29 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1913
Page
1
Aberdeen Herald urges public input on a proposed publicity tax to be decided by the city council. Letters defend the levy as fair to benefiting growth while opposing critics warn it hits working home builders. The paper emphasizes safeguards and calls for broad discussion before action.
A car load of thoroughbred Guernsey cows was received last week by Judge E R Brady for his Satsop valley ranch. The herd will stock a rapidly developing model ranch headlined by the prize winning bull President, one of the finest Guernsey animals in the state.
The Board of Equalization meets August 4 to consider Assessor Robt. A. Wiley’s revised figures which could raise Chehalis County property values by about 8 million dollars with timber and 300,000 acres of omitted land added. Hearings span Montesano to loggers on August 4 6 and 7, with large taxpayers scheduled for special sessions.
Montesano July 28 County Engineer Shorey completes specs for the C. D. Hansen road to be built by the county following an agreement with the state highway board. Bids due August 9 by 4 p.m. with a 5 percent certified check. estimates cover clearing grubbing grading culverts lumber gravel and more.
Elma July 28 Chehalis County Fair management reports 50 cattle stalls requested and 12 stalls spoken for by race horse owners. Blooded cattle exhibits expected from the region with top prizes for first class entries. Manager George Simpson coordinates county wide exhibits as Oakville fair precedes the event and its exhibit will move to Elma.
An eastern audience is informed about Grays Harbor country via the Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald. The notice highlights regional features and local interest for distant readers.
Washington notes a rift between President Wilson and Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson after a one hour meeting with Secretary Bryan. The main question is whether to recognize Huerta or change embassy leadership as the Mexican crisis unfolds. Nelson OShaughnessy may take the post if a friendly regime solidifies.
Olga Laaksonen and Evert Wirta were married Thursday evening by Rev. John J. Hulen at the Swedish church home of Mr and Mrs Victor Markkula 209 A street in the presence of 20 guests The bridal couple will make Aberdeen their home refreshments were served after the ceremony by Mrs V Markkula
An editorial argues that continuous change and complexity in government hinder progress and calls for simpler governance. It cites the 1876 rebels, the Declaration of Independence, and the need for modern methods in state and local administration, including Washington’s 1911 Allen law and Aberdeen’s move toward commission government, with Colorado’s reform example noted.
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