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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald announces its semi weekly publication schedule and editor J Carney. It lists subscription rates and advertizing terms asserting the paper’s large Chehalis County circulation and promising refunds if circulation claims are not accurate.
The article explains Wisconsin's railroad rate law and its adjudication process. It notes railroads provide expert input while the state may challenge rates through a railroad commission with hearings and ten day notices. Complaints may be filed by any person or organization, not only shippers, and a rate challenge flips to prima facie legality after commission action.
A critical examination of graft expands beyond politics into industrial and commercial life. The essay argues graft is widespread, perpetrated by seemingly respectable figures, and punished only rarely, creating a false aura of legitimacy. It warns of the corrupting influence on youth and the public trust.
The editorial argues grafting thrives only when grafts are unpunished and calls for strong public punishment of bungling grafters. It warns grafting must be viewed as theft to deter young men from seeing it as a gentleman's game.
The August Delineator highlights midsummer fashion with varied styles and reader features. It includes a new Helen M. Winslow story At Spinster Farm, continued tales by Cyrus Townsend Brady and Lynn Roby Meek, articles on timepieces and old-time summer reports, Luther’s hymn A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, and practical guidance for mothers and housewives. It also offers children's stories such as L. Frank Baum’s Animal Fairy Tale and home craft ideas.
Gov. Hanly of Indiana commends a hard line against pass bribery. In a Terre Haute address he vows to dismantle the system, insisting passes are unearned favors to office holders and will be cut off if corporate returns fail. He argues passes go to the office, not the man, and that honest officials should refuse them.
A new effort to establish a representative silk industry on Puget Sound advances after a Bellingham trial. Officials say capital limitations hampered the first effort, but the machinery acquired will form the core of a financed enterprise. Favorable climate markets and freight rates underpin plans, and the Bellingham venture will be watched closely.
A man using a Washington Hotel register under the name Ralph Hoyt from Chicago died at Grays Harbor Hospital after ingesting carbolic acid. Authorities found letters identifying him as Charles Nichols of Portland employed as a collector. He expressed love for Amanda Nichols of Portland in a long suicide note and cited unpayable debts before the fatal dose.
Geo A Eyler of Cumberland Maryland recounts his 11 month old daughter's illness with throat trouble and two doctors giving up. After using Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption she improved after four bottles and is now in perfect health. Trial bottle offered at Red Cross Pharmacy with 50c and $1.00 guarantees.
A special election will be held July 29, 1905 at 40814 East Wishkah street Aberdeen in Chehalis County Washington School District No 5 to vote on a 2 mill tax for furnishing free text books. Voters mark Tax yes or Tax no. Polls open 1 PM to 8 PM. By order of the Board of Directors dated July 10 1905.
A Cosmopolis Washington town notice invites sealed bids for a new town hall foundation. Bids open July 19 at 8 pm. Cedar 4x12 mud fills and cross pieces required. Specifications by building committee. Council may reject all bids. Dated July 12 1905. W S McLavi a, Clerk.
Five special agents will be sent by the department of commerce and labor to investigate trade conditions in foreign countries. These men are experts in their lines and their reports are expected to be of value, justifying their selection and expense. Secretary Metcalf outlines instructions for a full investigation into American trade with the countries visited, trade shares, and methods to boost this trade.
BC shingle manufacturers demonstrate price restraint by coordinating two selling companies to handle all provincial output. Only enough shingles are produced to meet trade needs and distribution is based on mill capacity.
An old advertisement promises a single day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Consumers are told to return the money if it fails, and the note bears E. W. Grove's signature on each bottle.
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