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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
4
The Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald lists subscription costs for various payment plans, promoting its status as Grays Harbor’s oldest paper with Chehalis county’s largest circulation. It warns that advertising contracts may be forfeited if circulation claims are not accurate.
The council urged building a riverfront road and extending water mains to the city limits to attract mills like Union Mill Co. The plan would keep the site from being developed outside Aberdeen, spur growth along the river, and require private aid to financially support the project.
A report on the Tennessee rural free delivery attack criticizes the swift suspension of service as a misstep. The incident involved two individuals with little community support, prompting calls to learn facts before drastic measures. Commentary also notes Republican platform hints and banking policy questions.
The piece condemns guessing contests and get rich quick schemes as scams thriving on greed. It argues government action is needed to curb fraud but warns true protection depends on elevating moral standards. It calls for measuring life by service and contributions, not dollars.
Ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with no refund and no pay required. Price listed as 25 cents.
A New York World editorial argues Britain’s war costs neared one billion dollars and, as expenses fall, the chancellor cuts the income tax by fourpence and eliminates the bread tax. It contrasts British finance with the U.S. system, noting lingering Spanish war taxes and infant industries feeding on war levies. It warns against overspending a wartime surplus instead of trimming taxes to match needs.
The postmaster general hints at suppressing scandals to protect the department and party. The piece argues that under the original government theory the postmaster general and staff serve the people who deserve full knowledge, contrasting with the growing view that politicians rule the people.
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