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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1915
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald provides subscription prices for one year six months and in advance. It directs readers to notify the office for missed issues and lists advertising copy deadlines and the paper’s claim of being Grays Harbor County’s oldest newspaper with wide circulation.
The Aberdeen council backs a 500000 bond for a Wishkah river water supply amid criticism of hastened approval and lack of public information. Opponents argue Wynooche offered a stable, long term source, while engineering and pipeline timelines estimate six months to prepare and ongoing costs.
The National Civic Federation committee, including John B. Clark, W. J. Page and Father John Ryan, concludes labor receives about two thirds of net earnings and capital one third after expenses. They challenge the claim that labor earns only a fifth of output and discuss depreciation and true value in manufacturing.
A study led by L F Loree shows European markets increasingly selling American railroad securities on the New York Stock Exchange. About 2.576 billion dollars in US railroad stocks and bonds are held abroad, with many likely to be dumped gradually as war pressure grows.
A June address urges maintaining peace while remaining ready for self defense and promoting European peace. It notes shared heritage with Europe and calls neutrals to avoid actions that could impair national influence in world harmony.
Nels Darling urged Grays Harbor cities Aberdeen Hoquiam and Cosmopolis to end petty rivalry dating back to the 1889 90 real estate boom. He proposed forming a Community Club with a salaried secretary to recruit investors and industries, stressing shared benefits for all Harbor cities.
Large railroads press to renew their battle over taxes, signaling intensified lobbying and legal maneuvers as they challenge assessments and seek relief amid wartime fiscal pressures.
Olympia dispatch notes that in 1913 the state tax commissioners formed a board majority and denied sweeping horizontal reductions. Courts upheld valuations by the tax commission and board of equalization. In 1914 the same majority persisted and railroads did not press reductions. A recent legislature removed tax commissioners from the board and railroads plan renewed efforts to lower taxes with agents active in counties.
The piece argues the United States should remain strictly neutral and uphold international law on arms shipments to belligerents. It notes Germany’s protest over U S munitions, contends neutrality would be breached by bending laws for either side, and stresses laws created by the major powers must be observed until changed.
The Aberdeen World levels a harsh, unjustified slam at Engineer L. D. Kelsey over Wishkah water project proceedings. The Herald regards the critique as unintentional and based on reporting of measurements.
The World reports engineer Thomson measured 36 million gallons on June 14 and 18 million on July 14 with river three inches lower, while Kelsey readings last Sunday and Wednesday show 11 million and 18 million gallons. The paper questions Kelsey’s method versus Thomson’s float gauge, noting rainfall raised water levels.
The death of Col Alden J Blethen, editor of the Seattle Times, last week removes a prominent journalist from the state scene. Since 1896 he arrived in Seattle and became a conspicuous citizen, earning many friends and foes. The note remarks on his influence and on local legal figures affected by recent events.
The piece argues the European tour program for Americans should be cut. It recalls historic figures like Irving Longfellow Taylor and advocates a longer European residence for culture, warning against inflated praise of Vanderbilt after the Lusitania tragedy and noting sailors in steerage share the risks.
Readable portion hints at ongoing conflict or struggle where one party faces hostility yet continues thriving. No clear names, dates, or places are identifiable in the fragment. The piece remains ambiguous about the exact subject or event.
The notices report multiple newborns this week including a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shelley and another to Mr. and Mrs. James F. Girton. It also notes Mrs. McDonald with children visiting, and travel plans for Newton McLafferty, John C. Hogan, and W. B. Mc Gerry. The bicycle meet profits benefit from C. E. Burrows & Co. donations.
A fire early Thursday destroyed a vacant dwelling at Rice and Sixth streets owned by Mr and Mrs Bozinski who were away from the city. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars.
Aberdeen citizen Mrs Samuel Hillier of 910 West Hume Street credits Dean's Kidney Pills with reversing a downward kidney illness pattern. The family faced backache urinary problems and fatigue until using the pills. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Deans and take no other.
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