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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
4
The Grays Harbor Labor Council denounces the I W W methods as destructive to craft unions and the AFL. It cites the I W W Preamble claiming unions foster wage wars and that peace lasts only while the wage system exists. The piece argues unions and employers share mutual interests and condemns I W W as anti American.
The piece notes new wartime government powers gained by March 4 1917 act enabling conscription of property and people. It cites a navy paymaster order forcing delivery of goods at President determined prices and discusses congressional push for broader price fixing affecting farmers and consumers.
Winthrop L. Marvin outlines in the American Review of Reviews that a thousand wooden vessels planned by the Shipping Board are an emergency war measure. He notes large timber reserves in Washington and Oregon and praises fir-built Pacific freighters for coal and lumber trade on the far western coast.
The London Chronicle prints a May 1898 Boston Herald greeting to America urging mutual support as hostilities abate. The note speaks of a brotherly salute and England's hand extended to the United States.
The piece recalls an 1898 exchange where London Chronicle poetry sparked Mary Baker Eddy's reply “The United States to Great Britain.” It presents metaphysical themes, praising allied nations and urging a peaceful, merciful victory as Christianity guides the hosts of light. The Christian Science Board of Directors republishes both poems for contemplation.
Discussion outlines a wooden, engine driven freight craft called a steam schooner. It aims for 3000 to 3600 tons dead weight and 10 to 12 knots. Propulsion may be steam or heavy oil internal combustion. Construction promises five to six months sea readiness with a simple hull and plant.
The King County sheriff suggests making enrollment day under the conscription act a state holiday to frame the event as a patriotic demonstration rather than compulsory draft. He has discussed the idea with Governor Lister who is expected to consider it.
Congress man Fordney set aside his political economy views and lent strong support to the revenue bill in congress, viewing it as an emergency war measure.
Charles Lathrop Pack urges nationwide gardening to boost the food supply and economic effort. The National Emergency Food Garden Commission will coordinate efforts across villages towns and cities targeting 1,000,000 new gardeners and potential adds of over 250 million dollars in food value this season.
United States Department of Agriculture advises on growing radishes and lettuce, stressing heat sensitivity, best sowing methods, spacing, and timing. Radishes can be grown through winter in cold frames in warmer latitudes, with succession plantings every two weeks for continuous harvest. One ounce seeds yields about 100 feet of row, and quick varieties may mature in three to four weeks on rich soil.
Phil Lipsburg of New Jersey used his arms as nets to catch his eight children as they leapt from a second story of a burning home. All eight jumped safely without injuries.
David Lawrence notes in Century Magazine that President Wilson operates through written communications. Cabinet officers submit memos, the president types brief replies on a typewriter, and even the secretary drafts pros and cons for his review. His desk stays piled with official papers and bills awaiting signature daily.
A terse verse by Lee Wilson Dodd speaks as a son or group addressing America as mother. It laments past neglect by daughters and sons and calls for a stricter, guardful devotion to restore respect and service, even at personal risk. The piece ends with a vow of humility and sacrifice to keep the country alive.
A short quip from the New York Times features a wordplay exchange with an elderly woman asking about a father’s livelihood. The reply emphasizes the father’s past broad service, suggesting a versatile or generous character.
A brief quotation from Spurgeon extols nature’s power and labels home as the grandest of all institutions. The piece weaves imagery of weather and landscape with a reflection on domestic significance.
A Cincinnati Enquirer report states Brown confronted Smith, promising to punch him in the eye and then carried out the blow, denying an argument preceded the incident. Jones questioned the conflict while Brown allegedly issued the threat before striking.
A compilation of assignment notes, mortgages, sales contracts, and liens recorded across Grays Harbor County. Entries include transfers from Washington Mercantile Co to John Warren. notes and mortgages involving B Sklodwski. piano and furniture from Chas Mekash. auto from C J Sims. releases and redemption certificates. easements and contracts affecting Aberdeen and Hoquiam properties. and various lease and sale arrangements with listed parties such as East Hoquiam Boom & Logging Co and Stearns Lumber.
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