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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
4
The Herald asserts it is the oldest paper in Rays Harbor with the largest circulation in Che Mat ie county, and advertisers agree to contracts with this claim with payments forfeited if the statement proves false.
Aberdeen editor argues the Heron street bridge should be removed and replaced by a permanent east end entrance. The proposal foresees funding the full east road improvement without exemptions to avoid ongoing repairs and future legal fights.
A non-partisan citizens group praised for last week’s school elections urges keeping national politics out of city elections next spring. They argue officials should be judged on local issues only, not broader national policy. The piece cites figures like Steel King Carnegie in criticizing political entanglements.
The council orders paving of East Heron, East Wishkah and Kansas streets in East Aberdeen. Critics say the plan burdens a few property owners and harms the largest industrial plant, noting Wishkah would better serve as the eastern city entrance.
A movement to abolish fake sales gains support from merchants and the press. An Aberdeen ordinance modeled on Seattle’s approach will be presented to the city council. A state law penalizing false representations to sell goods is likely, with Gov. Lister urged to back it in the upcoming message.
A fragment hints at a man who pursued with appetite beyond prudence, courting danger and misjudging consequences. The phrase suggests remorse and social fallout for reckless romantic pursuit.
Practical guidance for early December parcel sending via express services. Advice includes prepaying charges, using sturdy wooden boxes with packing material, writing full addresses, insisting on receipts, and including a sender card. Emphasizes avoiding lost tags and ensuring gifts arrive by Christmas morning.
Rough seas kept the barkentine Newsboy in port until yesterday. She loaded at Donovan and Federal mills and now sails for San Francisco. The schooner Roy Summers arrives at Cosmopolis to load a lumber and shingle cargo bound for San Francisco.
The piece urges constant vigilance by Democrats in the Senate and House to prevent backsliding from the Baltimore platform. It calls for immediate tariff reduction and currency reform, funded by voter postage to endorse faithful representatives and admonish unfaithful ones. It also notes the attorney general’s odd stance on campaign cigars.
The note instructs on proper packaging and labeling to ensure swift delivery. It covers preserving inner marks, avoiding newspaper wrappings, using strong paper and cord, marking perishable items clearly, and obliterating old addresses to aid in accurate forwarding.
The Saqua left for San Francisco, the J W Jewett sailed for San Francisco, and the Norwood cleared for San Francisco with a full cargo and passengers. Centralia arrived from San Francisco and loaded at Anderson Middleton mill. San Jacinto finished cargo at E K Wood mill and went to San Francisco. Fair Oaks finished at S E Slade mill and cleared for San Francisco. Temple E Door loading at Donovan mill awaiting clearance tomorrow. Ludlow towed to lower bay bound for Callao after loading at Anderson Middleton mill. Andy Mahoney from San Francisco arrived and lies mid stream awaiting loading orders.
In Aberdeen, Superintendent Wilson criticizes needless graduation expenses and urges moderation in student celebrations. He recalls dances in fraternity halls when school opposed such events and notes parents struggle with costs. The meeting of the association opened with small attendance as Mrs. Morley chaired and Mrs. Beam stepped down as secretary, replaced by Mrs. Peckham.
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