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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
4
Semi Weekly Aberdeen herald published twice weekly at 408 East Wishkah Street. Editor J Carney. Subscription rates listed with annual and monthly terms. Address delivery details and ad copy deadlines. Herald claims largest circulation in Grays Harbor and Chehalis county.
City subscribers who do not receive the Herald by 6 p m on Mondays and Thursdays should notify the City Messenger Co at Tel 3551 and a replacement will be sent to their address promptly.
An English professor at the Royal Institution critiques the advertising style, arguing English ads focus on the buyer’s value rather than the seller’s eagerness for money. He asserts that American ads succeed when they emphasize what the buyer gains, with readers seeking to be shown the value.
Dr Meldrum a Cleveland Presbyterian minister says he will continue smoking and denies sin in face of Denver General Assembly resolutions condemning tobacco. The tale recalls a former moderator who admitted excess smoking and joked about smoking two cigars at once.
The New York Tribune mocks Democrats for aiding Bryan while favoring Taft and tariff reform only in slogans. It notes tariff inconsistency also appears among Republicans in the Senate, suggesting a broader split over tariff policy.
The text argues wages vary widely within the same occupation and asserts tariffs influence labor earnings little. It notes that protected industries pay lower wages than mechanical crafts with no tariff protection.
Judge Landis defends the sharp enforcement of criminal law despite public backlash. He rejects concerns over criticisms tied to the panic of 1907 and comments by Mr Harriman regarding the monumental fine on Standard Oil.
President Taft says he convened an extra session of Congress to redeem the Republican pledge to reduce the tariff while Senator Aldrich asserts the party is under no such pledge. The dispute centers on party commitments and legislative timing.
Lawmakers in a slow June session barter on committee assignments as they align with President Biden on favored spots. The piece portrays a transactional political scene with backroom bargaining and strategic loyalties shaping leadership choices.
The Aberdeen Herald is a biweekly chronicle of Grays Harbor events priced at $1.50 annually in advance.
Aberdeen eyes a $3 million year for public and private improvements led by street and rail terminals. Public projects include a new courthouse and high school, plus water system extensions, while private spending targets new industrial plants. If labor troubles settle, Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Cosmopolis may merge into one city as Grays Harbor builds a larger payroll and manufacturing future. Police recover clothing and goods stolen from Seattle home, arresting Cos with no charges yet filed pending ownership identifications.
Olympia June 9 Secretary of State I M Howell new appointee must incur debt to obtain supplies for the upcoming special session as the special legislative committee has exhausted most funds. Lawmakers took much portable equipment as souvenirs leaving little stock for necessary materials.
Fire department responded to a morning blaze at 203 West Hume Street owned by Frank Cos. The fire revealed wagon loads of goods believed stolen inside the attic and a second room. Cos initially refused entry but later unlocked the door as firefighters entered to extinguish the blaze.
The Aberdeen mills, closed last week by lumber handlers strike, are likely to stay idle until at least July 4. State Labor Commissioner C. F. Hubbard arrived Sunday and failed to broker a settlement. He urged the yard workers to accept a pay raise from 1.75 to 2 dollars daily while waiting for broader wage talks.
The St Rose academy graduation exercises were held last night in the Grand theater. The program included instrumental music drills dialogues and a two act drama. Rev P J Ryan distributed the eighth grade state diplomas to Inez Young and Florence Dalton. Penmanship certificates were issued to Clyde Beers John McNamara Walter Galer Rosalie Baker Inez Young Grace Stalding Treasure Johnson Anna Miller Claire Bruce Vernia Trudeau Cecelia Lesniak Rose Bilberger and Julia Remmemger.
State superintendent issues teacher certificates to Chehalis county recipients including Leonnea Rupperle Margaret Baker Henrietta Calder Ida L Dickson Beulah Elfbrant A J Golden Mrs Marion Hill J W Hodge Susie Len festy Geo O Metzger Marie Monahan Mrs Nellie Morgan Getrude Nelson Mabel S Orr Nellie Perkins Lois G Powell Mrs Carla Stoddard Gyda Torpen Daisy D Uren A D Van Walker Hazel Wilcox Mrs Louise Wilkie A F Gebhardt Jessie E Gibson.
The steamer Fair Oaks lies at the Salde mill awaiting charter. The Mary E. Foster and Robert Searles load at Union mill for Honolulu. Edward R. West loads at Slade for San Pedro. Excelsior sailed for San Francisco yesterday from Hart Wood mill. Minnie E. Caine sails for Haipong China. Newburg arrived and loads for San Pedro at Slade. E B Jackson loads for Guaymas Mexico at Aberdeen mills. G C Lindauer arrives and loads for San Francisco at Wilcon mill.
The steamer Coronado arrived in port yesterday and is loading at the Union mill for San Pedro and San Diego, signaling continued maritime activity and shipments along the coast.
Joseph M. Jones died suddenly yesterday at noon from dilation of the heart. A widower with two children, he had felt unwell but continued working. A sister in Illinois and relatives in Tennessee are sought as his Odd Fellows lodge arranges for the body held at Randolph & Co. parlors.
Gladys critiques a brother who cannot save money while Harold notes he has saved a ten spot of Gladys for eight months, a line from Browning's Magazine.
A fragmentary dialogue questions the constitution's arms clause and its purpose to defend freedoms. The speakers speculate that only after an incident with a loaded gun would a fool appear to test the clause.
A brief look at changing attitudes toward temper and divorce, noting that modern times saw more use of buttons as fasteners. The text contrasts ancient Greeks and Romans with medieval ornamentation and the later development of buttonholes as a practical concept.
The records note WM. Foelkner titled Sachem and A. B. Eaton listed as Chief of Records with date 6-38.
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