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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
1
William J Bryan's The Commoner is promoted as educational and instructive during the current congressional session. It highlights editorial content Current Topic Home Department Maupin's page and says subscriptions include a low rate with the Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald for one year at 2.25. Orders go to the Aberdeen Herald office.
Fire broke out in Frank J. Becker’s grocery in Aberdeen before 3 am, quickly confined by the fire department and citizens. The blaze, believed started near matches, endangered the north side of Heron street. seven streams and 70 psi were used. Losses include Becker stock over 4000 dollars with 2000 insured. Redinger building and Veysey stock damaged but insured. Gov Rogers and memorial resolutions noted in state senate and house.
Benjamin K Kolbe, representing Illinois lumbermen, bought an 18 acre mill site from H A Hayes east of Dabney bluff to build a 50000 plus feet daily capacity saw mill. The proposal highlights the need for an east side road along the bluff and parallels the water front with major milling interest likely to rise near Elliott's Slough mouth.
A morning phlegm and cough remedy from W. B. Paine & Co. is recommended for throat and lung troubles. The advertisement notes the medicine is pleasant to take and offers 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles in Waverly Texas.
The Illinois Central Railroad office in Portland Oregon offers mounted wall maps of the United States Cuba and Porto Rico at a price of ten cents for postage prepaid by return mail The ad seeks readers east or south of St Paul Omaha or St Louis for potential correspondence and distribution of the maps free of charge Address B H Trumbull 142 Third Street Portland Oregon
An advertisement touts McKenzies English Remedy as a home treatment for catarrh with long lasting cures. It claims to cleanse air passages heal sores and stop poisonous discharge while internal treatment targets the virus in blood and stomach. G O Guy is listed as sole coast agent in Seattle Washington.
The steel trust offers 168000 employees a stock purchase plan with 7 percent dividends and 5 percent bonuses, tied to continued employment and performance. It includes a profit sharing scheme funded by a minimum annual earnings target and emphasizes benevolent feudalism to prevent strikes and sway future elections.
Isaac Story of Ava Missouri reports quick relief from stomach trouble and dumb chills after using Herbine prescribed by Dr J W Mary. The testimonial dates September 10 1900 and notes sales by W B Paine & Co. The ad claims improved energy vigor and digestions with brighter spirits.
For week ending January 13 1903 the Aberdeen post office lists uncalled letters including Jas Brazel Cooper E H Esq Codrington Harry Darnell Mrs Harry Dreyer F A Evans Kattie Evans Frank Goodell Arthur D Glenn Edna Haaland Aadne Hammond F Kearney E Kearney Ed Loschenkohl F W Musgrie Harry Matthews G F Pedersen Theodor Rogers Geo K Sutton Miss Anna Scott Mrs Jane Theabett Fred 4th class Duvell Miss Birdie Persons calling for these letters please say Advertised.
Advertising copy promises a quick cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. The box bears FE. W. Grove’s signature and a money back guarantee if the remedy fails to cure.
A persuasive note on how names shape travel impressions across rail lines including the Columbia River scenery the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co. the Utah routes and the Portland Chicago Special. It invites readers to seek more information from A L Craig in Portland and J R Naaru in Seattle.
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