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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1902
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald outlines its semi weekly publication schedule and details subscription rates with discounts for advance payment. It claims the paper is the oldest on Grays Harbor and has the largest Chehalis county circulation, warning that advertising contracts may be forfeited if circulation claims are not true.
The author argues against claims that selling supplies to belligerents breaches neutrality. It notes that while foodstuffs horses and many goods may legally be sold, munitions of war also fall under neutrality rules when shipped by belligerent agents. The piece contends the breach lies in transporting such munitions to war zones via British transports, not in initial sales alone.
Roosevelt called the Santiago battle a captain's fight and Chicago Chronicle questions the skewed distribution. Records show $53 397.01 paid to officers with six engaged receiving $13 573.49 while Sampson and Chadwick, absent, got $39 823.52. If it was a captain's fight, the method of honoring seems flawed.
An editor told an editorial association that most country town newspaper failures come from inactivity and arrogance. He argued success rests on honesty, industry, humility, fairness, and community focus, and he believed he was largely right.
The author argues that the current destruction of outer forms of democracy in South Africa the Negro regions of the United States and the Philippines signals not the end but a trial period. True democracy will emerge stronger after iconoclastic challenges similar to how religion evolved after opposing literal whale and Jonah readings.
A Norwood style editorial notes John Lindbeck laid a 615 by 8 inch egg on the editor’s desk and jokes about exporting eggs from Monteano. The piece also warns buyers to file deeds immediately to avoid later complications and mentions a Whatcom company forming to use the Darrin process to extract by products from fir wood with $53 per cord of potential value.
The A. B. Johnson loads at West & Slade for Honolulu while Henry Johnson loads at Wilson for San Francisco. Chas. Hanson sails from Anderson Middleton for Alaska tomorrow. Caes Provice Panay Adele loads at Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle for San Francisco. Letitia sailed from Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle for San Francisco. Santa Barbara sailed from Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle for San Francisco. Laura Madsen and Sailor Boy load at Bryden & Leitch for San Francisco. Wawona arrived at Anderson & Middleton and loads for San Pedro. Waweema arrived and loads at Anderson & Middleton for San Francisco. Chehalis arrived to load at West & Slade and Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle for San Pedro.
A. C. Sueipon, general agent for the Burlington Route in Portland Oregon, asks readers to send names of eastern friends who might travel west in March and April. He promises to supply advertising material, reserve berths, and arrange a quick comfortable trip.
Table Talk from Philadelphia praised for practical content and authority on culinary matters. The April issue features Spring Luncheons and Flower Decorations Aromatic Seeds Used in Cookery The Pie Problem Tricks in the Economy of Dress and the Housekeepers’ Inquiry with recipes and menus for special occasions. Back numbers mailed free or the April issue offered for ten cents.
A Lady's Home Journal excerpt describes summer hats with low rounded crowns and edges drooping over the brim. The trend favors lace and flowers, with large hats showing uneven, silk bound brims wired to droop or curve upward, enhancing varied face shapes.
The Cosmopolitan's April number includes Rafford Pike essays What Women Like in Men What Men Like in Women and Husbands and Wives. It also offers Prince Henry visit photos under A Clever Emperor and a confederation of Nations. Contributors include F Hopkinson Smith Israel Zangwill Bret Harte and Maartens.
The article notes card parties are popular in all seasons and times of day, stressing that good play is essential for social involvement. It highlights the April Delineator department offering many hostess and guest hints, invitations guidance, prizes, and practical etiquette tips.
McClure Phillips & Co have acquired rights to Booth Tarkington works and will publish Mon sieur Beaucaire which has reached 75 000 copies. They will also serially publish Tarkingtons new Indiana life novel in McClures Magazine set during the Mexican War. The Review of Reviews notes Cuban sugar questions and Northern Securities case. Pacific Northwest shingle makers report steady demand with looming labor troubles and log shortages. Ballard introduces jointer rigs to curb knot sawyers.
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