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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
8
Fashion note highlights roman stripe silks returning to favor with bold color blends and varied stripe widths from pin to two inches. Designers mix striped silks with plain colors to create exceptionally smart gowns, exemplified by a pictured plain and striped silk ensemble.
The article notes veils range from plain to bordered and patterned with small motifs. It mentions border effects, shadow and dotted textures, and silk thread designs like butterflies and orchids on fine mesh. It stresses veils must harmonize with hats and costumes for Gavtinne occasions, requiring multiple veils for different looks.
A mohair and wool blend creates a sturdy yet silky look suitable for morning attire. The ensemble features a simple panama hat and white buttoned boots completing a polished, traditional outfit.
An editor notes that high coiffure will become common in months and urges women to stock up on antique tortoiseshell combs while cheap. Prices will rise as demand grows, with Spanish combs tipped as the favorite. In a separate anecdote, five year old Tommy solves a math riddle at dinner, answering five fruits when asked how many are two apples and three pears.
Mrs Odell invited Mrs Parker to stay for dinner to play a prank on Mr Odell. His mother would bake cakes and he would praise them, then learn his wife claimed his mother made them. The ruse ends with Mr Odell complimenting Maude on her cooking.
William Allen White and other Kansas writers deliver twelve sermons on The Press and the Pulpit at KU journalism week. White argues Christ’s living influence in hearts and wills, contrasting it with dead gods of intellect, and praises the ongoing growth of Christ and divine truth through history.
George W. Marble argues the newspaper is a commercial venture driven by revenue yet should support church work without becoming its business. He praises editors as community diarists who defend moral questions and print only the news worth printing, aligning with the preacher in the common fight for virtue.
Henry J. Allen argues editors and preachers share a calling to serve. Editors face broader temptations and must pursue moral journalism by cleaning up ads and aligning news and editorials. A clean press and clean pulpit move toward higher civilization, with the press bearing a larger field of duty.
E E Kelley of the Toronto Republican argues that every man faces a call from Jehovah guiding him to service. He asserts love and spiritual duty compel following divine instruction across day or night.
Arthur Capper argues the press plays a vital role and deserves respect. He laments mutual misunderstandings between the pulpit and the newspaper and asserts the newspaper’s value when judged by its own standards. He warns critics’ views are shaped by personal biases.
The writer argues the newspaper serves all people not guide or clergy, acts as a chronicle of times, aids education and peace, but never replaces schools or churches. Editors should uphold moral standards and strive for honesty, while newspapers push for political honesty and world brotherhood.
Captain William S. Sims leads the Atlantic fleet torpedo flotilla from his flagship the cruiser Birmingham. His command includes twenty two torpedo boat destroyers.
The Philadelphia Record quotes a teacher and a bright pupil in a classroom exchange about clouds and silver linings. The dialogue uses a folksy dialect to humorously contrast optimism with illness keeping a boy from school.
A compact notice from the Herald mentions Particular Printers and Abe Printing Co located at 309 East Wishkah, signaling a historic press listing and local printing services.
Publisher asks readers served by city carriers to call City Messenger Co at phone 72 if the Herald is not received by 6 o clock on day and Friday. Readers are asked to notify about the Sem i Weekly Aberdeen Herald and inform them about Grays Har country.
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