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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
4
The readable fragment presents an editorial page from The Aberdeen Herald dated Thursday October 6. It references the page identity and publication context with limited legible content.
Readers are urged to praise the Herald describing it as an eight page seven column newspaper. The note emphasizes fearlessness before all people and promotes strong commitment to the Square Deal.
The paper refuses whiskey advertisements planned to start in December, arguing liquor traffic harms society and is a blot on civilization. It states other newspapers may accept “blood money,” but the Herald will not, believing the stance will be approved by most readers.
A local political flyer urges curbing expenditures on the West bridge and streetcar rails arguing taxes fall with less spending. It calls for restraint if safety permits and tells opponents to stay off the plan.
A local column denounces Aberdeen officials for buying printing from outsiders, arguing it drains city funds and enables private interests. The piece notes most city printing is outsourced and hints a conspiracy within the select printing circle.
A letter blasts city officials for debt and tax avoidance, mocking proposed jobs like a copette to attach pink ribbons to dogs, a gasoline catcher to collect fuel, and a bum pacifier to curb drunkenness. The writer accuses council members of mismanaging funds and harming taxpayers.
Aberdeen editor argues for adopting the Allen commission plan citing efficiency and recall while detailing department duties salaries and citizen control. Budget concerns loom as wartime spending and water bonds threaten a high tax levy and investment climate. Proposals include cutting police auto costs, delaying West bridge, and trimming street labor to save about 42 520.
A columnist argues that business is improving in Aber city and urges local firms to aggressively advertise and pursue customers. The piece criticizes naysayers about advertising and predicts a surge as companies invest in marketing to draw commerce from other cities.
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