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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
8
Hoquiam October 11 A S Hodgdon back from a long eastern trip says easterners are laughably ignorant of the west. He recounts questions about distance and towns and notes western cities rival eastern ones with large buildings and many goods.
In Hoquiam on October 4 two Chinese laundrymen named Chicago Jim and Poe Ieee were arrested for operating laundries without proper permits. The incident stirred local agitation as officers checked others connected to the case, raising tensions in the community.
The article discusses bond plans for a new high school building with bonds and district funding. It notes city valuation, potential indebtedness, and a shift to fund a modern school. Also covered is the launching of the steam schooner Danny Gadeby at Hoquiam shipyards and port district advocacy with county-wide support and a $56,000 annual levy potential.
Hoquiam groups plan a bean feed at Maglen Hall for Saturday to raise funds for sweaters for the football team. Organizers promise a surprise and expect a big crowd with activities and cheering during the supper.
A communication reports a son’s response to news of his father’s death and his expectation to be away for several months. The note indicates family or personal affairs requiring distance and time.
Hoquiam readers anticipate Victor Murdock a Kansas congressman and noted political writer speaks in town next Wednesday night. The insurgent leader attracts wide interest with doors opening to a likely large seat demand.
Hoquiam High meets Olympia High at Electric Park Saturday afternoon in a clash expected to draw a large crowd. The game serves as a highlight for the fair and for delegates to the Southwestern Walton Development association, with strong indications of an exciting contest.
Over 11 Dr T C Frary plans improving his Seventh and J streets corner property in Hoquiam. He says taxes have risen so high he can no longer afford to use the site, and seeks to erect permanent rental buildings across from City Hall, one of the best corners in the city.
A large crowd will depart Thursday morning for the Chehalle county fair in Gitaye Alarbor. Schools and businesses close in Oakville and surrounding areas to allow pupils to travel. Trains depart Oakville at 8 a.m. with Elma passengers following. 400 to 600 expected from both towns.
Bernard Nadal Baker of Baltimore promotes a new Atlantic and Pacific Transport Company to establish regular steamship service between Pacific and Atlantic seaboards. The line plans fifteen modern liners ready when the Panama Canal opens in 1913, aiming for luxury and speed from major ports. Baker, prominent in Baltimore business, university trustee, and promoter of steamship ventures, leads the effort.
Instructions describe an oil polish mixture using crude oil turpentine and benzine. Apply to dusted surfaces with a chamois then dry with cheesecloth, repeat in several light coats, and polish four to six times a year or monthly in dusty air. A pint bottle kept warm is advised.
The article advises using an opaque green shade over the eyes when workplace lighting is too high and not adjustable. It recommends buying a good shade at the stationer's for a quarter and notes relief is worth the small cost. if irritation occurs near the eyelash, use lukewarm sterilized water dilute solution.
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