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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1915
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald critiques a proposed farming code and Whitney bills for party loyalty. It argues eight hour shifts and extra hired hands for farms curb independence, while lawmakers push to bind candidates to party platforms under oath, risking independent public service.
A Brooklyn reader defends district Nos. 33 and 55, recounting history from 1909, parent travel distances, road conditions, and compulsory education. He cites timberland ownership, forest fires, and the impracticality of consolidating districts to reduce costs, arguing consolidation would raise expenses and disrupt access.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review argues that rebuilding party machines with expanded lawful powers will support the Whitney state central committee program and strengthen party organization nationwide.
President Farrell of United States Steel predicts a favorable trade balance of at least 1 billion dollars for 1915 ensuring a great industrial boom. Trade figures suggest the world owes the U.S. about 2 billion by year end with January exports surpassing imports by roughly 140 million and February showing a 44 million surplus, implying roughly 180 million a month.
Lloyds in San Francisco will insure jitneys against fire at 2 percent per $100 and fire and theft at 2 percent, theft alone 0.5 percent, collision 2 percent, property damage 0.5 percent. No rates listed for passengers insurance.
Cheap inner tubes cost more over time as they wear out quickly and end up in the scrap pile, making them a false economy.
Superior Court records show taxes due and judgments in cases like O W R N Co versus Chehalis County and Geo Simpson versus J S Church. Defendants sentenced in several cases, divorce granted, estates settled, and real estate sales and final reports scheduled for March 27.
The mayor announces re election bid based on two years of administration and departmental work. He argues frugal, efficient governance, notes a state law on wet and dry issues effective after January 1 1916, and appeals to practical citizens to support continued policies.
Court records show Pfund Jewelry Co. ordered disincorporation signed. P. J. Cronin wins judgment against D. E. Lyons et al for 369.58 plus costs and attorney fees. Credit men and timber cases proceed or foreclose as noted.
The list covers multiple foreclosures and transfers in Aberdeen Hoquiam and surrounding areas. Entries include quitclaim deeds timber rights promissory notes and diversions from various firms and individuals such as Morgan Brewer Hogan Graham and E S Avey. Several land parcels including blocks in Union Pacific and Broadway additions are detailed with grantees and grantors.
A list of real estate filings across Chehalis County includes James Pearson et al transferring a one fifth interest in 54% acres in section 32 to Roderick Pearson. C N Lee to A Sellberg et al in Block 27 Benn's plat of Abergoo. J H Benedict et ux to Emil Peter in Lot 2 Block 12 Campbell’s. G W Elliott et al to P B Guilford Lot 6 Block 24 Westport Beach. R F Roberts et ux to Town of Ocosta east 30 feet of Block A Nehf’s addition. Thus McNutt et ux to Town of Ocosta Lots 12-13 Block 4 and west 25 feet of Block B Nehf’s. Wm Hunter et ux to Town of Ocosta all Block 78 First addition. R F Roberts et ux to C H Roberts undivided 4 1/2 percent in Lot 4 Block 11 Original plat Ocosta. J L Blackburn et ux to C A Sokberg Lots 5-9 West Hopkins Second addition. Abima Canning Co to E L France tract in Martin’s section. Chas Clumb to Lot 7 Riverside addition Hump Tulips Gardens. John McLean et al to German American Mercantile Bank.
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