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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
2
Sam G. Blythe in the Saturday Evening Post laments public figures. He quips that nothing is as pitiful as a politician without a job, unless one already employed lacks real purpose. He contrasts a CPR without hope with a hopeful figure devoid of substance.
A wartime style local quarrel pits open town advocates against Socialists and church groups over a proposed Commission form of government. The piece mocks the plan and notes Aberdeen remains appealing regardless of who holds city roles.
The prohibition column notes that voters in Iowa Idaho Maine Oregon Kansas Arizona Georgia Virginia Alabama Colorado Arkansas Oklahoma Tennessee Mississippi Washington North Dakota West Virginia South Carolina North Carolina Nebraska Idaho Vermont Alaska Iowa South Dakota Montana California Minnesota Michigan Missouri and Ohio may vote on statewide prohibition in 1916.
In a conflicted civic letter, residents reflect on the election results. Many voters abstained amid rumors and fear of reform advocates. The Rev Simpson’s letter drew sharp criticism as misinformation spread. Aberdeen will move toward a commission government in some form.
Report says in January a written offer from an official to free her two sons within 48 hours if she would relent to authorities in Olympia. Also alleged is a plan to probe the Night Rider cases in Pacific County by the Interior Department Field Chief for this district.
The article rant condemns Prohibition linking it to bank deposit declines, jail crowding, job losses, and debt. It attacks whisky crooks, cites Denver’s chaos with numerous saloons, and calls readers to read the “awful details” in other pages.
The Aberdeen public market in the Livingston building will soon close. Aberdeen Meat Company and Ryan Bros will occupy the space, taking east and west halves for new stores. The market failed due to inefficiency, poor advertising, and high costs.
Reports from Montesano Hoquiam Elma Oakville and Pacific Beach detail progress on a hotel rabbit herd medical offices and library plans as well as a public dinner a logging crew expansion and a copper sale. Community efforts include a civic improvement association and a forthcoming county fair preparations.
The National Lumber company plant idle for 18 months will restart within a couple of weeks, says manager A L Paine. About 125 men work in box and shipping now, with full restart expected to employ 400 more workers.
Government figures show 408 mills reported in Oregon and 512 in Washington for 1914. California listed 175 mills, Idaho 140, and Montana 124 in the survey.
Charles F. Thiele of Willcox Arizona mails a $1.50 renewal to Aberdeen Herald and blasts local policy. He argues costly tax and street schemes burden residents while new factories lose promise, notes vacant houses, and questions the depot’s value compared to Centralia. He cites stalled growth over eight to ten years and doubts federal buildings impact.
Prince Albert tobacco owes its appeal to a patented process from July 30, 1907 that removes bite and parch. The ad claims three years of work and a fortune to perfect and says the result lets men enjoy a pipe or roll their own cigarettes without irritation.
A dramatic show of discontent marks this week as workers walk out signaling tough economic times may be easing and labor groups see momentum in bargaining.
Grays Harbor sees two strikes in Hoquiam with North Western Lumber workers returning after demanding a 50 cent daily cut be restored. Hoquiam Central Delivery drivers also walked out seeking a wage rise from $60 to $65 a month as talks with management continue.
C H Huotari Co. cashed a $93 check for a young woman last Saturday night and soon learned it was fake. The woman was arrested after her explanation that she had cashed the check somewhere else.
The article notes a woman who returned the money given by another. Her husband helped by digging up $85 and promising to raise the balance, leading to her release. The other woman remains at large and has not been apprehended.
Ilwaco forms a movement within its small Commercial club to support Pacific county by pursuing the projected hiring of a county agricul turist.
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