Local notices and sales items from the Aberdeen Herald
A compilation of short items: H O Basford to spend winter in Denver. Red Cross stamps selling at one cent. bargains at Hair Shop eight treatments for three dollars. 1910 calendar pads at Bazaar. ticket for Du Bayry at 750 and 1.00. found gold watch returned to Hattie Kenevan. Fidelity Lodge visit reported. reduced rates on household goods to the Pacific coast. Rochester Coffee Percolator sold at multiple prices through Holmes Hardware. laxative cough syrup for children. Red Cross Christmas stamps available. Thanksgiving visit of A N Elmer. Presbyterian prayer meeting. Sisk Sanitary Roaster advertised. sleds at Holmes Hardware. Eclipse Lumber Co offerings. James Steffire Reeves listing earth sale. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and Witch Hazel Salve advertised with druggists listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Kenevan
Herald
Hattie Kenevan
Thatcher
Brownsdale
Fidelity Lodge
Pacific Coast
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Rochester
Holmes Hdw, Co
Eclipse Lumber Co
Jas
Steffire
Reeves
S. D. Otdin
DeWitt
de Witt
The American edge in trade through construction and knowledge
James A. Edgerton argues that construction, invention, special knowledge, energy, and publicity drive modern progress. He says the constructive spirit underpins industry and optimism, while invention and specialization fuel efficiency. Publicity remains vital for merchants to win trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
James A. Edgerton
Fire House Beautification In Washington Engine 12 Lawn
A Washington district fire house displays a meticulously landscaped lawn in front of engine house No. 12 at North Capitol and Quincy streets. The bed features a central Flora statue, elephant ear plants, tall canna, canary questionably named shrub, and a moon vine trellis, with red and yellow coleus accents surrounding a decorative 12 motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Engine House
North Capitol and
Quincy Streets
Flora
German Town Planning For Welfare Of Future Inhabitants
F L Olmsted argues Saxon planning must favor future residents. Key points include fire safety, public traffic, health, drainage, site development, adequate dwellings, and undisturbed streets and squares. Streets sized for local traffic. ensure short connections. public spaces sized for traffic and welfare. churches schools playgrounds must be ample. front gardens need fifteen foot depth. back buildings must not form a continuous row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Olmsted
Germany
Guide to Sixteen Towns on Weymouth Signpost
An illustrated feature describes a roadside guideboard at Richards corner Weymouth Mass showing the direction and distance to sixteen principal towns in the old colony district. The signpost predates automobiles and was placed during horsecar era to aid travelers on the South Shore Burga rds Bay area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards’ Corner
South Weymouth Mass
Main
Washington Streets
Old Colony
Weymouth
South Shore
Burgards Bay
Benefit of Good Roads Brings Farm Homes Closer
The article extols good roads for farmers near the highway, noting improved homes, painted exteriors, repaired grounds, and new houses built along the road. It argues the road’s presence yields a prosperous, progressive landscape and questions opposition to good roads.
Also Mentioned on This Page
ROYAL
H. O. Basford
Denver
Colorado
Red Cross
Kennedy
A.N. Elmer
Aberdeen
Homes Hardware Co
Holmes Hardware Co
the Herald’s
New Elk Hotel
W.C. Horrobin
Oakland Avenues
O. Peck
F. A. Ticknor
Water Street
Bath
A. W. Allen
Gordon
Herald Office
Herald of Finder
A. Hormel & CO
Harvey D. Orr
The
Harvey Stock Company
Gem Theatre
Mower County Lumber Co Co. &. Heisey, Mgr
Beth
Austin, Mina
Austin Candy Co
Windo
Gosse
Main St
Court House
Aust National Bank
Chas. Valasty
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