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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
4
Residents who fail to receive their maps or ad copies must notify by Saturday noon for Monday delivery and by Wednesday noon for Thursday delivery. The notice requests prompt contact to ensure timely distribution.
The Herald claims it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis County. Advertising contracts rely on this, and money owed under such contracts may be forfeited if the circulation claim is not strictly true.
The Aberdeen Herald urges voters to prioritize business capacity over politics in city elections two months away. It endorses James A. Hood for mayor, citing his 25 years in the city, prior tenure as mayor and council service, and readiness to devote time to city needs. The paper notes only a minor cloud in 1918 from I W W threats on Grays Harbor.
An attempt to make the threat effective is linked to Aberdeen with an executive described as having a stiff vertebra. The paper notes Mr Hood is believed to possess that quality.
The Inland Empire states Idaho Washington Montana and Oregon should favor well drafted laws over numerous bills. lawmakers seek to justify election by enacting many measures but quality and effectiveness must trump volume to avoid half baked statutes and improve public benefit.
Pryan's Commoner argues the Pujo committee hearings will reveal the money trust as a real force. Reluctant witnesses admit a system that shocks the country, threatening tyrannical control over business. The public will demand reforms to curb financiers and brokers in Wall Street.
The New Bedford Standard argues raising the tax limit from 12 to 15 per 1 000 won t fix city spending. The piece blames extravagant living, poor municipal management, and voter expectations for waste. It cites autos, immediate wants, and unaffordable luxuries as root causes.
A testimonial from Hoquiam editor John Jefferson Carney of the Herald is backed by the Democratic County Central Committee for Aberdeen postmaster. The piece praises his 25 year Democratic newspaper leadership in a sparsely Democratic county and notes rumors of his wandering aimlessly after returning to the Harbor.
A Washingtonian piece praises a Colonel as fit for a Aberdeen postmaster role in 1900, noting his sharp critiques of Republicans and his skill in proofreading post cards, while recalling local press tensions and market rhetoric about quality versus price. The writer mocks catalog illustrations and laments community neglect as Ardianople fades from view.
Town pride and civic action urged as residents pledge to boost local business, boost property values, improve appearances, support local merchants, publicize positive town news, and invest at home. Aims include voting, writing letters, repairing buildings, and turning odds and ends into value while initiating a home buying movement.
North Yakima city commission adopted a new ordinance at the request of the Yakima Business Men's Association forbidding fraudulent or misleading advertising. After January 30 merchants cannot advertise closing out sales nor claim wholesale or bankrupt stock prices without proof, with fines for violations.
President Bryan of Indiana University argues that the greatest nineteenth century contributions to pure learning and fine art came from German scholars, noting English and American universities often avoided practical work yet Germany led in scholarship.
A Carlyle quotation notes that focus on a single object can enable achievement while spreading power across many objects may prevent success. The idea contrasts singular concentration with broad distribution of effort.
Washington gossip notes discuss abolition of the Court of Commerce cited as Taft allies’ pet. The Interstate Commerce Commission is praised for regulating railroad rates, while Judge Archibald faces trial for misconduct and common graft.
A compact translation describes spring with nightingales and plum blossoms, autumn’s melancholy under a bright moon, and winter blossoms breaking forth from long seclusion. The verses reflect seasonal changes and quiet longing in a classical style.
The recipe yields a three layer ornamental Christmas cake with butter sugar eggs flour baking powder and orange flower water. Fill with two creams green spinach dyed and coconut and white, ice with boiled icing and decorate with candied citron mistletoe leaves and silver comfits.
Sift flour, bread crumbs, brown sugar, suet, currants, sultanas, chopped seeded raisins, citron peel, almonds, lemon rind and juice, baking powder, spices, nutmeg and salt. Beat eggs, add brandy and milk. Mix, steam six hours, turn out, decorate with almonds, mistletoe and holly. Serve with brandy or bard sauce.
A domestic duck is cleaned and trussed and filled with mashed potatoes seasoned with grated onion pepper and salt. Butter and beaten egg white are added, then the duck is roasted. Garnish with celery strips apple slices and olives for an attractive Christmas table centerpiece.
A baking tip advises resting tins on a wet cloth for ten to fifteen minutes to unmold cakes without sticking. A light exchange follows with a character asking to see something in Europe and replying I want to see the Hungarian goulash in session.
Government plans to test commercial distillation of Douglas fir stump wood and mill waste in Oregon with University of Washington supervision. The forest service will supply transport to Portland for a carload of stump wood to run at the Oregon Wood Distilling plant, with cooperation invited from chambers and local groups. Thorpe Babcock of the West Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association endorses federal action and notes past, costly experiments without success.
A severe storm caused extensive damage including a house partially protected by an adjoining building. Streets and wires suffered, with about 600 telephones out of service and lines still down. Hoquiam area reports shed and dock damage at Coats shingle mill and shattered plate glass windows.
A Chicago Journal quips about a theater troupe and a barn fire after a tour setback. The tall Thespian vows to thrash the Swampdoodle Gazette editor while recalling how the barn fire forced them to flee. The piece references a market page headline "Another Flurry In Smoked Hams."
A proposal from Mr. McCosh to organize a street band to perform at various occasions is explored. A $4,000 yearly cost is discussed, with a committee led by Waldo W. Hart and W. O. McCaw to seek support. Merchants doubt profit but see potential in drawing farmers and boosting local trade through weekly concerts.
President Hibben of Princeton argues education should prioritize developing the mind over the body. He says true progress requires a conservative grasp of fundamental human mental needs and powers to guide new methods while preserving permanent value.
Chloroform was discovered by Guthrie in 1831 and first used in surgery in 1847. This marks a pivotal shift in anesthesia with a chemical agent enabling deeper operative procedures.
A year end overview notes resorts thriving and a large military ball at Knights of Pythias hall with tasteful decorations fine music and ample refreshments. Watch night services at Methodist churches closed 1912 with prayer songs and preaching followed by refreshments and New Year celebrations as horns steam whistles and bells announced 1913.
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