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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
4
The Herald asserts it is the oldest paper in Rays Harbor with the greatest circulation in Chemathie county. Advertising contracts hinged on this claim and all payments tied to the statement would be forfeited if the claim proves untrue.
A veteran writer recalls long known oil and coal in the Olympic peninsula area. He notes Grays Harbor may hold wealth beneath the surface beyond timber and urges future developers to follow early trailblazers toward petroleum prospects and hopeful growth.
The article traces early typewriter history from Henry Mill’s 1714 patent to France’s first patent for a blind inventor Pierre Foucault and notes the 1856 tar principle patent, crediting C Z Sholes with the 1873 market debut. It highlights how the device transformed written correspondence.
The piece reflects on societal strain from high pressure in business and media culture. It urges calm, integrity, and personal restraint amid competition that rewards rapid gains and deceit. It emphasizes the value of an honest life and the need to resist prevailing tide.
Luther McCarty is identified as the White Heavyweight Champion Fighter of the world in the source text. The note confirms his status as the reigning titleholder in the heavyweight division.
The speaker argues that America lacks true architecture and distinguishes between mere buildings and architectural products. He cites America’s short history and the public’s lack of refined taste as reasons for the absence of high art in American structures, contrasting with European traditions.
The article traces the changing value of money from 200 B C to 1540, noting fivefold value in 200 B C, rising to seven and a half times in the seventeenth century, then rapid decline after American metal circulation. It cites 1514 at four and a half times and 1536 at two and a quarter times, nearing present value by 1540.
A call for sustained civic reform beyond election cycles. The piece cautions against scapegoating and warns that reform requires continuous effort, condemning lethargy and incompetence that enable entrenched political machines like Tammany Hall.
A citizen argues eight hour workdays should apply to students and condemns heavy after school tasks. He contends long evenings of homework harm health and family bonds, fueling disrespect for parents and elders amid current lesson loads.
Less than a week remains to shop for Easter outfits with racks full of new garments. The store offers distinctively new season pieces, fancy novel ties, and conservative options in subdued shades. Coats range from 9.85 to 24.50, suits from 14.75 to 27.50, dresses from 6.85 to 25.00 in imported all wool materials.
25 acres on the south side of the bay at South Arbor on a high level site overlooking Grays Harbor. Ideal for a ranch or dairy farm priced at $1400. Contact ELLIS MARTEN & CO. Real Estate and Insurance at 3 F Street Phone 397. Readers missing Herald copies should call City Messenger Co. at 5931 for prompt delivery.
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