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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-02-23

but, how many seeking industrial lOca
tons know of them? The development
of the Pacific Coast is attracting the
attention of eastern manufacturers as
never before, with view of establish
ing branch factories, and every i'm
portant point, that is awake, is busy
angling for those industries with the
most attractive bait they can present
so that it is up to Aberdeen to dc
likewise if it does not wish to lag in
the march of progress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-02-23
Meeting Preparedness Cost.

While congress was nearly unani-
nous in appropriating vast sums for
war preparation there has been a dis
position to divide on party lines on
the revenue bill, which provides for
the payment of those appropriations.
The bill before congress provides for
this payment by direct taxation and
aims to place the burden upon those
best able to bear it, while ultra pro-
lection republicans in the House pro-
tested vigorously against this plan,
preferring to collect the necessary
funds by indirect taxation, through a
high protective tariff. They desire
the tax laid on consumption rather
than on incomes that are well able
to bear it.
The chief feature of this measure
is the "excess profits tax" of per
cent on the net profits of corporations,
joint stock companies or associations,
insurance companies and partnerships
which are in excess of $4,000 and in
excess Of an amount equivalent to
8 per cent of the actual capital in
vestment. This feature has been op-
posed by many of the affected con-
Germs as confiscatory and unjust, yet
most of the letters and kilograms sent
to congressman were from concerns
which had been equally vigorous in
demanding the preparedness appro-
priations that make the tax necessary.
But, is the tax confiscatory or un-
Just? Let us illustrate the applica-
tion of the measure as applied, say
to a corporation of 100000 capital
which yields net income of $4,000,
after deducting all expenses for ma
terial and labor, rents, salaries, taxes,
etc. The fortunate concern earning
20 per cent net profits after deduct
ing all the expenses, will then have
a flat deduction of $4,000, which leaves
$4,000; then deduct 8 per cent of the
100000 capital invested and it leaves
$1,000 upon which to levy the per
cent tax, which would amount to but
$500, If the net profits of the same
concern were $4,000, the amount of
taxes to be paid would be $3.50.
Suppose that the 100000 capital
stock actually invested earns only $1O,-
900 net profits, and that is magni-
ficent return, after paying all expenses
of every kind and character. Deduct
now the $4,000 from the $4,000 prof
it's, and then deduct the per cent of
the 100000 capital stock, which
would in this case mean a deduction
of $4,000, as in the other illustrations,
and there would be nothing left upon
which to levy this per cent tax.
Would not this concern, which gets
only $4,000 net profits and pays no
tax, be glad to have $4,000 instead
of $4,000 annual net profits, out of
which to pay the $3.50 tax? Would it
not be more than glad to have the
100000 annual profits out of which
to pay $500 tax?
Theoretically at least every person
in democratic republic should receive
receipt for every dollar paid as taxes
for the support of the government
and under this system it is plain that
for humane as we'll as economic reas
ons the burdens of government should
be so laid as to work the least pos
sible hardship upon the people. and
this seems to have been the control
ling idea with the Democratic major
ity in framing the bill under discus
sion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-02-23
Creased Paper.

Paper in which butter, margarine
or lard has been wrapped should be
kept and used as lining for cake
tins, as a covering for pudding
which is to he steamed and for wrap
ping up suet roly POLES before putting
them into the cloth to be boiled.
These papers are all ready without
any more greasing, so there is a saw
ing of both time and labor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-02-23
TO LAUNCH "GRAYS HARBOR''

The big auxiliary schooner "Grays
Harbor," being built at the Grays
Harbor shipyards will be launched at
$3.50 Sunday afternoon. The new boat
is one of the largest type of wooden
vessel. She is 200 feet over all, As
feet beam and IS feet depth of hold,
with capacity of 100000 feet. The
Grays Harbor is sister ship of the
Santino, and is being built for CASTOR.
Williams and Wigmore, of New York.
The Santino will be finished in sever
al weeks and will load for Australia.
All of the machinery for these boats
will be installed here.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-02-23

ton at the Peterson shipyards, 1t was
announced this week, because the ma
chinery for all of the ships under con-
struction at this yard will be installed
here instead of being moved to San
Francisco for that purpose. The keel
for the sister ship to the auxiliary
schooner Columbia River has been laid
in the berth formerly occupied by the
Phyllis. The Phyllis is loading car
Francisco for her machinery.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-02-23
New City Editor.

Earle A. Minnich, for the past two
arrived in Aberdeen Sunday, to as
sumo a position with the Herald as
city editor and advertising manager
Speaking of Mr.. Minnich, the South
Bend Journal said:
with this week, E. A. Minnich
sewers his connection with the Jour
nal and takes a position with the
Aberdeen Herald, the Oldest paper Oh
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-02-23
A GOOD MEETING.

The revival meetings in the First
Baptist church ended on Wednesday
night. Nineteen people were added
to the membership through the cam
paign. Mr.. Lamareaux opens meet
ings in McMinnville, Ore, next Sun
day. Mr.. Rasor will remain in Aber-
deem a few days with relatives.
The services of next Sunday will
be of special interest. Sermon at II
a. M by the pastor on "Christian Life
and It's Evidences" At 1880, Lessons
From the Revival" Mr.. Rasor will
sing at. both services. All are well
come.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-02-23

Grays Harbor, and owned by J. j.
Carney, postmaster of Aberdeen.
During the two years and over that
Mr.. Minnich has been with the Jour
nal, he has demonstrated his ability
as a news and ad rustler and, with
the same energy and industry on the
new job he is sure to make good"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-02-23
MAY BUILD PAPER MILL HERE.

r. Thomas, of Portland, represent
ing paper mill company, and who
has investigated sites for a big plant
On Grays Harbor, told real estate
men at luncheon at the Lafayette
Tuesday that conditions for a mill
were good and that his company might
decide to build a plant here using
water from the Wynooche for manu-
featuring purposes.
Mr.. Thomas said if mill was con
structed here it would start with a
unit of 100 tons daily and then work
up until 1000 tons were being turned
out, employing 5000 men. The Wy
nooche water supply is ample for his
purposes said Mr.. Thomas, who also
investigated the Humptulips.
A GOOD MEETING.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-02-23
FOUR SHIPS UNDER WAY

Fifty more Men VIII be added to
the shipyard payroll in Aberdeen,
when four ships are under construc-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-24
Shakespeare Club.

The Waxahachie Shakespeare club
vas in session Tuesday at Sims
library. The club will have it's open
meeting April 80 and at the bue:ness
session gratefully accepted the iGyi-
tetion Of Mrs. w. X. Ward to meet
III her home for that date. Mrs.
Simpson told the club of some cor
respondenee she has had with Cas-
we'll Ellis of Austin, in the interest
OF the legislature appropriation OF
S1o,000.00 for civic survey, which
irciuded health protection. To the
states appropriation is added the
same amount from the federal fund
and Mrs. Ellis writes if Waxahachie
wants the benefit of the fund ar
rangements can be made by which
she may have the benefit if The city
gives the equal amount that the
Stete offers, to the individual cities.
The club voted to present the mat
ter with its endorsement to the
Chamber Of Commerce for further
consideration. The social service
committee announced that the con
test for the bird house is receiving
enthusiasm, and a prize of $3.50
foI the best bird house built by a
boy will be given. The lesson How
TO See Play by Burton was made
most interesting under the tutorsbin
OF Mrs. G. {. Gfoee. At the close
Of the lesson Mrs. Groce invited the
club to meet in her home for the
next meeting, Tuesday, April 8
Mrs. T. A Owen gave a book review
If The Theatre of Today by Modu
we'll II was quite treat 70 club
members. Another interesting fea-
tufe of special work was the paper
presented by Miss Lucille Harding,
THE Dramatic l.eagae of America
Its History, Object and Attain
ments Miss Harding had oppor-
tEnity to make a special study of the
drematic league while in Chicago
last summer and she was able to
bring a message of information and
Inspiration The club is specially
rroud of its Younger members
wEose minds are fresh in literary
fields. and whose enthusiasm is al
ways stimulating.
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For Negro Ward.
Shakespeare Club April 3.

Lesson: Chapters TX, X, xI. from
How to See Play Burton.
l. Wherein lies the proof of the
genuine playwright and why?
2. Is the climax essential, aud
what should be it's effect?
8. What is the best test of a
play? Illustrate.
4 What besides action and word
makes the climax intense?
5, What is the danger of pro-
longed climax?
g. What is zone chief difficulty
that blocks the path of every drama
tist?'
Z. What part do the emotions
play in the drama?
s. What are. the dramatic dan
gers in writing the last act2
illustrate with Merely Mary Ann
aud Leah Kleschner"
g. What must the last act accom-
plish and why? illustrate with
Rosemary" and Years Of Discre.
ton"
10 What does Mr.. Burton call the
primary aim of intelligent theatre
goers?"
II, How is the theatre matter
of social welfare?"
H. Cite dramatic experiments in
Minnesota, Dartmouth College and
Pittshurg
Is. What phases and forms Of life
does the Goth Century drama repre-
sent?'
IA. When does intelligent theatre
going begin and upon what does it
depend?
Is. How has the viewpoint OF
dramatic periodicals changed?
l6. What is the advantage OF read
ing the play before or after seeing
it?
II. Are our present day plays
worth our attention and study?
is. On what conditions does the
theatre make us broader and bet
teri
10. Is the word elevate" deslr-
able in connection with the drama
and why9
20. What have you gained Iroh
the study of the book
Discussion of moving pictures
Mrs. Livingston.
Reading tKeeper of the Gatesl--
Mrs Peters.
The club viii meet at 1ol w
Marvin avenue.
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Gives Unique Party.

1t is the annual custom of Mrs,
w. /. Buie TO honor her mothers
birthday anniversary by entertaining
her elderly friends, Consequently
yesterday from 2 until o'clock her
home on Kentucky street was the
scene OF merriment for her girl
friends between rs and IS wears,
as the invitation read.
The opening OF the program was a
singing bee, conducted by Mrs Maud
Wilson. who graciously presided at
the piano and who conducted the
music program. Fayorite songs not
heard in years were enjoyed by the
guests and there was a fervor and
richness of tone in the choruses as
the assemhlage sang their child
hoods fayorite songs. The follow
ing persons contributed to the plead-
ure OF the afternoon with solos.
readings and informal talks; Mrs
b l.. Murphy. Mrs. l.. A. Fruit, Mrs.
Lee Merrill, Mrs. Alice Barlow, Mrs.
E. V. PickrelI. Mrs. z. NJ, Law
renee. Mrs. d. ". Detwiler, Mrs.
Adine owen and Mrs. Maud Wilson
Refreshments We're served at the
c'ose of the program,
The following names were in
-erib d in the guest book; Mesdames
4 r Barlow. Ja'0es Brady, G. A.
cofGn G NJ. Crombie, c. c. Crews
" W Deason, f. p. F'enniken, A.
NJ Mond Katie Mari, Adine owen
V Y pickrell, +. a. shelton, j. r.
Wnliams Meta Windes. NJ. strong
VI Il Harris, Elizabeth Nettles' NJ
BARLOW. s. j. Franklin, Ella
Rogers, Edward c. Hitchcock }. =
ferguson, Montague u W. be'-
r.i,er l.. A.. Fruit, b h. Murphy
", . Ahhatt. Maud Wt'sou. F
--.. 90 " y N pue. Charles Mont
NJ p-vNe Z G FsreusQn ~
cunning II C. Workman, + M
Laurence. J. #. Rarey. Anna Key
.or and Reed. and Misses Estele
go ~, wo~kma~ and He
20 Pre
Ms Pu'e's roth~r Is Mrs r. a
-. - vvo'e- f'stv ~evHs Yest"N
W, =
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part. The spring meeting of the
nallas Presbytery is to be held in
Ennis in April. 1t is proposed TO
dedicate the new church here on a
certain night during the Presbytery.
having the whole Presbytery come
over. as guests. on this happy oc-
aston, and TO be served supper in
the dining room of the new church.
BY the ladies of the auxiliary and
mo church Ii is needless to add
thst the plan met with hearty APP
prevail.
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The Ladies' Auxiliary.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the First
Presbyterian church held a called
meeting at the church Monday after
noon with large number in atten-
dance. Mrs Ed Williams, the presi-
dent. presided. After deyotionals
there was a good deal of business
to come up. Not the least OF this
was the proportioning out among
the different secretaries, certain
percentages for the different classes,
such as home and foreign missions,
ministerial relief and education
Among the local affairs discussed,
flower bed to be placed in front
of the church was chief of interest.
A letter from the publicity COM
mittee of the Humane society was
received with interest, and several
OF the ladies spoke of the need of
such work, and the support it
should receive by all, especially
from cHrlStiaH peopih'
Mrs. c. NJ. Supple ana Mrs. r.
B. Kennedy We're elected delegate
and alternate to represent the socie-
at the Presbyterial to be held
al the First Presbyterian church
oe Dallas in April. A goodly num-
Der of the members of the auxiliary
CT to he in attendance upon this
setHg as visitors. The reports OF
lie different secretaries. for the
g es mt fiscal year, which ends
ii rch 31st. were also made out for
this spring meeting of the Dallas
presbyterial.
The pastor. Mr. Bell, unfolded q
plan of great interest TO tie church
u which the auxiliary is to have q
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Central Girls Rewarded.

Central girls in many places have
been rewarded for their part in the
protection of life and property in
the dead hours OF the night when
a city Is sleeping. and last Satur-
Fay night Ben Rose was awakened
he ore O'Clock hour by a CEN
~al girl to tell him his place o.
uslness was in the proximity of
big fire. Mr. Rose rewarded the
Young lady for her kindness by
sending her big box OF candy
Monday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Reagor and
children. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Rush
'ng OF Ennis and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Middleton and little son made mo-
or trip TO Fort Worth and Cleburne
sunday afternoon
Mis-. j. f. Barker. formerly OF
WaNshaehie, was in the city Wsdnes.
Hay in the interest Of lycsun
course. Mrs, Barker lives in Dallas
and has been very successful in plac,
ing lyceum courses in many Texa.
Itowns.
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lem OF your community Do Won
! know how the young people of your
community spend their leisure time?
Have you considered that to secure
the highest efficiency for the indi-
yidual, as we'll as the community.
there is physical necessity for re-
creation as we'll as rest?
Have you made any attempt to
Interest the people of your commu-
nifty In securing Fairgrounds? Have
you studied means of interesting,
then educating the public in the re-
lation of community building and
character building through play?
Have you tried to interest the chill
dren of your community In beauti-
Tying their school grounds and in
caring for the vacant lots IN your
neighborhood?
Dou you know that in some
towns in Texas school grounds are
kept open for play during the sum-
rler months under supervision OF
club women? Have you thought
tnat land values are rapidly in
ereasing everywhere and that now
is an opportune time to secure
suitable sites for parks and play
grounds while they are still avail
able? Have you secured space
in your daily papers for the dis
cussion of these civic problems?
do you no: believe that igno-
rance at work is dangerous? Then
les us study to know how the re-
creation problems of our communi-
Is before beginning constructive
work. Know your town should be
the slogan of every woman trying
10 render civic service to her coial-
munity and the civic survey, which
includes parks and Fairgrounds,
recommended by Mrs. Florence
Floore, state chairman of civics,
probably is the best plan by which
we, can achieve this end The plan
IS simple and if you desire to take
i. up write to your district chair
man for the free outline OH parks
and Fairgrounds. II you desire to
make the civic survey and also the
che on civic beauty, which is right
Il. line with parks and Fairgrounds,
write TO the state chairman Of
eivios for free outlines. When you
have completed this survey you will
he. ready to begin constructive work.
Then, IL possible, have playground
expert TO come to help you start
the work. Ii this is not possible,
write to the Fairgrounds and Re-
creation Association of America,
Madison avenue, New York City,
and to the United States Bureau OF
Education, Government Printing
Office, Washington, for literature
Oh Fairgrounds.
''Your state and district chairman
also stands ready to help you i'll
every way possible
Sincerely yours.
MRS. CHARLES w. SIMPSON"
u
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7 SHY. NJ, e fha &
! ba,a ''', and busiaess enter.
NJ uttered cash mice. o-
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Entertained in Milford Home.

John Rosson, formerly OF Milford
who now makes his home III ""N-
ahachie. entertained four youhS
men friends last Sunday at Tue
home of his father, John w kossoh'
It Milford An elegant dinner was
served and the Rosson hoMe *
tended a warm hospitality TO IN
eu SITS. Those in the party were
Clyde Dennis, DR.. F. A. MgNeono 'i
+, wrence strong and Frank cfonk.
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second prize So; third prize 81
Cultivated by family.

second prize So; third prize "a
Cultivated by family.
Ward Prizes.
Best kept premises by owner and
member of family in each ward
with exception of moving lawn
$1,000.
Most attractive flower box home
cultivated In each ward, prizes dis
tributed In order named. One
years subscription to Waxahachie
Daily Light. growing plants to the
value of five dollars and five dol
lars in cash.
Most attractive premises kent nv
family living in rented house, in
each ward. with exception OF now
ing lawn, $500.
For Negro Ward.
Most attractive home cultivated
flower box, $500.
Most attractive flower bed kent
by boys and girls Is years or un-
der, $500.
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4 ....,,ors At Dinner Party.

|..uductions at Dinner Party
.al,sa,ious of q hostess 10 10
H. II her guests to each otn-
small dinner parry. At a
aiming she must be sure 70
rapce those persons who are 70
i the table together, ana
.sould make as many NOS
...,,ons as she can contrive
j., disturbing her guests She
4 ,0t. however, introduce guests
En- table; and sac should MOI
mi, iucommode herself to
I. productions. After dinner
!. he women collect in the draw
nam, she can gracefully con-
I. II make known to each other
!, Who have not previously met.
he men come in. after their
81 she may present them to the
i whom they did not meet be-
the meal. When entertaining
,asst Of honor or a distinguish
|prson. it is well to present the
Mi guest to every other some
III The course of the evening,
|Aosess is not entitled, however.
Eh.srrupt a conversation in order
an introduction or to
Nit an Introduction upon a guest
1 in the act of departing. On
lsv at home a lady receiving
kduees every new conner to the
ks who are near at hand. At a
kgion she presents her guests as
arrive to whoever stands be
her 10 assist in receiving, but
under exceptional conditions
sse leave her place to make
n known to each other.
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hannah. Wilkerson Wedding.

9A Ellen Wilkerson and Ralph
nasn Of our city We're married
Eag, March 29th, at the home
Ee eriae's parents. Mr.. and Mrs
! Eilkerson. in East End. The
c l. Hogan officiated. After
CEREMONY they motored to Lam
F. With friends where they will
\ tAeir future home. Many
Faal gifts were received.
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Wedding Announcement.

The following announcement has
been sent out:
reverend and Mrs. John Edward
johnson announce the marriage Of
their daughter, Ruth Snow, to Mr..
Philip Marvin cordell Monday, the
nineteenth day of March, nineteen
hundred and seventeen, Waxahachie,
Texas, At home, Paris, Texas.
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Six yavnc men, stud nt7 u -
ty University, who lived /" 'ne 49,,
OF Miss Ada Powers when sue i'se'
in University addition were GU ~.
taired by her At din " o" Nm
4 hev hnrdsom No'' wv
nd t g time VS. ape' - =,
inlstens of the days W" :
they II. ed in the Powers nome a.
~ - " Tho7o pF SS"' -
~ y ~r SNov
~ Iobo Ruee' ''iib VI ''N
..,tnr
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plans For Playground Committee

Plans For Playground '"'"'''.
Mrs Charles w. Simpson OF wax
ehaehie state chairman Of the pe'F
ona Fairgrounds committee nv
,nsnad The following letter In tee
interest of the Texas Federation oil
Women's clubs; :,
"This is an appeal N pehali "
tho youth of Texas. Have you give"
any thought 10 tbs recreation prop
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pa,'as Friends En'e'tatn a

Nond y afternoon Mr. ana ~
Ja,Aos Naughton had as '''e', ~,
a number of DALLAS irlehus WV wy
o,erc IN the city TO at'eho '"s aho
era, OF Mrs Agnes solon IN sns
party were Father tierrinE.o"g ="
Thor,as Finn. Mrs, NJ. W, tFoFe' -,
daughter Miss Lillian, oil ua''''''
Miss Lillian Florer is a 'aieh'e0 4ln
stefan and gifted singer ana 80 :
Az a solo "A Little While" ana s'"s
the solo parts OF the 1eq1lsh ="
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Mrs. Finn sang the Benedictus, Of
'he requiem mass. and is also a So
loist Of ability.