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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1905
Page
4
The Merdeen Herald notes it is the oldest Grays Harbor paper with the largest circulation in Chehalis county and warns advertising contracts may be forfeited if circulation claims are not absolutely true.
The piece contrasts words applied to labor and capital and advocates for a commission to reconcile differences in definitions. It lists examples where terms like anarchy, high finance, and justice are used to label actions by manufacturers, unions, and workers. The essay critiques bias in economic labeling and calls for reforms.
A Seattle Republican condemnation alleges King County lawmakers in the Ninth Legislature misuse funds and pass costly measures. It cites a $1.5 million firemen bill, a plumbers bill, and printing contracts overcharges. It warns of future costly measures and political favors.
The piece critiques the last regslature as economically inefficient, noting expenses rose from an original $80,000 to $100,000, while earlier sessions used about $50,000. It cites 146 members, compares salaries, and questions wasteful clerks and lack of treasury oversight, highlighting La Follette’s rise to the U S Senate and related commentaries in the Review of Reviews.
The supreme court upholds the road law passed by the 1903 legislature in a test case brought by W. C. Griffith against Adams county supervisor A. B. Newland. The challenge claimed delegation of legislative authority, appointment rather than election, and special privileges, but none of the constitutional objections were sustained.
The piece argues Alaska should have a voting or nonvoting delegate in Congress. It notes Alaska's vast areas and growing population and insists residents warrant representation to explain local needs to national lawmakers.
Mr Eli Butler of Frankville New York praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the finest remedy for constipation. He says they are gentle with no unpleasant effects and leave the bowels in a natural condition. Sold by all druggists.
A historical notice appears from Take the Best The Semi-Weekly Herald priced at $1 in advance. The item reflects a period publication offering subscription terms and a glimpse of local media pricing practices.
Tonight the silver medal contest is set for the Presbyterian church at 8.00 pm Wednesday with a second silver contest at the Baptist church Thursday after prayer meeting at 8.30 pm. A gold medal event is planned at the Methodist church Friday evening. No fixed admission for silver events. a silver offering at the door. Gold event charges 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for under fifteen. Participants include members from Aberdeen and neighboring towns Hoquiam Elma Olympia with strong music and broad invitation to the public.
Notice to the public that the C. A. Pinckney Co has purchased the J. C. Smith & Co plumbing business and opened at 315 Market Street Commercial block. They offer sanitary plumbing, steam fitting, estimates, and guarantee all work.
Rewakp to be paid for accurate information on trespass or timber cutting on lands in Chehalis County listed by township and section. The document cites multiple tracts in Townships 18 to 20 ranges and notes describes rights and holders including a Detroit Michigan reference to George L. Fueitz.
If you are not particular, travel Illinois Central for best routes via the Tonnes Central line with trains between St Paul and New Orleans. Reclining chair cars with lavatories and smoking rooms, porter service, low rates. Agent Paul B. Trowpson Colman Building Seattle Washington.
In the Washington Superior Court for Chehalis County a notice to heirs and interested parties announces petitions by A G Rockwell and Albert G Rockwell seeking conveyance of one third undivided interests in multiple lots in Hoquiam and Douglas County Oregon. A hearing is set for February 27, 1905 at 9:00 AM at the Monte Sino Court House.
The text recommends light exercise in the morning if only morning time is available and warns against consuming energy early. Afternoon is best for activity after morning and noon meals, while vigorous night exercise pairs with a midday dinner. It stresses exercise should precede bathing, citing ancient Greeks who valued both as pillars of strength with Hercules and Apollo as symbols of exercise and bathing.
In a London Globe excerpt, Tim is kept after school for failing to locate Moscow on the map. His father vows to investigate, quipping about past burns of Moscow and criticizing the question as wasting time, while defending the value of education.
The teacher notes the boy Jimmy and his father share similar handwriting in the excuse note. Jimmy calmly replies his father lacks schooling and he is teaching him. A comic exchanges hints at family dynamics and humor in a local classroom scene.
A short exchange questions why Miss Antique remains single, with Oldbach replying he was born that way. The Philadelphia Record notes the dialogue as a humorous aside reflecting social quirks and habits.
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