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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
2
A local column mocks various topics from sanitation class and Dutch sailors to former officials and advertising jargon. It laments political funding, questions campaign folklore, praises Congressman Albert Johnson’s record, and criticizes Beelzebub's Drawing Room style satire along with comments on Calexico heat and local intrigues.
A fragmented text from a platform outlines generic pledges and positions with repeated phrases about desire renewal and condemnation. It contrasts Republican and Democrat stances while criticizing empty rhetoric and urging focus on actions and achievements.
Albert Johnson announces candidacy for re election to Congress from Washington's Third District. He seeks Republican renomination at the September primary and pledges to campaign on his record, accomplishments including forest road funding, and commitment to district and national interests. He notes possible home visits if Congress adjourns by August and urges voters to judge by his votes and conduct in the 63rd and 64th Congresses.
The author warns that building large armies without backing industrial capacity risks false security. He notes England and Russia face shortages of rifles despite large forces, while U S munitions shipments lag. The piece stresses timely production of weapons and supplies over mere manpower.
Felix Mandell a newlywed private rushed from the Canadian northwest to New York after learning from a guide of expected trouble with Mexico. He wired his mother for news and, receiving mobilization orders, traveled nonstop to the armory on arrival to report for duty.
Comptroller Warwick of the treasury approves extra pay for American troops on the Mexican border. Enlisted men get 20 percent increase while officers receive 10 percent. The ruling also allows government employees who enlist in the national guard to draw full civil pay for the first thirty days, with officer salaries capped by the $2,000 limit.
Letters to Mexican border guards accumulate due to vague addresses. The text urges including the recipient’s name, rank, unit, and camp location for prompt delivery, giving an example: Private John Doe, Co A, 7th Regiment, N G N Y, Military Camp, Brownsville, Tex.
The candidate announces run for the office of Treasurer of Grays Harbor County Washington subject to voter decision at the primaries on September 12 1916.
Publican seeks the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Grays Harbor County Washington subject to voter decision at the primaries to be held Tuesday September 12 1916.
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