Water leakage cripples city mains study says two thirds wasted
Geo F McDougal reports two thirds of pumped water wasted by underground leakage in cities like Aberdeen. British and American practice poor with main leakage common due to iron pipe expansion and contraction. Wood pipe substitution suggested as remedy.
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The
Herald
Geo. F. McDougal
Aberdeen
Frederick Bramwell
British Institution of Civil Engineers
England
G. F. McDovant
M. E
Handwriting on the wall for Mead administration
A Colfax Commoner editorial compares Washington state finances to Belshazzar's fate. It accuses Governor Mead of excessive spending with a empty treasury and warns that voters will judge him and the legislature at the next election. The piece urges fiscal restraint and a return to cash budgeting.
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Belshazzar
Mead
Belshazzar’s
Rogers
McBride
Patrons Open New Aberdeen Book Bindery and Ruling Room
F. G. Tefft & Co announce a complete book bindery and ruling room in Aberdeen Wash offering full scope from pamphlets to blank books with new machinery and a top coast ruling machine. They specialize in magazine periodical and music binding plus map and blue print mounting and invite public inspection at 83-84 Wishkah Block.
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Chehalis County
F. G. Tefft & CO
Gen’s Book Binders
Wishkah
Aberdeen
Wash
Gray's Harbor Herald a leading regional paper
The Herald stands as the most widely read newspaper in Gray's Harbor. Wise advertisers recognize its broad reach and influence in the area.
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Herald
Gray’s Harbor
Wise
Twin Cities in Ontario Show Municipal Ownership Model
In Ontario near Thunder Bay the cities of Fort William and Port Arthur display a bold municipal ownership model with streetcars and utilities run by citizens. The piece notes nonpartisan governance, zero party lines, and profitable city rail and utilities, arguing these "city-owned cities" lift moral standards and civic confidence.
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Ontario
Lake Superior
Thunder Bay
Fort William
Port Arthur
Bell Telephone
Kakabeka Falls
Chicago
Twin Cities
America
Civil Service Exam for Clerk and Carrier Announced
An examination for clerk and carrier will be held at the post office on January 15. Age limit 18 to 45, unmarried women eligible for clerk. Applicants must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh 125 pounds. For full information contact Miss Blanche M Albright secretary of board Aberdeen Washington.
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Blanche M. Albright
Aberdeen
Wash
Cure for Misery Promises Quick Relief with Electric Bitters
R M James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria chills bilious attacks and jaundice with 50 cent bottles claiming rapid relief for stomach liver and kidney ailments and a lame back. Evans Drug Co and Postoffice Pharmacy sell under guarantee.
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R. M. James
Louellen, S. C
Evans Drug Co
Postoffice Pharmacy
Oklahoma Adopts State Bank Deposit Guaranty Fund
Guthrie dispatch reports Oklahoma’s new banking law creating a guaranty fund for depositors in insolvent banks. Operative February 17 1908, the plan requires banks to pay 1 percent of daily average deposits, with state and national banks eligible to participate under a shared framework.
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Oklahoma
United States
Guthrie
Okla
State Banking Board
Banking Board
Bank Commissioner
Comptroller
Newspaper Men Barred By Old Rivalry Tone
Ed Finch plans to take over as editor following Ed Benn in the coming year. The Elma Chronicle notes skepticism about Finch stepping into Benns shoes and recalls his past newspaper experience with a wary, humorous tone.
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Ed. Finch
Ed. Benn
Scott
Mr. Finch
Elma Chronicle
Bryan's Path in Democratic Reform Discussed by C E S Wood
C E S Wood of Portland argues the conservative wing may push Bryan to another loss but contends the masses will demand reform beyond party lines. He notes Bryan’s twelve year educational influence and asks who could replace him, suggesting a shift of loyalties across parties.
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Democratic Party
Bryan
Republican Party
Republican-Democrats
Party of
Plain People
Party of Opposition
Reform
Roosevelt
Portland
C. E. S. Wood
Pacific Monthly
Schubert Club concert delights Hoquiam audience
The Schubert Club performed The Coming of the King at the Presbyterian church in Hoquiam on Monday evening. Miss Scott led soloists with an orchestra and chorus in fine form and the new pipe organ highlighted the finale amid an encores demand. Proceeds will help cover Aberdeen concert deficit.
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Schubert Club
Presbyterian Church
Hoquiam
Scott
Aberdeen
Loose-leaf System Printing and Ruling Highlighted
Herald Printery showcases a loose-leaf system printing and ruling service. The item emphasizes precision in margins and line ruling for business forms.
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Herald Printery
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