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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1914
Page
7
Design 1100 by Glenn L. Saxton Architect Minneapolis features Craftsman style with sun room and sleeping porch. Living room spans front, sun room adjoins, main section 25 by 25 feet, cost $3400 not including heating or plumbing.
The engagement of Countess Ina Marie Von Bassewitz, a maid of honor to the Kaiserin, to Prince Oscar of Prussia is noted as part of royalty’s caste revolt. The marriage will be morganatic with Ina receiving a title and dowry, but no husband’s name or share of estates.
Instructions detail making baby carriage pillow slips from handkerchiefs and lace with embroidery options. It then describes a child’s outdoor garden project, with a small patch, planting, care, and daily play routines to build physical fitness and self reliance for later life.
A discussion on flag dimensions and meanings covers the official US flag with forty eight stars, the garrison flag size at thirty six by twenty feet, the storm flag twenty by ten feet, and the recruiting flag nine by four feet four inches. It explains the union blue field and the sixteen stripe revenue marine flag representing states admitted in 1799.
The author recalls a tune from Napoleonic times, Malbrouk s'en va-t-en guerre, whistled by Napoleon after Leipzig. Described as very old, it later carried lyrics for We Won't Go Home Till Morning and For He's a Jolly Good Fellow, spreading through generations.
The text lists active service pay for US regular army officers from lieutenant general to second lieutenant with amounts and percentage increases. It notes a 10 percent per five years of service up to 40 percent, increases to higher grades, and extra allowances for mounting horses, plus a 10 percent overseas pay increase outside US territories. It begins mentioning demographic questions about Ireland’s population.
The census data shows Ireland’s 1911 population at 4 381 051, a drop from 8 175 124 in 1841, with multiple yearly declines listed. Separately, naval guns from six to thirteen inches cost 477 to 720 dollars per big-gun discharge, about 250 dollars for target practice. eight inch shells used at five mile ranges target a 30 by 60 foot mark.
The text lists U.S. presidents who had military service before taking office. Washington Monroe and Jackson were Revolutionary War soldiers. Jackson William Henry Harrison Tyler Taylor and Buchanan fought in the War of 1812. Lincoln served in the Black Hawk War. Taylor Pierce and Grant fought in the Mexican War. Grant Hayes Garfield Benjamin Harrison and McKinley served in the Civil War. Roosevelt fought in the Spanish American War.
The term kitchen cabinet originated during Andrew Jackson's presidency. It referred to a small circle of Andrew Jackson personal friends and political allies who influenced his official actions more than his formal cabinet. They had access like a back door to the White House, earning them the nickname the kitchen cabinet.
The text discusses citizenship paper confusion and passport costs, then argues about earliest authentic records of Jesus Christ. It notes Paul’s epistles as the earliest Christian writings, dating about twenty years after the crucifixion, with Mark as the earliest gospel written within about fifteen years of Thessalonians. Paul is described as not a personal disciple and his letters as doctrinal rather than historical.
A small accessory popular this season includes half belts for skirts and coats from hip to hip. Gray suede belts with Japanese silk crape in blue and red pair with pockets under to fasten to balls on the skirt. Other versions use suede and kid, cutout designs, or brass nail heads for a chic finish on linen or duvetyn summer pieces.
Very small hand bags not more than five inches high or deep are crafted from striped figured and plain silks. They are gathered into a tassel as long as the bag and finished with silk strap handles. Lined in contrasting silks.
The plaited tunic is noted as stylish though its plaits tend to be shallow. Taping is used to secure the fabric up to a few inches from the bottom.
A Baltimore American fragment quotes a caller arguing over conge or dismissal, with Mrs Jims replying that they never had such a thing there. The brief drama reflects a local exchange and humor in a community paper.
The article notes the largest single street enhancement expense to date, totaling 70,000,000 francs, spent on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris.
Guidance recommends immediately pouring slightly warm olive oil into the ear to suffocate the insect, enabling extraction by a skilled person. Alternatives such as melted lard or butter may work, and hot water can help wash out the insect if only barely warm to avoid burning the delicate membrane.
The article outlines minimal jewelry for a young girl and advises avoiding rings bracelets and hair ornaments. It suggests enamel locket on a fine chain or a platinum pendant and a sash pin set with seed pearls. It also notes boys wear no jewelry in the short trousered stage.
A mother should prepare a rainy day closet filled with odds and ends to entertain children. On wet days, the closet supplies can be pulled out to amuse the kids with simple activities and toys.
A collection of aphorisms on making the most of the present and seizing opportunities. It contrasts loud clocks with steady timing and humorously suggests worry wastes time while diligence yields results. It notes opportunity may knock more than once for people who act.
A playful legend about John Nott who invents a sequence of knitters and knotters to knit knots the prior device could not. The tale follows the evolving machines the Nott family uses to produce knitted knots and a romance with a knitter who knots with the Nott knotter.
A London Standard note traces the eagle as a long used royal device from Persia and Babylon through Roman standards. It explains Marius and Constantine shaping variants, and how Austria and Russia claim dual empires with two heads symbolizing eastern and western realms.
The Lord High Treasurer's role traced from Henry III era to George I. The guardian “check” origin shaped the treasuries structure. The royal office fell to commissioners in 1714 and has not met since. five men have held the title with the chancellor finally dominating the board, which ceased to meet like the board of trade.
Fragmented text describes the pain of waiting and the urge to hammer fingers, warning against poor habits during a tense wait. No clear event, person, or location is established in the readable fragments.
Arthur E Moorhouse sues Edith J Moorhouse in Washington Superior Court seeking dissolution of marriage on grounds of cruel treatment and indignities. Plaintiff requests custody of minor children and general relief. attorney F R Conway lists Aberdeen office. First publication July 10 1914. last August 14 1914.
Edward Gault named administrator of Katherine M Gault estate in Chehalis County Washington. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within one year from June 18 1914. Claims must be presented at Austin M Wade attorney Aberdeen Washington. Notices dated June 9 1914 and first publication June 12 1914.
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