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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
4
Aberdeen Herald announces return to semiweekly edition starting Tuesday April 3 published every Tuesday and Friday afternoon. City Editor Earle A Minnich notes restored schedule aims to deliver Grays Harbor news twice weekly at affordable price with no extra charge to subscribers.
The piece weighs possibilities for U S war with Germany after Wilson’s forthcoming Congress address. It discusses options of declaring war or a state of war, or armed neutrality, with Roosevelt urging troops and the Allies seeking money and munitions. It argues the U S may avoid entanglement yet defend sea rights, citing Adams and 1812 precedent and ending with Wilson’s ideals of unselfish purpose.
A Pittsburgh Allegheny bridge carrying heavy traffic showed 8 years of wear with creosoted wood block pavement remaining in good condition. A committee found no humps or smell, and the impregnating oils showed no material change after eight years in service.
A Mississippi Valley Lumberman notes eight years of combined traffic with little proof of depreciation amid fears of economic impact and transport demand in the Alleghany and Pittsburgh region.
Secretary Daniels appeal draws nationwide interest as the Navy expands paths to enlistment. Enlisted sailors can earn commissions, with 100 midshipmen appointed annually from the ranks after passing standard entrance exams. The move aims to broaden access and curb naval snobbery, strengthening democratic spirit in the service.
Elma defeats McCleary 32 to 17 to claim the Southwest championship. Strong teamwork and accurate shooting led the Elma squad to the title on Friday night.
Mrs. Charles W. Atkinson aged 54 died at Union Mills while visiting her daughter Mrs. F. E. Ward. Heart disease is listed as the cause. She is survived by her husband, the daughter, and three sons George of Elma and Lester and Claude of Union Mills.
Elma hosts a Saturday meeting of poultry men to form an egg association modeled after Chehalis Valley and Montesano groups. Headquarters set for Elma with local officials. Montesano and Elma to be united under one manager as county towns organize.
Elma on March 26 a Ford car carrying Mr and Mrs John Noren and a niece swerved into a ditch near the Catholic cemetery. Mr Noren unhurt Mrs Noren had a broken arm and the baby, thrown 25 feet, was not injured.
Mrs Ellen Cloney returns to the Wind sor hotel she owned and managed for years and which she leased about a year ago. She assumed management Monday of the establishment now renamed the Dakota.
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