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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1910
Page
7
Shoaling sands in Grays Harbor North Bay threaten the route for small craft. Builders of a North jetty redirect currents, raising sand spits that cut off the channel at low tide. Only high water allows the West channel passage to Oyehout, reducing regular traffic to occasional excursions.
The readable fragments hint at a typographical misspelling or garbled OCR in a local notice. Only rough terms like a code number 6401 and letters eee remain readable, with no clear event, person, or organization identifiable for a full card.
W B Mack of Slade Lumber Co believes a tannery for medium grade leather could be profitable on Grays Harbor. Bark supplies exist to cure hides locally and demand could be created to secure enough hides from surrounding territory. He notes leather quality would be medium grade, but market could be profitable.
Road supervisor J H Brewer reports a new half mile opening on the county road into hill lands north of Elma. The update notes continued progress on the project and its potential impact on local access and farming areas.
William B Lowry is identified as president and BR S Cauthorn as secretary who handle all grievances for various owners and represent them in matters of benefits and damages.
C. C. Brown of the Olympic Railway and Power company departed for New York to confer with interested parties about the further development of the power sites secured on the upper Snohomish, planned for near future development.
Elma Washington reports an official school enrollment of 480 pupils. Crowded conditions forced the board to lease four outside buildings to house classes, and plans were announced for a new modern building costing $25,000 to be built next year.
A fragment notes Tar er founder plans to source lumber for Harbor locally to spur business growth. The piece suggests domestic purchases will fuel the initial expansion and strengthen the local trade network.
Hoquiam Fire Chief Crawford argues that autos and other apparatus would cost less over time and can reach places horses cannot. He intends to urge purchase of such equipment for Hoquiam.
The new Lumberman's bank at Elma purchased the fixtures of the Chehalis County bank formerly on Wishkah street. The Elma bank is well received and backed, expected to grow with Chehalis county. Paving on T street progresses though the block in front of fire headquarters remains unfinished.
The Chehalis county area experiences significant disruption as protests erupt and authorities coordinate responses. Local officials note heightened tensions and a marked shift in community safety concerns amid ongoing demonstrations and security measures.
Abideen will attend the Southwestern Washington Development Association executive committee meeting on Thursday. The gathering is expected to finalize publicity plans for a campaign. Special railroad rates during the week are aimed at increasing fair attendance.
Otto M. Lundman is named master of the steamer G. C. Lindauer of the Wilson line, replacing Andrew Andersen. The Lindauer is in port and Lundman will command the vessel on its next voyage north to Grays Harbor.
Geor A. Avery considers plans for a new auditorium and dancing pavilion on his property beside the Motel Elma on Young street. The scale is adequate for the city’s needs for some time and the improvement will be approved.
Notice to stockholders of Aberdeen Printing Co to increase capital stock. Meeting to be held at the companys principal office in Aberdeen Washington at 4 pm on a date in November. Names of officers listed include Corey Padi ephige and J E Hu. First publication and last publication lines appear.
A garbled ad lists straw hats and athletic underwear as the season’s top selections and invites readers to inspect the goods during a sale. Tickets or arrival notes are unclear but imply wholesale or showroom events.
Odd garbled text appears to mix phrases about devices and numbers, with scattered references to messages and telephones. The fragment mentions possibilities of calls and numbers but yields no clear event, person, or location.
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