Waugh's News Buys Old Shoes for Cash Prizes
Local store offers cash prizes for oldest shoes and high trade in values for ladies misses and babies footwear. Prices apply against new stock including Red Cross lines as the shop clears summer and winter goods. Mrs Riley Robinson Dies at Copalis Succumbs to heart trouble at Copalis Beach. funeral held. survived by eight children including Mrs Wm King of Hoquiam.
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Red Cross
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor
Copalis
Riley Robinson
Hoquiam
Robinson
Montesano
Copalis Beach
Wm. King
Hodgdon offices moved to clear site for new building
Hoquiam July 29 Preparations press forward to clear the site for the U S Hodgdon building on Eighth street adjacent to the Swanson structure. Hodgdon offices relocate to 510 Eighth street this week and H T Pierson moves ice cream parlors and candy factory to the Stine building within days.
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H. T. Pierson
Stine
Eighth Street
J Streets
Wedgdon
Hoquiam Considers Detailed New Building Ordinance
Hoquiam plans a comprehensive building ordinance to regulate every phase of construction. The city commission will review the measure this fall, with expectations it will be one of the longest ordinances ever passed in Hoquiam.
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Hoquiam
Bridge construction begins for Chehalis spur across river
Montesano notes the start of actual construction on the river bridge linking the O and W and Milwaukee lines to the city. Foundations for piers are being laid with an expected four month completion.
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Montesano
Chehalis
Milwaukee Roads
Montesano Feed Mill Planned By T B Reed
T B Reed secures location in Montesano and plans a modern feed mill with partners from the Wyncoche and Satsop valleys. Building to be erected and operation launched, backed by broad local farmer support and strong prospects.
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Montesano
T. B. Reed
Wyncoche
Satsop
Extended trip from Montesano to Spokane and The Dalles
July 28 Montesano Mrs. C. R. Ernis visiting brother H. Clemons and Miss Ida Clemons depart for Portland Oregon then travel up the Columbia River to The Dalles and on to Spokane and other eastern Washington cities for a pleasure trip.
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Montesano
C. R
Erris
H. Clemons
Ida Clemons
Portland
Ore
Columbia River
Dalles
Spokane
Washington
Colored Regulars and Idaho Guardsmen Scrimmage in Elma
A near riot broke out between Black and white troops at Elma on July 27 as members of the 26th Infantry and Idaho Guardsmen clashed. The quarrel sparked a broader fight. a battalion was summoned from camp and the rift was quelled at gunpoint. No serious injuries were reported and the instigators faced court martial.
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Idaho
Elma
Elma Thesda
Red Army
26Th Infante
Brook Fair
Cam
Military bands delight Elma crowds during soldiers' stay
In Elma on July 27 the Twenty-fifth Infantry band and the Idaho Infantry band provided evening concerts. The colored troops, with a long together, showcased refined leadership and lively music. Crowds gathered to enjoy the performances and warm reception for this military cultural event.
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Elma
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Idaho Infantry
Idaho Boys
Road Improvement on the Hill Thanks to Local Gravel
Elma residents report a better road after gravel from the Strubel residence excavation was used. The Devine corner at the city limits, previously neglected, received improvement this summer due to county funding and council decision to repair the hill.
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Elma
Strubel
Devine
Wakefield Family Leave for Pendleton and Southern Oregon
Mr and Mrs Wakefield and their daughter Hazel depart Elma by car to Pend Oreille for their brother in law s auto, planning a month or more away as they travel to southern Oregon and California.
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Mr. Wakefield
Hazel
Pend. Ore
Wakefield
Oregon
California
Elma
Mayor Wheeler Nominates Wilson for President at Baltimore
Montesano report says Mayor Eldridge Wheeler returned from Baltimore after nominating Woodrow Wilson for president. He had backed Wilson from the start and found the result gratifying. Wheeler visited Washington and Iowa on the trip, meeting many major cities.
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Montesano
Eldridre Wheeler
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Old resident returns Montesano visit with Gilkey family
H L Gilkey and family of Grants Pass Oregon arrived Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Montesano. Gilkey is a former Montesano resident. They traveled by car from Oregon noting Chehalis county roads as the best on the trip.
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Montesano
H. L. Gilsey
Grant's Pass
Ore
Gilkey
Oregon
Chehalis County
Man Severely Cuts Foot While Cutting Wood
Albert Thompson sustained a deep gash in the top of his right foot below the instep at the Hawkins ranch west of Montesano when an axe glanced during wood cutting Thursday morning. The tendon was severed but the wound was dressed and he is doing nicely.
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Montesano
Albert Thompson
Hawkins Ranch
Trooper Killed Near Oakville
Trooper E. Bra mon of the First cavalry Boise barracks was killed by a train near Oakville this morning while absent without leave. He was buried at Oakville tonight.
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Gate
E. Bramon
First Cavalry
Boise Barracks
Oakville
Benefits of Parcel Post Aid Rural Farmers and Cities
Postmaster General Hitchcock says the parcel post will cut living costs by linking producers and consumers more closely. Rural routes will let farmers ship fresh farm products to towns and buy small city goods quickly, boosting savings and encouraging broader production and trade. It will draw rural and urban communities closer in commerce and social relations.
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Hitchcock
Forged Draft Tied to Aberdeen Bank Scam
A forged $10,000 draft purporting to bear Aberdeen United States National Bank cashier R C Vandevort’s signature was presented to First National Bank of Seattle and rejected. The bill bore the name Ross & Phelps and was endorsed by C B Morse. The forged form closely resembled authentic Aberdeen drafts and was detected by Seattle during collection.
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United States National Bank
R. C Vandevort
United States National Bank of Aberdeen
First National Bank of Seattle
Ross & Phelps
C. B. Morse
Seattle
Washington D. C
Aberdeen Bank
First National Bank of
United States
Vandevort
Creamed Vegetables A Guide to Creamed New Potatoes and More
Creamed vegetables presented as a home cooking guide detailing methods for creaming New Potatoes Asparagus Parsnips Turnips Celery and Onions with a white sauce. It includes steps for preparing potatoes and making a basic sauce and finishing in a hot oven.
Reading as a Moral Food versus Tangible Wealth
John Ruskin argues literature is life sustaining and worth purchasing, contrasting it with diners’ costs. He urges public libraries become affordable to elevate wisdom, warning cheap literature dulls discernment and devalues reading as nourishment.
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Ruskin
Young German Count Hochberg Plays With New Toy Car
Alexander Hochberg is a seven year old German count and son of the Prince ofPress His mother is English His father hosted a hunting party on his Silesian estate and Alexander displays his new toy car In a garden circle, Maypole like poles, wind bells and a butterfly game entertain the party Chinese girls wear festive garments and use fans as they enter the circle Butterflies tied to black hair are chased amid laughter and excitement
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Alexander Frederic William George Conrad Ernest
Maximilian Hochberg
Graf
Prince of Press
Germany
Silesian
Alexander
Ttle
Circular wordplay conundrums and roving riddles
A collection of wordplay exchanges where each reply must start with the last word of the prior line. It includes examples like Do you like peach pies Wise people always do and longer sequences where players chase a riming rule. The piece closes with several riddle style quips and puns.
Wilson Club Formed Debates On Progressive Election Support
A Wilson Club is formed as members pledge to back Woodrow Wilson for president and to promote progressive measures that shift power from a few to all people. The document continues from page one, outlining bylaws and commitment to electoral goals.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Progressives Split Over State Ticket in Washington
Seattle July 27 The Roosevelt telegram to H H Whitman shows a split among Washington progressives with one Poindexter faction opposing nominating statewide candidates and the radical wing pushing ticket candidates for all state and county offices. Roosevelt will have a representative in Seattle today.
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Seattle
Col. Roosevelt
Washington
H. H. Whitman
Tacoma
United States
Poindexter
Free campaign information book offered by D Swift Co
Readers can obtain a free vest pocket book with campaign data by sending 2 cents to D Swift & Co Washington DC. The booklet includes state by state presidential results from 1405, congressional party counts for 19S and 1910, life highlights of presidents, census population figures, city populations, a 1912 1913 calendar, and blank pages for notes. It would cost twenty five cents in stores.
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D. Swift & Co
Patenvers
Washington, D. C
Congress
Washington
Taft
Walsh Announces Candidacy For Aberdeen Precinct Constable
George W Walsh declares his bid for constable of Aberdeen Precinct subject to Republican primaries in September 1912. He presents himself as a candidate to voters in Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen
George W. Walsh
Prosecuting Attorney Candidate Seeks Chehalis County Nomination
O M Nelson announces candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney of Chehalis County subject to Republican primary in September. He presents as a Republican contender seeking the office.
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Chehalis County
Penepacker Declares Candidacy for Chehalis County Schools
J J Penepacker announces his run for the Republican nomination for superintendent of schools in Chehalis County Washington at the September primary. He lists address 1093 Wheeler Ave Hoquiam.
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Chehalis County
Wash
J. J. Penepacker
Wheeler Ave
Hoquiam
Chehalis County Republican Primary Nominations 1912
Notices announce candidates for Chehalis county offices in the 1912 Republican primaries. J E Stewart seeks Prosecuting Attorney, Mary P Sutherland runs for Superintendent of Common Schools, L D Templeman for Sheriff, and Robert A Wiley for County Assessor.
Paul and Friends Play Pretend Names with Everyday Animals
A poem from Youth's Companion describes Paul assigning each person a themed animal or object as nicknames. John is styled as a rider, Samuel as a railway engine, Mary as a donkey, and Anna as a rocking horse, with Paul claiming others have further exotic breeds. The piece plays on playful misnaming to amuse children.
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Samuel
Mary
Otto Te
Anna
Paul
Temper as constant guard against anger in life
A aphoristic note urges lifelong vigilance over temper, warning it as a constant enemy that travels with you to the final hour of life. The piece frames self control as essential for enduring conduct and personal fate.
Hair style sparks playful aging remark in Fliegende Blatter
In a light exchange from Fliegende Blatter a woman notes hair styling as aging her appearance, while a husband quips that when her friend removes her hat she appears ten years older. The playful banter centers on perception of age and appearance.
Chehalis County Superior Court Candidates Speak
In Chehalis County bids for the Superior Judge seat are announced by W. W. Boner and Mason Irwin as nonpartisan contenders, subject to September primaries. Ben Sheeks also seeks re election, listing September 10, 1912 as the primary date.
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Superior Court
Chehalis County
W. W. Boner
Mason Irwin
Ben Sheeks
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Wheeler
Alexander Hochberg
American Press Association
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Cain
Wilson Club
Progressives
J. E. Stewart
Aberdeen, Wash
Mary P. Sutherland
L. D. Templeman
Robert A. Wiley
John
Kimonas
Dow
Lia
Geo. J. Wolff
Harper
Kentucky
Fred Hewitt
Humboldt
Grays Harbor Railway and Light
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