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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
3
Aberdeen residents and visitors are noted in a sweep of social, business, and civic items. Contingents travel to Seattle and Portland. the schooner Ariel changes hands. automobiles in Aberdeen exceed 200,000 in value. local clubs plan Flag Day events and a Civic Improvement election.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Ointment as a fast acting remedy for muscle soreness, strains, rheumatism, gout, lumbago, backache and bruises. It claims easy application without rubbing and a clean liquid formula that won’t stain the skin, offered at 25 cents through local druggists.
A fashion note describes a black and white shepherd's plaid suit with peplum, gores, and plaited insets. A white pique vest adds marked distinction while a scroll veil completes the ultra look seen on late models.
The guide covers foods suitable for cold packing, careful preparation for hours of storage, and varied bread types to prevent monotony. It lists packing methods with parceling, containers, and reusable jars, plus nine sample lunch menus featuring sandwiches, fruits, custards, and beverages. It also notes spring dress fabrics and silks gaining favor in fashion.
A recipe for a flour thickening uses flour alum and warm water, followed by a domestic hint. The piece closes with a tale of the late ameer of Afghanistan testing English diplomats by describing a massive 100 ton gun, then declaring a larger cartridge would rival it.
The article explains that Turkey imposes no tolls on Dardanelles navigation but reserves governing rights as the straits lie within its territory. It surveys the origin of the term wheel within a wheel, and outlines the rise of ambassadors, the Monroe Doctrine, and the status of early U S diplomatic ranks and stipends. It notes the old National Road's transfer to states and General Nelson Miles's army command, then offers horticultural guidance on planting large trees.
Dentists and physicians clash over dental extraction practice urging teeth be pulled only when root abscesses cannot be healed. Medical community voices concern about overuse of extractions and advocates preservation of natural teeth.
A historical note states an elm tree can live about 600 years and is considered in its prime around the 150 year mark.
A small acre tract in one of five towns in Grays Harbor County invites buyers seeking chicken-raising space with the conveniences of both farm and urban life. The ad emphasizes a blend of rural charm and city access for prospective settlers.
An advertisement announces the oldest permanently established men's specialist on Grays Harbor offering free consultation and non surgical cures for ruptures and piles. It claims success with chronic cases and diseases of men, blood poison, gland enlargements, nerve loss, and bladder and kidney issues. Office hours include evenings. graduate credentials are listed.
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