Hoquiam Boys Invited to Summer Camp by County Club
The Chehalis County Boys Summer Camp association announces a countywide beach camp near Cohassett this summer with EF Crary of Aberdeen presiding. About 25 Aberdeen Cosmpolis Elma and Montesano boys have already applied, and the Twenty Five Thousand club is urged to help recruit Hoquiam youths. A physical instructor a doctor and capable helpers will supervise for a safe enjoyable experience. A club meeting will be held soon to discuss details.
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A. H. House
Aberdeen
No Raise in Hoquiam Bar Prices
Hoquiam barbers say prices will not increase. C E Estes owner of the Hoquiam Baths confirms the barber union head Lee Murphy has no plan to raise shop charges. Estes adds he pays his men above union wages and maintains union hours, asserting control over pricing.
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Hoquiam
Hoquiam Bar‘ners
C. E. Estes
HoQuiam Baths
Barbers’ Union
Lee Murphy
Rapid progress on big steam schooner
Hoquiam May 24 rapid progress by Matthews Shipbuilding on the steam schooner for the Eureka Lumber Company at the Hoquiam river yards near Eklund avenue. It is said the steamer will be the biggest ever built on the harbor and will enter the coastwise trade.
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Hoquiam
Matthews Shipbuilding Company
Eureka Lumber Company
Hoquiam River
Eklund
Hoquiam approves bond issue and war debt validation
Hoquiam voters approve a bond issue by better than five to one and validate an outstanding war warrant indebtedness of about $104,000. The bonds total $115,000 to retire warrants and cover interest due.
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Hoquiam
Poultrymen Meet Grays Harbor Association
A general meeting of the Grays Harbor Poultry association convenes at 8 o'clock this evening in city hall to discuss the upcoming show in Hoquiam set for late November and issues affecting the local chicken industry. Prominent fanciers will speak. nonmembers are urged to attend. The show dates were moved to November 30 and December 1 and 2 with extensive advertising plans, premium lists, and a judge already chosen.
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Grays Harbor
Plant allotment supports Horticultural Estates Development
The Experimental Station on Division Avenue receives 200 cabbage plants 50 celery plants 50 rhubarb and 80 cauliflower from Lilly Seed Co Seattle. The company sponsors the movement furnishes all small seeds free of cost and takes a keen interest in the association.
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The
Horticultural Estates Development Association
Division Avenue
Lilly Seed Co
Seattle
Malone man buys Elma area to start chicken ranch
J W Follette of Malone buys ten acres two miles west of Elma from Louis Brooks via Lynch and Anderson agency. He plans immediate move with family and establish a first class chicken ranch with high quality fowls on well cultivated land and a comfortable house with outbuildings.
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Elma
J. W. Follette
Malone
Louis Brooks
Lynch and Anderson
Eastern Star plans May 29 entertainment for Masons
On Monday evening May 29 the members of the Eastern Star will present an entertainment at Masonic hall. Masons and their families are invited. A fine musical program is in preparation followed by refreshments.
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Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
City Messenger Adds Two Public Phones in Centralia
The City Messenger Company announces two new telephone numbers 5931 and 0941 with one line always open. Manager Jos Farrell and W A Viall of 711 N Street Centralia Washington praise Dean’s Kidney Pills, noting back pain and early kidney trouble observed years ago.
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City Messenger Company
Central
Jos. Farrell
Mgr
W. A. Viall
N Street
Centralia
Wash
Dean
Dean's Kidney Pills Bring Cures for Kidney Ailment
A reader describes long lasting kidney pain and lameness until using Dean's Kidney Pills. The remedy cured the condition and the writer promotes the product. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Citybound dream or farmward plan for rail legend Brown
The article follows W. C. Brown once president of the New York Central as he yields to the lure of a quiet farm life. He recalls rising from farmer roots to telegraphy and railway leadership, then declines top salaries as illusory and vows retirement to scientific farming and stock breeding.
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W. C. Brown
Brown
New York Central
Pleasant little strike-breakers for digestion relief
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a gentle remedy to restore liver, kidney, and bowel function. It promises natural aid and quick health benefits, urging readers to buy 25 cents at L Beckenhauer's and mention the Herald when dealing with advertisers.
Fruit Possibilities of Chehalis County Read by W O Ketcham
Elma fruit grower W O Ketcham, with vast Chehalis county experience, urges readers to recognize local potential. He notes that once Chehalis residents awaken to opportunities, the county fruit will attract buyers and achieve a strong market comparable to other regions.
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W. O. Ketcham
Elma
Chehalis County
Chehals County
Hay Curing Machine Could Aid Wet Hay Farmers
Agricultural reports describe a new hay curing machine by experimenters in the department of agriculture. It would take in green hay and deliver dry baled hay at the other end, promising a boon for hay farmers in humid regions. The device could preserve nutritive value and reduce weather-related loss and anxiety.
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Department of Agriculture
New Life Pills Promote Health Benefits
If people knew neglect of constipation could lead to severe indigestion jaundice or virulent liver trouble they would use Dr Kings New Life Pills. The ad claims safety and usefulness against biliousness headache dyspepsia chills and debility and notes 25c at Bechen hauer Drug Co.
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Dr. King
Bechenhauer Drug Co
Greeks Depart Hoquiam Over Mill Natives Exclusion
Since the Twenty-five Thousand club began agitation against employing Southeastern European natives over Americans, about 200 Greeks and others commonly called Greeks have left Hoquiam. The exodus is noticeable in several respects.
Lumber executives swap posts in regional firms
Frank H. Shainholts of Hoquiam Lumber & Shingle will replace Emmett Mohler as sales manager at Stearns Lumber & Shingle. Mohler moves to Insular Lumber with Manila headquarters. Insular is led by W. R. Macfarlane, ex-Western mill Aberdeen manager.
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Hoquiam
Frank H. Shainholts
Hoquiam Lumber & Shingle Company
Emmett Mohler
Stearns Lumber & Shingle Company
Mr. Mohler
Insular Lumber Company
Manila
Insular Company
W. RR. Macfarlane
Western Mill
Aberdeen
Mill Fire Threatens Stearns Lumber Plant
Fire broke out in the boiler room at Stearns Lumber company plant in Stearnsville. The blaze destroyed the boiler room and, driven by strong winds, threatened the mill and dry kilns for hours. Fire control was achieved late at night and the plant will close for repairs.
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Hoquiam
Stearns Lumber Company
Stearnsville
Allen couple to visit east after Seattle stop
Mr and Mrs William Allen left for Seattle last Saturday and will travel to Kansas Missouri and Indiana visiting relatives and their old home after nearly thirty years They plan about ninety days away before Mr Allen resumes his successful real estate business.
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Montesano
Wm. Allen
Seattle
Sound
Kansas
Missouri
Indiana
Montesano Girl Wins Prize in Walla Walla Piano Contest
Montesano pupil Muriel Abel under Miss C Jeannette Scott Aberdeen teacher won the $100 scholarship prize at the piano contest in Walla Walla. In the second annual music contest in voice Henry Filer of Ellensburg took first prize.
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Montesano
C. Jeannette Scott
Aberdeen
Walla Walla
Muriel Abel
Henry Filer
Ellensburg
Bignold Attends Seattle Banquet for Governor Wilson
Lewis Bignold and his wife Mrs. Bignold with daughter Mercedes attend a reception and banquet at the Washington hotel in Seattle on May 20 honoring Governor Woodrow Wilson.
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Montesano
Lewis B.bignold
Washington Hotel
Seattle
Woodrow Wilson
Epitome of all Grays Harbor News Found in the Herald
The Herald is described as the definitive source for Grays Harbor news, compiling major items and serving as the region’s central information hub for readers seeking comprehensive coverage.
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Grays Harbor
Herald
Selecting Orchards for Profit in Chehalis County
The Jima Chronicle notes fruit business success hinges on choosing climate-suited rarities and a first class nursery with strong grafting. It cites 1908 profits from The Dalles and Oakville growers, including $1000 from 135 trees, $1020 from two acres of six year cherry trees, and $1811.70 from three acres of eight year cherry trees with net $1507.10.
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EF. L. Curtis
Dalles
Oregon
Geo. Webb
Place
A. Seeles
J. M. Simmons
Oakville
Chehalis County
Jima
Price Checking Tactic for Land Buyers in New Sections
A buyer can test land prices by discreetly comparing local sellers and agents over several days. He recounts a cautionary tale of paying 6000 dollars for forty acres, only to learn nearby tracts were available for 2000 dollars each, underscoring how inflated quotes mislead newcomers.
Birds with Plymouth Rock lineage and similar breeds
A discussion of Plymouth Rock origins and look alike breeds. It traces Barred Rocks to Dominique and Black Java ancestry, notes various Rock imitators such as Silver Penciled, Partridge, Columbian, Buff Rocks, and explains they lack Rock blood though bred to resemble the type. It mentions Dominique and Black Java history and the Hamburg influence on egg and meat qualities.
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Hamburg
Dominique
Dominicker
Langshan
Bon Ton
Plymouth Rock
Don’t Overwork Hens or Undervalue Good Stock Advice
Do not push hens through a hard winter and expect many fertile eggs. A wornout egg machine won’t perform. Don’t expect miracles from mixed stock. To succeed, use a thoroughbred method, and avoid branding a method fake if others succeed.
No Wedding for Money Yet Unfeeling Talk
A humorous New York Journal exchange asks if a man would marry for money and if he would condemn a capable woman as an old maid for wealth, highlighting social views on marriage and money.
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New York Journal
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Hoquiam Boys
Grays Harbor Poultry Association
Noyance
Dean's
OLS Prizesgivo Chess Famor
Ivaermewted & Operated
Dime Articltal Estates Develmement Ches Mont Stevens
Association
Carload of
New
Just
New York City
Baldwin
Gabler
Winter
Laffargue
Rudolf
Emeneker Piano CO
South H Street
Aberdeen, Wash
Wyandottes
C. M. Barnitz
Don’ts
Harper
Kentucky
Fred Hewitt
Humboldt Saloon
South F Street
HOTEL
Fairmont
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