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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1914
Page
4
The notice announces a July clearance sale running through the month at Waughs News. It promises numerous bargains and urges customers to inspect offerings, noting that over 100 items or deals are available.
Clothing lot features coats suits and dresses with many garments valued up to 25 dollars each. Local sale highlights a mix of men and women’s outerwear and formal wear in varied styles and sizes.
Local store offers 69 yard ladies oxfords and pumps originally $4.00 to $4.50 now $2.45 and $2.98. Barefoot sandals in all sizes on sale. Wide embroidery flouncing at 45 price. Ladies and children's parasols on sale. Every article in the store at sale prices for the balance of the month.
A Kansas City Star piece explains that a one inch fall in the barometer shifts enormous air pressures. Mercury weight shifts uplift roof loads of tens of tons per grounded area while the body would lose about a ton and a half without air chambers. It quantifies a 400 mile square region’s earth surface weight change into 260 million trains.
A London Sketch writer asks a police officer which part of the city is most disreputable. The Harrow Road area is named as the worst, with byways feared by police unless together. Bermondsey is also noted as bad, while Wapping has grown more respectable recently.
A collection of quotes on criticism by Disraeli Longfellow Macaulay and J C Hare. They discuss critics as sentinels in literature and how public opinion can be swayed by unsupported assertions. Reviewers are described as challenging authors who may not understand their work.
A Princeton Tiger quote reflects family tension as a mother frowns at a boy’s response to a question about the last dance. The line appears in a campus periodical capturing student life and social expectations.
Montesano July 27 The annual report of School Superintendent J W Hodge shows the county school census this year is about 500 more than in 1913.
Guy B. Cheney son of Mr and Mrs B G Cheney and court stenographer died yesterday morning at his parents home after a long illness with consumption. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning Rev Shelley officiating.
The Montesano July 27 list shows licenses issued last week. Names include Nick George and Lulu Barton of Cosmopolis, Eth el McDonald of Rose Lodge, Ore., and many other couples across Aberdeen, Satsop, Long Beach, Maude Thompson, Elma, Walla Walla, Taholah, and nearby towns.
J. L. Phillips of Montesano married Tilla C. Reynolds of Long Beach California in Tacoma on Wednesday. The groom met his bride at the Sound and they will reside in Montesano after August 1. Phillips, a respected Montesano businessman, has lived in the city for years.
Hoquiam July 27 The Panama Eastern Lumber Company plans a new mill with a 100000 feet lumber and 150000 shingles per 10 hours capacity. The plant aims to run 20 hours daily, employ about 150 workers, and start frame work immediately with site clearing underway and building materials ready for rapid erection.
John F Myles announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county assessor subject to the Republican primary on September 8. He frames his bid as a race to win the seat through party process.
A paid advertisement announces a candidate for county commissioner on the Republican ticket in the local district. The candidate states intent to run subject to the party voters in the upcoming primary on September 8.
Democratic candidate Jerry A McGillicuddy Jr announces his bid for re election as County Treasurer of Chehalis County Washington subject to voters at the Democratic Primaries on September 8 1914. He states his candidacy for the office and appeals for party support.
W C Birdwell declares as Republican candidate for County Clerk of Chehalis County Washington subject to voters at the primary on September 8 1914.
A cream net blouse pairs with a dull gold embroidered blue gray girdle and a light blue gabardine skirt. The skirt features a closely gathered double hem frill, draping at the back, and is completed by high buttoned boots for a dressy, stylish look.
Paid advertisement promoting W. O. McCaw for State Representative in the 29th District. Mentions the Republican primary decision date of September 8, 1914 and identifies McCaw as the candidate.
Geo D Robertson declares as a Republican candidate for County Engineer in Chehalis County Washington subject to voters at the September 8 1914 primaries.
The message notes Bessie M. Bacon as Republican nominee for County Clerk pending the outcome of the September 8 1914 Republican primary.
A 12 man crew is removing old planks on Aberdeen avenue to prepare six city blocks for a 20 foot concrete pavement between Twenty second and Twenty eighth streets. Pugh and Areng will move a mixer and a 30 man crew to Hoquiam on Monday to speed completion, with about 60 days expected for the project.
SHERMAN HOOVER runs for county assessor subject to the Republican primary on September 8 1914.
The Prosecuting Attorney J. E. Stewart runs subject to the decision of the Republican Primary on September 8, 1914.
Cretonne covers have replaced plain linen for chair slips. Modern slips use plain or French seams with a plaited valance. A few dollars spent on cretonne or printed linen can refresh rooms for summer, making older chairs usable year round. White enamel paint offers another room-saving option.
A feminine negligee described in pink crepe de chine with shadow lace bodice and overskirt. Draped folds, scarf like shoulders, a pink satin ribbon belt, and knee length ends. Snap fasteners provide bodice closure.
Mrs A A Long of Centralia dies suddenly at 10:30 PM while camping in a rented cottage at Pacific Beach. Aged 63, she had lived in Centralia 13 years and is survived by a son and daughter. Born in Marietta Ohio.
Dan Pearsall announces his candidacy for Representative from the 29th District subject to voter approval at the Republican primaries on September 8, 1914. He seeks election as the party's nominee and to represent the district in the upcoming term.
Date for the nomination for the office of Sheriff on the Republican ticket is fixed, subject to voters at the Primary elections on September 8, 1914.
WME Cass M D of Vancouver Washington announces candidacy for Representative in Congress in the Third District. He states entry is for the coming November election subject to Democratic primary on September 8 1914.
Diverse lettuce preparations shown include shredding leaves for salads and garnishes, lettuce used in picnic sandwiches with ham and chicken or veal, and stewed lettuce boiled with onions and herbs in stock served hot with reduced sauce.
The first American cent was struck and circulated in 1783. Prior pieces were experimental and not released. Washington cents before that date were not government issues, serving as medals. The 1793 cent resembled later large coppers, with Liberty facing right and the legend One Cent within a chain of thirteen links.
A club fellow quips about a man who can deceive his wife. Park replies with a sharp line, framing the man as a wonder in social ribbing.
Fragmentary quotation from Henry V describes Falstaff in crisis as the speaker notes his fading breath and the faint smile of his fingers. The scene conveys a sense of imminent death and the narrator's attempt to comfort him.
A London Saturday Review observation explains how a carriage wheel top travels faster than its bottom. The top combines forward motion with forward rotation, while the bottom has forward motion minus backward rotation.
The fragment shows a maid reporting a gentleman not delivering but collecting, prompting a domestic friction scene between Nora and a woman referred to as mum. The dialogue hints at a lively kitchen or hall confrontation framed by a stage voice.
A Washington Star quip features Mr Growcher explaining a rest as the pause required to change a record in the neighboring music machine with playful mispronunciation and banter about musical terms.
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