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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1915
Page
4
Spring WAUGHT NEWS highlights new waists, petticoats, dresses, suits, and coats in varied styles. American-made garments dominate with prices from $9.75 to $24.50, plus silk selections and exclusive models. Easter trade prompts a wide assortment and low prices amid strong competition.
J S Waugh reports subscribers served by the city carrier failing to receive the Herald on Tuesday and Friday before 6 p m. Citizens are urged to call City Messenger Co at phone 72 for immediate delivery.
Engineer Neef reports a Hoquiam bridge over the Little Hoquiam river is unsafe and deserving of a danger sign. C E Fowler of Seattle finds stress levels double design norms for such bridges. Heavy freight use continues as temporary repairs are planned. The six year old wooden structure remains under scrutiny.
Hoquiam March 29. H Christen sen contractor for the Westport main street paving has definite ly quit the contract and halted all work. Grays Harbor Construction supplied gravel and concrete pavement was to extend about a mile and a quarter. The guaranty bond with Gisranty company of Utah backs the undertaking.
Hoquiam’s Commercial Club plans to urge the port commission to build a dock on the Highth street wharf site. F G Foster will discuss ICC ruling on schedule C railway freight rates. W D Lyman of Walla Walla, representing the national rivers and harbors congress, will deliver an address.
Hoquiam reports building permits for March totaling 20 655, up from about 17 000 last month. Permits include 1 555 for repairs and garages, 8 000 for the second story of the new post office, and 11 100 for nine new homes priced 550 to 2 950 each. Additional residences are planned but dates are not set.
Albert Sandberg aged 28 died Friday morning at 306 M Twenty Fourth Street Hoquiam after a prolonged tuberculosis illness. He came from Sweden a few years ago and is survived by his wife and young son, two sisters in Hoquiam, and his elderly parents in Sweden. Funeral held from Pinnick chapel under the Swedish Order of Vasa.
Hoquiam March 29 A J Jones manager Grays Harbor Tug Boat company reports a cable from Honolulu stating the tug Printer sold to a Hawaii construction firm arrived safely at Hilo after an 11 day voyage from San Francisco. Captain Erickson commanded the trip and Captain Henry E Farrer, a former local captain, accompanied as mate and will command the Printer at Hilo.
The report discusses budget tensions with the governor opposing full veto of a bill to protect legislative salaries, while noting increased appropriations to many departments under the governor’s control and calls for administrative reform to curb partisan machinery.
About 60 feet of an O W R N bridge trestle west of Melbourne burned early yesterday. Loss and a possible wreck of the west bound Owl train were avoided by quick actions from local resident J W Capps and neighbor Winner Goss.
A seven man rescue squad and two officers join the New York Fire Department equipped with smoke helmets and asbestos gloves. Commissioner Robert Adamson expects them to reach areas ordinary men cannot, with training led by Captain McElligott Engine 23 Lieutenant Hotchkiss and Captain Larkin. The unit follows Hotchkiss who aided during the subway disaster and helped deploy teams into smoke filled areas.
In Montesano on Saturday a dozen out of town lawyers attended motions in a quiet Superior Court week. B Vammen sues R R Bassett and wife of Aberdeen for 274.41 for past due goods from Bow Yuen Co of Portland. Mausoleum Sales Co sues W H Peters for 400 for crypts contracted in Hoquiam mausoleum.
Councilman A B Brecht calls for Aberdeen to hire an expert engineer to test the Falrtten reservoir. If settling occurs cracks may form in the concrete wall risking water leakage and damage to neighboring land, making a small expense prudent for safety.
The piece recalls a rolling tumbleweed seen along the prairie as a curious, comical plant. Julian Street in Collier's Weekly likens its round form and wind‑driven motion to a barrel of whisky rolling downhill and to a circus clown, noting its frequent appearance and amusing antics.
Readers challenge Kipling’s claim that England is the sole humorous nation. F Anstey and Walter Emanuel dispute the idea, arguing humor varies by culture and that Americans may rival British wit. The dialogue centers on laughter as a cultural trait and its imaginary boundaries.
Mie Exther Clevetrud and other society women join a class at the Young Women's Christian Association central branch in New York to study nursing for Allied soldiers. Members include Mrs De Lanvey Nic all and Miss Elizabeth Ribben, daughter of Princeton University’s president, with ties to the White House.
The article describes gift boxes for Washington's Birthday dinners featuring two designs, one with a doll head resembling Uncle Sam and another miniature drum with drumsticks tied by red white and blue ribbon. It also suggests cream window shades as a tasteful interior option, recommending Holland shades in cream with minimal trim and a sturdy cord.
The article surveys spring fabrics including plain pongee and flowered pongee used for long pleeven and trimming. It highlights striped and checked geant fabrics, floral patterns, and taffetas in glossy textures suitable for chokers and demi-thighed ensembles.
A fragmentary dialogue contrasts sensitive travel questions with misread stereotypes about Africans. The quoted inquiry asks how a doctor enjoyed an African journey and misuses term savages, while the reply asserts kindness and a wish to stay. The excerpt hints at colonial era attitudes.
A damaged OCR reads like a stray caption with fragments including misread names and phrases about a colored figure and domestic scenes. The text hints at misfit labeling without a clear narrative or dates. Descriptive context remains unclear.
The article reports church leadership changes with elders James D. Carter and H. E. Holmquist elected. G. O. Nelson repeats on the board of deacons, R. E. Edwards and H. P. Potter named new board members. R. C. Vandevort and E. B. Crary re-elected as treasurer and financial secretary. W. G. Powell to preside, Frank Beam secretary. The Ladies Aid society’s Av votn is extended for church debt cancellation and praise for Irish concert organizers including Mrs. Croxall and others who contributed last Wednesday evening.
A compact history of the Herald’s approach to daily coverage emphasizes concise, timely reporting with emphasis on local events, court actions, sports scores, and community notices reflected in typical newspaper tone and structure.
A fast furious indoor ball game sold for a nickel attracts players and spectators. Seventy two balls sustain play, with a diamond marked by chalk lines for base hits and outs. Invented by Harris of Chelan county, the game has grown through the Stewart brothers who began selling it in Los Angeles and expanded to California Oregon and Washington, reaching Aberdeen last week.
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