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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
4
The Semi Weekly Aberdeen Herald lists subscription prices and discounts for advance payment. Editor MO J. Carney notes it is the oldest Grays Harbor paper with the largest Chehalis County circulation, warning contracts will be forfeited if circulation claims are not true.
The piece argues a tin plate factory quit due to workers refusing a 25 percent wage cut needed to win an order from Standard Oil. It alleges tariff drawbacks enable oil can exports abroad, harming American mills, and cites labor meetings in Pennsylvania denouncing tariff policy as protection for Standard Oil. It also notes local official salary and census questions and a Labor Day proclamation by Governor McBride ahead of November elections.
The London Chamber of Commerce president presents twelve maxims tested by years of business experience. They stress definite aims, straight pursuit, mastering details, gathering knowledge, viewing difficulties as challenges, treating failures as stepping stones, prudent boldness, prudent risk, minority success, leveraging others' brains, listening and decisive action, and preserving a sound mind and body. Orders to this office.
Washington Senator George Turner of Spokane tells Tacoma that Washington is a democratic state and he expects to win more votes than any Republican challenger. He argues a railroad and freight-rate commission will be the key issue and claims Republicans are insincere on it, while Democrats will push for strong regulation and fair taxation.
On September 3 the Northern Pacific Railway offers round trips to Portland for 3.50 with a limit of September 9 1902. Agent N Heendersen.
During September and October the Northern Pacific Railway places one way colonist tickets on sale from Missouri River points at twenty five dollars. N Henderson, Agent.
Poetic testimonial asserts sprightly step and rosy complexion from Dr King’s New Life Pills. Claims all organs active and digestion improved with no “beadack” chances. Endorsesurchase at Smits Drug Co for 25 cents.
Captain J. J. Jacobson of the schooner Fred J. Wood was killed by a cabin boy on a voyage from Portland to China. The Japanese boy and cook are jailed in Honolulu as suspects. the crew, including Jacobson’s wife and two young children, were aboard and the ship carried lumber.
The Delineator's September issue highlights loose fitting autumn coats and three-quarter sleeves with fringe at the hem, Gibson style shirt waists and jackets, and white lace accented gowns. It notes sheaths, Norfolk styles for boys, and new ping pong inspired shirt blouses with four in hand knots.
The Democratic Party denounces government by injunction as used against corporations and employers in Chicago and Kansas City. It warns Judge Jackson in West Virginia for overstepping legal bounds and envisions impeachment as a check. The piece favors arbitration over strikes while urging impartial judges to protect both sides.
Rate set at 77 dollars 35 cents in Washington DC. Dates of sale listed as September 29 and 30. Sale limited to sixty days. Agent named N HeNpeERson.
The Aberdeen Herald lists the National Irrigation Congress in Colorado Springs Colorado with rates set at 55 dollars. Dates of sale are October 2 and 3 with a return limit of thirty days. All orders should be sent to this office.
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