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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1903
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald lists subscription rates and discounts for advance payments. It emphasizes aging circulation in Grays Harbor and Chehalis county and notes advertising contracts based on claimed reach. It warns that money due on contracts not absolutely true may be forfeited if statements are not accurate.
The text critiques discretionary influence of the treasury secretary on stock markets and currency laws. It argues such power is dangerous and should not reside in one official, praising the Washington Post while noting risks to reputation and democratic principles. The piece also references Beriah Wilkins and potential administrative reactions.
The court establishes a new principle limiting seller responsibility for hidden flaws in manufactured goods. In the Stanwood case, Gorge Jo Ketchum and the Wells Post Mill Co faced a cross-claim of 2858.16 for dam ages from a bursting draw caused by a loose hook. the decision absolves Ketchum of liability despite the unseen defect.
The Semi-Weekly Herald announces itself as a newspaper priced at $1.50 a year in advance signaling its publication cadence and subscription rate.
The Sioux City Tribune contends banks on Wall Street seek fiat money under bank control. It predicts early votes may target abolishing a steep tariff and curbing national bank privileges. The piece cites Chicago Tribune claims that financiers led a Wall Street slump to lower prices, then drove stocks up and sold steel at high prices to workers.
S I Paradise wrote a leading Industrial Edition article for the Aberdeen chamber of commerce. Four thousand copies were printed, with 1000 in folder form for distribution and mailings to world-wide inquiries. The chamber had sought this feature for six months but delayed, making Paradise’s work highly credited to him and the city.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger reply defines elasticity as a body's return to its original form after force removal and applies it to the push for currency schemes favored by financiers in the Aldrich and Fowler bills. The piece contrasts public gathering punctuality with city hall and entertainment venues.
The Weplinger log and lumber exhibit nears completion and will debut at the North Yakima state fair. It aims to promote Grays Harbor lumber industries as an advertising medium and provide promoters with some financial relief, though its success as promotion is seen as assured regardless.
Months ago the water committee warned of a mis take in condemning extra water supply. The dam is repaired but a new boiler for the pumping station has not been procured. Without a boiler soon, a short water supply is expected in the coming wet season and much water will be wasted over the reservoir.
Merchants of Grays Harbor plan a meeting at Hogaiam this evening to form a protective association. The group aims to shield members from non paying customers and halt wholesale houses from selling to consumers. Printing offices register opposition to Portland grocery jobbers and their traveling agents soliciting job printing at prices that reflect paper stock costs.
The Bulletin notes the Womens Club may spark interest in city elections by mobilizing male relatives. Voter indifference is blamed for municipal ills, while the Aberdeen Herald marks its eighteenth year as a progressive paper advocating Jeffersonian democracy. The Advocate praises the Herald as a bright voice for Aberdeen’s growth.
The C. E. Burrows Co and partners secure an option on a mill site at Elliott's slough and Chehalis river, planning a high capacity mill if the bluff road to the east is built. The city must approve early spring construction as county clears Montesino road right of way, with chamber of commerce urged to act.
The state platform denounces national politics, targeting local concerns. Eastern papers forecast a Democratic sweep in Pennsylvania. Aberdeen streets are filthy and littered, needing cleanup before winter rains create muck. No new laws needed. existing ordinances should suffice.
Wall Street remains split on financial legislation as Secretary Shaw struggles to define national currency reform. The stalled consensus leaves the administration awaiting clear guidance on how to shape monetary policy.
City Clerk Clark received a certified statement from County Auditor Campbell listing Aberdeen’s assessed valuations for 1903 and 1902. Real property totals and personal property figures are shown for both years, including railroad tracks. The comparison highlights changes in assessed value between 1902 and 1903.
The Cincinnati Inquirer recalls a July night in 1872 when an angelic tale mentions a pint of ice cream a 20 cent box of chocolates and a quart of peanuts as a playful anecdote.
Mr Taylor from Kentucky is deemed safe as long as he stays away from theft of horses. The remark implies caution against ties to horse-stealing activity and potential legal trouble.
The remark notes a delay until European concert members reach consensus on which party will provide white meat for the event.
Proceedings in the post office investigation portend a clear advance in the price of whitewash. Officials anticipate higher costs as the inquiry progresses and scrutiny increases.
The ad repeats praise for Chamberlains Cough Remedy claiming it cures colds and grip, counters pneumonia tendency, and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all druggists.
Daniel Spence a logger in Polson's camp No 2 was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Cooper and Sheriff Lusk on a charge of selling mortgaged property. The June crime involved mortgaging a team harness and wagon for 175 dollars and shipping west. He carried governor registration papers and planned to go to Tekama, Neb. with the prisoner.
Advertisement for the Semi Weekly Herald requesting readers to send copies to friends in the east. Describes a twice weekly Aberdeen typograph and promotes the Herald Printery at 39 Wishkah Street offering commercial job printing services.
An ad promotes a cheaper local news plan at $1.50 for twice weekly delivery, contrasting with $6.00 yearly for partial daily coverage. It emphasizes broader city and county news in a reduced price format.
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