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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
2
An ad promoting Red Goose Shoes for children emphasizes proper fit and solid leather. It notes that parents seek quality to prevent crippled feet, offering styles priced at $2.00 $2.50 and $3.00 in multiple sizes, with cheaper options also available.
The store highlights Wayne Knit Pheonix and Iron Clad hosiery brands with over fifty styles and weights. It promises savings on postage by buying through the retailer, notes small hosiery profits, and touts values from 10 to 25 cents, with mail order silk hose $0.50 to $2.00 and 3 for $1.00 shipping to the Northwest.
Red Cross Shoes For Women are described as comfortable and stylish with options in gun metal leather suede and kid. Prices range from 2.50 to 5.00 with pumps oxford button boot styles at 3.00 to 5.00 and other lines offered at lower costs. Show windows feature new popular lasts across grades.
The city moves to resolve Fourth Street vacation delays as the De Lormes house is shifted. Mayor France announces new appointments Tom Delahanty C E Troutman and William Irvine. Health officials push quarantine rules. Pearsall seeks North Aberdeen hospital use for schools. Bonds and licenses approved and a 20 foot plank road planned on East Second Street.
Secretary Bryan of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce received an inquiry via the passenger department of the O W R and Nav Co for 10 000 acres of logged off lands that could be seeded and used as a stock range. He has discussed with real estate men and hopes to secure the tract, noting the climate and soil yearn for cattle country once timber is removed.
William Jennings Bryan declares the tariff bill passed by the House the best in a generation. He praises Speaker Clark, Oscar Underwood and Mitchell Palmer, says it reflects the people's side and hopes reforms advance as justice and democracy prevail.
Hoquiam's Commercial Club, at its weekly luncheon, directed officials to seek access to Northern Pacific depot plans and press for timely construction of the union passenger station. The club noted delays after NP officials said work would start this spring and seeks official information on the project now awaiting approval by engineers from O W R and N Milwaukee. Aberdeen Printing Co.
Adjutant General Llewellyn announces that all veterans of the Battle of Gettysburg seeking state transportation to the reunion must apply to his Seattle office no later than May 25.
Norwegians and Scandinavians gather for May 17 Norway independence celebration in Hoquiam with a parade from East Hoquiam to Scandinavian hall. Aberdeen friends join with a Finnish band meeting at East Hoquiam streetcar switch and a program featuring hymns, songs, addresses, and musical performances at the hall.
Word from Steillacoom reports Andrew Jubell died May 7 in the state insane asylum. Jubell had been committed from Chehalis County on April 238.
Sealed bids for all materials and labor to erect and complete a school building in Block 21 Rice Addition Aberdeen Chehalis County Washington are due by 7 30 p m May 27 1913. Bids require a 2 per cent certified check payable to the Secretary Aberdeen School District No 5. Separate bids for pile driving plumbing heating wiring and general contract. The Board may reject any or all bids. May 14 1913. M C Dunham Secretary.
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