Katherine Harrison Standard Oil's trusted private secretary
Katherine J Harrison long served H H Rogers as private secretary at Standard Oil and is famed for absolute trustworthiness. At nearly six feet tall she keeps confidences, writes many letters, signs checks, and lives in Brooklyn with her mother and sisters. She is about thirty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine J. Harrison
H. H. Rogers
J. K. Morgan
James Stillman
John W. Gates
Kings of Finance
Standard Oil
United States
J. H. Rogers
Miss Harrison
Hetty Green
New York
New View of Education of Women by Dr. Eliot
Dr. Charles W. Eliot praises women’s higher education while urging balance with home duties. He argues knowledge benefits women mainly when it enhances their natural roles and predicts future generations will shift toward broader male intellectual culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
Radcliffe
Baltimore
Eliot
Advertising Advice on Pricing in Ads From 1909
A digest of guidance for business advertising stressing price as a key element. It covers when to place price in ads, how to format bold price, and how to balance headline, description, and price to maximize reader interest and purchases. It also notes use of terms and the impact of cash or credit offers on sales.
Handling Spring Bulbs For Care In Winter Storage
The national council of horticulture advises letting spring bulbs ripen in the ground after bloom ends, then digging with care when tops yellow. Heel bulbs in moist soil until tops dry, then clean and store in a cool dry place. Hyacinths and narcissuses require the same treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of Horticulture
How to Utilize a Wornout Screen
A dilapidated Japanese paper screen with a sound frame can be restored and made useful as an ornamental display. Cover with brown paper, cut angled slits to hold postcard corners, and place on the ground to arrange postcards on each panel. Cards slip in and out, allowing frequent changes and varied appearance.
How to Relieve Minor Ills
A historical remedy list explains home treatments for common ailments. It includes glycerin in hot milk for coughing, lemon juice to stop nosebleeds, daily mouth rinses with antiseptic to prevent gum problems, and salt water for dissolving substances. Earache relief is offered with warm glycerin in the ear and a belladonna glycerin mix rubbed around the ear for severe pain.
How to Prevent Tender Feet
A woman shares a weekly foot care routine to avoid sore feet. She soaks feet in warm water with melted White soap for nearly an hour, reads a book, then dries and trims nails straight across. Talcum powder keeps feet comfortable, and she avoids tight shoes and seams to prevent rubbing.
Iodine use in skin treatment with dark light painting
Instructions advise applying iodine under dark or red light such as photography lighting. The painted skin portion should remain covered and not exposed to white light to prevent blistering or staining, even with repetitions.
Get Rid of Paint Odor With Onions in Water
To remove paint smell, slice two or three onions and place them in a large pail of water in the room overnight. If odor remains, repeat the process next morning. Some use Nay in the water, but cut onions may be more effective despite being less fragrant.
How to Dry a Sweater Without Warping Shape
The text advises drying a sweater on a coat hanger to preserve shape. It warns that pinning to a line or draping over a chair will likely stretch or deform the garment despite careful handling.
Summons in Assault Case Filed in Chehalis County Court
The Superior Court of Washington Chehalis County issues a summons to P J Nelson to answer a complaint filed by Joseph Kossaker seeking 1250 dollars plus costs for damages from an alleged May 12 1909 assault in Aberdeen. An attachment has been issued against the southern 85 feet of lots 1 2 3 4 5 Block 17 Benns Central Addition Aberdeen. First publication June 14 1909 last publication July 26 1909.
Notice to Creditors in the Ben J. C. Cross Estate
In the Superior Court of Washington Chehalis County the estate of Kem Dean deceased is administered by Carl C. Ritenour. Creditors and claimants must exhibit their claims with vouchers within twelve months after first publication. Office of J. C. Cross Wishkah Block Aberdeen Washington is designated as the place of business for all matters connected with the estate. First publication June 28 1909 last publication July 26 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kem Dean
Carl C. Ritenour
Ion Bean
Earl C. Ritenour
J. C. Cross
Wishkah Block
Aberdeen
Chehalis County
Washington
Foreclosure of Tax Lien in Chehalis County Washington
James H. Murphy files for a tax lien foreclosure against Edward Anderson and unknown claimants on Lot 12 Block 14 Town of South Aberdeen Chehalis County Washington. The certificate covers delinquent taxes from 1905 and 1916 with penalties interest and costs. Judgment sought in Superior Court with 60 days to answer from June 17 1999.
Court summons in Chehalis County contract case
In the Superior Court of Washington for Chehalis County Woo. WMughes and IRR. Conway Plaintiffs vs Edward Welch Defendant The State of Washington to Edward Welch defendant You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication June 24 1909 and defend the action and answer the complaint and serve a copy on the plaintiffs attorney The action seeks 4532.95 with six percent interest from January 20 1909 and costs and to satisfy judgment by lien on the NW quarter of the NE quarter of the NW quarter of section 2 township 23 north range 1 east W M. This office and post address of the plaintiffs attorney is Aberdeen Chehalis County Washington G R SNIDER Attorney for Plaintiffs Date of first publication June 24 1909 Last publication August 9 1909.
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State of Washington
Chepali
James H. Murphy
Edward Anderson
Chehalis
Washtrington
South Aberdeen
State of
Washington
Ana
Theo
B. Bruener
P. O
Aberdeen
Wash
Superior Court of Washington
Chehalis County
Woo
Wmughes
IRR
Conway
Edward Welch
W. M
G. R. Snider
Sealed bids invited for school building by District 48
Notice from the Board of Directors of School District No 48 invites sealed proposals for erection of a school building. Bids due noon July 6 1909 at the office of the school clerk. Plans available from the school clerk or county superintendent. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Perry Pennoyer, School Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Perry Pennoyer
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