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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1912

Page

6

Jones declines re election for Chehalis County assessor

F E Jones the county assessor declines to seek reelection saying the job is not worth the strain for the compensation of 125 dollars a month. The Herald notes his independence on the board of equalization may benefit the Taxpayers League endorsed candidate Robert A Wiley of Aberdeen and urges other new candidates for county commissioner positions to reform the tax system.

F. E. Jones Chehalis County Herald Jones Board of Equalization Taxpayers’ League Robert A. Wiley Aberdeen Syystem Chehalis Wiley Phil S. Locke William E. Campbell League

Waterfront shipping activity at regional mills

The R C Slade loads for Valpariso at Slade mill while Colbeer loads for San Francisco at Western mill. Svea and Pleides sail for San Francisco, Coronado for San Pedro, Helene to Honolulu, Daisy Mitchell to San Francisco, Meteor under repair at Endressen, G C Lindauer to San Francisco, Wawona to San Diego, Celecia Sudden for repairs, Westerner to San Francisco, Maweema to San Diego, and Carmel to Hoquiam after unloading with vessels from Bay City and Aberdeen mills listed among loading and repair operations.

Colbeer Western Mill San Francisco Helene Bay City Honolulu Wawona Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Mills San Diego Westerner Aberdeen Lumber Maweema

Jobs for the Indigent in Switzerland

The Chicago Tribune notes Swiss policy treats unemployment as an economic issue. The state aims to place the jobless in work, with no tolerance for loafing. Unemployed who refuse work face workhouses and strict discipline plus meager daily wages. Temporary employment exists in institutions offering lodging and some compensation until better wages are found.

Switzerland Chicago Tribune

Impertinent Meet Could Have Led To Wealthy Prospect

A mother counsels caution after a sharp exchange with a young man introduced at a social event. The daughter recalls the encounter and fears a mistaken impression. The mother warns past snubs can hide later riches and regret.

Detroit Free Press

Debut Performance Sparks Stage Fright tale

Sir Charles Wyndham recalls a painful debut in Washington where he played a South American character and faltered after declaring being drunk with love and enthusiasm. A New York paper mocked him, noting Wyndham should go there himself.

Charles Wyndham Washington New York

Riches and contentment debated in Washington Star

A dialog quotes a ready made philosopher and Dustin Stas concluding that wealth increases chances of contentment, while contentment alone does not lead to wealth. The exchange highlights differing views on fortune and happiness.

Prue Dustin Stas Washington Star

Alike Yet Different and Bushel of Children Jokes

A collage of humorous misread lines quotes Mrs Youngebride and Mrs Klosefist from newspapers, plus playful exchanges about marriage children and a joke about Peck. The piece ends noting daily saliva secretion as over three pints for a typical male.

Youngebride Klosefist Boston Globe

Comparison of Democratic and Republican Platforms

A dense political platform summary contrasting tariff reform and economic policy with anti trust and banking proposals. It covers tariff, cost of living, anti trust enforcement, banking, Philippines policy, and electoral reforms, naming party positions and criticisms of opponents.

United States Standard Oil Company Tobacco Trust Hiw Philippines Republican Party

Architect argues limits on house design in Chicago Post note

A Chicago Post remark reports a debate where an architect claims the requested rooms would require 2000 extra square feet beyond the lot, while a woman counters with a dressmaker analogy claiming a much smaller waist than measurements imply.

Chicago Post

Aberdeen Transit Timetable and Street Grid Listings

A detailed listing of Aberdeen area streets and landmarks with box numbers, locations, and cross streets. Includes train and coach schedules for routes to Seattle Tacoma Portland Centralia McCleary Elma and through services, with times for arrivals departures and through connections.

Seattle Tacoma Portland Aberdasn Aberd Aberdeen McCle'ry Elma A. m Centralia O.R. BR N. CO

Books Audited and Kept

Office systems installed at 513 East Wishkah are highlighted with telephone access via number 288. The note records a business offering auditing and stockkeeping services.

East Wishkah

City carriers urged to deliver Herald by 6 PM

Subscribers missing the Herald on Monday and Thursday by 6 o clock p m are asked to call City Messenger Co at phone 5931 for immediate delivery.

Herald City Messenger Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. C. Slade Slade Mill Valpariso Svea Wilson Mill Pleides Coronado San Pedro Daisy Mitchell Endressen G. C. Lindauer Lindstrom Shipyard Carmel Hoquiam St. Nicholas New York Press Willie James Peck New York Times Alfred Benjamin & Co A.W. Barkley Democratic Party of the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Party Ininan Taft Aldrich Wall Street Counrey The Democracy In National Convention Philippine Islands Post Express Republican Americas Tariff Board Pire Republican Party Weocombeti House of Representatives Cost of Ofeh Itor Conthe England Chur Frail Emeneker Piano Travel Milwaukee Grays Harbor City Ticket Office East Heron Street Union North Aberdeen Highland Home City Hall Thornton Sixth Streets S—Prospeed Terrace Ave N. P Jefferson & Simpson Ave Second Stanton Streets Market Streets American Mill Wishkah Heron Streets Second Streets Fourth Streets River Streets Tilume Broads Heron Broad Third Streets Sixth Division Heron & Michigan Michigan River St Hume Washington St Market Curtis & Clark Curtis & Evans Curtis & Front Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Co Union Mill Morgan & Jefferies Cherry & Duffy Northern Pacific Jas, McNaware Humboldt Saloon Fred Hewitt O. H. Hill Public Accountant E. Wishkah St L. L. Maley Aberdeen Wash HAYES @ HAYES Bankers (Incorporated Alway Publishers
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