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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1907
Page
2
The Aberdeen Grays Harbor district leads in lumber production with 1906 output totaling 545,000,000 feet of lumber and millions of shingles and lath valued near 9 million dollars. Labor drives the payroll, with two thirds of earnings paid to woods and mills workers, signaling widespread prosperity.
Advertisement lists a 10 H. P. upright boiler and a 15 H. P. engine in first class condition with a modest price. Inquiries at the premises. Also a humorous note about avoiding alimony and promoting bowel regularity with Dr. King’s New Life Pills, Evans Drug Co. 25c.
A historical look recalls Tillman’s fiery temper and sharp wit. Tales from his governorship and senate days include his militia clash over liquor dispensaries, a sharp jab at President Cleveland, and his infamous pitchfork quip.
A grim rumor story recalls a scene with Senator McLaurin and a reporter as well as quips by Senator Tillman about the rate bill and the Taft secretaryship. The text features jokes on spectacles and constitutional view plus the metaphor of a wayward baby in political battles.
Sealed proposals to be received by the Town Clerk up to a specified hour on a Wednesday in June 1907 for constructing a sewer on G street from First street to the creek between Fifth and Sixth streets in Cosmopolis Washington. Town to furnish all material. the bidder to execute work under the street commissioner’s direction.
The bulletin enumerates alarm box sites in Aberdeen and neighboring areas including d Young at Thomas, North Aberdeen. Box 5 at B and Cleveland in Highland Home. 7 Terrace Ave and D St near High School. 8 Burrows Dock. 9 Hume at K St by Northern Pacific Depot. 12 Boone and King. 15 Wilson Bros. Mill. 17 S E Slade Mill. 21 Market and F. 23 American Mill. 256 Heron and F. 27 Fourth and G. 31 Franklin School Market between Jefferson and M. 32 Hume and H St. 85 Anderson & Middleton Mill. 87 Heron and Broadway. 88 Third and Broadway. 42 Hart Wood Lumber Co.. 45 Western Cooperage. 47 Hume and Washington Sts.
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