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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
4
Entry noted that the item was entered at the Aberdeen Washington post office as second class mail matter indicating its mailing status and handling category for distribution.
The document discusses silver policy and fiat money, criticizing silver mine interests and Republican positions. It notes the party’s early gold and silver coinage stance, its legislative success, and later shifts toward a softer gold standard. The text references the Bulletin, populism, and 1896 Tacoma events.
The passage questions the pledge to promote free coinage and the idea of restricting gold mining or imports. It critiques the so called good sense movement and its impact on circulating currency and gold holdings, suggesting caution about further contractions and policy shifts.
The Democratic, Populist and Silver Republican parties plan joint conventions on September six in Eeksburg. The move aims to replicate the previous victory and forge a coalition ticket later ratified by the parties, seeking a fusion legislature and large electoral victory amid Republican opposition. The three parties pledge independence from enemy tactics and vow to resist manipulation during the campaign.
The Washingtonian celebrates Adams county Republicans for holding their convention and declaring for the gold standard. It praises their stance against fusion and claims the party shows courage and solid Republican principles. The piece also mocks the Washingtonian's own portrayal of the situation.
The board of commissioners settled the Nethery bond case for 650.00. The late treasurer was not believed to be short, but death and bondsmen’ s bookkeeping lapses caused confusion. W H Abel, new in office, pushed to trial to clear the case, prompting a compromise by bondsmen accepted by the commissioners, ending a case once compared to Jarnydice vs Jarnydice.
Citizens press for completion of two county roads from Montesano toward Aberdeen and up Wishkah to improve city access. Officials claim support but incomplete sections render the Wishkah route largely useless, prompting renewed push for funding and city land along the bluff. A local paper accuses rivals of misreporting county printing bids, clarifying bids covered all county printing at 10 cents per inch, not just commissioners records.
The Bulletin notes years of inaction end and reports the county auditor and commissioners disagree about a 150 amount. It praises the latter for admitting long inaction was politically motivated while urging prompt action and common honesty in collecting funds.
The Nugget jokes about the Democrats and Populists voting for the Cain ticket while labeling Colnor’s honors as easy. The Herano faces amusement over Nugget’s stance posing as a Democrat yet backing the Republican gold standard concept.
An 19th century reader recounts headache bilious fever and weakness improving after three bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla with recovery of appetite and weight gain. The ad claims the product purifies blood and offers pills for 25 cents. The testimonial cites Edward Meiland and C Stinninas from Roy, Washington.
The UWerano prepares a special midsummer issue to be issued Thursday July 28 focusing on Aberdeen its business and resources. Five thousand copies will be printed ten pages heavily illustrated on extra heavy paper and circulated widely to promote Aberdeen and its prospects.
The note offers a compact pocket book to readers, signed by Chas Fee general passenger agent N. P. R. of St. Paul Minnesota. It states the price is ten cents and the book is yours.
The passage notes Mc Dougall’s bilious attack over Montesano Vidette losing county printing and Hirano’s bond. assurances promise a reliable bond, unlike the Vidette’s 1896 issue. It also claims the sugar trust won annexation of Hawaii with contract labor laws, while the repeal amendment failed.
Tacoma bankers praise the bank check tax cut for small payments while country bankers fear deposit declines as business circles keep more cash for minor deals. The piece urges buying at home and notes advertisers’ local bargains. It also mentions a Philadelphia invention and various patent medicine pitches alongside a milk shake machine and a 12 by 14 tent offered by W. & McKay.
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