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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1902
Page
4
The Semi Weekly Aberdeen Herald lists subscription prices for one year and advance payment discounts. It claims the Herald is the oldest Grays Harbor paper with the largest Chehalis county circulation, warning that advertising contracts will be forfeited if circulation claims are not true.
The piece cites Hanna defending tariffs and lists which firms and trusts shaped various tariffs. It accuses Hanna of misleading the public and claims the tariff was crafted by known interests such as Oxnard Havemeyer for sugar and Baldwin Locomotive Works for locomotives. The author urges Hanna to speak on another subject.
In a historic move the railroad refuses passes to most campaign workers while granting one to W. E. Humphrey the congress candidate. The railroad cites fairness since other nominees had passes, leaving state and county committeemen and ward workers without usual courtesies and risking travel cutbacks or calls for more mud.
Commissioner Davis will explain the award process to county printers. The forthcoming rationale aims to calm a looming Republican landslide in favor of Honest John G. Foster.
The last Democratic state convention endorsed direct US Senate election by popular vote and nominated Senator Turner to seek re election on the first ballot. The conference urged voters to elect Democratic legislators pledged to support Turner to curb Republican influence and preserve labor bills and railroad measures.
The article argues between reciprocity with Cuba and annexation. It warns against schemes to bankrupt Cuban agriculture to benefit sugar interests and predicts annexation with a sugar land boom and American trust gains. It advocates liberal reciprocity and eventual commercial union leading to free trade and possible political annexation, aligning with Roosevelt’s views. It notes the issue as a practical statesmanship concern beyond tariffs or trusts.
The Chicago Tribune cites a Massachusetts bureau of statistics report showing cost of living rose since 1897. Food up 11.16 percent, dry goods and boots 16.07 percent, rents up 52.43 percent, fuel up 9.78 percent, making a basket that cost 683.84 dollars today equivalent to 586.90 dollars in 1897. The workingman is not as well off as in 1897.
The Daily Bulletin admits the arrival of the twentieth century is too rapid for its journal as it advocates suppressing a peaceful political meeting.
A slate listing candidates for statewide and local offices across Washington including GEO Spokane for Congress and Seattle for Cotterill as a contender, with James B. Reavis North Yakima for Supreme Court, Senator F. L. Morgan Hoquiam, and district representatives C. E. Clay Elma W. C. Lloyd Aberdeen plus other county level posts such as county attorney Cheney Montesano treasurer Kellerman auditor Halloway and more.
Russell Sage notes the power of Wall Street figures like J P Morgan to end the coal strike by simply speaking. The piece states Morgan could terminate the strike and ease coal consumers' burden. It also cites Chairman Babcock on the Republican record on trusts and public concern over party actions.
The text questions whether Chehalis County candidates are among those tied to railroad influence, noting passes and obligations. It asks if nominees are bound to railroads and whether the public will be informed in the Heraup.
Henderson Grimett of Logan county was stricken with partial paralysis losing use of an arm and side. After physician treatment failed, his wife urged Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and after two bottles he was nearly cured. The balm is praised for rheumatism sprains and bruises with other cures cited by Geo R McDonald of this place. Sold by Evans Drug Co. Pryan Commoner Abe Jen Hes co three months.
Aberdeen council approves street improvements and new rights of way including a cannery switch. A metropolitan steam fire engine is ordered for 6050 dollars. The city budgets road widenings, sidewalks, and alleys, with bids invited for D Street and a street light at Sixth and Broadway. Several bills and salaries are approved, and property assessments are noted.
A recipe for devil crackers blends grated cheese dry mustard anchovy paste cayenne and salt with butter spread on crackers and baked until colored. It also describes cleaning dull mirrors by removing specks with warm tea and polishing with a whitening tea paste and dry tissue.
Ink spills on carpet can be treated by blotting with paper, applying milk with a rag and changing it as it dirties, then washing the area with ammonia and water until the stain disappears.
A brief quoted exchange about Miss Spinnett in a charity context frames a light social vignette. The dialogue suggests perceptions of fairness and propriety in a genteel setting as reported by the Chicago News.
The Friends in Council Club moves to secure a city park with Mesdames Ennis Sayers Kinlay and Miss Karthner examining a site offered by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. McGregor. Also, John Emerson with Cosmopolis politicians attended a Republican rally. the marshal pursued him but he escaped. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. McBride died of pneumonia. funeral held at Beardsley chapel. Contractor John Anderson builds a large livery stable for Robt. Lowry on Hume street with 48 stalls and modern amenities powered by the Aberdeen Steam Laundry.
The correct sleep posture is on the right side with limbs stretched and arms down or in a comfortable position not raised above the head. The mouth should be closed and the body relaxed. Raising the arms above the head increases heart activity and can cause restlessness or wakefulness during sleep.
A simple home method uses vanilla beans tonka and alcohol to create vanilla extract. Mix a quarter ounce of genuine vanilla beans with one half ounce of tonka and half a pint of alcohol, plus water. Let stand two weeks, add more alcohol and water, then strain and bottle for use.
An offer announces Bryan's Commoner for one year and Aberdeen Heroup for three months priced at $1 with orders directed to the office for processing.
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