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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
4
Aberdeen Herald claims oldest status in Grays Harbor and boasts widest circulation across Grays Harbor County as a post office second class matter notice.
An editorial argues the war will likely extend into 1918 and warns against American over optimism. It stresses Germany could endure through next harvests, Russia’s uncertain role, and the risk of French collapse without US troops and convoy support. It contrasts German aims with American ideals and urges sustained sacrifice and resolve.
Samuel Gompers appeals to Russian workers and soldiers' delegates to stand firm against German autocracy and militarism. The German response is tepid as even the International Korresponder criticizes the German federation of trades unions for urging continued war with America.
The West Coast Lumbermen's Association protests a proposed 15 percent railroad freight rate increase. They argue the timing is too short and the rise would weaken their markets in the East and Midwest. They cite shipped lumber backlog and lack of equipment as reasons to oppose rate changes. The group expects help from state congressional delegation.
At Everett on Saturday a resolution adopted calls on all union members with I W W cards to sever ties or forfeit Shingle Weavers Union membership. It condemns I W W interference in the Everett strike and the Battle of Everett, saying the faction endangered the union.
Burleson alerts readers to the March 3 act banning mailing advertisements or solicitations for intoxicating liquors to states where it is unlawful. First offense carries fines up to 1000 dollars or up to six months in jail, with harsher penalties on subsequent offenses. The law covers 24 states and parts of five.
E A Lark, commercial agent for the Milwaukee railroad, returned from a several weeks’ trip through the Middle West and said the car shortage was being relieved to a considerable extent as business in the region appears to be thriving.
A list of visitors checks into the Grant Hotel including guests from Seattle Tacoma Portland San Francisco Alameda Chicago New York Los Angeles and other cities with multiple individuals named among the arrivals.
The Agriculture Department urges housewives to cut waste and plan economical meals to conserve food, clothing, and leather. It notes that reducing household waste saves labor and materials for the war effort and encourages durable shoeing and repair to stretch scarce resources.
London Tit-Bits describes "Camera" rifles devised to photograph battles rather than kill. Army and navy aviation gunners train in squadron units with a machine operator and a camera operator. Films are reviewed to count hits and misses, while gas leak at a hospital is noted with a patient and nurse explanation.
Quote notes Fibson learned his early craft while working as an ordinary newspaper reporter. He used to cover a court of domestic relations, as cited by the Birmingham Age-Herald.
A national appeal asks every U S citizen to stand bareheaded and motionless for one minute at noon on Memorial Day to salute the flag. The gesture emphasizes unity and patriotism across communities.
The department of agriculture announces over 13 billion dozen eggs have spoiled in cold storage. The note contrasts alarm over the loss with dialogue from a Boston Globe excerpt where a slum resident defies danger and a visitor comments on safety.
A humorous quotation contrasts marital temper between a man and his wife. The Baltimore American notes the wife stopped speaking for two days, while the speaker jokes his wife has never fallen silent.
The Western Mill buys a Ross automatic lumber truck at Stewart garage. The steel built vehicle uses electric power with six large batteries. It picks up lumber from a pile when the driver operates a lever and unloads in the same way, marking a new speed method in lumber transport.
Tonight in Cosmopolis City hall grade school pupils perform The Brownie Band operetta under Miss Arlin Bahls in charge. The program has been faithfully rehearsed and promises to be well worth seeing.
Dr and Mrs Max Brachvogel from Montesano spent yesterday visiting Aberdeen friends. Dr Brachvogel returned Sunday from Chicago where he attended a postgraduate course and is considering locating in Aberdeen.
A census of Aberdeen would show considerable growth in recent weeks as railroad and realty men report a steady influx of working men flocking to shipyards lumber mills and logging camps for jobs.
Dr and Mrs G E Chamberlain learn their son Ingram, a Boston School of Technology student, has enlisted in the Ambulance corps and will sail for the war front in France on June 2.
An elderly deaf woman could not hear repeated attempts to ask her name after oath. Despite louder questions and efforts by bailiff and stenographer, none succeeded. The prosecutor waived her testimony and the judge asked the defense if cross examination was desired.
The fox moves quietly through fields with stealth and alertness. A humorous anecdote recalls Mrs Flighty seeking an absolute divorce and a lawyer’s reluctant offer to take the case as a favor to her husband.
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