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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1913
Page
4
Local retailer promotes wool suits in light and medium shades priced originally from 20 to 25 dollars now 14 75. New skirts in wool mixtures offered in latest styles reduced from 8 50 to a lower sale price.
Local retailer slashes prices for a final week to clear all low shoes and remaining silk and dress goods. Stock reductions include all wool dress materials, serges, messalines, brocades, taffetas and satins with steep per yard discounts.
Hoquiam reports the Independent Order of Foresters state high court elected officers for the next three years. Elected high chief ranger A M Goddard Tacoma and fellow officers include Geo T Penn Seattle D H Simmons Seattle L N Hansen Tacoma I N Warren Seattle M B Grieve Spokane George L Masten Portland Harry Compton Tacoma and E A Rupert Aberdeen. Appointive officers named include L D Gilmer Seattle and other local members with varied posts.
Chehalis Indians say a land transfer treaty between the Satsap and Chehalis rivers was never fulfilled. They have raised 200 dollars and send Attorney Smith of Hoquiam to Washington to demand restitution or payment. They allege Gov. Stevens promised 15000 dollars for the land, which was never paid.
The Montesano notices list licenses granted recently for Geo B Gustafson and Minnie M Johnson from Aberdeen Georgia Manenka and File Roschich both of Aberdeen N J Gray from Berkley Calif and Mildred Smith of Seattle F A Thayer of Buswell Neb Viola B Fulmer of Aberdeen Garfield N Lob dell of Aberdeen Virginia J Elliott Hoquiam John Kallunki Edith Pekkala both of Aberdeen Evert Wirta and Olga Laakonen of Aberdeen.
Otto Wilkowski on his Oakville farm notes 3600 Marshall strawberries over one third acre yielded 116 crates worth $168.95 with total expenses $35.40 and a net profit of $133.55. That equals $400.65 per acre. His berries sized and flavorful outpriced competitors 50 to 75 cents and were favored locally. Oakville Development Association gave 100 boxes to Tacoma visitors last June.
The piece argues for a Colorado style reform where the governor appoints a cabinet including attorney general and treasurer, attends the legislature weekly, and submits a state budget. It contrasts federal and local offices, noting voters rarely know many candidates, and questions ongoing state reforms.
Elma on July 28 reports the cannery will begin operations tomorrow. with the bean crop beginning to ripen those on prairie land must start picking today.
Frank Robinson of Corvallis Oregon loses his father to over pressure of blood, a former county resident Geo A Robinson who moved away 18 years ago. Robert Padgett’s father dies in Puallup Washington this week.
A compact reflection on how English has transformed from Saxon speech to modern usage. The text notes adding colors to a cloak as a metaphor for linguistic changes and the borrowing from French Italian and Latin. It also mentions semantic shifts and the historic use of the word gun before gunpowder.
Two letters from Indiana and Rhode Island praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief of female weakness, irregular cycles, and headaches. Mrs Artie E Hamilton says the remedy saved her life and restored health, while Mrs Anna Hansen reports renewed energy and improved well being after using the product.
A brief on hoof care and signs of worms in horses. It cites Canada experimental farms tests showing corn and bran or barley and bran can replace oats in rations, with palatability lower for corn and barley. Remedies include salt and wood ashes for worms and cautions against grinding grain for ordinary work. carrots should be fed sparingly and sliced for working horses.
The article offers methods to control unruly bulls by exhausting them with work and using a double loop restraint. It explains tying a rope around the bull and forcefully flipping him to break his bossy demeanor, describing steps and precautions for safe application.
John Hays Hammond argues that a wealthy upbringing is a hidden handicap for young men starting careers, removing the incentive to strive and potentially undermining character. He says sympathy is due for sons of rich families unless they possess high character and lofty aspirations.
Guidance on reducing living costs through planning daily needs and price awareness. Tips include using cheaper meat cuts, pounding tough steak, and cooking methods that save fuel. Advocates leftovers based soups and puddings, baking efficiencies, and prioritizing homemade bread to control high living costs.
The article urges prompt, repeated spraying and sanitation to prevent insect damage. It distinguishes biting insects like Colorado potato beetles and cutworms from sucking plant lice, recommending arsenical poisons for biting pests and kerosene emulsion or tobacco decoction for sucking ones. It explains tobacco decoction preparation and cautions against hot application, emphasizing timing before leaf curling for best results.
Households can store buttons in a divided box with separate compartments for pearl bone and cloth covered buttons. Label each compartment or attach a sample button to the lid. This speeds sorting and reduces time spent searching for a stray button when pressed for a quick outfit change.
Advice for older cars suggests placing a thick rubber mat between the radiator bottom and the cradle to absorb frame distortion. The pad reduces vibration and makes leaks less likely, providing an easy experiment with potential multiple benefits.
The article guides darning a table linen by placing embroidery hoops under the needle after removing the presser foot and loosening tension. Sew back and forth without turning the hoops until the hole is filled, then reorient and continue across existing stitching. The result is gratifying.
Cheesecloth serves as a versatile tool for straining dusting polishing and wrapping. It can strain milk and fruit jars tie over crocks and jars and be fashioned into curtains and other textiles.
The article explains making dust proof parasol cases from silk and linen. Measure from tip to rib end, cut a shaped bag, sew with plain or fancy stitches, and finish with a drawn string or ribbon. An embroidered initial on the bag adds appeal and protects the parasol when stored.
Instructions describe making a plaster cast from a simple object such as half an apple. Steps include preparing clay mold, mixing plaster with water to batter consistency, pouring into the mold, separating halves when set, and finishing with shellac or ivorize.
The article advocates small water gardens in nine by nine feet spaces with a rough circular pond six feet in diameter. It stresses deep center water of at least two feet six inches, steep sides, and good soil compaction before lining with concrete three inches thick for durability.
An accomplished housekeeper shares a method to ease early mornings. She sets the table and preps fruit, butter, and cereals the night before, measures ingredients and coffee, and preps bread and bacon or croquettes so breakfast is ready within twenty five minutes after entering the kitchen.
A method to clean Smyrna rugs uses brushing the velvet surface with a mix of coarse salt and cornmeal that is slightly dampened.
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