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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
6
A poetic tale where Peter at heaven's gate declines some sinners while admitting a woman who confesses minor sins. A telling exchange shows a saint weighing sins and virtues as the penitent pleads entry. The poem underscores contrasting judgments and mercy.
In a playful scene, Lady Alice presses publisher Mr. Popham to find a writer for her novel. He suggests Mr. Thorpe, a recently returned South African veteran, as a possible scribe while noting authors usually write their own work. Lady Alice, rich and headstrong, schemes to gain literary credit.
A narrative of a Victorian era novel plot unfolding in a drawing room where Lady Alice and Mr. Thorpe scheme anew. The piece then shifts to Alfred Russell Wallace’s claim that the nineteenth century vastly surpasses all prior ages in scientific and social advances.
A preview notes the Pan-American exhibition will feature a wide range of electrical inventions from the past century and hints at future ideas born there. The piece mentions the sixposition exhibit and reflects on the progress of electrical science and progress during the era.
Salvation Army collections used grace before-meal boxes on tables to gather coppers for meals. The total amount collected last year in England reached £11,000.
In Great Britain nearly 75 000 tons of corks are needed annually for bottled beer and aerated waters. The note adds a light aside that a stag party would be better with a few dears invited.
Social statistician Carroll D Wright reports on 17427 working women across 22 cities finding 75 percent under 25 and 15837 single. he notes marriage delays rise from shifting female independence, self-support and better earnings. He says modern women’s independence challenges traditional marriage norms.
A description recalls a two day clash where a hive of bees fought a large swarm of wasps. The bees defended themselves fiercely, but the wasps grew more furious and finally prevailed, forcing the bees to retreat and giving the attackers control of the hive.
Dialogue reflects on locations of notable cities near water and a moral dilemma about intervening in conflicts. A boy considers what he would do if he were the aggressor or the victim and chooses to let it be rather than intervene.
In Berlin bootblacks are rarely seen on the streets because German servant girls polish shoes at home and porters attend to it in hotels. Some bootblacks operate at major railway depots but attract more female patrons than men.
A farmer questions which companion the owner favors and the man replies the owner seeks help from the animal that can eat an apple from his hand. The exchange hints at peculiar relations on the farm and the nature of the owner’s needs.
Bradford England faces a council recommendation to spend over $30,000 on sewage disposal plant improvements and contemplates immediate street improvements totaling about $150,000. The committee on sewage urges the upgrade while paving plans await funding decisions.
In a brief exchange, Mr Lurker asks Miss Snapper about a long awaited chance. Miss Snapper directs him to speak with her father, who has anticipated this moment for two years.
A spider’s thread is described as consisting of more than 4,000 individual fibers bound together. The note explains how these strands form a single filament used for web construction and movement.
Mr. Borem defends his rule to spend as he goes while Miss Sharpe notes the clock and suggests this approach saves considerable money. The exchange centers on frugality and financial habits.
A cautious reflection on necessity driving invention. The text wonders which visitor to the Pan-American Exposition might recognize a need in a field that leads to a revolutionary future invention.
Multiple defendants including F Saulsbury A E Green Mary Green and Wm Fulmer face foreclosures for delinquent taxes in Chehalis County Washington. Certificates of delinquency issued 1900 for 1893-1899 taxes total amounts ranging from 0.69 to 35.19 with interest at 15 percent and court actions to foreclose on Aberdeen and Weatherwax Bemis additions.
Two summonses issued in Chehalis County Washington foreclosing delinquency certificates. Charles Strassmyer as plaintiff seeks judgment against South Aberdeen Company for taxes 1892 1899 with penalties and interest totaling 13.55 plus 15 percent interest. James Bryden sues Wm O McKinley Mary Doe McKinley and others for lien on Lots 5 6 Block 14 South Aberdeen. Both actions require appearance within sixty days.
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