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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
1
Debate over fishing gear rules in Washington centers on prohibiting or licensing gill nets and traps. Critics warn fewer boats survive while supporters cite resource fairness and steady revenue. corruption rumors color Olympia politics as investigations probe bribery claims and graft tied to a Turner seat dispute.
The article explains that promoters receive most of the stock in a mining company formed to acquire property. The property is deeded to the company in exchange for stock, often valued far above the promoters’ cost. A portion is placed in the treasury for development, sold later to fund progress, while the remainder remains promoter stock. If the project succeeds, holders gain. if promoters fail to pool holdings, investors should avoid the stock.
A long page item reports rain replacing a cold snap in Grand Forks and a busy county scene. Notices mention Ed Hoover, deputy sheriff, Frank Wilson and Harry Coles Jr on the Wyncodie river, a box social for the Presbyterian church, rising political talk, local church events, new telephone line work, and various town happenings including road and mill plans, school, and local arrivals and visits.
Mr Carrier tends ground for a garden while Rev Nye preaches in North Cove last Sunday. Sportsmen report brant shooting with many birds. Lighthouse contractor may visit soon to inspect ground and start work. Mr and Mrs George Scaimmon visited North Cove last week and had a quiet, pleasant time. Black sand shipped to San Francisco for iron testing. Several beach claims staked and expected to be worked soon.
Notice from Olympia Washington states the plat of Township 21 North Range 10 West will be filed March 28, 1897 at 9:00 AM. After filing, applications for lands in the township will be received. Jesse F. Murphy, Register.
Many pianos sell cheap and poor quality but Wing piano is presented as a superior choice with better tone and volume. A 20 day trial is offered with return if not satisfactory and reasonable terms are promised. Also a note promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a safe non-gripe pill by Evans Drug Co.
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