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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1913
Page
6
The Aberdeen Herald announces its semi weekly publication schedule at 309 East Wishkah Street with a two dollar annual rate and six month option. It asks subscribers to notify the office if issues are missed and sets ad copy deadlines for Tuesday and Friday editions.
The Hoquiam Washingtonian comments on Polk's directory showing personal property values for Grays Harbor residents. It notes Colonel John J. Carney has none while others like Rupp at the World list $375 and editors face tax assessments. the piece mocks perceived wealth disparities among citizens and editors.
The article argues that the American system uses checks and balances to protect rights and curb impatience. It notes bicameral legislatures mirror the pause and review in executive and judicial powers and emphasizes government by delegated authority as foundational to representative rule. It reflects on the founders’ belief in broader accountability.
The piece argues that direct governance brings accountability and efficiency. It cites Kansas Governor Hodges supporting a sixteen member state commission and notes widespread adoption of commission forms in towns, towns replacing ward representation, and calls for simplification of government machinery to meet popular demand. It also reflects on political figures like Hearst and Wilson.
The National City bank of New York and a powerful banking bloc allied with Standard Oil oppose the administration currency bill while framing its passage as a transfer of financial control from Wall Street to the government. They claim the bill will end panics and ensure public interest, noting broad support from other banks nationwide, especially in the South and West.
Edmund H. Durgin, newly returned from Mexico after 14 years, reports in the Boston Herald that Mexico suffers anarchy not warfare. He warns American safety requires intervention and cites Indian majority and feudal control under Porfirio Diaz as a model for order. He asserts self government is impossible and fears American birth on Mexican soil.
A vintage feature presents tips and quick ideas for homemaking tasks. It highlights simple tricks to save effort, with cheerful tone and practical guidance for daily chores.
Connecticut inventor patents a spring driven clothesline reel that winds itself when released. The device uses a circular metal support with a hinged connection for wall mounting, swings side to side, and feeds line over a guide with a ring to prevent over winding.
The article lists orange, molasses, cream, and foamy sauces with simple preparation steps. It then advises saving partitioned egg cartons to keep delicate fruits from touching in the icebox and to prevent taint transfer between overripe and nearby fruit.
Cut up two young chickens and stew until tender. Remove bones and place meat in a buttered dish. Pour over a batter of four eggs, one quart milk, melted butter, salt, baking powder, and sifted flour to a griddle cake consistency. Bake one hour in a moderate oven. Thicken the broth with flour to make gravy and serve.
Slice one peck of green tomatoes and six onions in thin slices with one teacup salt. Layer tomatoes, onions and salt overnight. In the morning pour off the liquid, add four sliced green peppers. Cook in a porcelain lined kettle with one pint vinegar one pound brown sugar and one tablespoon each of cloves cinnamon and white mustard seed until soft. Seal while hot.
Cut the chicken in joints, salt and pepper, stew in hot water until barely tender. Cover and steam on low heat for one hour. Brown the pieces in butter or lard, then return to a platter. Add any remaining liquid to the hot spider and pour over the chicken.
Pure and quarter, taking out cores and all hard parts. Boil in clear water until tender, spread out to dry. Allow a half pound of sugar and one third cupful of water to each pound of fruit. When the sirup boils put in the fruit, set on the back of stove and cook slowly for an hour, if not too tender, as the longer they cook the brighter will be the color. Seal hot.
Count instructions for whitening yellowed fabrics by soaking overnight in clear water with a teaspoonful of cream of tartar. After washing and drying, ironing should leave items as white as snow.
Quote from Charles F. Thwing on dress shaping impressions for both sexes. It argues that proper dressing should not announce itself and should reflect refined taste over wealth. The piece emphasizes clothing as a measure of judgment and discretion in appearance.
John C. Shaw reports Thomas Shaw in Europe purchasing top quality thoroughbred cattle for James J. Hill. Prices high, with a $2000 bull and numerous shorthorns Ayrshires and other stock acquired. Shaw to gather Oxford Shropshire sheep Angus cattle Holsteins and French dairy stock, aiming to build a premier herd.
A historical reflection contrasts habit as a binding chain hampering ambition with a silver thread linking the soul to possibility. The poem frames habit as both a blighting force and a ladder to higher aims, invoking transformation from base to noble through repeated action.
The Herald stands as the region’s leading paper in Chehalis County, widely read and trusted by advertisers seeking broad exposure.
Hill Public Accountant advertises audit services and bookkeeping with office systems installed at 618 East Wishkah contact telephone 2881.
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