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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald founded by Carney and Puollahed details its Monday and Thursday publication at 408 East Wishkahtreet with subscriptions from 1 year to six months. It asserts the paper as Grays Harbor’s oldest and largest Chehalis County circulation while warning that ad contracts are void if circulation claims are not true.
City residents who do not receive the Herald by 6 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays should notify City Messenger Co. at Tel 3551 and a paper will be mailed to their address immediately.
The article questions the claim that a new tariff bill would tax luxuries while lowering rates on necessaries. It lists eight articles deemed luxuries and eight deemed necessaries, seeking to verify if the proposed policy would hit the wealthy and ease costs for the middle class.
The Indianapolis News argues an insurgent effort to remove Speaker Cannon could succeed only if the House elects to entertain a motion. It contends Cannonism and patronage bind the House, and that only a national election can break the System, urging Democratic districts to nomi nate strong candidates while urging the people to act. It also promotes Altitone tonic sold by Evans Drug Co. tf.
John D Rockefeller pledges 1 million dollars to a twelve member commission to combat hookworm disease spread in the South. The effort follows years of medical concern over the parasite that drains blood and causes anemia while Taft's income tax amendment fades from the campaign headlines.
The piece contrasts serene belief when fortune favors people with shock when providence strikes. It notes that quick promise makers often break them, while slow promise makers tend to be faithful. It warns of many swindlers and the danger of judging inner virtue by external charm.
The local option campaign in Washington state continues as counties diverge. Auburn votes to stay wet while Wilbur remains dry. Cowlitz votes wet and Whitman faces a bitter fight leading to a late November special election. Ellensburg plans a December 7 vote with nearly a thousand voters registered. Seattle council refuses to transfer ten licenses amid brewing concerns and private clubs hedge on liquor privileges.
Floods blocked rail service isolating South Bend, Raymond, and the Willapa Harbor area. On Saturday manager A Rupert of West & Slade Grocery Co chartered the tug Printer carrying about 25 tons of groceries. A rough bar delayed departure until Sunday morning when the Printer set course for South Bend.
General J Metcalfe of Seattle delivered the memorial oration at Grays Harbor B P O E lodges annual service in the Grand theater Aberdeen. State Treasurer John G Lewis presided as Exalted Ruler as Elks and friends filled the lower floor and balcony despite the cold. The program opened with music by the Elks orchestra followed by invocation led by Rev C McDermoth.
A Washington Star poem laments changing slang and manners, contrasting bygone phrases with current street talk. The speaker recalls taunts from youth like Come off the roof and Say sonny, does Your mother know you're out while praising older conversational charm.
The speaker reports visiting Gladys but must call again as she dominated the conversation with tales of her summer experiences, leaving no room to share his own summer activities.
A couple debates marriage based on income with the bride insisting on gowns under 38000 while the suitor worries about meals. The scene highlights gendered budgeting and priority clashes in a Boston Transcript snapshot.
A brief dialogue is quoted where a fiancé warns his future wife that marriage may bring arbitrariness and dictatorial manners, to which she cheerfully responds she will ignore his words. The Presbyterian Standard cites the exchange as an anecdote reflecting domestic tensions.
A quip from the New Orleans Times-Democrat notes the late Jones left only an old Dutch clock, implying minimal estate value and easy settlement of his affairs. The joke highlights limited assets and the small size of the inheritance.
A Washington Star quotation contrasts a philosopher’s line about man’s smallness with Mr. Comrox’s remark on three daughters who have attended boarding school. The exchange highlights social distance and the comfort of elite education.
A light Chicago Daily News quip about a wife asking if a kidnapper might reward her husband for a favor. The husband replies he would reward those who do him a favor, highlighting a wry take on reciprocity.
A humorous dialogue about keeping silver polished. Mrs. Fussy laments time spent and desire for lasting shine. Mr. Fussy jokes for a burglar to clean up the mess, implying a quick fix. Detrair Wree Prave.
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