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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
4
Aberdeen Herald published Thursdays by James F. Girton and John J. Carney announces subscription rates and post office issuance details. Notices of births marriages or deaths printed free and county correspondence welcome with writer name for publication.
A letter argues against bond issuance and greenbacks, claiming seigniorage and war taxes burden the producing class. It contends government should avoid favored treatment for bond holders, rejects private money interests, and urges use of non-interest bearing certificates funded by taxation.
A critical summary challenges an auditor’s statement that Whitman County reduced indebtedness by 4.9 to 5 million dollars through mortgage cancellations and unsold wheat. The piece argues the figures are exaggerated, noting state yields and farm prices make the claimed reduction implausible and suggesting new filings would lower the apparent total.
A Spokane Chronicle analysis notes about twenty trusts exist with combined capital of 2 000 000 in stocks and bonds. It warns of many more formations and mentions a capitalization equal to half the nation’s total manufacturing capital per the 1890 census. It also discusses army subsistence costs and praises Hon. W C Jones for a clear speech on silver and monetary policy.
The Hierano rejects claims of war fault but condemns the war as unnecessary, arguing McKinley failed to recognize Cuban belligerency as the platform and Republican congress demanded. It claims the paper’s editor is patriotically American and ready to enlist.
A letter accuses the Aberdeen Bulletin of misrepresentation and carelessness. It contends the paper claimed McKinley entered power with a depleted treasury while Cleveland left about 250 million, noting prior funds and postwar railroad receipts.
In the May issue of Demorest's Magazine the leading article profiles Miss Willard as the best-known and beloved woman of the era. Harriet Monroe concludes her French Women series with Old Age, while Kipling's Jubilee Hymn Recessional is set to music by Reginald de Koven.
A fragmented editorial argues that while education broadens knowledge, society still needs ordinary laborers and that not all men should pursue college work. It stresses the value of practical, everyday tasks and questions the stigma around doing routine duties.
Karl's Clover Root Tea advertised as a pleasant laxative that regulates bowels purifies the blood and clears the complexion. Easy to make and pleasant to take, it is priced at 25 cents and sold by The Evans Drug Co a prescription druggists.
Chehalis County Washington invites bids for construction of two bridges over Grass creek and Chenois creek. Bids due May 14 at noon with five percent deposit. Plans available at the auditor’s office. county reserves right to reject all bids. Dated Montesano April 26.
Aber deen listing describes a complete wood working and net making business with a small saw mill planer moulding machine turning lathe band saws and sizing table plus 20 HP boiler and 15 HP engine. It notes growing demand and invites interested buyers to enter a paying venture.
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