Wilson era opens South American trade doors
Washington dispatch notes growing American public support for expanding U S trade with Pan American republics. It credits President Wilson with peaceful foreign policy and urges U S manufacturers to supply South and Central America with affordable goods as European war disrupts old suppliers.
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Washington, D. C
United States
South America
South
Central America
Ohio State Journal
England
Germany
France
Argentina
Europe
Wilson
Eradicate the Rat Rats menace health by war on rodents and plague
The Kansas City Journal notes rat eradication as crucial to plague control. It cites Dr. Rupert Blue and describes rats as disease carriers through fleas and contagion. The piece urges traps poison and starvation and references Chinatown, urging ratproofing measures.
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Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
San Francisco
Deas
Dubois
Chinatown
Wot
Eight Hour Law Initiative Set for Washington Ballot
Full text outlines eight hour work limit for all workers with exceptions for agriculture and emergencies. overtime pay at one and a half rate applies after daily eight hours. Penalties range from $10 to $100 per day for violators. section two preserves act if parts struck down.
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the Herald
Aerieninure Terior
State of
Washington
First Catcher’s Pad from Bennett Life Story
Charlie Bennett of the Detroit team recounts his and his wife’s creation of the first catcher’s breast protector. Mrs. Bennett feared fast pitches injuring him and helped design armor that passed a private trial and a public test with no jar when struck in the chest.
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Charlie Bennett
Detroit
ISSH
Bennetts
Charlie
Bennett
New York World
Deaf Mute Church Work Since 1849
The Deaf Mute church movement began in 1849 with Dr. Gallaudet guiding a Bible class in New York. The Churchman reports 13 ordained clergymen serving about 85 000 deaf mutes in the United States with roughly 20 000 in the South. salaries range from 1000 to 1800 dollars annually plus limited expenses.
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Gallaudet
University of New York
Churchman
Episcopal
United States
Escutcheon Meaning Clarified in Quip from Houston Post
A quip explains escutcheon as a light colored vest with a joke about a blot on his escutcheon. The line suggests a fountain pen as a probable misinterpretation, reflecting playful language from the Houston Post.
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Houston Post
Satsop Leader Elected President of New Pure Bred Stock Assn
Judge E R Brady of Satsop valley elected president of the Washington Pure Bred Live Stock Association formed at North Yakima. KE Brewer of Satsop valley named to the executive committee. both breeders own prize herds. Also notes a found body card showing Stockton California home and the Auk Johnson Otto cases with burials in Hoquiam and Aberdeen.
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Montesano
E. R. Brady
Satsop Valley
Washington
Judge Brady
Guernsey
Brewer
Jersey
Otto
Stockton
California
Johnson
Hoquiam
Whiteside
Aberdeen
Bodies Found After Wreck Of F. H. Leggett Steamer
The bodies of John Johnson and Henry F. Otto, who were aboard the wrecked steamer F. H. Leggett, were recovered on North Beach Saturday.
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John Johnson
Henry F. Otto
F. H. Leggett
North Beach
Tragedy in Cosmopolis Man Drinks Carbolic Acid
A 35 year old man, A J Fitzgerald, took his own life in Cosmopolis by drinking carbolic acid after 1 yesterday. He was found in a rooming house in a dying condition. Dr Sizer could not save him. Depression from drink is given as the cause. Fitzgerald had worked for Grays Harbor Commercial Co and was a former linotype operator.
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A. J. Fitzgerald
Cosmopolis
Sizer
Fitzgerald
Grays Harbor Commercial Co
The Herald Dominates Chehalis County Ads
The Herald stands as the region’s most widely read newspaper in Chehalis County, attracting advertisers who seek broad reach and strong local presence. Its popularity makes it a top choice for marketing campaigns and community notices.
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the Herald
Chehalis County
Wise Advertisers
Hoquiam routed Montesano in wet field football
Hoquiam defeated Montesano 57 to 7 as Montesano managed a lone score in the third quarter after a long run by Captain Jones. The game was slow due to a wet field which affected ball handling for both teams.
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Montesano
Aberdeen High Sends Scoring Touchdown in UW Opener
Seattle Sept 28 Aberdeen high school nearly matched the University of Washington in the season opener. Johnson connected on a 50 yard gain on a Thomp son pass setting up Pinckneys rushing score in the third quarter. Final Washington 33 Aberdeen high 6.
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Seattle
Aberdeen High School
University of Washington
Varsity
Johnson
Thompson
Pinckney
Washington
Aberdeen High
Drury Garners Nonpartisan Support Across SW Washington
In Tacoma on September 28 a broad, nonpartisan Drury for Congress campaign gathers Republicans, Democrats, progressives, socialists, and prohibitionists behind Charles Drury. Voters cite Wilson support, the peace program, and business competency as reasons to back him against Congressman Albert Johnson. Women’s groups praise Drury for suffrage leadership and voting record.
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Tacoma
Washington
Charles Drury
Pierce County
Drury
Abraham Lincoln
Wilson
Congress
Albert Johnson
Johnson
Strength From Adrenal Glands Drives Unusual Effort
The article explains adrenaline from the adrenal glands boosts blood sugar and redirects blood to muscles, enhancing strength during emergencies. It notes fear rage or pain trigger gland discharge, speeding recovery of fatigued muscles and sustaining effort for crises.
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Los Angeles
Washington adopts 8.07 mill state tax levy for 1914
The state board of equalization fixed an 8.07 mill levy for 1914 (taxes payable 1915) raising $8,327,447, a reduction from 1913. General fund and public highway levies fall, school levy rises to 1.96 mills to fund schools for 9,800 new pupils, with counties to receive over 45 percent of total funds. Chehalis County pays $14,543 less this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
State Board of Equalization
University of Washington
State College
Cheney Normal
Bellingham Normal
Ellensburg Normal
Ernest Lister
Secretary of State
Chehalis County
Beards in Battle and the Rise of Shaving Habits
The article traces how ancient warriors shaved to gain a fighting edge. It cites James Stephens noting beard reverence in peaceful times and explains that war spurred shaving for safety. Egyptians reportedly used false whiskers to deceive enemies during close combat.
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James Stephens
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Boston
Globa
Satsop
Hoodrow Alfison
Ghereau
Gloodrow Alfison
United States of America
Upko'd Wilson
Gov. Lister
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