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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
3
The railroad bureau report on 1914 finances notes December income per mile fell 11.4 percent from December 1913 and full year income per mile dropped 11.5 percent from 1913. Total December revenues per mile declined 11.8 percent while expenses per mile fell 11.3 percent.
Practical home guide explains washing silver immediately after use to avoid water marks. Use ammonia and mild soap to make a lather, rub with soft cloth, rinse hot, dry while warm, and buff with chamois for a bright finish. Warns against scratching and keeping utensils separate.
M T Cook outlines disease reduction for crown gall and hairy root in fruit stock. Emphasizes nursery selection, healthy grafting practices, root grafting precautions, soil choices, and sanitation. Recommends refusing diseased stock, avoiding cane fruits, careful cultivation, and rotating lands.
Montesano March 18. County tax collections on Monday March 16 the last day for the 3 percent discount reached 247585.11 dollars. It was the largest day’s work ever handled in the treasurer’s office with 1025 accounts paid including 663 real estate 412 personal property and 60 mixed. The office was kept up with receipts fully receipted and boxed for the first time in history. No funds were laid over for post rush days. The final tasks are receipts comparison with prior years and totaling the taxpaying period.
The article prescribes oatmeal facial baths to remove oil and soften skin, with ammonia or thorax depending on color. It recommends glycerin ammonia solution for pale skin, a lemon wine lotion, and nightly oat meal bath to left damp, followed by tepid rinse and cold cream.
A guide on facial massage and skin care includes routine steps for forehead and chin, under eye massage, and directions for homemade massage creams. Lemon juice as a beautifier, skin whitening cautions, and advice for crow’s feet and hollow under eyes are described with multiple recipes and hygiene tips. References to Abe Lincoln and George Washington mention abolition views and a historical anecdote about politeness to slaves.
March 18 report states R. E. Smith was appointed speed cop and humane officer in Montesano. Salary set at 76 dollars monthly with an Indian motorcycle. Last year he served as speed cop in the east end funded by road district No 1 and this year will be paid from the general fund. The commission merged both offices after the Humane Society urged a humane officer.
The article traces historical methods from pressed flowers and wax replicas to moderns customs. It suggests planting rose slips from a bridal bouquet, forming a miniature hothouse with a glass jar, and protecting the slip with grass or a pot indoors if outdoor planting is unsafe.
Practical kitchen guide detailing economical methods for clam preparation and reheating cold meats in a casserole. Also includes sweet potato surprise balls with walnut centers and a lemon meringue pudding recipe using lemon rind and custard technique.
A February activity describes a game where couples identify U.S. presidents from picture quarters. Prizes go to the first complete set, with an additional state-naming challenge for the winning side, using Washington through Wilson.
A nursery tray with four inch high borders and moist sand enables kids to build castles trains or gardens with natural borders and simple play. Washington Birthday party features colonial costumes and a Jack Horner pie centerpiece, where red ribbons invite prizes.
In Ohio a woman describes a long illness with nerves and fatigue, seeking relief in Bellevue state hospital. After treatment she reports renewed strength and happiness, noting the care helped restore her health and optimism.
A court decision against the city of Hoquiam was filed for a judgment involving East Hoquiam Company Harbor Land Company and Montesano. The total assessed amount reaches five dollars according to the court records.
In Chehalis County Washington Otto Richter administrator of the estate of Frank Nieradsik deceased seeks settlement of his final account and distribution petition in Superior Court at Missenao on a date to be set. The judge and court seal witness the notice inviting written exceptions and appearance to contest the account. This notice was first published March 9 1915 with last publication April 6 1935.
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