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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

4

Grays Harbor Herald Ad Rates and Circulation Claim

One year rates the Herald offers five point five cents per line with two dollar six months and cash in advance options. Copy for ads due by Saturday noon for Monday issue and Wednesday noon for Thursday issue. The Herald proclaims oldest paper on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis county and notes contracts based on this claim with potential forfeiture if not true.

The Herald Grays Harbor Chehalle County

Taxpayers push for equal tax basis in Chehalis county

Editorial notes Chehalis county taxpayers ally to curb timberland underassessment after a costly timber cruise. The Taxpayers association aims to enforce fair valuation, publish expense estimates, and reduce future levies by ensuring all property is assessed equally.

Frank B. Cole West Coast Lumberman Chehalis County Taxpayers’ Association Board of Equalization Chehalis

Commission government gains traction in New Jersey and beyond

The Christian Science Monitor asserts that commission government, while not a automatic fix, has proven effective in New Jersey with twelve counties adopting it and a large portion of state residents living under the system. It notes Kansas cities advancing consolidation ideas and urges extending the model to county government as simple economical and efficient.

New Jersey Hudson County Essex Kansas Businessmen of Kansas City Kan Arkansas City Hutchinson Kansas Development Association Larned Commission Christian Science Monitor

Telephone Company Fights Loan Sharks

The Chicago Telephone company announces a new hardship plan for employees. A loan fund with limited, interest free advances will be available on recommendation of department heads. Employees in financial distress are advised to speak with their immediate superior for assistance and notices have been posted in local offices.

Chicago Telephone Company Chicago W. J. Boyd

Steam roller motto faces ballot fate in political clash

A local political row pits supporters of the steam roller policy against opponents in a heated ballot showdown. Voters weigh a measure seen as essential by backers, while critics warn of risks to progress and fiscal strain as the campaign intensifies.

Rockefeller Wealth Tops Nine Hundred Million

Latest estimates place John D. Rockefeller's wealth beyond 900 million dollars. Analysts note such fortune could finance expansive lifestyle choices, drawing comparisons to extravagant political spending in contemporary governance.

Rockefeller Congress

Presidential Candidate Sees Presidency as Four Year Postgraduate Course

The candidate frames the presidency as a large school and says his sole aim is a four year postgraduate-style course, marking the end of his long campaign.

T. R

Aberdeen curfew law ignored by officials blamed for youth harm

A local lament notes Aberdeen has had curfew laws and several others on the books for years, yet they remain unenforced, causing lasting damage to the rising generation. The piece questions who is to blame for the failure to uphold city laws and protect youth.

Aberdeen

Chief Templeman Orders Strict Enforcement Against Abuses

The evening paper quotes Chief Templeman issuing a firm order to end abuses by officers. Violations to be grounds for immediate discharge without notice. The piece argues such a summary dismissal may best curb the problem and calls for removing misfits from the force.

Ca. Ween Templeman

Platinum and Caviar: Historic Notes on Metals and Food

Platinum hailed for silvery color from Spanish naming and rare early South American finds. It gained malleability in 1830 by Dr William Hyde. Caviar from beluga and sevryuga is prepared in Astrakhan Russia by sieving roe and brining before packing, with saltiness varying by grade.

Plata Pinto South America Europe Don Antonio Ulloa Peru William Hyde Wallaston New York American Astrakhan Russia Odessa

Seeing the Capitol with Excurisionists in Washington

A narrator and two friends tour the Capitol in Washington via a seagoing back carriage. They are guided by Jimmy a precocious guide who explains murals and paintings with wit. The piece reflects on European travel trauma and the awe of public spaces and ends with a dismissive remark about Henry Clay.

Jimmmy Jimmy Europe United States Yex Ovep Michelangelo Medici Chapel Florence Washington America Pennsylvania Avenue Capitol Abraham Lincoll Caitles Henry Clay Harper's Monthly

Wily Willie and a Homefront Exchange

Dialogue snippets show Willie told by a woman he should work, and she replies about her looks being for the stage. The scene ends with him receiving a square meal and no mention of the wood pile. A separate brief exchange has Brown noting a tailor took his measure and Jones confirming payment in advance.

Brown Jones

Derivation of the city name London and related notes

The article surveys possible etymologies for London and especially Londun or Luu den meaning grove city. It mentions Celtic Ligu-din lake city and other theories from lawn clull dyn lon dun but favors grove city as most probable, with light comic asides and snippets from other sources.

London Loudun Scandinavia

MESSER SPECIALIST FOR MEN AT ABERDEEN OFFICE

Dr. Messer offers treatment for bladder and kidney diseases piles fissure fistula ulcers skin and bowel issues. He claims 20 years of experience with 20 000 plus treatments and promotes the German remedy 606 with extensive hours at 122 E Heron St Aberdeen Washington.

E. Heron St DR. Messer

Sensational piano sale by Eilers Music House on Pacific Coast

Eilers Music House announces a coast wide sale with seven major manufacturers offering pianos at wholesale terms. Customers pay one dollar down and one dollar weekly, with premium uprights listed at 233 dollars saving 167 compared with typical 400 dollar prices. Sale runs at 119 East Heron Street.

America Eilers Music House East Heron Sreet

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