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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald lists publication frequency as semi weekly on Mondays and Thursdays. It details subscription rates for various advance payment periods and asserts the paper as Grays Harbor's oldest and Chehalis county’s largest circulation, with contracts forfeitable if circulation claims prove false.
The state should elect a senator to represent all people, not just party factions. Eastern Washington has ample qualified candidates beyond Wilson and Ankeny, and the vote should prioritize integrity and capacity to advance state legislation.
Merchants learn it is easy to attract business by persistent messaging. Repeatedly tell readers about wanted goods and benefits, varying the points though not overdoing it. Do not rely on circulation alone without providing news and useful information.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports Russia's Dalny Vostok project in Port Arthur, where $6.5 million has been spent with only half on harbor work. Critics say the artificial harbor is dangerous and fountains and parks add luxury without inhabitants, while interiors neglect comfort.
Paul Morton of the Santa Fe says a broad freight tariff readjustment is imminent across territory from Chicago to the Pacific coast. He notes wage and supply costs have risen and railroads must raise rates to cover about 50 million for workers and 120 million for railroads, with shippers absorbing the bill.
The Vidette notes Senator Palmer of Seattle will introduce a bill to allow county assessors to serve more than two consecutive terms. It argues the legislature cannot override the two term tenure rule and cites Section 7, Article XI of the state constitution as a barrier.
Testimony before the Anthracite Commission describes tenser conditions than expected with elderly and ill tenants forced out in bad weather. One death occurred, and the speaker argues the resulting murder stems from corporate indifference.
Readers note the harsh blizzard in the east contrasts with their milder climate, appreciating the rare wet spell while weather watchers warn of shifting patterns and potential storms ahead.
A vivid account from Frank Leslie’s Monthly details the life cycle of cicadas from subterranean development to emergence on a warm August morning. The piece contrasts a dramatic birth of a cicada with a practical note on household burns sprains and Ballard’s Snow Liniment, offered by GOL.JMAN’S Seattle and W. B. Paine & Co.
The piece quotes President Eliot asserting American democracy holds supreme continental authority while criticizing labor and trust power. It also critiques Roosevelt’s Philippine policy, claiming his party moderates authority and keeps a balanced middle course.
Multiple schooners barkentine and steamers are docked at Wilson mill West & Slade mill Anderson Middleton mill and Aberdeen Lumber Shingle mill loading for destinations including San Francisco Sidney New South Wales Santa Rosalia Mexico San Pedro and the Hawaiian Islands. The Chehalis and Espada arrived in tow from San Francisco to load return cargo at Bryden Leitch and Aberdeen mills.
McClure's Magazine will publish John Mitchell's coal strike article and two follow ups presenting the independent miners' view. Ray Stannard Baker spent weeks in the anthracite district gathering material to illuminate the non-union workers' plight hidden amid union and operator tensions.
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa suffered a severe lung cold and obstinate cough. Physicians diagnosed consumption but offered no help. After using Dr King’s New Discovery, he claims a complete cure and weight gain to 227 pounds, with trial bottles free at Smits Drug Co.
The Aberdeen customs house was visited Tuesday by C. J. Smith a treasury department special agent Col Link local inspector at Tacoma and Henry Blackwood chief deputy collector at Port Townsend. The trio conducted an inspection tour visiting the Hoquiam quarantine station yesterday then proceeding to South Bend.
Harry Duckwell aged 25 died at his home in the presence of his wife and child after a severe coughing spell. He had a slight cold days earlier and paid little attention to it. A physician arrived too late and he suffocated. An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup for 25c to 1.00 at W. B. Paine & Co.
The Johnstown Democrat urges the conscience of American people to rise for real order. It argues that both coal barons and coal diggers must be compelled to respect moral and statute law.
Soldiers in the last war praised Bucklen’s Amnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds corns sore feet and stiff joints also for burns scalds boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Cures or no pay. Only 25c at Smits Drug Co.’s drug store.
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