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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
4
The Herald states it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis County. Advertising contracts rely on this claim, and all money due on contracts executed under this statement may be forfeited if the circulation statement is not absolutely true.
The Grays Harbor Social ist editor invites Hoquiam or Aberdeen editors to a joint debate on democratic and socialist party merits. The response declines, arguing the issue is too broad and not an actual policy question. It suggests a brief socialist description of proposed changes before any discussion and rejects European political theory as irrelevant to the local context.
The piece argues for government action against the Santa Fe for rebates to Colorado Fuel and Iron, claims unimpeachable evidence and a presidential witness ready. It also supports local stand pipes for fire protection and rebuts Councilman Wilson. It notes banker James Forgan’s Elgin speech on branch banks and warns against centralization risks.
The Aberdeen finances are strong after two years of large outlays on permanent improvements. The Evening Knocker disputes this view. The city council passed cow ordinances amid mayoral protest, pledging strict enforcement of the law, an obligation now on the council.
A rhetorical query questions the president's resolve against powerful railroad and corporate interests massed behind them. The piece implies significant political pressure and calls for decisive action.
City Council passes cow ordinance over Mayor Lindstrom veto and directs attorney to seek superior court order before removing street shacks. Debate over shock question ends with a plan for court action and other routine measures on grades, bids, licenses, and waterfront freight activity.
E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa says kidney trouble two years ago caused great pain and anxiety. He states Electric Bitters effected a complete cure and he notes benefits for general debility and nerves. Cross Pharmacy guarantees the remedy.
A first class mechanic in brick stone and cement work. A F Anderson contractor based in Cosmopolis Washington offering expert masonry services.
A long established policy of dependable footwear is emphasized as we offer a new stock of shoes for men and women. Made from soft kid and box calf with smooth inner soles and welted outer soles for comfort, these shoes were usually $3.50 but are now priced at $2.50 per pair.
A sale offers sixty pairs of Young Ladies Shoes with equal quality and workmanship as previously listed. Prices drop from 3.50 to 1.95 per pair at 95 cents, with sizes 2 14 4 3 and 2 available. Children’s sizes 8 to 12 priced at 2.95, with 0.30 extra for sizes 12 44 to 2.
A terse ad fragment lists shoe pricing with quantities and sizes. The note mentions items priced at 1.50 and 2.95, a 25 cent increment, and a size range from 2 1/2 to 10, implying stock on sale and bulk discount terms.
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