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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
1
A debate over the Aberdeen postmaster appointment draws in editors and politicians from Tacoma to Boston. Articles discuss university politics, federal appointments, and economic policy with references to Dr. Andrews, Rockefeller gifts, and McKinley era finance.
The August 7 issue features Hon. James Hamilton Lewis arguing that Congress, not the president, holds the right and duty to recognize new foreign governments. He supports his claim with logic, precedent, and Supreme Court decisions, and the issue includes a portrait and brief sketch of Lewis.
The Olympian notes higher prices for red cedar shingles after tariff passage. Imports through June 30, 1896 under the Wilson bill exceeded the 1892 McKinley period by about 108 million, roughly the output of four Grays Harbor mills, while Washington had about 240 shingle mills in operation.
The Northwestern Lumberman reports Washington red cedar shingles dominating the market, replacing cypress in the Missouri territory. Demand outstrips supply as carloads sold en route with delivery delays hurting dealers. Prices remain firm and rise, while eastern mills face strong demand.
The Seattle Times notes a world wheat shortage estimated around 400 million bushels, with Europe and Russia down about 240 million versus 1896. It contrasts this with a potential US excess of up to 180 million and warns the global deficit could push prices higher abroad.
Hoquiam notes include James Gleason of Satsop on the streets, a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Jack Snyder, Bale & Wood sending carpenters from Coos Bay, and visitations by Judge Hodgdon of Montesano and Mrs G H Carlson. A schooner loads at E K Wood mill while Pioneer cargo arrives from Santa Rosalia. County officials and council actions, including hose inventory and street vacations, are recorded with multiple small items.
Improvements to turns and crossings of bicycle paths were referred to a streets wharves and bridges committee with power to construct. The marshal reported 91 bicycle licenses issued. A marriage between John Guinn of Bucoda and Josephine Eberline of Hoquiam occurred last Friday with Rev. Hickerson officiating. They departed for Bucoda on Saturday.
An 19th century style excerpt notes Arkansas as the Bear State from abundant bears, along with a medical claim offering Hall's Catarrh Cure for deafness caused by catarrh. The ad mentions F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo and Milton Brothers confectionery in Seattle, priced items and agents.
Fashion notes describe a dainty white party dress for a young girl in fine nainsook with embroidery. The design features a pointed Pompadour yoke, gathered full skirt, short puff sleeves, and inherited trims of ribbon lace and insertion. Silk or cotton options include Liberty silk and dimity with pastel color pairings for different complexions, plus a Leghorn hat trimmed with ribbon and flowers.
The article describes naval inspired serge sailor suits with embroidered collars and shields, braid trim, and color pairings such as brown and tan blue and red. It notes washable fabrics Galatea pique linen gingham and mentions a white red example with a decorative shield and red silk tie. Also includes a testimonial about De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin issues.
Aberdeen City Council in Chehalis county Washington ordains rapid repair of the Heron street draw bridge over the Wishkah river. The contract goes to the lowest responsible bidder with bids sealed, bonds required, two weeks publication, payment by warrants from Street fund, and notice of bids August 25 1897.
Aberdeen Public Library offers a free reading room with limited hours and memberships. Information and tickets are available from O. E. Suan in Aberdeen and A. D. Cuariron in Portland, with contact at 255 Morrison Street.
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