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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1912
Page
2
A long column of Evans Drug Co. advertisements highlights products from razors and fountain pens to cosmetics, music instruments, spectacles, and a complete magazine line. Mentions of customers, trips, and local civic notes accompany retail promotions and community notices.
Oren F. Woody the Woody Feature Co. manager wagered a suit of clothes that he could tell autopiano music from human play. R P Matthews Eilers Music House Aberdeen challenged him in a city hotel room. After repeated tests Woody admitted error and awarded Matthews the suit.
Committees from Aberdeen and Hoquiam labor councils organize a Harbor Labor Day celebration in Hoquiam with a parade and speech by Chas Perry Taylor Secretary of the Washington State Federation of Labor. An afternoon ball game, sports at Electric Park, a pavilion dance, and a grand evening ball are planned.
The Northern Pacific Railway announces that from September 15 mileage book form M 9 covering 38000 miles will be valid on the Oregon Washington Railroad Navigation system. The move expands validity to most standard Northwest lines, aiding traveling representatives in the Pacific Northwest.
The Grays Harbor Federation of Women’s Clubs schedules a picnic next Wednesday July 31 at the Montesano grounds with the Montesano Women’s Club as host. Attendees travel at 10:55 a.m. by motor car. plans call for an indoor meeting if the weather turns foul. Participants should bring a basket lunch and their own eating utensils.
Lance Hart leaves next month for Chicago to enter a three year art course. He recently graduated from Aberdéesa and has long shown strong drawing talent with sketches and cartoons in high school publications notes of the past four years.
W. M. Melrose and daughter Miss Mildred left yesterday for Salt Lake City on doctors orders to seek a higher altitude and a healthier climate. Mildred has undergone six months of treatment in Tacoma and will stay long enough to seek relief while Mr. Melrose remains to assist before returning to Aberdeen.
Alfred Cram was convicted in police court Friday for beating the Hotel Strathcona out of a bill. He was fined $10 and costs. His attorney A M Wade gave notice of appeal to the superior court to challenge the constitutionality of the law allowing hotels to imprison for debt.
Judge E. C. Million of Seattle, candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, spent several hours in the city on legal business Friday. He plans to return within weeks to meet citizens of Grays Harbor and Chehalis County and promote his candidacy.
A brief local note describes Mrs Black Sam Johnson leaving her husband about six months ago and her growing hope that he may not return, reflecting on her feelings and speculation.
J E Calder secretary of the Chehalis County Fair Association outlines school student premiums for potatoes raised on county lands. Prizes of 10 and 7 dollars for eighth graders and 5 dollars for third place accompany separate awards for up land and bottom land exhibits. The Northern Pacific Railroad Co. will present a loving cup as an additional premium to be announced later.
The auditorium of First Presbyterian Church was crowded with friends and relatives of Glenn S. Burrows as funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. E. Cooper. The Masonic order and Eastern Star attended, and the remains were interred in the mausoleum after a touching sermon and floral tributes.
The Missionary Union will hold a mid-summer meeting at Electric Park on Thursday August 1 with a 10 am arrival for lunch baskets and a shade picnic. An afternoon program titled Carnival of Nations will feature each society and music plus an inviting chance for all to attend.
A Tacoma syndicate that recently acquired extensive property in Fairview Addition from John Anderson plans thirty five bungalows this year. Prices range from 1500 to 3000 dollars with sale at or near cost. Purchasers would pay a small cash sum and a monthly rental applying to the purchase price.
Word reached Aberdeen last week of the death of Professor R. E. Harris in Seattle where he had lived for some time. Harris had served as Aberdeen City Superintendent of schools for years and later headed Jefferson County schools before taking a homestead in the Queets river country last year.
Middle aged widow from the east advertises for housekeeping work for an old gentleman widower or bachelor. An old veteran preferred. Prefers a pleasant home over high pay. References available and required. Address Mrs Ezra Morse Lyle Washington 82 21.
President Finley of the College of City of New York argues that mobility of people and transmission of ideas are essential to a broad democracy. He credits railroads telegraphs newspapers and libraries with sustaining a unified republic and notes that modern reforms like direct primaries and referendums rely on these channels.
A Life quote notes repartee hinges on who makes the remark. It contrasts sharp wit with hostility, defining repartee as the witty reply and insult as the offense.
The Pacific Beach picnic of grocers and butchers drew large crowds last Thursday with eleven excursion coaches bringing participants. Major events included multiple races for children and adults, a pole soak contest, tug of war wins by grocers and Aberdeen ladies, and thrilling motorcycle races led by R. M. Seater on an Indian.
Father Joseph H. McMahon argues that living costs push women into workforce, demanding equal pay for equal work. He notes strength parity with men in factories and says laws denying women a voice hinder fair pay, urging opportunities for women in professional life.
A curious ad invites readers to send an answer written on one side of a paper and to state where they saw the notice. It promises high pay for the effort and asks for three or more friends without pianos in their homes.
Astronomers estimate meteorites strike Earth with at least 60 000 yards per second velocity as they enter the atmosphere.
The remark suggests a cheerful loser as a subject, with emphasis on a lighthearted or ironic outlook. It hints at a social or personal moment where affection or admiration is noted without complaint.
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