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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
1
Notices cover subscriptions and local announcements while editorials note regional political shifts and public figures. Pieces reference James F. Girton publisher and local press aims, plus wider events from Maine to Washington and Ohio, including tariffs and political appointments.
State Land Commissioner Robert Bridges proposes the state derive benefits from its school and other lands and calls on railroads to pay rent for their rights of way. The piece notes editorials on free silver, fish way issues, GOP patronage fights, and local political commentary. It also mentions tariff opinions, university governance disputes, and financial notes including bank issues and deposits.
The late statement shows 26,049 depositor accounts in 1882 5388 in later year totals. Deposits reach 3 464 672 171 francs with 10 587 503 withdrawals and 2 757 270 687 francs in withdrawals. Purchases of government securities total 70 981 841 francs and excess deposits over withdrawals and purchases stands at 636 420 143 francs with accrued interest.
The Cathlamet Gazette argues the August close season fails to protect steelhead and that large-scale catches at the Dalles harvest ripening fish. It condemns destructive methods and hatchery reliance, urging legislative action to stop wholesale fishing at spawning grounds. The piece labels current policy as corrupt and harmful to Oregon and Washington communities.
Reports from Hoquiam cover a Septembers week with Nat McKillip seen on streets, the Del Norte freight steamer returning to sea, and the Defiance schooner nearing sea trials. A business meeting discussed extending the Aberdeen Hoquiam railroad amid blasting at a shingle mill site. Proposals for jetty rock from Humptulips river again advertised. Suit to eject McNally Drum and Parker from Hoquiam suburb land proceeds in county court. A wedding announcement for Elizabeth Fesenfeld and Alfred Reed. The Hoquiam Cornet Band grows in prominence as its music fills the town.
The piece notes rain stopping potato digging, visits by Miss Josie Wilson to Wonoochee, and Miss Luzelle Coles heading to Montesano for school. It covers local political tensions, editorials, and public interest in the Old Soldiers' Colony and Prosperity mine while mentioning Elma Chronicle’s tomato trade and other town news.
Hart raises toma toes in TKlma and a Montesano Vidette note hints at a teacher out of work. Sheriff levies on Estus mill machinery for Northwestern Lumber debt. Judge Kneeland orders wages paid to Shelton Southwestern Railroad employer. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery touted as remedy for dyspepsia.
The photographer Meriwether remains at the old stand across the street from the post office offering portraits rain or shine. He specializes in baby photographs and can take pictures regardless of weather.
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