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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
4
The Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald asserts it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis County. Advertising contracts based on that claim may be forfeited if the statement is not absolutely true.
A Taecna News analysis compares Britain’s 5 percent income tax with exemptions to potential U S revenue. It argues a US rate near UK levels could yield about 309 million dollars annually, rivaling customs and overall federal receipts, enabling tariff reductions if used for revenue.
The Harriman influence transformed the Union Pacific into a dominant railroad empire with last year’s gross income rising to 170 million dollars and public disbursements around 28 million. This contrasts with the distant debt burden of ten to fifteen years ago and marks a notable shift led by Mr. Harriman, as described in Carl Snyder’s profile in the January American Monthly Review of Reviews. The piece also notes political event chatter about Secretary Garfield and possible appearances by Cortelyou or Cornelius Vanderbilts associates on related themes.
Representative Campbell of Kansas urges establishment of a commission to investigate tariffs and trusts. He warns the risk that a stronger power could absorb the commission, allowing the trusts to swallow it.
Colliers Weekly editorial in its December issue commends McClure's Magazine for its Patient and documented history of Mrs. Eddy and Christian Science. The piece notes the manuscript suggests a careful, evidence based account, contrasting charity with accusations of money seeking charlatan.
A plaintiff offers a photograph to show she is young and beautiful in a breach of promise case. The defense disputes the image as evidence, noting possible retouching and the impossibility of judging age from a picture.
Psychological tests at a South Carolina college suggest men recall spoken information better than women. The finding is notable since women are often observed repeating what they hear.
A contemporary advertisement promotes a biography of insurance magnates and money kings, billed as a sweeping portrait of finance power and piracy lore. The ad hints at intrigue surrounding high finance and maritime myth in a modern literary spotlight.
A concise critique notes that religion in France faces pressures similar to New York City's transit system. The comparison highlights strain on institutions and public services as both sectors contend with demand and governance challenges.
A Kansas reader touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a rapid cough and pneumonia remedy. The ad credits T C Rderton of Kansas praising its effectiveness, noting Shelley's Drug Store sells the product in a twice weekly Transcripts of the Gray’s Harper-Abdeen Semi-Weekly Herald for $2.00 and $1.50 in advance.
A speaker will deliver two thrilling lectures and tales of adventures under three flags at the Methodist Church next Monday and Tuesday night. He brings 1000 hunting and battle curiosities to decorate walls and the rostrum, followed by a lightning bayonet and sword drill. Ten young men from the audience will wear native costumes and coats of mail.
The Birthday club at the Farnams home entertained with a dinner on Tuesday evening inviting husbands for a surprise turnout. A Christmas tree distributed humorous and useful presents to guests including Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Cook and Chas. R. Savere among others, in a pleasant social gathering.
Advertised letters uncalled for for Aberdeen week ending Jan 1 197. Names listed include Alexander Martin Howard Mae Arnold John Jamison Lomas Anderson Chanas Tra Anderson Gustaf Adams Clifton P Allen Harry Armstrong Suord Barricklow Arthur Beemer Bether Bernette Annie Benith Bell Bilodean Jay Borse Frank Berg Frea Berg 8 J Brander Wn Burke W F Britton Mre Geo Caswell Burrell Carlisle Ferris Copley Merian Coleman Belle Donaca J M Duffy Peter Dean Eblers John Evans E W Elofson Oscar Eikenburg Geo Evans Wm Gordon Levi Graham A K Griffin Dott Graves Mrs MS Ball Miss Daisy Hall J And etc. Also Ballard Snow Liniment ad claims it relieves rheumatism and pains with 25c 50c 1.00 bottles available at Shelley's Drug Store and promotes the Herald as Gray's Harbor's widely read paper.
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