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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
6
The Aberdeen Herald advertises its semi weekly edition with subscription prices and payment terms. It requests readers to notify the paper if deliveries are missed and outlines deadlines for ads and contract payments to preserve circulation claims.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review accuses the Aberdeen Herald of misrepresenting a Davis discussion on taxation. It argues the World printed the remarks as campaign material and defends publishing the interview as news of public importance. It notes rising Washington state taxes and explains how levy increases affect renters and owners alike.
Announcements this week signal growing government expenses and rising taxes. The message to readers highlights how even those without property may face tax-related costs, urging awareness among the public in Washington and across classes.
A editorial from The American Lumberman urges town residents to participate in growth, support builders, and share responsibility for the community’s prosperity. It stresses collective effort, avoiding criticism, and starting at any time to boost local development.
The article debunks a circulating rumor that F. R. Archer, Quin Sault allotment agent, was removed due to a political contest involving a Democrat. It states the Commissioner of Indian Affairs can change agents at will and need not delay allotments. It argues the motive was to end allotment in severalty, not replace Archer.
The piece recalls the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie and Perry's victory, noting a centennial exposition at the Toledo Museum of Art from June 28 to Oct 1, with a relic sent from the Naval Academy and a Put-in-Bay monument planned for September 10. It also touches on Captain Lawrence’s “Don’t give up the ship” and fashion notes on early autumn hats and a bold visor cap trend.
Secretary Lane argues for easy access to homes while limiting land grabs by speculators. He rejects ground-floor favors to holders of public lands and promotes policies aiding home builders. The stance contrasts with past Interior Department views and aims to curb land hoarding.
The table feature highlights two new devices for the home. A leg of mutton holder uses a horn handle with a steel clamp adjusted by a small key to secure the bone for easy carving. A second item is a combined fork and knife designed for one handed use.
The Interior Department under a Democratic administration upgrades land filing policy. Secretary Lane favors giving pioneer settlers a chance, ending the decade of fraud labeling on government land filings. Aberdeen parties push to perfect titles held for many years.
Tailors busy for autumn outfits with satin gowns in black and navy leading the choices. Lightweight yet durable satin costumes contrast with serge and whipcord favorites. Short coats feature frilled necks and embroidered waistcoats with lace jabots and net detailing. Black and white pairings begin to appear.
Mrs. Frank W. Page describing herself as an old school marm urged a tax on bachelor maids and bachelors before a Massachusetts legislative taxation committee. She argued many men who could afford marriage delay it, and for some women the tax would support staying in teaching or retail work.
A compact reflection on religion stressing its primacy in life and destiny. The speaker urges believers to engage deeply with personal faith, interpreting life through the personal creator and striving for righteousness as a practical good.
A newspaper fragment describes a traditional children’s game with stone tossing and “duck” rules then moves to a humorous anecdote about ex Senator Chauncey Depew hosting a banquet and branding a guest as a cyclone. It ends with a kitchen tip on keeping egg whites stiff with a pinch of cream of tartar.
The note requests Mrs Brown be informed Maggie is unavailable and cites a deliberate falsehood from Robert about the pie needing severe punishment. This brief exchange presents a household dispute context with two named individuals and a domestic matter.
Subscribers served by city carriers who do not receive The Herald on Tuesday or Friday by 6 p m should call City Messenger Co. at 72 for immediate delivery. Modern Printing at Moderate prices and Aberdeen Printing Co. provide all the news all the time in The Herald.
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