Aberdeen Montesano Road Progress Hangs On City Boundary
Geor g J Davis chairman says county ready to survey and build the Aberdeen to Montesano road once Aberdeen marks city boundary where county road begins. Herato trusts city council to act, noting engineer Hunt survey completed and committee to report soon. matter to be raised at the next council meeting and not be delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. J. Davis
Board Missioners
Aberdeen
Montesano
Hunt
Carnegie Library Proposal Fueled by Gamble Debate
The Aberdeen discussion questions a $10,000 Carnegie library site and a $1,000 yearly maintenance pledge. Proponents argue Carnegie funds libraries to aid educational use, while critics warn of hidden costs and assumptions about “something for nothing.”
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Carnegie Library
Amon
Therano
Carnegie
Aberdeen
Tie
Andrew Carnegie
The Value of Advertising in the Newspaper
A Tacoma Ledger editorial argues advertising in newspapers is the best way to reach homes and build lasting business. It warns against pamphlets and glossy schemes promising quick fame, noting that trusted newspaper ads endure as truthful and effective.
Carnegie Gift Urges Practical Aberdeen Library Aid
An Aberdeen city council faces rapid growth for water, fire, and street needs. The piece argues against funding a $3000 site and $10,000 building for a small volume library, urging a $1000 donation for books instead. It compares an overambitious house to a library plan and suggests a public building could better serve library needs with sustainable maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Carnegie
Public Library of
Congress To Try Again In Short Session
The Tacoma Ledger notes this session of Congress has disappointed, with pressing Philippine issues unsettled and widespread procrastination. It warns representatives forget they serve the public, faces filibustered progress, and hints many members retire with little to show. The extra session speed may surprise but cannot hide shortcomings.
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Congress
Philippines
Tacoma Ledger
County Assessor Archer Eyes Fair Property Assessments
County Assessor Archer pursues a new appraisal system aiming for equal tax burdens. He pledges to assess all property regardless of ownership to curb long standing inequalities and curb perceived tax dodging by large corporations. The Heraup awaits the outcome with interest.
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Archer
Chehalis
Heraup
Let Him Alone and the Negro Question in the South
The Washington Post argues to let the negro be free to seek independence and education at white taxpayers’ expense, urging statesmen to drop agitation over rights. It cites northern and southern views, praising self-reliance and warnings of harm from overreaching demands. The piece notes an anti outsider federal lunch counter alliance and Governor MecBrice veto of $400,000 legislature appropriations including a Montesano road provision.
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Root
Washington Post
South
MecBrice
Montesano
Straits of Fuca
Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed By Knoxville Reader
Mrs A K Simpson of 509 Craig Street Knoxville Tennessee writes June 10 1899 praising Ballard's Snow Liniment for sciatic rheumatism after trying Hot Springs baths with greater relief. She encloses a dollar and requests a large bottle shipped by Southern Express, sold by W B Paine & Co.
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A. KE. Simpson
Craig St
Knoxville
Tenn
Hot Springs
Ark
Ballard
Southern Express
W. B. Paine & Co
An Object Lesson on the Silver Dollar Debate
The Chicago Record-Herald calls the Mexican silver dollar an object lesson in the dangers of fiat money and cites depreciation against American greenbacks. It contrasts this with silver’s fate when the government halted coinage discrimination, arguing for free coinage would overwhelm governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Philippines
the Record-Herald
United States
War Fears Rise Before 1912 In America
The Mexican Herald notes growing tension as public mood shifts toward conflict before 1912. It cites rising gunpowder instinct in youths, social unrest, trusts expanding, and religious pulpits censoring scripture while socialism and equal pay debates surface amid economic inequality.
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Universal Peace Society
Mexican Herald
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MD. J. Carney
Wash
the Herald
Grays Harbor
Chehalis County
Speep
Rossabel
Montesano Road
ROYA
Foster and Ankeny
Jones
Garman & Barkley
Evans Drug CO
Heron Street
Golden Rule Grocery CO
N. W
Market Streets
Alden’s
Shaw & Morrison
Life Booksellers
Heron Ssst
Aberdeen Grocery Co
Heron ST
Indian Creek
Andrews Creek
MacGillicuddy
E. Jones
Wishkah Street
John Hanson
Paul Smits
M. D
J. A. Mapes
M.D
Physicians and Surgeons
L. L. Maley Tel
Aberdeen, Wash
George A. Black
Canadian Pacific By
G Street
Aberdeen General Hospital
DR. M. Robbrtapp
Heron
Hayes & Hayes’ Bank
Everett KE. Lane
E. H. Fox
Attorney-At-Law
Kaufman Block
Aberdeen Wash
J. ©. Cross
E. E. Shields
R. E. Tagga
Shields & Taggart
Washington
Goldman’s
Seattle
Herald Printery
Telephone
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