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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
4
The notice outlines annual and six month subscription rates and deadlines for ads. It states the Herald's status as Grays Harbor county's oldest paper with the largest circulation and notes contract terms and fee forfeiture under applicable act provisions.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review comments on Colier's proposal to appoint Fisher as Secretary of the Interior under President Wilson. It argues against a partisan pick, citing the department's alleged fraud and calls for nonpartisan, principled reapportionment and government integrity.
Edward Finch proposes Aberdeen water ways to own water frontage for factories. The measure, likely restricted to Aberdeen and Hoquiam, is viewed as a potential industrial turning point and revenue source if adopted. Altering the Wishkxah river project to allow city land acquisition and deep water frontage is discussed.
The article discusses the critical task of redrawing Washington state legislative and congressional districts. It notes reapportionment should have been done by the last legislature and must be addressed by the current one, acknowledging inherent imperfections and inevitable effects on some voters. It emphasizes aiming to minimize inequality and ensure fair representation.
Lawmakers consider plans to clear and reclaim logged off lands. A fraction of the cost to reclaim arid lands in Eastern Washington could make these lands as productive, aiding state development and resource growth.
Washington January 29. The election of Willard Lainsbury to the United States Senate from Delaware moves the Democrats to 49 seats, a clear majority of two. The result strengthens party leaders for tariff and executive action beyond the precarious 4% margin, even without Vice President Marshall’s vote.
In a vignette from Bart Kennedy’s Tramp to Spain the Monte de Piedad in Madrid is described as a polite, well run pawnshop. A would be customer tries to pawn a camera but is refused while offering a revolver. he later repays with a tiny fraction of currency and learns the shop charged no interest on small sums with a small ticket fee.
A journal article forecasts that the Panama Canal will dramatically lower shipping costs from the Pacific Coast to the Atlantic and Europe, expanding market reach and boosting stumpage and lumber profits. It estimates rates dropping to about 19.99 per thousand for rough lumber, with substantial overall savings and long term capacity to serve inland markets as far as Ohio.
The arrival of Abbas Effendi, a leader seen as uniting major faiths, drew attention from Christendom and Bahai adherents across the country. He spent time traveling and speaking to crowds, inspiring a following while facing local opposition and controversy.
The essay argues how a single fixed belief about ship design persisted for years until a independent thinker tested and changed it. It notes that older ships had a wider bow for towing logs butt end first and that modern ships use a narrow bow to increase speed, which altered log towing methods.
A brief quotation emphasizes friendship as the most holy social bond. It cites Mary Wollstonecraft noting true friendship is rarer than true love.
A fragmentary verse piece portrays a prophet by a river bank sharing water with an earthen pitcher bearer. The clay of man is remade through suffering into earth anew, and the poet reflects on mortality and the unending cycle of creation and rebirth.
A brief note notes a baby robin consuming half of its single meal observed recently. No further details on location or observers provided.
In a domestic scene Mrs Winfall questions a new cook about her name Mrs McCarty the cook explains she prefers not to be called Mrs McCarts after joking about an alarm clock The snippet also notes a tip about making uniform holes in rubber corks using ammonia water to steady the punch and prevent tapering holes
A candidate announces candidacy for the office of Mayor of Aberdeen at the city primaries. The statement is dated March 10 1913 and notes subject to voter approval of Aberdeen residents.
Eugene France announces his candidacy for mayor of Aberdeen subject to voters approval at the March 10, 1913 primaries.
Joseph Jacob declares candidacy for mayor under the banner for the people to be decided by voters at the primaries on March 146 1913. The statement emphasizes service to the people and calls for voter approval in the election.
Councilman candidate KL J Ekolts announces his bid for the Third Ward seat in Aberdeen subject to ward voters approval at the March 10 1913 primaries. He underscored his commitment to public service and pledges to seek voter support.
E W Beimfohr announces candidacy for the Fifth Ward in Aberdeen at the primaries to be held March 10 1913.
The city of Aberdeen announces the primary date for re election to the office of city clerk. Voters will cast ballots on March 19 1913 to decide continuation of the current clerk.
City treasurer of the city of Aberdeen to be chosen by voters at Aberdeen primaries on March 10, 1913.
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