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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1914
Page
7
An illustrated housing feature describes a two story English half timber duplex design by Glenn L. Saxton of Minneapolis. It highlights a sun room and sleeping porch with an Indian frieze and red tile floor, priced at 8400 dollars excluding heating and plumbing.
The reader asks about seventh sons and biblical references, the U S trade dollar issue from 1874 to 1878 including purpose and legal tender status, and the differences among aeroplane, biplane, monoplane, hydroplane, and hydro aeroplane noting definitions: plane surfaces propel flight and water skim capabilities.
The name Wall Street derives from the old city wall that ran along lower Manhattan Island. The wall and its stockade were once prominent features as the city grew beyond its early defenses.
The excerpt cites the full official title of King George V and explains United States rights in the Panama Canal Zone. It quotes Article 2 of the 1904 treaty ratified Feb 25 1904 granting perpetual U S use of a ten mile wide zone along the canal from Caribbean to Pacific with specific exclusions, plus rights to nearby lands and islands including Perico Naos Culebra and Flamenco.
The name has been borne by two or three Christian women of antiquity one a martyr slain under Nero in 65 A D another who died during Diocletian's persecution in 303 A D and a third said to have lived in Alexandria for twenty eight years in disguise as a monk.
The text notes a shift toward stronger resolve and clearer support, highlighting how determination shapes leadership and group cohesion. It captures a sense of renewed purpose behind the effort, signaling improved unity and drive among participants.
The piece compares the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island to the Colossus of Rhodes. Liberty stands 152 feet tall from base to torch top, while the Rhodian statue is listed at 157 feet in the larger estimate, only five feet taller. Some claims put the Colossus at about ninety feet high.
A look at Artemus Ward s London lectures includes a witty draw ing anecdote about his early art misadventures. The piece notes Ward s humor in mislabeling and edging jokes with his mock noble talent as the Persian shah quips to the czar at St Petersburg.
The piece contrasts roles of the Enlisted Man Business Man Volunteer Philosopher Historian Optimist Pessimist Mother Wife Seer with sweeping judgments on war society and fate. It notes a rat tail’s usefulness as a hand and discusses the Canal as a time saver linking New York to Sydney via Suez Panama routes, highlighting distances.
A London Globe note reports Napoleon III’s son L Aigien buried in Vienna with only a copper plate marking the grave. His royal tombs nearby receive lavish flowers and ornament, highlighting the neglect of the little king of Rome’s resting place.
The Rev Francis E Clark recalls a peril at sea when the New York collided with the Pretoria 400 miles from New York in dense fog. Passengers endured a long anxiety as the Pretorias five ton anchor lodged in the bow and the ship listed. After the crisis, a thanksgiving service in port drew a highly responsive audience with many hearts softened by gratitude and reverence.
An Adrian Michigan woman recounts severe weakness and backache easing after three months on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter extols the remedy for female ailments and urges others to try it, noting the product from E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
Lord Beaconsfield’s skill in picking up stray votes is illustrated by Henry W. Lucy. During the imperial titles bill debate a pompous Irishman Dr. O’Leary seemed manageable. In the lobby Disraeli touched his shoulder and compared him to Tom Moore, capturing the vain little gentleman.
A dialogue reveals a man admits irritation toward a young woman’s father. He states he acted to win favor after the girl was forbidden from the house by her father. The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes the exchange.
All persons are warned not to buy either described notes obtained from the makers through misrepresentation and without consideration. The makers refuse to pay. The notes are for 600 dollars dated January 28 1918 due January 28 1915 and 275 dollars dated June 26 1918 due January 28 1915. Both signed by R W Wallace G L Nelson Willard Turner and K M Olliver as makers payable to J P Kingsland as payee.
Notice to creditors in the Superior Court Chehalis County Washington. Edward Gault is administrator of Katherine M. Gault estate. Creditors must present their claims with proper vouchers within one year from June 13 1914. claims not presented will be barred. Claims to be sent to Austin M Wade attorney Aberdeen Washington. First publication June 12 1914.
In the Superior Court of Washington Chehalis County Arthur E Moorhouse sues Edith J Moorhouse and the State. The petition asks for a divorce on grounds of cruel treatment and indignities. Moorhouse asks for custody of minor children and general relief. First publication July 10 1914. Last publication August 14 1934.
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