Washington
Leprosy trends in United States and McBurney point explained
The report notes leprosy decreasing in the Hawaiian Islands while public health authorities record a rise in the United States and its possessions. It also explains McBurney's point in New York linked to Dr. McBurney and his study of appendicitis, locating a mid abdomen point between the navel and the hip bone where pressure elicits pain.
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United States
Hawaiian Islands
Public Health Service
Christmas Salads Show Bright Holiday Flavor
A guide to festive salads for Christmas including Banana, Egg, Orange, Malaga grape, and Tomato salads. Each recipe features decorative presentation, simple greens, and a light dressing to suit a holiday table.
Health Hint for Today Lactated Milk Diet
A health note promotes a lactated milk diet as an effective weight loss method claiming two pounds of fat loss weekly. It advises using lactic leaven tablets with salt added to cooled boiled milk and to consume only this liquid for a day based on a weight proportion.
Incessant Cough and Mucus Dropping Cured by Peruna
Mrs Bourland of Frankston Texas recovered from a twenty three year chronic catarrh and incessant cough after using Peruna. She reports relief from mucus dripping into the throat and bowel disturbances after five bottles. Tablets are now available for those who object to liquid medicine.
Fire Alarm Boxes Listed Around City Hall Area
A compiled list of fire alarm box locations is provided including streets and intersections such as Bay City Lumber Co Curtis Front Sta Curtis & Evans Sts Aberdeen Lumber Mead St West Boulevard Fairfield Summit St and many more across the city. The note asks readers to mention The Herald when dealing with advertisers.
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Bay City Lumber Co
Curtis Front
Curtis & Evans
Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Co
Mead St
West Boulevard
Fairfield & Summit
Wilson's Mill
Chehalis & Wishkah
Slade’s
Boone & Marion
Exchange
Marion
F & Market
H & Hume
G & Wishkah
F & Heron
Anderson & Middleton
Heron & Broadway
F & River
Sisters’ Hospital
G St
G St. Fourth & H
Fifth & M
Sixth & Thornton
Ninth & K
Third
Sixth
M & Market
Federal Mill
Heron St
Michigan Ave
Western Cooperage
Hume & Washington
Western
Market & Washington
Second
Terrace Ave
Prospect St
Burleigh Ave
D St
McKinley Ave
Stanton
Railroad
Conger
Morgan & Jeffries
Cherry & Duffy
General Package Co
A Cruel Insinuation Scene in Baltimore Paper
A stern old woman taunts a young widow about her husband’s smoking habits. The bystander reveals the truth that the husband is dead. The exchange ends with the dramatic reaction of the young woman as tears flow.
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Baltimore American
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HOTEL
Oxford
Esa F
John Gronow
Humboldt _Saloon
Lund
Cigars
South
F Street
Sheet Metal Works
HAYES @ HAYES Bankers (incorporated
Dan Pearsall
Attorney At Law J. & Court Commissioner Rooms
Wishkah Block
Hill
Public Accountant Booke
East Wehkah
Whiteside Undertaking Company
City Messenger CO
Victor Erickson
E. Wishkah St
D. Swift & CO
Seventh St
Washington, D.C
Particular Printers, Printing Co
East Wi
Shkah St
Mexican Waters
American Press Association
Rephye
Hillsville
Carroll County
Gatun
Canal
Gotha
District of Columbia
Columbia Territory
Territory of
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Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
Andrew Jackson
Nashville
Tenn
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Cuba
Central American
American Can Company
Chicago
Seattle
J. Scharman & CO
Malaga
Aerunos Therfacre
the Herald
Lydia EB. Pinkham Medicine Co
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Maas
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