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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references a public sale notice with scattered names and dates. readable elements mention Wasat Dasani and a possible item list but details are unclear. The fragmentary nature limits precise entities or a complete action description.
The notice invites correspondence from all parts of the county on topics of public interest. Readers should include their names, with the writer's name preferred for publication. Advertising rates apply and the paper is the official publication of the city of Aberdeen.
The Cosopolis Enterprise editor argues for silver coinage and questions the Herald's stance on free coinage. He cites 1849 wheat prices and parity of gold and silver dollars, urging government currency control over banks and predicting political shifts in 1990 platform ideas.
The New York Sun and the Iowa State Register argue for government backed currency and oppose greenbacks. They contend government currency could meet business needs without gold depletion risks, contrasting with the Chicago platform on money basis.
Secretary Gaye estimates required appropriations for the year ending June 30, 1899 will exceed by forty one million dollars the 1898 total. The Dingley Deficit Department faces a big gap and must act quickly to raise funds.
The Tacoma News notes America overburdened by foreign debt. Nations, states, cities, and firms borrow heavily to finance rapid development. Interest and dividends leave the country as lenders reap the rewards while production remains pledged to debt.
Montesano residents report Elmer R. Brady up from Hoquiam while Father Ryan heads to Iowa. J L Bignold travels to Tacoma. C N Wilson to Aberdeen for business. A P Stockwell visits county seat. Mrs Law aids Aberdeen sisters fair. G W Hertges seeks health in California. Temperance lecture by A W Steers at M E church. Miss Hessie Crawford returns from Hoquiam. Epworth Aid plans War of Roses fundraiser at the M F E church.
N C Cooper returned from British Columbia last Wednesday while Col James Hamilton Lewis spoke to a large crowd in the rink last Tuesday evening. A social dance filled Columbia hall Friday night and a shingle mill project for Montesano was secured with a high water start. Ex Nightwatchman W W Brown became suddenly insane Thursday morning. The Esther society hosted socials at H B Marcy’s residence with a Scenic trip aboard the Funville Frolictown and Featherbrain R R. New officers were elected for the literary society and a Christmas tree plan was set for the Newbury hotel. Medical notes advertise Shaker Digestive Cordial for indigestion with prices listed.
The column discusses who struck Pattison and continues with updates on local conditions. It notes Coles ill with rheumatism, a shaky suspension bridge, and gear shortages after floods. It critiques Bulletin coverage of Turner's money in politics and mentions Hanna as a foil. Prosperity is mocked with worn clothes and failing roads, while trade declines.
The list records real estate transfers in Chehalis County Washington for the week ending December 11 1897. Transactions include parcels in Montesano Aberdeen Elma Hoquiam Bay View and other towns with multiple lot transfers and one 3700 sale noted.
The advertisement promotes Absolutely Pure Royal baking product as pure wholesome and delicious, claiming superior quality and food safety for everyday cooking and baking.
The article explains staining and finishing floors with beeswax and turpentine or oil polishing with linseed oil. It notes the effort required for a good surface and mentions the traditional eggshell polish. It also gives a horseradish relish recipe with horseradish, sugar, mustard, salt, and vinegar, letting flavors mellow.
Instructions for lemon jelly layers in cake using butter lemons rind and sugar. Additional tips include saving paper bags for can lids, pine shavings as pillows, lime in damp areas, vinegar to remove lime, cleaning papier mache with soap and oil, and using dedicated cleaning tools per floor. Also ad copy for Ely's Cream Balm and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with testimonials.
A garbled monologue mocks reformers and business life with strained rhymes. The speaker debates job prospects and criticizes a range of figures, including a preacher, a nurse, and a train, in a rough tirade about honesty and merit. The piece lampoons modern work and social pretenses.
Advertises a cough remedy from Evans Drug Co that claims to cure coughs colds bronchitis pneumonia and throat and lung troubles with early use. Describes the product as pleasant safe to use and effective.
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