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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1903
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald discusses weekly publication schedule and pricing details for the paper. It notes subscription rates and the cost structure for readers, mentioning periods of two weeks and monthly terms, with references to prices and payments.
The house considers an amendment to appropriate funds totaling 600200 for enforcing provisions of a federal act. Mr Klett proposes 220500 for enforcement by the attorney general with 2% for related costs, directing prosecutions of 21 violators. The measure, introduced by Mr Hephern, would authorize 400?66 from the treasury under DOJ supervision for counsel and agents to pursue actions, with protections for witnesses and perjury. The appropriation is to take effect immediately.
William Hitchie argues that the Dingley act does impose duties on imported petroleum or its products when the exporting country taxes petroleum. He notes the circular of April 21, 1898, by Secretary Gage clarifying duties tied to foreign petroleum exports and cites Treasury official Ritchie on high national duties protecting Standard Oil.
A sprawling critique decries government favoritism toward the rich and calls out tariff subsidies as coercive. It cites Roosevelt era politics, naming figures like Platt, Quay, Penrose, Alger, Lorimer, Addicks, Foraker, and Shaw as key supporters and accuses the Chicago Record-Herald of bias toward an independent stance amid Republican infighting.
Nebraska Senator Millard says the Sherman act is specific and, if properly enforced, would block further radical trust legislation. He urges President Roosevelt to direct the attorney general to enforce the Sherman law, noting the criminal clause has not featured in the campaign against trusts.
The piece argues Roosevelt’s choice of a Black collector in Charleston and replacement of a Mississippi postmistress show a democratic impulse but condemn them as hollow since he limits such action to the South. It says political equality must be universal, not regional.
The advertisement claims long life comes from keeping organs healthy and destroying disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver kidneys purify the blood and improve appetite. They allegedly cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous diseases constipation dyspepsia and malaria with vigorous health and strength promised. Price is 50 cents guaranteed by Smits Drug Co.
Fragmented notes discuss western timber regions from Washington to the Pacific coast. Topics include timber demand for porches and columns, pricing divergence, and market advertising ideas. The piece mentions sawmills, clearings, and the prospect of selling gunned timber into waste piles, with references to seasonal timing and market signals.
The piece argues for sticking to proven plans that yield returns, while warning against risky, questionable methods. It stresses studying conditions before change and notes that success comes from legitimate effort and steady work rather than chasing uncertain schemes.
Along the Water Front the Del Norte loads lammer for San Francisco while Sailor Boy, Chas. R. Wilson, Centralia and Benicia also load for destinations including Freemantle San Francisco and San Diego The Waxona Albert Meyer Minnie Kane and Lindauer are noted at mills or arriving with cargoes in the harbor area.
The note advises that worry is useless for uncontrollable matters while action helps. It urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds to prevent pneumonia, claiming no danger when used and noting it is sold by druggists.
Carrying the message with suitable stationery, Evans Dane Co advertises a stock that suits almost any demand at prices reflecting quality.
An old advertisement touts GOLDMAN'S Seattle as the authority on watches and notes CAL signature on every box of the genuine Bromo Quinine remedy that cures colds.
The passage notes how names like Columbia River Scenery and Portland-Chicago Special evoke distinctive travel experiences on the O R & N, Oregon Short Line, and Union Pacific. It urges readers to seek further information from A L Craig in Portland and J BR Nace in Seattle.
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