Gossip and public opinion in Aberdeen’s pages
A fragment from an independent column mocks He-gossip and explores satire on public criticism, militarism debates, and taxes on Trading Stamps. It cites Abe Martin’s wry comments and riffs on figures like Bryan Roosevelt and Wilson, ending with a quip about staying visible in the public eye.
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Birsky
Mr. Bryan
J. Roosevelt
Mr. Wilson
Chambers of Commerce
Merchants urged to advertise as mail order catalogs reach towns
The Washington Call of Montesano reports Sears and Roebuck delivered catalogues to Montesano and Aberdeen, urging local merchants to expand advertising to capture trade. It claims about half Harbor retail business drains out of town and criticizes sleepy merchants for neglecting newspapers and mail campaigns.
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Sears and Roebuck
Aberdeen
National Suit & Cloak Company
A Charming Gown Worn by Edna Mayo in The Strange Case of Mary Page
A white and silver tulle gown with a draped overdress of brocade and flesh satin features a pale green sash with a diamond buckle. Designed by Lady Duff Gordon, the gown suits Edna Mayo’s role in The Strange Case of Mary Page. gloves optional.
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Edna Mayo
Mary Page
Advertisers’ Ads Share Valuable Local Information
Readers are urged to study advertiser notices for pricing, services, and community updates. The page emphasizes practical details, specials, and contact points from local businesses.
Parting with what goes and moving on
The piece urges accepting loss and learning to part with things as they go. It contrasts wisdom in taking things as they come with the need to release attachments, noting examples like a lost position and lost love, and counsels saying farewell and seeking what comes next.
The New Gauntlets and Afternoon Fashions of 1916
The piece highlights gauntlet topped gloves worn at social functions and skating circles in 1916, describes Angora wool versions, leather matching shoes, and stylish ensembles. It also includes several old time recipes for apple dumplings and a Devil's Food Cake with detailed preparation steps and fillings.
Hoquiam Club reports 193 members at dinner
Hoquiam Commercial club reorganized and announced a 193 member total at a Monday night dinner. In Satsop William Burbee traded an Oregon timber claim for a $22,600 farm near Porter. Cosmopolis L B Hogan elected school director with 72 votes. Oakville state traveling library books returned to Olympia. Moclips Sea View hotel burned for about $12,000 with suspicions of arson. Elma C H Palmer wins school election 129 to 53. McCleary Knights plan May 22 district convention. Montesano E K Bishop defeats W H Abel in school race 326 to 239. Elma Zelpha Sutterfield injured nose in basketball game vs Shelton 16 to 10. Oakville E W Roll elected school director. Elma farmers report milk thief depredations and burglar alarms linked barns to house.
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Zelpha Sutterfield
Shelton
Elma High School
Miss Sutterfield
Half the battle is being on the hill top first
The Herald announces that its advertising columns and job printing department will help readers reach the hill top and stay there with effective promotion and printing services.
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