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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald announces subscription rates and requests readers to notify the Herald Office if the newspaper is not received regularly Readers are directed to call 568 at 309 East Wishkab Street The Herald claims to be Grays Harbor County’s oldest newspaper with wide circulation
After a two month trial period the Herald publisher concludes he lacks time to publish twice weekly and returns to a weekly schedule with this issue marking the restart.
Aberdeen chamber seeks armory site options after inquiry to Adjutant General Maurice Thompson. Law requires immediate site selection and construction, but Adjutant General delays consideration, prompting a critique of government duties and calls for Liberty bond support.
Frank A. Munsey in the New York Sun urges liberal investment in United States government 3 1-2 percent liberty bonds as patriotic and wise. He argues bonds are non taxable, convertible to higher rate issues, and likely to rise in value after the war ends, calling it the soundest investment in the world.
Samuel Gompers argues liberty bonds are a safe investment and a patriotic duty to subscribe. The Roosevelt message echoes the patriotic call, urging citizens to support the war effort through bond purchase.
The piece cites Benjamin Rush 1778 urging government to bind states and towns via the post office as the non-electric wire of government. It argues newspapers should travel free of postage to spread knowledge and protect liberty, warning against taxation on press. It cites Abbe Raynal on Sweden as a cautionary example.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip mocks a stubborn tightwad, noting he would even charge interest on moral support. The exchange features a grouch and a wise guy sparring over thrift and generosity.
Public auction announced by Judge in Grays Harbor County for real property in Montegano tied to Theodore B. Bruener vs A Jonassen estate. Sale set June 2 1917 at 11 a.m. at Montesano court house to satisfy a 1917 judgment of 1919 1 912 65 with costs.
Special to The Christian Science Monitor reports The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston sends a 6000 dollar gift to the Rocky Mountain Club Hoover Fund for Belgian relief. The contribution boosts total gifts near 15000 dollars as Theodore Roosevelt endorses the drive and club leaders coordinate nationwide fundraising and administration.
The Christian Science Monitor argues for raising the status and pay of teachers to attract capable people. Lord Haldane supports better prospects for the profession, while society moves away from the old dame school model. The piece also weighs eight hour day and minimum wage bills against business concerns.
Entente diplomats believe the President's April 2 1917 address elevates Washington to world moral capital. They view the message as a unifying, invincible program of peace and humanity to rally nations against military autocracy. The speech is being transmitted to all US missions and will be formally delivered by ambassadors and ministers abroad.
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