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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
3
June 18 to 24 marks Honest Weight and Measures Week with County Weight Inspector George Sells seeking to involve merchants associations women’s clubs and other groups to promote honest scales. Slogans urge stores to pledge honest weights and remind buyers to check weights and beware of bargains.
Hoquiam’s Century Anniversary Record editor O M Moore showcases a twelve page issue praised for strong writing and illustrations. Advertisers respond with satisfaction as Hoquiam journal backs local community celebration.
A member of G. R. Bolander & Company arrives in town to establish a ship spars plant in partnership with the local Endresen Brothers. The firm will install a sizeable operation using a patented lathe capable of turning spars up to 4 feet in diameter and 127 feet long, signaling a promising local industry expansion.
A fuel car broke through a plank on the Heron Street bridge causing a steel beam to sag. The bridge was closed to vehicle traffic for a day while repairs were completed.
Horace Cook and Llewellyn Graham, Aberdeen youths and state university students, intend to paddle from Seattle to the Harbor after final exams. The 170 mile voyage has been attempted previously.
The Grays Harbor County Trap Shooting Association announces two upcoming shoots at the Cosmopolis range. The first targets beginners with under 500 clay birds prior to May 1, while the second welcomes shotgun enthusiasts from the region. Valuable prizes are offered for both events.
A bustling slate at Grant Hotel includes J. W. Diggs W. D. Leeper T. W. Scott W. C. Jones C. E. Morrow with guests from Seattle Dewey Fisher A San E. H. Parr C. A. Lister S. K. Reber from Tacoma W. A. Stiles E. Alfredson Royal Davidson Wm. Semple H. G. Welsor H. Thomas from Portland S. H. Creswell D. Layman Raymond Wm. Chriss Shelton E. H. Ault Edmonds H. Burpee Hola W. Ketchum Montesano P. S. Schroeder Forest Grove Oregon E. N. Sundwall Connor Wash P. J. Bunnell of the W. Cc. T. A. Mr. and Mrs. Wendall Machias Wm. Hilton and wife Los Angeles W. H. Gibbons Chicago Arthur Brewer Chicago.
A paid advertisement announces a Republican candidate for the office of County Treasurer in Grays Harbor County Washington subject to voters in the primaries on Tuesday September 12 1916.
The piece reports thirteen indicted with more to follow on a federal probe into conspiring to intimidate settlers on public lands. It notes involvement of Pacific county figures, mentions supporters in South Bend and Hoquiam, and praises the thorough federal investigation led by U S attorney Clay Allen and Portland officials.
A dated guide lists recipes for roasts with spaghetti accompaniment and variations. Included are pot roast with onions peppers and tomatoes, veal with cream sauce and asparagus, oysters with bacon on toast, spareribs stuffed with apples, and rump steak rolled with olives and parsley, each with roasting or roasting-time details.
A brief anecdote notes Frederick the Great preferred disputation but ended discussions by collaring opponents and kicking shins. When asked why a subject would not voice opinion before a sovereign with strong convic tions and thick boots the reply humorously asserts impossibility to argue with such power.
Cosmopolis plans eight blocks of gravel roads a new four room schoolhouse and dock repairs. Hoquiam reports a bear dispute with John Geagan who threatens to relocate with his three bears if forced to move. County agriculturist Munroe to speak May 26 on dairying on logged off lands at the university. Daisy Matthews steam schooner launched in Mathews yards hailed as a fine craft. Pacific Beach depot grounds cleaned aiding Idlewild park with thanks to railway officials.
Following the death of the former head the active management of the Lytle companies is placed in Henry W. Bale a major stockholder.
The state was the lowest bidder for a school bond issue of 10,500 dollars, approved in a recent vote here. The bonds sold at 4.34 percent interest.
Hoquiam school board may be sued for injuries to a girl named Kleek while using play apparatus at McKinley school. In Oakville a straw vote on presidential preference counted 53 ballots with Wilson 25 Hughes 11 Roosevelt 9 Ford 2 and 6 scattering.
L. M. Rickerd of the state Industrial Insurance Department was in the city this week for undisclosed discussions and routine sessions with local officials.
Dokkies of Southwestern Washington will converge here on June 10 for a major initiation and ceremonial event marking their group’s rites and fellowship in the region.
Demand for deluxe travel on the Shasta Limited between Seattle and San Francisco increases as railroads drop coach service after June 1. The Oregon, Washington and Northern Railway and Southern Pacific will reserve all space for through sleeping, parlor and observation cars, signaling better times and stronger Northwest travel demand.
A London Chronicle quote notes a boy with a severe stammer who could sing brilliantly while speaking was difficult. A harassed teacher used this contrast as a teaching aid, yielding a class that enjoyed Latin grammar in E sharp during his turn to be questioned.
A collage of recipes for Shrimp Salad Tuna Fish Salad and Apple Celery Sand appears alongside a long list of local street and business names anchored by Bay City Lumber Co and various Aberdeen area firms. The piece blends culinary guidance with a directory of shops and streets.
A midday menu fragment lists breakfast items like Apple Sauce Cereal and Poached Eggs on Toast with Coffee. Lunch line appears as Piss in Blanket with Lettuce Salad and Graham Bread, followed by Rice With Cream Tea.
Work began this week on Aberdeen's new federal building with tool and storage sheds, and pile driving is planned next week. The contractor Hendrickson must complete the building by July 13, 1917.
Homer Cross a corporal in Co G 2nd Reg NGW is among three militiamen in the state chosen to take a competitive examination on June 6 for entry into the United States Military Academy at West Point.
J D Fleury of South Aberdeen says he knows where Mrs Eloise Nels Dennis and her sister Beatrice Nelms are. He claims to have traveled with them for an hour on a train after a reported murder linked to Victor E Innes and his wife in Texas. Authorities do not take his statements seriously.
Hoquiam defeated Aberdeen 7 to 1 in a Sunday baseball game. Hoquiam scored early and held the lead through the contest.
James Goman has been employed by the Aberdeen park board to clean up all the little city parks.
Mr and Mrs B F Cauthorn are home after a three weeks trip in the Middle West. They visited several cities and report a pleasant journey with many sightseeing stops and experiences.
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