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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
3
Aberdeen society notes list visits and gatherings including Evans Drug Co. notices, church and club meetings, and residents traveling to Spokane Portland and Tacoma. Highlights include Mrs. O E Entrop health trip, the Pamana club social, G A R and Knights events, and a new patriotic veterans group planning tonight's formation.
An advertisement offers a home made stimulant to boost egg output with a one dollar price or 25 stamps. The copy promises guaranteed monthly feed and quick profits. Address J Ducrest Seattle and instructions request postage for free samples. President J D Farrell C C Stilman and Geo Bissonet from New York visited Grays Harbor properties of the Oregon Washington Railway and Navigators Co.
Between 2 500 and 3 000 people visited the Kaufman Leonard Co store on Broadway and Heron streets Saturday. The crowd browsed the vast stock and admired the elegant furniture as souvenirs were handed to each visiting lady. Carnations were ordered again after cups and saucers sold out, underscoring the town's enthusiasm for the new establishment built on years of fair dealing.
Paid political ad highlights Albert Johnson's 20 months in Washington D C and many wins for Northwest causes. It cites support for Alaska Railroad, Panama Canal tolls, Burnett immigration, and civil service, plus $66000 for district Indians and other measures. Primaries show strong support with 16531 votes versus Burton 2554 and Drury 1792.
The engineered county map, drawn at two inches to the mile, shows roads trails streams and terrain and will cost about 1000 dollars. Copies will be financed by expected demand and mounted on muslin. Orders must be placed early with the county engineer with full payment and specify blue prints blue line prints or brown line prints.
Advertised remedy Sloan's Liniment claims quick relief for lumbago back and loins pain. It states liniment penetrates sore muscles, easing rheumatic twinges and stiffness, with a 25 cent bottle available at any drugstore and a money back guarantee.
Chas McIntyre a former county commissioner and Chehalis pioneer was arrested at Copalis by Game Warden Esses for fishing without a license and fined 25 and costs by Aberdeen Judge Phillips. Lee Fowler was arrested on the same charge and fined similarly by Judge Pettyjohn in Montesano.
Chas. R. Sayers, long time Grays Harbor lumberman, was brought back from Seattle after a surgical operation. Doctors halted the procedure after discovering liver cancer and gave small hope of recovery at St. Josephs hospital. He has resided on Grays Harbor for nearly 30 years.
An old advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound as a home tonic or 50 cent Wyeth product that darkens gray hair, adds luster, and reduces dandruff and itch. It claims rapid results by nightly application with a sponge or brush, restoring natural color after a few uses.
At a recent meeting the Knights of Columbus elected Frank O Conner as Worthy Grand Knight Joe Elsworth as Worthy Grand Deputy and Worthy Chancellor Frank Hastert as Worthy Conductor Wm A Kain as Worthy Financial Secretary B F Burgess as Worthy Recording Secretary Frank Sladick as Worthy Treasurer Wm Foelkner as Worthy Advocate G W Makurath as Worthy Inside Guard Frank Van Patten as Worthy Outside Guard Gust Berry as Trustee for three years and J W Young was named in the slate.
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery to relieve colds and soothe coughs. It claims quick relief, antiseptic healing, child friendly use, and a 50 cent bottle with a money back if not satisfied, citing a testimonial from Lew Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio.
Aberdeen police arrested W. C. Bingham, wanted for the theft of a 1907 Model 8 45 horsepower Packard automobile. Captain K Y Church and Patrolman Hook identified him on Heron street. Sheriff R W Jamieson to transfer the suspect to Tacoma.
The council will meet in executive session tonight to discuss the finance and water committee recommendations regarding A. M. Wheeler of the water department. The committees favor hiring another clerk at a lower salary.
Mr Willis F Gross from the Mother Church Boston will lecture Tuesday evening October 20 at the Grand theatre in Aberdeen. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Edwin Wy and nine sons of L A Wyandeare went into the woods from Broadway hill on Sunday aiming to return that evening but got lost in heavy fog. They camped overnight and reached a wagon road nine miles above Hoquiam, arriving home at noon. Searches were launched after they failed to return.
The Herald invites questions from readers in the eastern region on a twice weekly schedule. Citizens are encouraged to send inquiries for publication and discussion.
Aberdeen High routed Montesano High 106 to 0 as the Aberdeen squad dominated from the opening whistle. The Aberdeen second team battled Cosmopolis to a draw.
A health advisory describes using four ounces of Salts from a pharmacy to flush kidneys and relieve bladder irritation. It claims the tablets neutralize acids, ease dull kidney aches, back pains, headaches, and other symptoms, noting Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy popular for generations.
R D Peyton piano tuner offers a Krakauer grand piano in good as new condition for 550 dollars. Contact 1921 Cherry Street or phone 731 for details.
Dan Pearsall declares his bid for Representative in the 29th District subject to voters in the general election on November 3, 1914.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a small bottle to try. Apply a little in the nostrils to open clogged air passages, relieve headache, and cure a cold in the head. The balm is described as sweet and fragrant and dissolves by heat at drug stores.
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