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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
1
Olympia reports the state auditor suspends monthly statements of fund conditions. Indebtedness rose by 251,925.02 between Feb 1, 1907 and Feb 1, 1908 with additional overdrawn military highway and expo funds. Tax commission pushes for tax law changes to boost revenue and shift state costs to public service corporations.
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm claiming prompt relief and possible permanent cure after one application, with sizes 25c and 50c. Sold by Evans Drug Co. The item appears in a historical ad block with references to printing services and a Herald Printery.
The Louisville columnist questions President Roosevelt's sincerity and notes distrust of the press. He cites belief in a corrupt press funded by trusts and critiques Roosevelt's temper and political sagacity while warning against overemphasizing alleged press corruption as a political tool.
A promotional paragraph urges readers to revise meals and curb pampered appetite. It extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. Evans Drug Co. offers samples free.
Advertisers know it. The paper reaches a broad audience in Gpay with steady readership and local notices.
The minority currency measure, drafted by Representative John Sharp Williams and backed by Democratic members of the House Banking and Currency Committee, would reform reserve requirements and bank liabilities. It repeals certain reserve rules, shifts to gold or gold certificates, raises bank examiner pay, caps liabilities, limits loans, and allows certain bond investments with eligibility tied to municipal and state bonds. The comptroller would distribute the bill to banks for consent, which binds institutions to the new framework and enables elastic currency features through inter-convertible bonds.
A draft banking bill proposes a 0.0625 percent tax on bank deposits to fund depositor protection after bank failures. It allows issue of emergency notes redeemable by the treasury and sets a prohibition on bank officers lending for stock gambling.
R P Brown manager of the Black Cats sold his business interests to focus on training the team. He reports signing Streibh and Brinker, expects a strong lineup similar to last year with Higginbotham Tonneson and possibly Anderson. He notes California State League aims to recruit two former Black Cats but believes they will stay. Brown regrets not accepting Vancouver’s offer but follows friends’ wishes to remain in Aberdeen.
The Aberdeen post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending February 18 1908. Names include Mrs Maggie Hindley Miss Mary Sparrow John J ell Jessie McNamara Rev P M Powell and others. Third class notices indicate those who should say Advertised when calling. The Herald notes the update every two weeks.
The city council on February 12 adopted a resolution to improve I street from First street north to Benn Hopkins Addition. Work includes clearing grubbing and grading per city specifications. Estimated cost 6180 dollars. payment on an immediate plan. protest deadline February 26 before the council. property fronting I street between First and Tenth and adjacent areas assessed for costs.
The clerk will receive bids up to Marehi 4 for 1200 feet of 414 inch woolden pipe rated at 150 psi.
The Associated Charities of Aberdeen met in city hall with about fifty members present to review membership and trustee reports. The membership reported 120 dues paying members and hopes for many more, while trustees named new officers and a slate of trustees as plans for a stronger operation were discussed.
Eastern mailers warn of a bear market while Seattle mills resume after a December to March shutdown. Prices slide to about 1.75 for stars and 2.00 for clears as Middle West reports overproduction and retailers stockpile. R. W. Douglas tours the Midwest. bears and rail charges threaten profits of 1.59 to 2.00 million if output stays under 125 days.
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