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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald announces subscription prices and discounts for the year 1901 along with its status as the official paper for Grays Harbor. It claims the largest circulation in Chehalis county and warns contracts will be forfeited if circulation statements are not true.
The Vidette accuses the newspaper of misrepresenting county costs arguing that 1900 and 1896 figures actually show different trends. It notes road and bridge spending totals and officer salaries, while contrasting with Willapa Pilot claims and political criticisms of reform efforts and Tom Hanna’s stance.
The writer argues for a revised street numbering system to improve locateability. He notes the river as a base for east west streets, describes how current blocks vary with distance from the river, and suggests numbering increments tied to a main Broadway base to create uniform prefixes for vast streets.
The Bulletin touts cost cuts in city printing while the Hrratp remains combative. A note on bicycle tax opposition is followed by a discharged employee’s critique. Councilman Stewart backs commissions for poll and dog tax collection, proposing a ten percent fee to officers and a dog catcher with a pound to curb stray animals.
Try Grain-O. Ask your grocer to show GRALEN-O the grain based drink replacing coffee. It has Mocha like color and is gentle on delicate stomachs. Sold by grocers at 25e per package. Also a first grade teacher position in district 34 open with March 1 start and three month term. Applications to John Landers or Johnson at Aberdeen Washington Post Office.
An old patent medicine advertisement touts To Cure a Cold in One Day with Lake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises refunds if it fails to cure and claims E W Grove’s signature on the box.
Classified notice seeking a general representative with a $486 yearly salary paid weekly in cash. No commissions. $3 per day advances and expenses paid weekly. Apply at Standard House 834 Drakeborn St Chicago. copy for Herald ads due by Wednesday noon for current issue.
On January 26 1901 Ald West of West & Slade Mill Co and F A Hart of Wilson Bros Co proposed a 20 foot plank roadway along Front street from Benn street west to Heron street bridge. The council resolved that if the two firms build the roadway to grade the city would pay for street and alley crossings, with the Street Commissioner overseeing the work. Date first published January 31 1901.
Aberdeen to receive bids until 6 oclock p.m. February 16 1901 for a twenty four roadway from Michigan avenue to Washington street on Hime street per ordinances 219 and 215. bids must include $200 bond and pay via Local Improvement District No 80 with street fund for crossings. City reserves right to reject any bid. King City Clerk A Brack dated February 4 1971 Aberdeen Washington.
The Aberdeen City Council resolves to fill Second Street from the east line of lot 9, block 28 to the Wishkah River and Harbor Street from First to Second with sawdust to establish grade. Assessments will be charged to abutting property owners within the specified blocks, proportionate to frontage, with a protest period set for February nth, 1901.
The registration books for Aberdeen Washington are opened for voter registration for 1901. All who wish to vote must register at the City Clerk's office in Aberdeen. Dated January 31 1901 by City Clerk Gro A Black. First publication January 31 1901.
The Henat notice indicates a phone number change from 231 to 461 for all inquiries and official correspondence, ensuring callers use the updated 461 line for future communications.
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