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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
4
The semi weekly Aberdeen Herald lists publication days Monday and Thursday and provides postal details, subscription rates, and a note on circulation claims. It emphasizes timely ads and notes that contracts depend on accurate circulation figures for Grays Harbor and Chehalis county.
An Evening Post editorial argues against applying tariff labels on goods. It suggests that marking prices with duty percentages would reveal how much Americans pay versus foreigners, criticizing protectionist rhetoric and urging recognition of hidden costs and hidden taxes in the tariff system.
The Boston Herald notes that global trade yields about 2.4 billion dollars annually while military and naval costs total 3 billion. It argues Uncle Sam partly spends in regions with little or no trade benefits.
A Kansas man reports sighting a rat with horns while authorities say prohibition laws are being enforced in Kansas. The remark implies unusual conditions in the state, with no corroborating evidence provided.
The piece likens railroad threats to a child vowing to take her doll and dishes home if playmates refuse to obey, using a vivid analogy to express the pressure and potential retreat if protests persist.
The Ely council approves grading of several streets on the high land marking early work above tide lands. The street committee is praised, but the resolution should require graveling and sidewalks as part of one improvement. The piece argues sidewalks be widened to eight or ten feet, with parks, and parking to reserve roadway space, noting current ordinances are inadequate for tide land conditions.
The president contemplates honoring all who worked on the Panama Canal, but critics say such a wide reward would delay manufacturers as engineers delay, risking the shovel crew aging before recognition.
A sixty year old Dakota man marries a twenty year old girl while his son marries the girl’s forty four year old mother. The curious new family tie offers a puzzling linkage for readers with spare time.
The eminent statesmen who initially argued the Philippines were "thrown into our laps by Providence" are now revising their estimates of the thrower, reexamining the rationale behind imperial decisions.
Carrie Nation addressed legislators in the Boston State House but was unable to speak. police escorted her to the elevator and rang the warning bell as she protested.
A federal judge again upholds the employers liability act of the last congress. The decision marks two for and two against on the matter as legal scrutiny continues.
The green goods king of New York is sent to jail freeing up space for Mr. Harriman to maneuver and prompting thoughts on the implications for his business and strategy.
A man paid $65,000 for a painting and another $7,000 for a dog on the same day, underscoring the era’s high cost of living and strong appetite for luxury goods.
The Roosevelt third term movement advances to straw ballot status while factions Fairbanks and Foraker remain divided over the negro delegation amid the ongoing party disputes.
Several matters in the daily press hold slug head positions and must hurry before the baseball season opens. The note signals a rush as teams prepare for the upcoming schedule and the press adjusts to the new lineup.
About nine thousand Vienna dressmakers walked out in a strike before Easter. The article hints at interference by men and raises a question about a secretary of agriculture earning a high salary on Wall Street.
The figure asks for greater religious influence in the city, expressing that New York needs more faith and morals. He asserts efforts to push this idea against Wall Street.
A fragment questions why many women are labeled invalids and suggests doctors may be motivated by money. The remark reflects provocative bias about medical care and gender.
In China trains halt as the emperor begins prayer, contrasting with the other country where services resume or proceed. The remark highlights ceremonial precedence influencing daily transit in one nation and a different approach in the other.
The disclosures of graft shock San Francisco nearly as deeply as the quake, highlighting widespread alleged corruption amid disaster recovery and public trust concerns. The city reels as officials face scrutiny and calls for accountability.
A historical national discourse argues for peace and improved management of the US Navy over new ships. It stresses Japan's status, global stability, and the dangers of war while noting the US Navy’s manpower challenges and the value of isolationist strength. The piece cautions against escalation and encourages cautious, efficient use of existing vessels to deter conflict.
J B Thayer argues the government should enforce the law against railroad abuses with strong action under the Elkins act. He recalls pre reform laxity, notes renewed efforts post 1898, and asserts the Pennsylvania Railroad has not paid a rebate for years while competitors likely followed similar policies.
The Herald plans a special edition next week featuring an extended article on Aberdeen business adages and profiles of prominent local businessmen. Subscriptions urged to share the issue with friends in the East as J. Sawbridge, a Minnesota writer, aids in production and draws praise from the Fergus Falls Free Press for his vigorous editorial style.
The Herald stands as Gray's Harbor's best known publication, trusted by advertisers and readers for broad reach and dependable local news coverage. The paper emphasizes its prominence and advertiser appeal across the region.
Nels Sells, 28 to 30, died after a limb fell on him while at work in the bucking at the flogging camp of Larkin Bros. He did not report for dinner Tuesday and was found later by a search party. He died from injuries near the heart, with no known relatives locally. The body is held at Aberdeen Undertaking Parlors awaiting burial instructions.
Eila Slayton of Noland Arkansas writes that health costs 25 cents in a malarial district via Dr King s New Life Pills. The remedy cleanses gently and renews vigor with a 25 cent price and satisfaction guaranteed at Evans Drug Co.
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