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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1912

Page

4

Waugh Bribery Trial Detail in Levy Case Proceedings

The article describes bribery allegations in a Levy trial involving J. Belding and Adams. Belding allegedly offered Adams money to hide during a federal trial in Tacoma, with Adams admitting acceptance. A signal system via a small flag was proposed to trigger Adams’s disappearance. Bond set at 3000 dollars. prosecution argues a strong case and possible penitentiary term. Adams and Mrs. Adams corroborate the bribery, with accompanying circumstantial evidence cited by prosecutors.

Adams Tacoma Belding Beverly W. Conner Vanderveer Seattle McMillan United States Marshal's Office H. . Doten C. M. Riddell Aberdeen

Not flattering to the state auditor finds fault with waste

The Washington State Auditor’s six hundred page report is blasted for blank pages, high salaries, many clerks and nepotism. It condemns excessive expenses, travel and postage, with few productive returns and claims directors could face jail for similar records elsewhere.

State Auditor of Washington United States

Unions Endorse Industrial Unionism Plan for Vancouver

The Trades and Labor Council of this city votes to endorse the Vancouver plan for industrial unionism and to instruct delegates to the American Federation of Labor to vote accordingly. The resolution calls for closer federation, reduced number of unions, and unified action across Canada and the United States.

Trades and Labor Council Trades and Labor Council of Vancouver B. C American Federation of Labor Canada United States Wm. Coates Spokane A. F. of L Coates State Federation of Labor Vancouver Trades and Labor Council

The Pearl of Zeb White in Tennessee Hills

An older Tennessee hunter named Zeb White recalls his younger days of tough fights and quick temper. He describes facing a seven foot intruder on a moonlit night, only to discover the rival was weak and easy to overpower, ending the confrontation in minutes.

Ten-nessee Mrs. White Gabriel Zeb White Tennessee Zeb

Fats to Battle Police Sunday

The Grays Harbor community league plans a Sunday exhibition as local police face off against Fats team. The city band donates its services and the Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co provides grounds for free. Tom Delehanty will pitch and George Kempter will catch, with Berguson playing first base for the police.

Pires Grays Harbor Railway & Light Company Tom Delehanty Polk County George Kempter Kempter Berguson

Elephant Circus Teases Town Man Then Beats His Bets

A tale recalls a Bristol circus visit and a dare to strike an elephant. Zeb bets his nerve, faces the huge animal, and loses his dignity in a comic misadventure that ends with a long recovery and the narrator asking how many days passed.

Zeb Mrs. White

To Improve the Farmer's Lot

Theodore Roosevelt argues government collaboration with farmers to boost production and keep profits with the farmer. He calls for efficient farming, waste avoidance, and cooperative business methods so consumer prices fall and farmers gain income.

Theodore Roosevelt

How to Make a Bead Tassel From Fringe or Beads

A bead tassel can be formed from deep fringe or loose beads. Thread lengths of beads attach to satin ribbon, wrap and stitch to secure. Create a stiffened silk covered tube, insert ribbon, then wind beads around it and sew. Add a bead loop at the top for hanging.

How to Clean Varnished Paper

A vintage cleaning note advises mixing two tablespoonfuls of ammonia in warm water to wash varnished paper with a flannel. Rinse with a clean water bath then apply two tablespoonfuls of turpentine and wipe the surface with chamois for a polished finish.

Hartman Outlines Road Repairs and Geologic Survey In Aberdeen

Charles Hartman Jr head of the U S Geological Survey in the region spoke at the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce about regional geology and the potential use of old logging roads as county roads. He cited an north Hoquiam route to Humptulips and emphasized minor repairs could provide savings. maps are being updated for government use and a second field force will finish the project over about two years.

Aberdeen Hoquiam Charles Hartman, Jr United States Geological Survey Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Hartman Humptulips Copalis Crossing

How to Clean Veils With Alcohol Cleanser

Autumn veils collect dust and gasoline odor. Alcohol cleans chiffon while preserving weave and sanitizing. soak briefly, lift and move gently, do not rub or wring, then shake to dry. Evaporation leaves fresh scent and avoids damage.

How to Woo Sleep The Great Secret of Beauty

A medical writer cites a nervousness specialist who endorses a nightly sleep routine. Start in a comfortable right-sided position, relax each muscle from feet to arms, close lips, drop jaw, and imagine distant horizons to quiet the mind and slow breathing for easier sleep.

Which Do You See The pessimist sees the thorns on the roses

The quote contrasts pessimism and optimism with a playful misreading of a familiar phrase about roses and thorns. The line attributes the idea to Judee, framing it as a reflective thought on perspective.

Ube Thorus -Judee

If our enemy smite us on one cheek what should we do

A brief quip from a Sunday school scene in the Philadelphia Record noting a teacher and Willie Wise debating retaliation with a wry line about enemy size.

Willie Wise Philadelphia Record

How to Separate Honey From Wax

To obtain strained honey place the frame in a bowl in a just warm oven to melt honey and wax. Remove the frame and let the honey cool until firm. Skim off the wax from the top without trouble.

How to Pick Nuts

Instructions describe placing pecans in a pan, pouring boiling water over them, and letting them sit to loosen shells so the meats can be easily removed.

Precaution on Surviving Sudden Water Immersion

Instructional guide advising calm response when thrown into water. Keep cool, keep hands under surface, avoid shouting, breathe naturally after floating, propel with hands, remove clothing if possible, and follow rescuers once aboard. Do not grab the rescuer during aid.

Boxed Goods Then Bakeable Cakes and Cookies

The article notes that food boxes can be repurposed for cake baking as they retain moisture. It explains removing tops, baking with sides for icing, and greasing with paper for best results. It suggests using lids for layered fruit cake and cookies, and urges housewives to seek boxes from grocers if needed.

How to whiten gray towels with lemon and soap

Soaked towels in cold water with pure white soap shavings and lemon juice. Heat slowly on the back of the stove until boiling, repeat if needed, then rinse in tepid water and slightly blue water before air drying.

How to Save Linen for Long-Term Storage

Advice on linen care recommends avoiding starch for storage. Rinse thoroughly to remove starch, dry completely, and fold in blue paper to prevent yellowing and preserve fabric

How to Improve Lamp Wick

When a lamp wick is too large for a burner and won’t adjust evenly, draw two or three threads from the wick’s middle. Stage Milkmaide. A real cow was to appear in a comic opera but frightened the cow instead, the milkmaids causing chaos, per the Louisville Courier Journal.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Publishers Notice Subscribers urged to report missed Herald deliveries

City carrier issues notice that subscribers not receiving the Herald on Monday and Thursday by 6 pm should call City Messenger Co. at phone 6931 for prompt delivery.

Herald City Messenger Co

Christian Science Church Services and Reading Room

Christian Science Church on First Street near Broadway offers Sunday school at 10 o'clock and church service at 11 o'clock. Wednesday evening service at 8 o'clock. Reading room in Finch Building No 381 open daily 1:30 to 6 o'clock except Sundays.

First Street Broadway Finch Building

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