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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1905
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald notes it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis county. It warns that advertising contracts are based on claimed circulation and payments will be forfeited if the claim is not true.
Bryan's Commoner argues the last years show rising support for elected senators tariff reform income tax and trusts control. It predicts progress on public ownership railroads Philippine policy monetary expansion and continued Democratic gains as Roosevelt's popularity hinges on delivering reform. The outlook grows brighter each day.
The Basle gathering reaffirms the aim to establish a Jewish state in Palestine and rejects Uganda as a location. Zionism, founded by Dr. Herzl, seeks a home secured by public rights for Jews who cannot or will not be assimilated. This latest repatriation effort traces to 1893 and precedents.
The Basel congress of 1897 gathered 200 delegates from diverse Jewish communities. The platform aimed to secure for Jews a publicly and legally assured home in Palestine. Dr. Herzl met with the sultan of Turkey unsuccessfully. Despite obstacles, Zionism retains strong interest with over 300,000 paying members and notable opposition from reform clergy and financiers.
The Northern Pacific Railway seeks to strike from Lincoln county tax rolls for 1905 all track and facilities from Lake Superior to Puget Sound arguing federal grant and right of way are exempt. The protest, signed by Jay Sedgwick and presented by W C Smith, asks no refunds for past taxes and awaits board action.
The state reports assets total 38 903 154 37 with liabilities 1 948 235 04 in a first ever detailed inventory by State Auditor Clausen. J H Lipsett prepared the analysis after collecting estimates from officials on state property including lands valued around 28 million. Of 2 818 080 acres originally granted the state retains 78 837 89 acres.
Acres sold at an average of 16.66 dollars per acre. Estimated unsold tide lands total 1000 miles valued about 8000 dollars per mile. Oyster reserves amount to 15 457 acres valued at 90 dollars per acre.
B C mill men show strong interest in negotiations for a reciprocal trade with the United States to remove the lumber tariff and open a large market in the eastern and middle west states for finishing factories. The main opposition comes from Pacific coast producers, though they are a minority against the rest of the country.
Aberdeen defeats Hoquiam 9 to 0 on Saturday and 21 to 0 on Sunday. Titus starred for the Pippins, while Hoquiam managed only two safe hits. This completes Aberdeen Hoquiam season games with five remaining against Olympia and two against Montesano. Montesano leads the pennant race.
Elma town marshal C. E. Clay died Friday morning from a kick to the abdomen delivered by Sam Tremaine who was intoxicated and jailed after the attack. Funeral services were held Sunday with Masons and Knights of Pythias honors. Clay, born November 18 1838 in Bedford Virginia, served in the Confederate cavalry under General Stewart, lived in Missouri Wyoming Washington Aber deen Elma and Aber deen again before settling in Elma. He leaves a son Charles, a daughter Maude, and another daughter Beth Clay Moore. He was a Mason Knight Templar and Knight of Pythias for 28 years and a member of Eastern Star and Rathbone Sisters.
The Newsboy loads for Honolulu at West & Slade mill while Fred J. Wood and several other vessels prepare for San Pedro or San Francisco. A prisoner, A B Johnson, loads at Wilson mill for San Francisco. Ships from American, Hart-Wood, Aberdeen Lumber, and other mills sail or load for Pacific ports.
Advice on cleaning gas stove asbestos from discoloration. Salt and lighted gas remove soot. clear clogged burner holes with a hatpin or toothpick. Regular maintenance includes lifting burners, tapping out dust, keeping lids on, cleaning oven floors, and polishing to prevent rust.
A recipe for camphor cream uses spermaceti white wax and sweet almond oil heated gently with camphor until dissolved and cooled. It also gives a paste method mixing alum flour resin cloves and water to a thick molasses-like consistency for storage and later use.
Instructions describe making a rich sirup and boiling peeled sliced potatoes. Pack slices into tin cans, fill with sirup, seal with wax, and ensure all air holes are covered. The note ends by saying the results are delicious.
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