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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald details publishing schedule every Monday and Thursday at 309 East Wishkah Street. Editor and manager J. Carney oversees print operations with subscription rates listed and receipt policy for missed issues.
The Herald asserts it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor and has the largest circulation in Chehalis County. Advertising contracts are based on this claim and funds paid under the statement may be forfeited if the claim is not absolutely true.
The interstate commerce commission probes into express companies reveal tangled books and tariff confusion. Officials claim overcharges ran into thousands daily and a single month’s take reached sixty seven thousand dollars. The commission vows prosecutions to curb extortionate freight charges and foresees parcels post relief for the public.
President Taft urges a broad reform and reorganization of the federal administrative service. He argues the government has grown into a duplicative, unplanned machine with outdated filing and bookkeeping. He calls for consolidating agencies like the navy’s duties and the lighthouse service and insists on examinations to boost efficiency.
The Philadelphia Press notes debate on rules for higher Army and Navy positions and questions why department bureau heads are not equally covered. Regardless, Taft era reforms spark discussion aimed at improving efficiency and prompting changes across departments and bureaus.
The piece honors Charles Dickens on his hundredth birth anniversary noting his democratic spirit and philanthropy. It praises his empathy for the poor and his impact on English letters and public life. It ends by asking if readers are registered for the March 6 city elections.
Taxpayers are reminded to pay by March 15 to qualify for a 3 percent rebate. The notice urges timely payment to avoid penalties and secure the discount.
Voters will decide by ballot whether to purchase the West bridge over the Chehalis river or construct a new bridge at Lincoln Street.
Mayor Harry Ferguson says a divine calling guides his plan to save Ho quiam and he hints at extending the effort to Aberdeen if successful. His resolve signals a bold local initiative with potential wider reach.
The plan for the Aberdeen to West Port road awaits a year plus of ferry operation to allow the county to accumulate funds needed for building the highway.
A critical note remarks that Norway has appropriated 1 million dollars to establish a navy foundation. It argues this sum will hardly cover annual mast alterations for a modern fleet, implying inadequate funding for naval readiness.
The first issue of the Chehalis County Call from Montesano arrives at the exchange table. It is newsy and attractive and its advertising columns show a strong patronage.
The Cincinnati Times Star critiques Vancouver B C for exempting real estate from taxation while taxing land, with a poll tax income tax and personal property tax. It argues Vancouver fixes expenditures and uses land taxes plus other levies to meet those needs, challenging claims of a successful Henry George single tax in practice.
In hidden ocean depths fierce carnivorous fishes stalk the gloom. The black swallower consumes prey ten times its size by a rushing jaw to jaw gormandize its victim. A nearly all mouth species lies buried in ooze awaiting wandering prey. Some sharks resemble huge eels and all are black as ink.
The G. C. Lindauer sailed with lumber for San Francisco while the Santa Monica loaded at Slade mill for the same destination. Mary Dodge and Columbia headed for San Pedro and Callao respectively, with Fed eral Mill and Aberdeen Lumber cargoes. Wawona, Forester, and Caroline also moved lumber to San Diego and Santa Rosalie Mexico, amid a quiet week in port.
The Indianapolis News explains indigestion or dyspepsia as a prevalent form of the so called American disease. It contrasts chronic dyspepsia with acute indigestion noting abrupt symptoms and possible rapid collapse and death. It warns that overeating improper food and drink can overburden the digestive organs and upset the whole system.
Excerpt from the Memoirs of the Countess Potocka describes seeing Napoleon for the first time. The narrator recalls a prodigious presence that evokes reverence and a belief that such a mighty leader can never die. The moment leaves a lasting impression of awe and immortality.
The Herald reports 1912 football rule changes: field length cut to 100 yards, a 10 yard goal zone, four downs to gain 10 yards, onside kick eliminated, touchdown value up to six points, kickoff from 40 yard line, field judge dropped, sideline players reduced to one per team, bounding ball cannot score, and shorter intervals between periods. A codification committee led by EF Hall with Camp Haughton Morice will publish finalized rules.
A witty exchange notes petitioners seeking name changes and Mr Chubb cites a cost of a couple hundred dollars for changing a name. The dialogue references a wedding fee and a newspaper item discussing legal name changes in Boston.
A Lodger asks for a better mattress and the Landlady quips about a genuine hair mattress. The Lodger suggests a bottle of hair restorer as the solution in a brief London Tit-Bits humor piece.
A reflective line notes that death yields long life only by taking as hostages those we love, suggesting a somber view of time and loss. The aphorism frames mortality as personal and universal, linking enduring life to the memory of loved ones.
Alexander K. McClure recalls a 1862 episode in Harrisburg where a failure to muster conscripts threatened re-enforcements. Lincoln, avoiding political offense, enlists McClure by issuing a temporary commission, forcing the stubborn officer to muster him into service and ensure daily regiments for Washington.
Senator Cullom recalls Lincolns ungainly yet dignified presence. He describes the moment the national convention committee notified Lincoln of his nomination in Springfield, noting Lincoln's reserved bearing as delegates were presented.
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