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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
4
The Aberdeen World argues that a $1 500 000 county tax levy burden falls mainly on small property owners and urges formation of a Taxpayer's League to scrutinize taxes. It criticizes dodgers and notes lessons from Wells Fargo and Wild West myths, citing Colonel Cody and public finance history.
The writer defends the original taxpayers league and county officials from rival critics, praising their fight for fair tax assessment and road funding. He urges citizens to back the board of equalization, oppose lawsuits used to pressure officials, and communicate support to ensure taxpayers pay a fair share for the county's growth.
The piece notes a historic link between Colonel William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill and the Wells Fargo Express company. It highlights Cody’s early work with overland freighting and pony express lines from Kansas City to Omaha, which faded with railroad expansion, while Wells Fargo adapted to rail and grew into a major parcel carrier.
Aberdeen resident Mrs. E A Johnson reports kidney troubles for over a year with back pain fatigue dizziness and headaches. After a week of Dean's Kidney Pills she felt relief and one box cured her. Sold by dealers for 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents. remember the name Dean's.
Sweet buns with currants pair with berries and are kid friendly. The recipe covers Tempting Buns with yeast sponge and butter sugar eggs milk sauce, Tea Buns with soda cream of tartar currants caraway and milk, and Rice Muffins with rice and boiled milk baked in tins.
The speaker W J Gaynor, mayor of New York, argues that if women want the vote they will get it and jokes about letting men guide women. He asserts a historic belief in the unity of marriage and contrasts few women wanting to vote with political truth.
The article describes afternoon gowns echoing evening wear trends with waist revealing details. Navy blue chiffon forms the skirt drapery while the under panel uses dull red and black Roman stripes silk. A navy blue lace transparent waist is applied over white chiffon, with a deep Roman silk girdle.
A collection of biting and reflective lines on women and gender from German proverb sources and authors including Antoine Dupuy Sir Richard Steele Balzac and Balzac. The notes juxtapose views on aging and societal roles through witty aphorisms and sharp stereotypes.
A brief London Express quip shows Peter accusing a caller of being black, then clarifying it was his father’s claim of niggardliness. The exchange plays on stereotypes and social tenor in how thrift and race are joked about.
An indorsement notes a minister predicting the world’s end, prompting shock and skepticism. He remains convinced, while a listener remarks on the pastor’s bold sermon birthing doubt about future events.
New estimates place land area at three sevenths of Earth's surface, refining prior figures. Researchers note the figure emphasizes landmass distribution relative to oceans and impacts on climate models and biodiversity assessments.
Alonzo Sphar administrator of Jefferson Koehler deceased opens claims period for creditors and all persons with claims. Claims must be shown with vouchers within twelve months of first publication August 12 1913 at his Aberdeen Washington office. First publication August 12 1913. Last publication September 16 1913.
In the Chehalis County Superior Court estate of George L. Hilton, administrator Michael Ryan will sell at private sale for cash Lot 11, Block 1 Weatherwax and Benns Addition to Aberdeen, Washington. Bids in writing received at 118 South G Street Aberdeen after first publication until sale. First published August 8, 1913.
Notice of stockholders meeting at Aberdeen Printing Co office 309 East Wishkah Street on Tuesday August 26 at 8 p.m. MO J Carney president. Published from August 4 to August 26, 1913.
In Aberdeen Washington Chehalis County Justice of the Peace J M Phillips the Aberdeen Printing Company sues H F Roddy for $23.00 plus costs on goods sold and attaches property to secure payment. The complaint filed July 26 1913 sets a hearing for September 4 1913 at ten o'clock. Attorney T H McKay represents the plaintiff. Public notice dated August 5 1913 and August 19 1913 with final publication in 1913.
Multiple notice fragments announce sheriffs sale under execution in Chehalis County Washington. Cases involve Emil Michel versus Mary A Michel and Huotari & Company versus Hannah Rautiainen. Describes foreclosure of Lot 15 Block 54 Northern Pacific Addition Aberdeen with sale set August 28 1913 and details about judgments costs and notices from 1913 1918 filings.
Bids will be received for painting the District No. 72 schoolhouse on the Wishkah river about 20 miles above Aberdeen Washington. One coat of paint. Bids due Friday August 22 1913 at 2 pm at the clerk's office. W Achey Sr district clerk Wishkah WA. First publication July 28 1913. Last publication August 15 1913.
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