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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
4
Aberdeen Herald banner notes circulation advantage on Grays Harbor and warns that advertising contracts may be forfeited if circulation statements are not absolutely true. Editor J Carney reports subscription options and office listings in Aberdeen Washington.
The first issue of the Grays Harbor Socialist appears with neat typography. The paper is urged to claim facts not wishes, and the editor warned against overstating aims. Rumors claim Chehalis county men may win state posts, potentially shifting local political dynamics.
The superior court issues a peremptory writ to Hoquiam authorities preventing street assessment collection, citing long-standing warrants. Aberdeen faces negligence and an imminent order if collections are not promptly made.
Mrs W Evans of Chearwater Kansas writes that her husband suffered three months with quick consumption. After using Ballard's Horehound Syrup six years ago they have kept a bottle at home and swear by its effectiveness for coughs and colds. Sold by W B Paine & Co.
The city hall corner stone will be laid next Sunday at 3:00 PM with the Aberdeen Band and a program including readings of deposited articles, a city clerk setting of the stone, a male quartet, an oration by Hon. Eugene France, and the song America sung by the audience.
Notice states the C. A. Pinckney Co has purchased the J. C. Smith & Co plumbing business and opened at 815 Market Street Commercial block. They advertise all kinds of sanitary plumbing and steam fitting with estimates furnished and all work guaranteed.
The Halferty clam cannery delays operations due to scarce scows for Westport and North Beach. Since relocating to Aberdeen, Mr Halferty has introduced three major innovations: a contiguous overherd track with a pulley, an automatic steam clam sheller, and a steam driven can filler. The plant, roomy and clean, will employ about 30 workers plus diggers, with many youths serving during vacations.
Creech Bros and Finch laying a 12 inch water main below the Chehalis river bed encountered trouble when a steam vessel ignored a whistle signal. The scow rocked and a pipe segment fell as the tug Printer passed. Two divers below narrowly escaped injury. Work is authorized by the War Department and contractors control navigation to avoid accidents.
The article describes the private water works of Wilson Bros mill, noting the pumps are identical to the city system except the city pumps are compound for economy. The system runs automatically, maintains constant pressure, and can deliver 75,000 gallons per hour. Last year during a drought, GC Wilson connected his pump to the city system for 24 hours to aid supply.
Syracuse man Charles F. Lemberger recalls a severe eye gash his son suffered. He applied Buecklen’s Amnica Salve, which quickly healed the wound and saved the eye. Burns and ulcers also treated, salve sold for 25 cents at Red Cross Pharmacy.
If you are particular and want the best route ask the ticket agent to route you via the Illinois Central, the road through solid vehibule trainge between St. Paul Omaha Chicago St. Louis Memphis and New Orleans. Reclining chair cars with lavatories and smoking rooms, porter on duty, no extra seat charge. Rates are lowest and quoted for transcontinental line connections.
Ex probate judge S L Apple of Ottawa County Kansas praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup as the best cough syrup he has ever used. Product sold by W P Paine & Co with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
Maritime traffic reports schooners Golden Shore Comet James A Garfield F M Slade Advent Chas Wilson Espada Sophia Christianson Novelty Chas E Falk and steamers Centralia Dispatch Aberdeen loading for destinations including San Francisco San Pedro and Port Los Angeles. Also an employment notice seeks magazine and music sales reps for Old Established House telegraph.
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