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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
3
Numerous social events and visits fill Aberdeen area life with reminders of spring. Individuals such as Miss Blanche Wing and Miss Teresa Huttla are noted alongside Aloha era clubs like the Panama club and E C club meeting at West Market Street locations. Community figures attend dedications, picnics, and church events while property and street plans surface in City Council discussions.
An old advertisement urges parents to buy Kickapoo Worm Killer candy to treat children with worm-related symptoms. It claims the product expels worms, relieves stomach pain, and improves sleep, priced at 25 cents.
Healthy demand for seats signals strong local interest in Gounod Faust by the New York Grand Opera Company. The program features Salvatore Giordano and Richard Parks with Marguerite Hobert and Ethyl Peters, backed by the Metropolitan Symphony Trio for a refined musical evening on Wednesday, May 27.
Three Aberdonians receive top offices at the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters grand lodge meeting. D M Bowes re elected Grand Trustee, F W Loomis named Grand Prelate, and Mrs S K Bowes elected Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters. A salute to the American flag at lodge openings was proposed. Mr Wolff praised patriotism and noted Eugene Foster, former Grand Chancellor, was honored posthumously.
Tomorrow evening at Hotel Washington the Chamber of Commerce hosts a dinner meeting. Captain Bricker and his membership committee provided entertainment after being beat by Captain H P Potter's team which logged 31 paid new members while Bricker's 20. Potter's side has eight more to turn in but they were not available. W B Mack of Slade Lumber Co will discuss the Jetty committee hearing before the Board of Engineers in the National Capital and report Grays Harbor status regarding appropriations. The exact entertainment from the losing team is not revealed but may include several unique stunts.
The passage argues that the success of a minimum wage law depends on how the public supports products made by higher paid workers. It urges consumers to buy articles produced by well paid women and others to ensure the wage mandate achieves its goals.
Discussion argues government expansion limits and questions whether public utilities can match private enterprise. It asserts individuals and profits drive investment and progress, warning that removing profit risks stagnation and uncertainty about adopting a new system.
The Aberdeen Plumbers defeated Harriman from Portland 9 to 7 at Electric Park. Aberdeen held the edge from the start and sealed the win with steady hitting and solid defense.
The county equalizing board may consider adopting a new reporting method to the state equalizing board. The article explains how property values are determined by the state board and invites taxpayers to compare ratios used by their county tax commission.
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