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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1905
Page
3
Bellingham reports this year’s salmon pack for Puget Sound at 800000 cases with Alaska pack around 1600000 cases. Pacific American Fisheries claims over 200000, Pacific American Fisheries’ manager E B Deming confirms, total Bellingham pack 289700 cases valued at 1504780 dollars.
Seattle reports Capt. D. H. Jarvis of Northwestern Fisheries says Alaska packed about 1.6 million salmon cases this season. Most were Alaska reds, with 32 canneries overall totaling near last year’s output. five company canneries produced 225,000 cases as season winds down.
Spot stocks of red Alaska salmon fall from 1.00 to 0.85 a dozen after Alaska Packers Association cut, affecting 2.1 million cases and totaling at least 1 million dollars in losses. East centers report huge bookings as demand rises, while packers fear future effects on the sockeye market and next year’s prices.
Quartermaster General Humphrey awards W. P. Devereaux of Minneapolis a contract for 8 000 tons of oats at 19 66 a ton in Minneapolis or 24 06 a ton in Seattle to meet urgent needs. Pacific coast bids run higher. A separate contract with W. W. Robinson of Seattle covers 1 000 tons of old oats for shipment on the first Boston Steamship Company voyage to the Philippines.
The imperial navy department rechristens five captured Russian ships. The Peresviet becomes Sagami, Poltava Tango, Bayan Aso, Pallada Tsugaru, and Variag Soya. Located in Tokyo. August date cited.
The thirteenth annual National Irrigation Congress adjourned in Portland after a day focused on three issues. It backed small landowners against large holders seeking 160 acre limits, urged balance between government reclamation and private enterprise, and rejected immigration as a topic of debate. President James J. Hill sent a letter, Boise Idaho was chosen as next meeting site, and Gov. Pardee was re elected president.
Twenty one prominent manufacturers from across the country are named as directors of the National Association of Manufacturers, incorporated in Albany to regulate relations between employers and labor unions and promote individual liberty and property rights. The group pledges to support favorable legislation and oppose measures seen as harmful to liberty, with its principal office in New York. Director D. M. Parry of Indianapolis is listed among the directors.
Everett August 25 Plans for a proposed railroad to be known as the Ed monds and Eastern take shape as Mr Hoffman files a franchise application with Snohomish county commissioners who have not set a hearing date. A survey extends from Edmonds through the mountains to Conconully and on to Spokane with financing arrangements in place.
South Bend Wash Aug 23 Capt A M Simpson head of the Simpson Lumber Company with mills at South Bend Knapton Wash and North Bend Or will retire and transfer management to his son L J Simpson who has gone from North Bend to San Francisco to take up the head office duties
Ottawa reports McDonald & McMillan of Westbourne Manitoba will build 275 miles of the Grand Trunk Pacific line from Portagela Prairie to Forestwood N W T. The contract totals about 4 million dollars and includes all parts except steel and ties.
Ottawa reports Renton Ingalls of New York will lead an expedition to investigate zinc deposits in British Columbia. The party will assemble at Nelson around September before departing to the field.
In Bellingham on August 23 Judge Neterer of the superior court ruled that a newspaper and job printing plant is exempt from execution for debt as mechanics tools of trade. The decision held in the case of Oscar H. Neil versus the sheriff to stop a sale under execution.
Moscow reports show early subscriptions to the new internal loan are weak with total at about $100,000. An imperial ukase dated August 17 authorized a $100,000,000 internal loan at 5 percent.
Hamburg reports the Krupps received an order from the Japanese government for sheet iron and guns valued at 11 250 000 dollars.
Instructions describe building a ten by four by two and a half foot dipping tank with inclined slatted walkways, how to immerse sheep for about one minute, and how to drain and squeeze wool before standing to dry. Additional notes cover a fight cow in English streets, shade ideas for poultry, and the efficiency of rich milk cows in Denmark for butter cost.
The article notes a scheme awarding prizes to farmers for the most eggs and even for bringing the most women to town, with business activity rising as women visit stores. It cites a farmer who brought over a hundred in a day to illustrate impact.
The note lists postage rates for sending mail to Los Angeles with 13.50 for second class and 17.50 for first class service. It reads as a historical price table item without additional context.
Hoquiam listings show three daily times 90:04. m. then 3:10 p. m. and 8:10 p. m. The entry notes reflect a transportation or event timetable with fixed daily slots. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
The article promotes keeping idle mares in pasture and using wide tires to save horsepower. It cites aluminum horseshoes tested by the Russian army as more protective than iron and emphasizes proper stable ventilation bedding and light. It warns dusty bedding and feed foster germs and defects.
Listing of doctors with office hours and contacts at Aberdeen General Hospital Crowther-Wooding block and Hayes Building plus attorney offices in Zelaska and Dabney blocks. Includes practice areas, phone numbers, and office hours for Dr. Smits Dr. Watkins Mr Kinnison Mr Cross Fox Taggart and W Mason with building and construction services listed.
Government land information seekers are advised to contact Jesse F. Murphy four years register of Olympia land office in Aberdeen room 8 Dabney block.
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