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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
3
A survey of Aberdeen activities includes Mrs. E J Bradley's Rockford trip, A Star Transfer calls for hauling, and trips by I P Callison to Seattle. Local births, store ads, social clubs, and civic events populate a bustling week with guests from Brooklyn to Portland and Seattle.
Five year old bay gelding weighing 1400 pounds offered for sale by Ellis Lund. Listed with North River Post Office, Cosmopolis 98 41. Potential buyers urged to inquire for price and terms.
Inclement weather slowed last Sundays Aberdeen to Oakville race. Riders seek a permit to exceed speed limits on city sections and aim for faster times. Many Aberdeen Motorcycle Association members want another run over the route.
The St Andrews Episcopal church boys formed the St Peters Club to promote welfare and athletics. They elected F H Rosenberg as overseer Russell Lynn as president Lester Pinckney secretary and George Camillo treasurer. Rev F F W Greene assists as pastor.
The Northern Pacific Railway announces a time change for morning train No. 366 from Aberdeen and Hoquiam to Portland. It still departs at the usual time but now arrives in Portland at 2 40 P M, about 50 minutes earlier than before. The train provides through coaches from Aberdeen and Hoquiam to Centralia with a single change at Centralia.
Free textbooks for all city schools as usual. Tablets pencils penholders composition books and similar items must be furnished by pupils. Evans Drug Co. will supply all kinds of supplies at the old stand 407 East Heron Street.
The Herald warns readers that leaving an address at the office may lead to follow up or intrusion at the beach. The notice emphasizes privacy concerns and cautions about sharing personal data in public spaces.
A Hoquiam meeting of the executive committee and Democratic candidates discussed campaign tactics. G. H. Shaw quoted Aberdeen Printing Co. figures but the work will go to the Cosmopolitan. A. P. Wilson resigned as representative nominee. A. J. Harder named for the 29th district. Jeff Bartlett named for sheriff. The group rejected a common fund and pledged to run on individual merits. The Aberdeen Herald faced criticism over opposition to the Ancient Order of Tax Dodgers.
Vessels and loading at Aberdeens mills move in and out this week. S. G. Wilder towed out. A. M. Baxter loading and set to depart. Santa Monica left for San Francisco after loading. Hoquiam arrived and loading for San Francisco. Grays Harbor departed with lumber for San Francisco. Charles R. Wilson cleared for Honolulu. Svea expected out for San Francisco after loading. Yosemite cleared for San Francisco with full cargo and passengers. Coronado due in port from San Francisco to load at Anderson Middleton. Norwood left Lytle mill carrying passengers and lumber to San Francisco. Robert R. Hind to begin loading for New Zealand. Patsy arrives with supplies for Elmore cannery and departs. John C. Meyer arrives after 51 days from Callao and will receive overhauls at Endresen yards then Lindstrom yard. full steam and schooner movements noted.
Long nights mean heavy light bills, but Mazda electric lamps offer three times as much light for the same electricity. Evans Drug Co. serves Aberdeen and surrounding areas as agents.
A health note on dandruff links scalp weakness and hat pressure to flaking and unclean appearance. It prescribes cleansing routines and a yolk egg and chloroform shampoo mix, then discusses heredity and illness related graying and at night skin care tips for nails and hands.
A study notes chocolate temptations tempt girls into nibbling between meals and at odd hours. It warns that dentists view chocolate as harmful to teeth even in small amounts and urges thorough mouth cleansing after indulging.
The article notes nails grow brittle from weakened physical condition or the strong soap used in house cleaning. It advises a short daily routine of holding finger tips in a vessel for five minutes, twice daily.
Reading tips for tired eyes suggest closing them five minutes then washing with lukewarm water and witch hazel. For earache use absorbent cotton dipped in Jamaica ginger packed in the ear for quick relief. Mention that cabbage has sulfur causing gas while cauliflower is easier to digest.
A varied slice of early 20th century notes covers scalp massage using almond oil, hen behavior, Luther Burbank’s spineless cactus and its yield, poultry nutrition for moulting hens, Himalaya blackberry debates, a New England carrot fad for clear complexions, a cosmetic carrot regimen, and electricity heated homes in Twin Falls Idaho comparing costs to coal.
The article notes moles in flower beds do more good than harm by eating cutworms and white grubs that damage plants. If moles tunnel near plants, press the stems to keep roots from drying. Roots are rarely gnawed, only when worm and insect food runs short.
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