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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
5
Rhubarb combines with dates prunes and fruit jams in tested recipes. Rhubarb tapioca uses pearl tapioca and sugar. Rhubarb with dates layers rhubarb and dates in a buttered dish. Rhubarb with prunes uses stewed rhubarb poured over. Rhubarb orange jam blends rhubarb orange rind and sugar. Rhubarb apple jelly cooks rhubarb with apples then juices and sugar strained and set.
A French invention for kerosene carburetion injects fuel directly into the combustion space without external heating. Air atomization occurs inside the cylinder over the piston, with a solenoid needle valve controlling kerosene flow and an electric breaker aligning fuel supply to engine load.
The United States Geological Survey bulletin 473 lists exact altitudes for about 275 Kansas points and 350 Nebraska points derived from spirit levels used with topographic mapping. The Kansas high is 3 522 feet at the Syracuse quadrangle and Nebraska’s peak is 4 370 feet at Brown's Creek quadrangle.
On Ocean Park Beach near Los Angeles a compact life saving station uses a water edge post with life preserver a bell gong and signal flag connected to the main station. A bystander activates it by button, prompting the crew to reach the scene in minutes and deploy the preserver while signaling the location. Several lives have been saved since installation.
Power reports a steam driven air compressor of 48 and 84 inch cylinders built in 38 days, with a second unit of the same size in 59 days. The engine weighs 900 tons, contains 10,210 parts, with a lightest part of 0.25 ounce and a heaviest 1,550 pounds. It is regarded as a world record in large engine construction. Each engine features high and low pressure steam cylinders 48 and 84 inches in diameter and a pair of 84 inch stroke cylinders.
A newly invented detachable hook adapts any ordinary ladder for scaling use. While aimed at fire ladders, the hook suits construction work and life line operations. It transfers between ladders, is quick to attach or remove, and has demonstrated a safe load of 1150 pounds.
The article notes that thousands of stars are visible to the naked eye from anywhere on Earth on clear nights. Beyond the five visible planets, there are billions of stars, rising to 100 million with a telescope and to one trillion with celestial photography. Some first magnitude suns emit light that takes 400 years to arrive.
The Rev Leslie Willis Sprague of Chicago argues social uplift programs attract many devoted to community and individual service. He warns against church outsiders driving motives lower and notes the economic case against intemperance and child labor as drains on society and growth.
Article advocates appointing policewomen in all cities to aid women and children exploited in factories. Calls for education and legislation to curb saloons and the social evil, freeing police to enforce laws and investigate conditions rather than rely on special inspectors.
The article argues that today a young person can buy a farm for about 200 dollars per acre, much easier than past generations. With basic scientific farming, business sense, and hard work, a young person with normal powers can succeed and become owner. It notes Illinois as an example and cites government and educational sources supplying farming information.
The article lists six peaks in Utah over 138000 feet and about sixty over 12000 feet. Kings Peak tops the state at 13498 feet, followed by Mount Mons and Gilbert Peak at 13428 and 13422 feet respectively. Other 13000 plus summits include Mount Lovenia Tokewanna Peak and Wilson Peak.
J R Foster files suit against Mike Zebeck doing business as Mecca Cafe in Chehalis County Washington. The court will hear the complaint June 9 1914 at 10 A M at the Aberdeen office. Plaintiff seeks 22.88 plus costs for goods furnished at request. First publication May 12 1914.
Justice of the Peace in Aberdeen issues a summons for L M Roser after Frye and Company files a civil suit to recover 64.79 dollars plus interest and costs for meats sold. Complaint filed April 11 1914 with Bridges and Bruener as attorneys. first publication May 8 last May 1.
Executrix Ethel Cummings Jaquith has filed a final account and petition for distribution in the Chehalis County Superior Court for the estate of Ellen F. Cummings deceased. A settlement and hearing are set for June 6, 1914 at 10:00 AM in Montesano. Interested persons may appear, file exceptions, and contest. Hon. Ben Sheers presiding. Clerk Lary H Herriman. Deputy A Emerson Cross represents the Executrix.
A U S Department report shows improved roads raise land values and farm profits. Better hauling lowers costs, boosts farm capitalization, and raises rural property demand as roads encourage immigration and higher earnings.
Public notice of a Sheriff sale under Order of Sale No 11446 in Chehalis County Washington. Finch Investment Company sues Fred Taylor and Ella Taylor foreclosing on real property in Aberdeen Dole's Addition. Sale set for June 6 1914 at 10 am at Monessano Court House front door for cash to satisfy judgment costs and interest.
Subscribers served by city carrier should report non delivery of the Herald on Tuesday and Friday by 6 PM by calling City Messenger Co. at phone 78 for immediate delivery.
The Herald is the most widely read paper in Chehalis County, noted by advertisers as the key local medium. Its broad reach and trusted voice make it a primary channel for campaigns, classifieds, and community notices.
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