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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
3
Local briefs report milk prices at W. J. Hamilton dairy and continued sales, social events by the Daughters of Rebecca and community gatherings. Notices include property for sale near Aberdeen, a withdrawal of a city attorney contest, a German language class, and a plan for street improvements plus a fisherman’s death.
Edward Lucan guarantees satisfaction in both work and prices for instrument repairs. Leave orders at Crowther's store for tuning and maintenance.
Union forces plan four large rallies across the county with about a dozen smaller gatherings. Speakers include ex mayor J T Ronald of Seattle and D H Cary of Ellensburg at Elma Montesano and Aberdeen, featuring a torch light parade and free boats.
The Age of Steel notes a chemical coated wire nail is lighter than standard nails yet offers remarkable holding power. Once driven, it resists pulling out, making it especially suitable for boxmakers and similar uses.
A German electrician says rust can be halted by electrolytically coating iron and steel with lead peroxide. The coating purportedly forms in 20 minutes and resists atmospheric exposure at ordinary temperatures. Also, Robert Grimshaw suggests splitting gas engine exhausts to flare outlets to reduce noise.
The teredo is a small submarine worm that yearly causes substantial harm to underwater telegraph cables. It gnaws through most materials but is repelled by brass, the only substance that stops it, leading some cables to be laid with brass sheathing in certain waters.
A device described as a small stamp affixer enables rapid postal work. Detaching, dampening, and stamping are completed in a single wheel revolution, allowing letters and circulars to be processed with extraordinary speed.
The text explains mufti as an Ottoman religious civil functionary overseeing church property and rites. It then advertises Kaufman’s store with new arrivals including capes, capes and mackintoshes for ladies and gentlemen, shoes for all ages, and fine clothing, promising good goods at fair prices.
Crain and Davis offer hay in half ton or larger lots at prices below competitors. Located on Lower F street in Aberdeen.
Hoquiam reports include EF, Staffan returning from Copalis, Eberting & Kuhn building a 59 by 100 foot feed barn on I street, and residents Mamie Reed and mother home from Portland. W L Adams and children return from Dayton after summer. Hoquiam’s large rally on Monday filled the theater. Mrs Blackstone and others sang before Senator John L Wilson spoke. From Montesano Vidette: Chas Reid reports nine bushels three pecks of Silver King oats from a spring seed purchase, oats weighing thirty nine pounds per measured bushel. Montesano academy opens on the 12th with Rev. Striker arriving to lead. building under rapid prep for fall. Economist notes Bryan silver club meeting in rink with Forrest addresses supporting the Chicago platform. attendance large and enthusiastic with Wyncodie drum corps and glee club aiding. Chehalis Tribune notes Washingtonian objection to Mr Jones salary from state while opposing Republicans. questions about salaries and party principles addressed.
Professor Barus notes wind whistling over wires varies with wind speed and temperature and can be computed from pitch. A micrometer attachment would relay the sound to observers at a distance, aiding gust direction assessment using three orthogonal wires.
Beginning September 22 the Northern Pacific Railway sells round trip Exposition tickets for 8.85 dollars including two admission passes. Tickets go on sale every Tuesday during the Exposition and are good for return three days after sale. A. C. Clark, Agent. Also notice that voter registration poll books for Aberdeen Precinct and East Aberdeen Precinct close October 14, 1896.
Schedule lists morning trip times from Montesano and Westport to Ocosta Hoquiam Aberdeen Cosmopolis and Ar Montesano with departures at 7 30 am and 4 00 pm then 5 80 7 00 and 7 80 times toward Westport and Hoquiin 9 00 noted as part of the route.
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