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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald lists semi weekly publication schedule and dates, MO J. Carney as editor proprietor, and subscription rates from $2.00 yearly to 15 cents for nine months. It asserts the paper is the oldest on Grays Harbor and claims the largest Chehalis County circulation, with advertising contracts contingent on this statement.
A Washington state senate seat discussion notes Grays Harbor growth and the need for representative selection. The editorial opposes Ankeny’s methods and boosters while questioning Preston and Wilson supporters, citing Chronicle claims and voter awareness. It argues against manipulated convention control and urges careful judgment.
Continuous advertising builds public confidence as the prevailing view holds a man must endure constant scrutiny to be known for his character. The public trusts someone who can face trial before the populace.
Acknowledges the Venezuela dispute was set for The Hague arbitration and urges early suggestion of arbitration by the United States when Britain and Germany first pressed. Sees the Monroe Doctrine as not to shield any state from just obligations and urges powers to adopt arbitration to resolve future tensions.
The piece argues that Spooner of Wisconsin favors a fifteen year presidential term and compares it to a Georgia businessman's past suggestion. It notes Jeffersonian support for frequent elections and accuses the modern GOP of drifting toward Hamiltonian ideas with life terms for president and senate and good behavior governors as a goal.
The street rumor that former mayor Anstie would become city marshal is dismissed as unlikely. Anstie has just been elected constable at $60 per month, potentially aiding county sheriff and city police. The piece also questions the legality of holding county constable and city marshal roles simultaneously and suggests sheriff could retain marshalship and salaries.
In a hearing before Judge Grosscup, Betheia, a government representative, described the beef trust as a cutthroat conspiracy and said it destroyed all competition nationwide. He cited the Sherman law’s criminal provisions against such conspiracies and suggested Roosevelt could gain by consulting Betheia.
A verbose note criticizes a local resident who seeks Carnegie funding for Aberdeen Public Library. The piece satirically questions the need to burden the city with stationery costs and hints Carnegie’s clerks send a bondlike form, suggesting caution in accepting gifts and awaiting official returns.
The piece notes a protest against Congressman Fowler’s bill to create a tariff commission to study imports and propose changes. It argues the Journal overstates risks of “government by commission” and questions why Roosevelt’s tariff commission suggestion isn’t criticized the same way.
The Albany Argus argues for direct popular vote to elect United States senators, criticizing Thomas C. Platt for seeking Senate return and urging reform to end state control over senatorial selection. The editorial presses that the public should directly elect senators.
The Chicago Record-Herald asserts Americans still cherish peaceful ideals and remain loyal to old traditions. The piece notes the drift from government by consent and old professions, observing the tension when quoting the Declaration of Independence to a Republican politician.
The passage notes that a dealer can feature existing stock in ads to attract buyers. If the item is not new, the ad can still draw interest by highlighting a fair price. It emphasizes price appeal as a key advertising lever.
The Commoner by William Jennings Bryan is described as educational and informative with editorial and home departments plus a world news summary and Maupin’s features. A low rate offer provides a one year value pairing The Commoner with the Aberdeen Herald Estate for $2.25, with orders via the Aberdeen Herald office. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for colds at 25 cents.
A Waverly Texas reader praises a morning remedy for throat and lung troubles describing a troublesome phlegm, no equal medicine, and a pleasant taste. The note recommends the product to all requiring such relief, sold by W B Paine & Co for 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
A palmist and clairvoyant from Coloba India arrives in Aberdeen and will meet clients in Suite at Hotel Gray over The St. Paul Millinery Store 62 Heron Street. He offers readings from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays included and promises satisfaction or no charge. Also promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup sold by W. B. Pains & Co.
George W. Gibson seeks a divorce from Rosetta Gilson for abandonment and to settle title to real property acquired after abandonment. The case is filed in Superior Court of Washington Chehalis County with attorney J C Cross of Aberdeen serving the plaintiff and the first publication dated December 4, 1902.
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