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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
7
A British air corps subaltern describes modern aeroplanes gaining 180 mph in level air, the thrill and monotony of patrols, and the cockpit as a yacht like cabin. He notes engine warmth, pushers and tractors, and simple lever controls enabling rapid climbs dives and fights.
Eugene G. Grace, president of Bethlehem Steel, tells the Terra Pin Club in Philadelphia that current tests and government plans render ship and gun production unprofitable. He cites losses on a 2400 shell contract after test changes and notes British bids under American firms for sixteen and fourteen inch shells.
A fragment from Lahore Tidias cites a Chinese explanation linking rat meat to hair health and beauty. The text compares rats to carrots for horses, noting women in China use rats as food to stop hair loss and improve hair texture, though the claim is unverified.
The speaker explains bids on sixteen and fourteen inch shells and battle cruisers amid uncertain profits. He criticizes Navy officials for calling high bids exorbitant while noting costs exceed Congress appropriations. The proposal asks to build two battle cruisers in government yards and four elsewhere at determined cost, with ships ready ahead of government contractors.
A comic note reveals a hopeful marriage depends on the bride’s father endorsing a promissory note. The exchange shows playful doubt about the formal approval needed before the engagement can proceed. The situation mixes romance with a mock financial hurdle.
Wing effects at the back of evening dresses feature tulle draperies often adorned with met threads. They tear gracefully and fall over the train at the back, creating a distinctive dressed look.
A 10th anniversary talk by E. Rittenhouse at the Life Insurance Presidents convention in New York decries declining American physical fitness. He portrays the typical adult as overweight, overworked, and prone to early death, urging national action to improve health through exertion and better lifestyle choices.
The Isle of Man seeks British action to curb Lord Raglan after fourteen years of rule. The governor dominates the island’s government, judiciary, and finances with limited local opposition. Petitions demand recall while Manx agitation spreads from Liverpool and Lancashire toward reform.
The town of Dexter in Maine gave up funding a celebration for President Wilson’s re election and directed the money to charity instead. A remark by Mrs Oldcastle notes verve and aplomb, while a hostess questions the reaction. Josiah calls the person nerve but a peach.
A brief exchange highlights concerns about supporting a wife and the potential for a spouse to find a partner insupportable, reflecting a humorous or satirical dialogue from the Boston Transcript.
A reflective line asserts moral choice rests in deciding to act rather than merely recognizing the right path. It emphasizes personal resolve and ethical decision making as the key driver of virtue.
General Gerard Amanrich once commander of the Legion of Honor and retired from the French army has re joined as a private in an artillery regiment. He is sixty five and remains at the regimental depot at Versailles. Gold standard note contrasts ancient Greek use of gold and silver in decoration with modern value systems.
A Baltimore article quotes a parent lamenting a son whose only notable trait is being a good fetcher The piece suggests seeking a job as a waiter as a practical path to employment and stability. The dialogue tone mirrors old newspaper feature writing.
Charles W. Dietrich of the Brooklyn Y M C A told the Sunday Morning Breakfast Club that rushing into marriage leads to weariness. He urged patience in courtship, advised not to overbuild with expensive rings, and suggested courting with music, flowers, and proper parental regard. He warned against disparities in age and marriages for money, promoting health certificates and prudent steps in proposing.
Aberdeen readers speak out in support of Doan's Kidney Pills through Mrs. W. Dillman of 115 N Broadway who testifies the remedy never fails to relieve kidney trouble. Licensed by Foster Milburn Co and sold for 50 cents at all dealers in Aberdeen. Printed by Aberdeen Printing Co at 309 East Wishkah Street.
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