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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
4
Subscriptions must be prepaid for one year. Report missed deliveries to the office for ad copy. Ads must be in by Saturday noon for Monday issue and by Wednesday noon for Thursday issue. The Herald asserts it is Grays Harbor oldest paper and Chehalis County’s largest circulation. Forfeiture clause applies if circulation claim false.
President Woodrow Wilson and Vice President Marshall react to Judge Hanford's surprise resignation from the United States District Court amid congressional investigation. Critics say pecuniary interests and improprieties taint his decisions, while supporters note the judge faced impeachment fears.
President Taft nominates Beverly W Coiner of Tacoma for United States district attorney, a move the Washington progressive Republicans intend to resist in the senate. Attorney Conner, as Republican state central committee chair, led the Aberdeen convention steamroller and is seen as especially odious to the Roosevelt wing. The appointment, regardless of merit, is cited as evidence of Taft’s political tactlessness.
State Senator Frank J. Allen of North Yakima proposes a bill to give counties the option to adopt a commission form of government. He argues the present county system is outdated and too complex for general public understanding as state growth enlarges county business.
The column invites public input on local matters. All communications must be signed by the writer, though not necessarily for publication, with the editor to know who is responsible for published content. Messages should be brief and submitted on one side of the paper.
A Herald editorial laments that fighting for right in public affairs is wasted without running for office. It argues special interests dominate, the public remains indifferent, and true fairness is achieved only when officials actively seek office and counter movement by entrenched powers.
The article notes recalls failing to change officials in Chehalis County and highlights a shift from a $300,000 treasury surplus to a $400,000 deficit. It cites the Grays Harbor area as especially affected and frames the situation as a warning for Senator Allen.
The piece argues that the average modern laborer is not a slave but a free, self-governing individual with political power and genuine liberty. It contrasts wage labor with self-employment and cites Roosevelt, Wilson, and party dynamics, noting satire on platform statements and shifting party labels.
A compact phrase contrasts political force with perceived power, calling Tammany a tiger while referring to Princeton as a gentler source of influence.
Aberdeen Printing Co operating at 809 East Wishkah Street offered printing services. The notice lists the business location and indicates its trade in printed materials without additional context.
The piece extols Geeree Worine as the world's champion running high jumper, praising unmatched consistency and athletic prowess, portraying him as a jewel of sport and noting his dominant status among peers.
The report notes Horine’s consistent high jump form at Stanford and Morford exhibition in San Francisco. He clears six feet seven inches easily at Olympic trials and shows potential to reach seven feet before retirement, with observers citing his near six feet nine inches actual height in a recent meet.
An enterprising statistician tallies Frank Schulte of the Chicago Cubs with forty-one home runs since 1906. The list of pitchers he has homered off includes Leifield Lindamano Ferguson Pastoring Richie Scanlon Eason Crandall Sparks Rucker Bell and others through 1911.
A chaotic, era-tinged piece warns about a pervasive head louse problem described as a bloodsucking pest affecting many, with references to various remedies and dubious powders. The garbled prose notes louse lifecycles, treatment attempts, and cautionary undertones about ineffective solutions.
The piece outlines methods to control lice on turkey poults and chicks, recommending camphor lard ointment and cautioning against harsh substances like coal oil or turpentine. It emphasizes clean nests, proper handling of eggs, optimal clutch sizes, green feed, and shelter tactics during wet weather, with a sideline jab at Secretary Wilson’s egg fertilization stance.
A poultry plant faces action after reports say breeding from immature stock weakens birds. The male birds are described as undersized and unable to produce strong offspring, with concerns over fertilization and reduced protein yields.
The battered play by play describes Pat Flaherty returning a ball with a fisted grip and rapid exchanges. A long drive to deep field yields a triple of pressure and confusion as the ball bounces through, causing spectators to think of reruns.
The text explains that a nautical mile equals a statue mile divided by 21.6 and converts to feet. It states Earth circumference at the equator is about 25,000 statute miles, with a nautical mile defined as 6,086.383 feet. The standard statute mile is 5,280 feet.
Bishop Berkeley reflects on daily, simple joys found in nature and private contemplation. He rejects vanity and public pageantry, cherishing blue sky, light, moonlit walks, and starlit skies as personal possessions while condemning others for overlooking true happiness.
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