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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
1
The article extols Grays Harbor as a growing Pacific port from 11,000 workers and a $7 million payroll to a envisioned global hub. It notes Aberde en Hoquiam and Cosmopolis with 30,000 people, panama canal prospects, and $5 million plus federal spending on harbor improvements including two jetties.
The Grays Harbor port on the Pacific Coast reports dramatic growth with water depth up to 24 feet and a rising tonnage. Plans by the Port District and engineer Victor Bogue outline long term improvements spanning from Montesano to the harbor, signaling future commercial expansion.
Regions farm products feed the home market with steady prices plus freight costs, as shown by 1913 shipments into Grays Harbor. Aberdeen Hoquiam Cosmopolis saw 23 279 freight cars, mostly farm goods, with butter vegetables fruits eggs among the receipts.
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