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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
2
Public notice details for a small Aberdeen newspaper summary including publication schedule editor contact and ad copy deadlines for Monday and Thursday editions. The text notes address 309 East Wishkah Street and subscription rates and mail matter classification.
Don E. Seitz attacks the Federal Post Office as an obstructive monopoly in World's Work citing its $224 million annual business loss and criticizes postmasters as political appointments. He compares U S rates with Canada Britain and Japan highlighting profits and parcel post issues and notes German parcel delivery seen in New York streets.
Joseph L Mohindra a state bank examiner backs a bill to give him receiver powers without pay and to use the attorney general for legal advice at no cost except when a failed bank pays 100 cents on the dollar The reform aims to reduce costs to depositors in insolvent state banks and improve the banking law but is described as not fully adequate.
The text argues Canadian law protects depositors by guaranteeing returns even in bank insolvency. It notes banks are relited to a banking association that winds up affairs and pays deposits. It warns money panics may recur until public confidence strengthens, as reviewed by the National Monetary Commission for Congress.
The piece notes citizens reclaiming power from alleged corrupt politicians as voters replace U S senators, citing Poindexter in Washington and Martine in New Jersey, followed by a Republican win in Nevada amid a Democratic legislature. It also critiques Aberdeen’s proposed government plan and outlines Chehalis County apportionment moves.
A field detail explains bending the rifle frame tangs downward to adjust drop and align sights. The author notes rifles often have incorrect stock drop due to varied shapes and insists a simple tang bend costing less than a dollar can improve aiming. He cites positive responses from hunters who saw better sight alignment after the modification.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal protector against disease germs found in air water dust and food. It claims rapid relief from malaria chills and fevers and offers a money back guarantee at A W Shelley's.
A fragment from a Woman's Home Companion piece features a debate on the five senses. One speaker claims the senses include a mysterious sixth sense and jokes about snoring as a separate sense, reflecting playful discussion within the page.
Aberdeen resident J P Pederson testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured twenty years of kidney trouble with backache headaches and languor. The ad urges readers to buy for 50 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents and to remember the name Doan's.
Voter registration shows 82 registered voters with 19 women, amid talks of shifting to a commission form of government. In Second Ward Stanley Smith challenges L F Beckenhauer and A J Stewart plans to file. R H Keagy rumored for council seat. Filings include Mayor Frank Beam and J W Parks, City Clerk P F Clark, City Treasurer Roy Sargent, and council members across wards.
The city council discussed withdrawing a franchise while continuing work on street repairs. A special committee was named to study a leaky pipe issue. Ordinances were approved removing bike light requirements while keeping bells and allowing sidewalk use when streets are blocked. Roads Williams Street Aberdeen Avenue Division Street were slated for improvement and bonds considered for the Spur Tenth Broadway alley.
Local food workers tout Figola bread as a desert staple while merchants warn against overhyped claims. Officials review production standards and label the product a regional specialty with rising consumer interest.
The fire committee choisir a site for a new hose house and auditing of the treasurer's books was authorized. Will Herren receives 873.48 for wood at the pumping station, W. W. Anstie bills 3.20, and Donavan Lumber Co bill is delayed. Ordinances to improve Lafayette street and sewer mouth in districts C and D were ordered, with Aberdeen Printing Co. noted for quality printing.
The feature highlights Figola bread as a versatile staple that eases preparation and invites spontaneous hospitality. It emphasizes simple ingredients, quick versatile recipes, and a confident approach to unexpected visitors.
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