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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
8
Fragmentary ad text touts Hoots pills for indigestion and headache with location hints on 2nd Ave and 5th Street, plus mention of land strips and a 775 dollar figure. It also includes a stray quote from Dr A E Salter praising a remedy as remarkably effective against consumption and credits Evans Drug Co. for promotion.
The Superior Court docket lists hearings on the final report of the administrator in the estate of C F Pau, deceased, with notices of hearing issued and set dates. Various related matters include motions, default decrees, and property transfers in Hoquiam, Montesano, and Aberdeen areas, along with multiple land transfers and mortgage actions.
The dispatch critiques war department investigations and lists officers under fire for incompetence. It notes McKinley’s handling of Lieut. Col. Huidekoper’s case and hints at political maneuvering around 1896 issues. It also covers Theodore Roosevelt’s NY residency affidavit to avoid double taxation and its political fallout.
A long editorial rhetoric extols James Hamilton Lewis and Democratic unity in Washington state. It laments infighting amid Spain era politics, urges voters to back Lewis to prevent GOP gains, and urges Republicans to support his unanimous election.
By mutual agreement the co partnership of Daniel McCloskey and Chas McCloskey is dissolved this day with Trainer McCloskey continuing the business and handling all bills. Witnessed by Yanten McCloskey and Cras McCloskey dated September 21, 1898.
The declaration from the Democratic Peoples Party and Silver Republican parties at Eblensbuurgh calls for free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1, government issue of war money, repeal of U S bonds, direct senatorial elections, railroad rate regulation, fair franschises, tax exemptions, and lower state warrant interest. It pledges legislators to pursue constitutional amendments and reforms to empower the people and curb monopolies.
The document outlines a constitutional amendment proposed for Washington State. It discusses tax and property provisions, aims to generalise electors and property assessments, and references the method to approve amendments. Signed by state officials with the state seal affixed.
The county platform adopted by the Democratic and People's parties in Chehalis denounces Republican actions, backs fusion office leadership, and calls for judiciary reform, election law changes, and open discussion. It praises Congressmen Lewis and Jones and Senator Turner for their Congressional work.
An advertisement for Shilohs Cure by The Evans Drug Co. promotes a bottle of remedy for coughs fearing consumption. The copy targets prescription druggists and touts life-saving claims for a health issue framed as a public warning.
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