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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
4
Readable fragments point to a small community notice or brief item. The text mentions people and places, but details are garbled. The available facts hint at a local event or announcement without clear dates or actions.
Scattered, unreadable fragments mention words like milk, bus, price, and bar. The text includes several stray names and phrases but lacks coherent events or identities to form a clear news item.
Aberdeen Herald describes weekly publication details including editor John J Carney, mailing class matter, subscription terms, and free notices for births marriages or deaths. It invites public notices from county residents and notes communication policy with writer name preferred.
The Chehalis County article discusses County Surveyor Jackson proposing a road from Aberdeen to Montesano to link the Pacific Ocean with Puget Sound. The plan would shorten the route, spur settlement, boost taxes, and require Aberdeen to extend the wagon road while seeking private aid for the city’s share. A public meeting is urged to discuss rights of way and financing.
The piece critiques Senator Hale as an anti expansionist Republican voice against the peace treaty and warns of costs and partisan maneuvering. It notes mixed reactions in Congress, references Alger and Roosevelt reports, and contrasts American city types while predicting varied political outcomes.
Five medals were given to Washington at the Trans Mississippi Exposition with praise for the wok medal and the Ontario exhibit. The report notes strong entries and surprise quality across displays, highlighting competitive achievements and local pride. The Pines edition is commended for its size and illustrated content, with Col Blethen lauded for the Times' progress.
The Chinese government enforces harsh penalties for opium use. First offense may cost an upper lip, second offense could lead to decapitation. For sixty years on average India sent a half ton of opium to China every hour.
The Hoquiam Washingtonian appeared in an enlarged form last week and its advertising columns show heightened display activity. Local merchants showcase new offerings and promotional rates, signaling a busy period for the publication.
The Herald admires the cordial support from enterprising local business men and wishes the Washingtonian success. It urges readers to check subscription receipts and remit any arrears, noting that older delinquencies bring greater editorial satisfaction.
An Oregon editor narrates efforts to publish a call for bids on job printing with the contract to go to the lowest bidder. The note mocks the idea that style matters, and urges dealers to submit offers despite oddities in the bid process.
Notice to holders of warrants on the Aberdeen general fund up to No 2251. Warrants payable on presentation to the city treasurer James Patterson. Interest ceases December 22 1898. Klondike Fizz. Drink Klondike Fizz.
An Idaho reader recounts using Hood's Sarsaparilla to treat an eczema plagued infant. The child’s face healed after five to six bottles and the family credits Hood's as a blood purifier. The letter mentions Hood and Company of Lowell Massachusetts and a price of one bottle for five dollars.
The text blends quips on work and habit with a doctored health pitch. It mentions a physician ad praising Shilohs Vitalizer and a cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It also hints at a bar admission rule for certain professions and a wry line about a young lawyer’s look of intelligence.
A concise local notice states Fred. Redinger is again at the old stand on Heron Street near the corner of F and G streets offering shaving and haircutting services.
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