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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
5
A political appeal argues that four of five people agree with Wilson policies. It urges Southwestern Washington voters to choose a Congressman who supports Wilson and his constructive agenda for big results.
A political appeal urges voters to back Charles Drury for endorsement of the president's actions and to work and speak for Drury, promising future voting support when the time comes.
A portrait of Antonio Magliabeccchi the Tuscan librarian famed for vast self taught learning and 40 000 books yet negligent in pay. It recalls Diderot’s library sale to raise his daughter’s dowry and Catherine the Great’s paid compensation. The piece contrasts medieval war declarations with modern rapid start.
London Spectator cites Bismarck noting Louis Philippe allegedly caused stock panics to amass wealth. Busch diary entry from January 26, 1871 quotes estimates of Napoleon III’s savings and claims Louis Philippe bribed riots to manipulate the Amsterdam market. Hatzfeldt adds that the tactic recurred when he fell ill.
The London Saturday Review notes that Cordovan leather boots with lace edging and gold spurs became fashionable among rival courtiers in Elizabeth I’s court. White Cordovan boots were highly admired, while black leather gained popularity. men’s boots fell out of favor among the upper classes as travel required simpler footwear.
The piece recalls dogs used in medieval England Scotland and Ireland to pursue fugitives and terrify troops. It cites Wallace and Bruce eluding bloodhounds, and describes war dogs in armored coats with spikes and fire brands. Henry VIII allegedly offered 40,000 auxiliaries and 4,000 war dogs to Spain. Essex’s army in Ireland included bloodhounds.
The Washington Star describes Japanese methods for gathering fireflies for garden use. Hunters begin at sunset with bamboo poles and sacks, striking willows to jar insects loose then scoop them into bags and aprons. Up to 3,000 fireflies may be caught in a single night before dawn.
A report from Bibliothek der Unterhaltung und des Wissens explains the housefly’s perching abilities. Each fly leg bears 1 600 to 2 000 tiny hairs with a fat coating, leaving grease spots on smooth surfaces and gathering dust as the insect cleans its feet daily to walk on glass or upside down on ceilings.
A dialogue cites a man torn by a social hurdle for marriage not by family or religion. He confesses overclaiming earnings of 50 dollars weekly while earning 25, revealing the obstacle to the match. The source blends headlines and witty commentary on weather and city life.
The New York Press describes how London imports three quarters of its food by rail river and road with docks handling grain from the United States Russia Canada and Argentina. Beef and mutton come mainly from abroad while Kent supplies fruits and vegetables but London relies on foreign produce to feed its seven and a half million residents.
The Washington Democratic Party in convention renews allegiance to Jeffersonian principles and endorses national reforms under Wilson era policy. It calls for child labor regulation, nonpartisan county offices, a presidential primary, a secret ballot, recall of judges, tax and irrigation reforms, and reduced elections while praising Governor Lister’s economy and governance.
The Philadelphia Record notes poison ivy carries prussic acid mainly in young leaves and buds, with little in older leaves. About a quarter of a grain is present in 3.5 ounces of young leaves. the toxin forms when leaves are bruised via enzyme glucoside reaction.
Sunday school at 10 oclock and church service at 11 oclock on Sundays. Wednesday evening service at 8 oclock. Reading room 617 Finch Building open daily 130 to 600 except Sundays. Located on First Street near Broadway.
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