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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
4
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Odd fragmented notice from Aberdeen Herald mentioning editors and mail matter. Contains garbled seals of office and printing terms.
The Herald proclaims itself as the official paper of Chehalis County and the oldest publication with the largest circulation in the county. The date is Thursday December 1898 and the issue notes its prominence in local news dissemination.
W H Pluamner, a populist state senator from Spokane, voices views in the Spokane man Review. He argues the People's Party is history, attacks self-appointed delegates, and predicts two parties by 1900 the silver and the gold. He backs the fusion party that elected the state senator and says he will join any broad American party after his term.
A senator remarked that the treaty’s negotiation does not guarantee annexation, nor timely signing or ratification. He warned public debate will reveal issues and may sway opinion within months, noting limited Philippine commerce and local resistance shaping the outcome.
The article argues the open door policy would reduce US influence in Philippine trade and harm profits, noting that even full island trade would not cover military costs. It decries a Seattle Ta coma railroad schedule as poorly managed, with businessmen blamed for planned changes and petitions flooding offices to restore favorable evening service.
The Aberdeen case over Geo A. Black for county auditor provokes editorial rebuke of dirt throwing and defends a public duty to reveal political actions. The piece notes prior support for Black as city clerk, then opposition after his filing, and cites dissatisfaction with wartime army rations and camp conditions as broader government critique.
Tacoma News warns that American syndicates setting up industries in the Philippines could exploit cheap island labor. Allowing open access to home markets might devastate domestic labor. Tariff restrictions could block colonial trade and harm citizens, while closing the door to the Far East could shift opportunities elsewhere.
Fish Commissioner Little releases 1898 advance statement on state salmon pack with Puget Sound at 390 000 cases and total state pack 567 000 cases. Death of Aberdeen Herald editor James F Girton mourned. John J Carney to manage Herald. Centralia News notes political fusion debates and Herald plans. State lands report from Commissioner of Public Lands highlights land management reforms.
Handsome lithographed piece of eslor t work this year with embossed gold army and navy emblem border. Save a copy by leaving name with druggist or sending 6 cents in stamps to C I Hood & Co Lowell Mass. Mention this paper. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as America's greatest medicine for the blood and the skin. Best that money can buy.
Court of Washington issues an order of sale for the private sale of real estate belonging to the estate of John W. Therp deceased. The sale proceeds are to be paid to the estate and distributed as directed by the court to the heirs and creditors. Aberdeen and I Harris & Sons are involved in the trade related to the transaction.
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notes Mrs Theodore Roosevelt plans a composite picture from cartoons she has collected in her scrapbook to gauge "what kind of a man he is on the average." The remark implies she may think she knows him well.
An assortment of remedies and drugstore pitches fills the page, promoting cures for colds and dyspepsia, with notes on refunds and tablets labeled L B Q. Also advertised are furnished rooms near the post office, subscriptions, and literary mentions tied to Stephen Crane and cosmopolitan magazines.
A Skagit County Times remark notes that candidates who vowed to leave the state if they failed to defeat their rivals will discover there is nothing binding them once examined. The comment highlights political bravado facing practical constraints.
Coast seamen receive wage cuts from 25 to 32 per month last week, marking the lowest wages ever paid to sailors on the coast. The move affects maritime crews across the region and sparks labor concerns among crews and unions.
The passage notes a significant rise in per capita wheat use among consumers over recent years, indicating global demand growth for bread and related products. It reflects continued dietary shifts and higher consumption levels across populations worldwide.
The Inland Printer warns that advertising success requires sustained effort over months not spurts. Many advertisers fail by improper preparation and funding, underestimating the long process to build trade. The piece contrasts a steady campaign with empty bursts and notes only 40 percent gain payback from ads. Also mentions low prices at I Harris & Sons and Klondike Fizz.
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