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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1912
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald announces its semi weekly publication schedule and office details. It lists address 309 East Wishkah Street Aberdeen Washington and editor Jno J Carney. Subscription rates are two dollars for one year and one fifty for six months with cash in advance.
The Herald of Grays Harbor touts itself as the oldest paper and with the largest circulation in Chehalis County. Advertising contracts tied to this claim may be forfeited if the statement is not true, while the ticket lists Woodrow Wilson for president and Thomas R. Marshall for vice president.
The Herald endorses William Jennings Bryan for opposing predatory interests and securing the party’s integrity at Baltimore. It lauds his Chicago convention stance and sacrifice of a fourth nomination for the public good, arguing he now stands higher with supporters of popular government across parties.
The piece argues Col. Roosevelt will not seek a third party run for president. It cites Chicago revolt leaders' reluctance to leave their party, campaign financing doubts, and the Democratic platform and candidates as strong alternatives. It also notes Bruce Rogers’s attorney general nomination by the socialist party.
After weeks of gatekeeping air travel the Aberdeen World announces its landing in the Taft camp signaling the campaign’s momentum and public interest.
Editorials hail Woodrow Wilson as a strong reform candidate and a unifying figure against machine politics. They praise his New Jersey governance record, tariff reform stance, and potential to draw votes from Taft, while noting his weaknesses and strategic advantages in key states. The pieces contrast Wilson with Tammany Hall and big business allies.
Chief of Police Templeman returned from Seattle with G A Watson in custody on a warrant alleging land fraud involving Mrs A Pike and several Aberdeen women who claim they paid 15 to 250 dollars for promises of valuable Oregon land claims. Watson offered no resistance and awaits formal action as authorities assemble evidence for possible information in Superior Court.
John Ruskin defines superstition as the fear of a spirit shared by many nations. He describes a being with human passions present in some places and absent in others who blesses or harms based on attention and praise. The spirit resists human pleasure yet may be appeased by sacrificing part of it.
In Shagirt New Jersey the high cost of living is described as the burning issue, withtariff as its heart. The speaker plans to address tariff and trust questions in acceptance and campaign speeches while noting campaign donations from $5 to $100. James Hamilton Lewis pledges aid to secure votes from Illinois Indiana and Iowa.
The Nehalem sails for San Francisco from Federal mill while G C Lindauer departs Wilson mill for the same route. Carmel sails for San Francisco, Roy Somers loading at Cosmopolis, Azalea loading for San Pedro, Fair Oaks and Daisy Mitchell loading for San Francisco, S G Wilder heading to San Pedro, Annie Larson loading at Aberdeen Mills for San Pedro, Arago from Honolulu bound for Santa Rosalia, Harlesden to load for Australia, Coronado sailing with lumber for San Francisco, Oceanic Vance docked for mast work before cargo at Donovan mill.
Collection of brief aphorisms from Chamfort La Rochefoucauld Marguerite de Valois and Talley rand on dinners appetites gravity weakness virtue and speech. The quotes critique human behavior and vanity with pointed observations.
The quotation urges doing good for as long as possible and for all people in every place. It reflects a benevolent ethic urging persistent, widespread kindness across communities.
The fragment describes a typhoid fly specimen with anatomical parts labeled for entomological study. It references adult male and female features such as proboscis palp antennae and paparium, noting enlargement portions. It appears to be an agricultural or entomology department label or note from Howard Hur Ent, Dept. Agriculture.
Campaign style notice urges homeowners to prevent disease by killing flies and screening homes. It advises screen doors keep food covered boil drinking water and screen privies to curb contagion.
Senator Elihu Root argues that constitutional limits must govern the nation beyond majority impulso. He condemns the idea that a popular majority may override enduring principles of justice and divine law guiding government. The speech warns that abandoning those limits would replace principle with momentary will.
A Brook lyn Eagle snippet shows a pale faced young man and his wife debating poetry and gender roles. The wife imposes a test involving watching the baby and shopping with a threat tied to her father sending money. The tone hints at domestic friction with humor.
Elks lodges plan arrival orders led by New York and Portland with a naval parade down the Willamette and Columbia rivers. A grand ball at Multnomah hotel tops Friday events while Saturday offers free autos and boats. Aberdeen Hoquiam lodges travel by rail. marching clubs total about 246 members.
Subscribers served by city carriers who do not receive the Herald on Monday and Thursday by 6 p.m. should call City Messenger Co at phone 5931 for immediate delivery.
Secretary Knox argues for aiding weaker Caribbean republics to stabilize politics and finance. He cites immense natural wealth and favorable climate as conditions for steady resource development under peace.
A brief dialogue between a quiet man and a physician prompts a life risking choice. The man questions riding a horse while the doctor warns the risk to life if he attempts the ride. The exchange highlights courage versus caution in pursuit of an outcome.
Fans report a protest by the Hoquiam club over a Centralia game played last month. Dusty Miller, Centralia manager, used a lead loaded bat, violating weight rules, and the game was won by Centralia but later thrown out. Eddie Ford, Hoquiam second baseman, made his first error in thirteen games Friday afternoon.
Senator elect Ollie James arrived in Seagirt New Jersey to meet Governor Wilson about the official notification ceremony. He suggested Wednesday August 7 as the date and will chair the notification committee. The event may be held on the governor’s lawn if weather permits.
In Spokane, about 30 leading progressives debated whether to put third party state and county tickets on in Washington. Poindexter favored remaining in the Republican primaries but urged a separate ticket for Roosevelt electors. A radical faction resisted this plan, others argued progressives should stay with the Republican Party, while some pressed for a full third party slate.
The entertainment committee for the Southwest Washington Development Association plans an August 29 to 31 convention in South Bend. A 10 foot square concrete oven for clams and oysters has been completed at Tokeland and another is under construction to feed about 1000 attendees. Tables under the trees will seat all guests for the banquet talks.
The Aberdeen group plans a week long push to organize clubs countywide. Progressives aligned with the Baltimore platform opposed to Chicago steamroller tactics will be invited to join and support the campaign.
Dr Messer advertises at 122 E Heron St 2nd Floor Aberden Washington offering treatment for bladder kidney diseases piles fissure fistula abscesses ulcers and bowel issues. He claims 20 years experience 20 000 treatments and uses German remedy 606 with office hours daily and Sundays.
A brief blurb touts affordable modern printing options under the tag Ahordcan Derintine Orn, highlighting value and streamlined service for customers seeking budget friendly publishing.
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