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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1912
Page
4
Published every Monday and Thursday at 309 East Wishkah Street by the Aberdeen Printing Co. J. Carney edits and manages. Subscription rates listed. Readers urged to notify if papers are missed. Copy deadlines for ads noted: Saturday noon for Monday, Wednesday noon for Thursday.
The Herald announces 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 under contracts tied to this statement may be forfeited if the claim is not absolutely true.
The Elma Grange last week adopted resolutions endorsing the I W W movement. The Herald argues the move shows ignorance of I W W aims and harms Grays Harbor by alienating its main economic supporters, the Parasitic Mill Owners and Exploiters of Labor, urging farmers to resist disruptive agitation and protect local industry.
The piece argues against amendments to postal obscenity laws that would curb religious publications arguing such changes threaten free speech and press. It cites Jefferson letters on religious freedom and criticizes using law to advance sectarian control, urging Congress to reject the proposal.
Local farming group Chehalis county Grangers call for a strong rebuke of a damaging message circulating in the area. Community leaders urge residents to reject the harmful emission and restore trust among neighbors and farmers.
Grays Harbor judge rules authorities may close halls where meetings are held for seditious or revolutionary purposes. The decision warns socialists against supporting unlawful ends and stresses that sedition is a crime. Police power may act in emergencies to curb such gatherings.
Mayor Cotterill urged city officials that Seattle’s present government is near the end of its trial phase. He argued that in large American cities the public bears excessive costs for government as presently organized.
The piece argues government costs exceed value, citing leaks and sinecures in public service. It laments extravagance and inefficiency, urging officials to treat public funds as sacred trusts and calling for reform of administration or even government structure. Seattle Post-Intelligencer commentary.
The Globe questions Woodrow Wilsons alleged Democratic sympathies at a critical moment and cites an 1894 Atlantic Monthly article to argue he distrusts mass participation. It contrasts Bagehot with Wilsons supposed view of government and majority power.
Hoquiam editor Albert Johnson running for Republican congressman at large spoke against the I W W denouncing its methods. His bold stance drew major Northwest papers to print substantial portions. Johnson favors conviction over office and says he will persist with his beliefs even at the cost of votes.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer report describes Yaqui dancers in Mexico using ritual costumes and blood scented music. Singers chant dialogues between deer and animals like coyote jaguar wolf bear eagle and hawk as a dancer imitates the deer's movements with deer hide gear rattles and gourds.
A New York World report describes Gheel Belgium as a town where mentally ill residents live with local families. It notes long tradition of domestic care, arrival of patients in most houses, low suicide rate, and higher recovery rates than England over decades.
A confab of urban figures centers on a dispute with the county treasurer over tax payments. One man asserts good citizenship while arguing against tax demands, while another, described by a bulging nose, counters with a sharp rebuke about citizen duties.
The Newsboy sailed Saturday from the Donavan mill for San Pedro. The Sven sailed Thursday evening from the Wilson mill for San Francisco. The Daisy Mitchell arrived yesterday to load at the Slade mill for San Francisco. The Temple E. Dorr arrived Saturday to load at the Federal mill for San Pedro. The G. C. Lindauer arrived Friday, loaded at Wilson mill, and sailed last night for San Francisco. The Strathleven, a British steamship, was reported due to load lumber at Slade mill for Australia.
A Washington Star note jokes about a wife who may win at bridge as opponents seem to dislike her yet keep inviting her to play. The quip hinges on social undercurrents at bridge gatherings and competition vibes.
The South Aberdeen W T U plans an institute at the Methodist church next Friday with both morning and afternoon sessions Mrs Pratt state president will attend and a program of entertainment will be rendered.
A local notice highlights Evans Drug Co stocking a great variety of paper novels and other reading matter for customers, detailing a broad selection available for purchase.
Christian Science church on First Street near Broadway offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening services begin at 8 p.m. Reading room at 231 Finch Building open daily except Sunday from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
Subscribers served by city carriers who do not receive the Herald on Monday and Thursday by 6 p m should call the City Messenger Co. at phone 5931. The firm will deliver a copy immediately to aid the publisher.
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