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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
3
Aberdeen items record multiple travels and local notices including L Johnston to Mt Vernon and Mrs Weatherwax to Portland. Theatre plans at St Rose academy and other social, military, and civic happenings across Aberdeen with local educators, clergy, and business leaders noted.
A delegate is selected to represent at the supreme lodge meeting to be held in August at Old Point Comfort. The judgment indicates an official appointment for the event.
May 20 Aberdeen notes report John Clune and Dave Keith leaving for the Kootenai mining district while Sos J A Taft heads to Spokane and British Columbia to resume mining. John Steen to represent Aberdeen Lodge at the grand lodge in Seattle. The Review club meets May 25 at 2 30 p m at Mrs Woodings. A P Stockwell confined at home with malaria. Clam canning expansion prompts a 5000 case order for Robert Forbes cannery with 240 000 cans anticipated.
Mrs. Jane Haight a long time resident and pioneer woman died at her Third Street home Wednesday night at age 71. Born in Toronto she moved from Michigan to the West coast with her husband 28 years ago. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Della A. Thomas and two grandchildren Guy and DeGrova Thomas. Funeral plans await word from Guy Thomas in Los Angeles. The body lies at Elerding and Pinnick’s parlors and interment will be near Tecoma where her husband rests.
On March 13 1781 William Herschel at Slough England found a new planet. He proposed Georgium sidus to honor George III while others favored Herschel. Continental astronomers backed the mythological Uranus name, which the scientific world adopted as the seventh planet.
Dialogue shows a young man and a veteran husking of marriage remarking on the power and cost of a wife's influence. The exchange highlights the enduring theme of how marriage alters behavior and finances across generations.
A brisk aside notes a member named Parker who believes he acts as a guiding force within a small circle. The others hint at his inflated self view while treating him as one voice among several.
In building the Nishi Hongwanji temple of Japan the heavy roof beams were hoisted into place using ropes made from human hair, a practice noted in the era for strong ceremonial ropework and ritual significance.
Dutch proverb notes that lasting peace depends on the neighbor's contentment and conduct, reflecting a communal approach to harmony.
A delicate white satin crown features a butterfly motif with gold metal lace. A lace veil drapes over the eyes for an oriental flair.
The biological survey reports rising buffalo numbers after near-extinction. Once 75 million roamed North America, slaughter rose with rail expansion. 1889 counted only 1,001. Now estimates reach about 4,000 wild and captive thanks to conservation efforts and renewed value of hides, meat, and byproducts.
The New York Sun notes that hens moult in late summer, halting eggs for months. To ensure steady supply, hatch pullets early, aiming for May 1 completion and March–April hatching intervals. Use broody hens or incubators to shift dates, especially with American breeds.
The text advises home gardeners to assess daily sun exposure before planting. It states at least five hours of sunlight daily are needed for most vegetables, with more sun being better. It cautions against shading crops and suggests using partial shade for lettuce spinach and kale, reserving sunny areas for plants needing abundant sun.
A turquoise blue velvet formal dress features long straight lines and a front panel of silver sequins. The neckline and shoulder area are finished with matching blue tulle for a delicate, elegant look.
A discussion on the role of women in wartime, urging mothers and sisters to sustain homes and support industrial effort. It envisions women as workers in factories and offices and as nurses, cooks, clerks, and aides, essential to national war support and morale. The piece champions women sharing sacrifices, organizing communities, and taking active part in war efforts while maintaining home civilization.
Quote notes liberty grows swiftly once planted, reflecting a concise wartime era sentiment about enduring democratic ideals and collective resolve.
Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs McAdoo announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Nona Hazlehurst McAdoo to Ferdinand de Mohrenschildt second secretary of the Russian embassy in Washington. Miss McAdoo nursed wounded soldiers in France before returning to Washington and has since been a prominent debutante. The wedding date is not announced and effects of the Russian revolution on the match remain unclear.
Step by step method to make a long keeping mayonnaise dressing using egg yolk lemon juice or vinegar and salad oil. Start with cold ingredients and utensils and add oil slowly while whisking until thickened then blend in lemon juice and seasonings at use time to preserve freshness.
The article outlines inexpensive sink care and daily cleaning routines with tools like brushes, pails, and funnels. It lists near table pantry items such as pitchers and coffeepot and suggests two flexible work tables in a large kitchen to save time during cooking and baking.
List of measured ingredients with cups and weights for lard butter pastry bread flour whole wheat flour graham flour cornmeal rolled oats oatmeal coffee granulated sugar powdered sugar brown sugar chapped meat rice raisins currants stale bread and other items. Entries show amounts like 2 cups lard 2 cups butter 4 cups flour and similar proportions, though many OCR errors remain.
The piece traces meal times and theater starting hours from Elizabethan England to mid 18th century. It notes 11 a.m. dinners and 1 p.m. Shakespearean curtain at the Globe with endings by 5 or 6 p.m., then 1 p.m. dinners and 3 p.m. openings in Charles II era, Walpole’s 4 p.m. dinners and 6 p.m. starts, and 6:30 p.m. theater openings by the mid 18th century.
A small acre tract in one of Grays Harbor County's five towns invites buyers seeking the blend of farm and urban conveniences. The pitch emphasizes convenient access to services while retaining rural living benefits.
An advertisement touts a permanent men’s specialist on Grays Harbor promising cures for ruptures piles and various male ailments without surgery. It claims blood tests, office visits, and expert intravenous treatment with hours listed and Sundays by appointment. The ad urges men to visit for proof of success and emphasizes long experience and official credentials.
Aberdeen Washington reports capital and surplus fully paid up at three hundred fifty thousand dollars for a general banking business seeking to operate in the city.
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