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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald at 309 East Wishkah Street lists subscription rates for six months and one year in advance. It instructs subscribers who fail to receive the paper regularly to notify the Herald Office and notes it is Grays Harbor County's oldest newspaper with wide circulation.
The Aberdeen Herald merges with the Grays Harbor Post, forming a stronger weekly paper for Aberdeen readers. Herald subscribers switch to the Post for remaining paid periods, with credits for double subscriptions. Aberdeen Printing Co. sold to H M Blodgett at 309 E Wishkah. The retiring editor thanks supporters and reflects on 25 years in journalism.
A concise discussion from The Red Cross Society condemns selfish, sordid, and commercial behaviors prevalent in the era, urging ethical conduct and charitable responsibility. The text highlights a push for greater altruism amid public criticism of profiteering and neglect of the needy.
A New York World editorial lauds the American Red Cross growth and calls for broad support to meet expanded needs for soldiers and civilians. It notes the $100,000,000 campaign, praises civilian and military contributions, and urges continual help beyond Red Cross Week.
A discussion challenges Herman Metz's view that the German American experience after the war is wholly pitiable. The piece weighs the hardships and privileges affecting men of German descent amid shifting social tides.
A state vehicle law now requires lights on horse drawn vehicles and uses shaded auto lights. The piece argues that ten years ago such a demand seemed odd, but now is a sane safety measure due to more vehicles and faster speeds. It urges strict enforcement for night collision prevention.
The Chicago Herald condemns Berlin’s air raid on London calling it a ghastly triumph. It notes casualties at an elementary school, including 26 children and 16 women, arguing such attacks reveal militaristic insanity and urge strong moral response.
In a Brooklyn Eagle excerpt, President Wilson declares the moment critical for action in the world war. He warns that without shedding blood and spending treasure, the nation may fail to unite or project strength for human liberty and insists the day of conquest or submission has arrived. He frames continued peace efforts as costly but necessary.
A vintage recipe for whole wheat bread uses 1.5 pints flour 1 tsp soda 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp salt and 0.75 pint water. Dry mix soda salt and cream of tartar then add water and stir. Steam one hour then bake 45 minutes in moderate oven. Ends with a proverb and note on David Bushnell’s 1777 torpedo.
Letters advertised for collection at the Aberdeen Washington post office for the week ending June 26 1917 include A H Allen R L Brown Mr and Mrs Chas Bender Cary Nobile Coons Logan Daly Joe Dodge Maur ice Douglas Fred N Fisher Glen lyn E G Green Herman Hughes Arthur Hornsburg Babe Lewis Wm Messegee Studio Messetti Martin G A Mattocks Oscar Oliver Grocery Co Pelsbhacher Rudolf Peterson John Robertson F A Simpson Jas Sims B G Thompson Peter Vandevanter Geo West Slade Gro Co Wolthrop A Willes L S Wallace Mrs L. When collecting please say Advertised One cent due for each letter. MO J CARNEY P M.
The weekly county record lists minutes of superior court new cases filed and a list of real estate transfers and miscellaneous instruments filed with the county auditor.
The Aberdeen docket includes minor work permits for Oscar and Carl Erickson and Fred Trull, and multiple civil actions with plaintiffs such as City of Aberdeen versus John Bryant and Patrick Gleason versus Patricia Gleason. Foreclosures, divorces, and criminal matters including grand larceny are noted with respective attorneys.
Grays Harbor County records show numerous property transfers including deeds and quit claims for Aberdeen Hoquiam Elma Montesano and surrounding areas. Transactions include sheriff deeds to Campbell's addition and Rice's addition parcels, transfers to W H France D G Davies Lloyd F Pickering and others, and timber rights conveyed to Wyncodie Timber Co across multiple sections.
A list of mortgage and property transfers includes Alex Forslund to Fannie C Smith for lot 12 block 5 Karr's Mill addition Hoquiam with four cabs headraces. Mary Roan to F L Bank of Elma with cows. Jim Faulkner to Oakville State Bank for team of draft horses. Victor E Hanson et al to Home Savings & Loan Assoc lot 13 block 14 Karr's Garden Hoquiam. A P Wilson et ux to Oakville State Bank about 40 acres in nw quarter of sec 34 16 4. City Transfer Co to Lumberman's Bank of Hoquiam personal debt site s c s 4 deco mites.
A series of real estate transfers and releases listed include Silas Gotchy to W S Arnold and Lillian Leybold to Kate Smith with various lots in Elma and Aberdeen. Transactions cover mortgages releases, auto and equipment transfers, shipyard property, and personal property security disclosures involving multiple local entities and owners.
A sequence of Taney gravamen filings and conveyances appears, including lis pendens on lot 19 block 2 Hayes addition Montesano. wage assignment from Hoquiam Lumber to H L Oliver. easements near Aberdeen Wishkah river and streets. mortgages and leases involving Aberdeen Ship Building Co and Stewart’s Park add. subdivision notices in West End Aberdeen. and distribution decree for Charles R Goodrich estate.
The ad warns that constipation shortens life and poisons the body causing headaches biliousness nervousness and rough skin. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as prompt mild relief that cleanses the system and improves complexion sold by druggists for 25 cents.
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