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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1914
Page
4
The piece argues that Chehalis county and Aberdeen city taxes fund education and roads, urging modern county and city governance. It condemns an eight hour work law proposal, detailing its potential harm to industries, farmers, loggers, and consumers. It warns higher living costs and shifts burdens to households.
The Herald received a long unsigned communication in favor of a statewide eight hour law. It lacks a verifiable name and address, though a signature appears. The letter begins as farmer commentary and then shifts into guidance for loggers and millmen on business practices.
The passage recalls Republicans and business interests opposing Wilson's currency law. They warned of dire country consequences if Congress did not adjourn. Their earlier warnings pale beside the current debate and outcomes.
In a heated national moment the White House presses ahead with trust regulation and free enterprise. The Federal Trade Commission bill passes the House unanimously amid shifting Republican praise and a rallying to back administration aims. Opposition members switch to endorse the trust bills.
The Old National bank reviews a favorable U S economic outlook urging calm and expansion. It cites strong crops, ample gold reserves, and robust home markets as Europe and other regions seek American crops lumber and manufactured goods. It notes a notable Queensland order and war-drivenEuropean industry shifts backing a likely 1930s political contest involving Johnson and Drury.
ASKIN argues war nurtures arts and virtues, while peace wastes nations, noting soldiers praised in scripture and many great names in Christian records as soldiers. He asserts liberation for Poland Ireland Jews and all oppressed peoples, insisting victory and freedom through war.
South American trade has been financed by Europe with favorable terms. Buenos Aires houses stock large quantities and ship German made buttons on thirty six month credit. American firms face local methods and must combine salesmanship with diplomacy, with diplomacy often doing the selling.
The speaker notes the war will cause vast human and economic losses requiring generations to mend. Armament buildup historically suggests a massive, multi nation conflict. He predicts the war will topple monarchs across European countries in its aftermath.
In a Berlin briefing a German official argues that Britain pressed war through commercial jealousy and Belgium neutrality was deemed impossible. He says the conflict is a German defense act, not a Kaiser's or officers’ war, reflecting the German side of the hostilities.
A wartime clipping praises German unity devotion and energy in support of its war aims. It notes widespread belief in Germany's just cause and frames the conflict as a defense against encircling enemies. It mentions Social Democrats opposing imperialism and militarism sweeping Europe.
Dan Pearsall announces his candidacy for Representative in the 29th District subject to voters' choice at the general election on November 3, 1914.
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