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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
2
Semi Weekly Aberdeen Herald announces publication schedule, address, editor, and rates. It notes Monday and Thursday edition days, subscription terms, and deadlines for ads with emphasis on circulation claim and contract forfeiture if misrepresented.
The piece discusses the short ballot and government by commission, citing Roosevelt and Wilson. It notes Los Angeles talk by Wilson praising reduced elector roles for clearer voter choice and accountability. It then reports Aberdeen Socialists condemning kidnapping in a resolve and defending due process amid a high profile crime case.
A reflective essay on keepsakes and memories. It contrasts a dream wish about hair keepsakes with the enduring value of intimate mementos like a child’s toys and a mother's photo box. The piece extols keepsakes as sacred links to love, memory, and personal history, beyond wealth or fame.
The article argues that paying city officials adequately ensures competent work and reduces graft risk. It contrasts commission government paying $8,000 yearly to a few welling officials with the traditional system that relies on underpaid legislators who may pursue personal interests. It warns that many seek unpaid posts to advance private business interests and may accept bribes.
The Yakima Republic argues for a commission government rooted in public service not profit. A community minded official should be a full time businessperson dedicated to promoting public welfare with pay tied to service. They warn partial grafting via other interests risks public harm.
A consular report notes dwindling meerschaum supplies from Anatolia and other regions. The global pipes trade, notably Rubla exporting about 1.5 million dollars annually, supports Vienna Budapest Nuremberg Paris and the Thuringian town scene.
Clean oil saturated leather belts by soaking coils in a tub with ample space, covering with whiting so every surface point contacts the leather. The whiting absorbs the oil restoring belt texture. Wipe clean before returning to use.
Real estate ad describes 80 acres bottom land with 45 cultivated, 6 room house, chicken house and farm buildings near Sat sop. Includes several 10 acre tracts under three miles from Aberdeen on a Creek bottom with good soil for celery and gardens. Terms 7 percent and inexpensive. Also offers insurance services.
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