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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
5
The Aberdeen Herald asserts it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis county and states advertising contracts based on this claim may be forfeited if the statement is not absolutely true. The note is dated Thursday October 10, 1901.
Last week the Herato manager let a column of outdated boiler-plate remain on the front page. The lapse happened as editors rushed to post, leaving the McKinley era reminiscences and Republican party critique unedited.
City debates levy reductions citing needs of the water system street and sewer funds and upcoming improvements. Finance committee recommends ten mills, but observers warn this would not meet required revenue for next year and maintenance like a new pumping station boiler and pipe extensions loom.
The report outlines receipts covering running costs and plant upkeep with $10,000 slated for water works improvements next year. It calls for sinking funds to retire $65,000 debt and projects $6,300 in interest next year. A 15 mill levy is deemed necessary to cover expenses as licenses and water revenue cannot balance the budget. The council faces higher taxes next year despite apparent reductions.
The piece argues Republicans press Democrats to abandon anti imperial aims, praising expansion of American institutions. It cites Cuba and Porto Rico, denies enslaving citizenship, and condemns the steel trust. It warns trusts like United States Steel Corp could devastate labor and plunge the economy into feudal levels unless regulation blocks the octopus of capital.
Perry Heath's Seventh National Bank of New York, recently failed, will pay only 80 percent on the dollar to depositors after stockholders are assessed 100 percent. The piece notes that banks with political pull are unlikely to be good investments.
Kentucky Republicans trade sharp words over federal patronage as they seek office. The dispute centers on appointments and loyalty within the party, with leaders urging unity despite public criticisms.
A critique traces the long battle against slavery from abolitionists to the Civil War, then condemns modern pushes to defend slavery under the flag. It cites Gen. MacArthur on slaves, a Philippine example, and a Chicago teacher who translated the Star Spangled Banner into Spanish. The piece lauds a man of character praised by university critics.
A divisive fight within the Republican ranks over Cuba policy and tariffs unfolds. The New York Press pushes to repel and impoverish Cuba, while the Chicago Inter Ocean backs annexation as a path to manifest destiny. Beet sugar and tobacco interests may split the party, viewed by some as blessings in disguise despite potential disruption.
Ex-President Cleveland praised McKinley at Princeton College after his death, arguing that while education shaped him, his greatness stemmed from character. He highlighted McKinley as obedient, patriotic, honest, devoted, truthful, generous, unselfish, and moral in life and service.
A historical notice notes Aberdeen’s post office revenue rising to 3161.63 in the quarter ended September 30 1901 from 1472.63 a year earlier. Domestic and foreign money orders increased to 1795 and 75 respectively, with yearly totals 8339 domestic and 367 foreign orders. Projections suggest six month receipts may exceed 8000 at year end.
Over the past week multiple holdups and attempted robberies were reported. Henry Gradl was robbed at Market and Broadway, Gabe Matson faced two men at the same intersection, an attempted hold-up targeted Dr. Maker near the Commercial Block, John Krause was forced at gunpoint on his way home, and several house-robbery attempts prompted police to tighten patrols and threaten removal or arrest of suspicious individuals.
For sale three million feet of Cedar and Fir No 1 quality on a logging stream through timber. Level ground one mile from Chehalis river and 14 miles from North Pacific and ore. Small logger opportunity. W B Lowrie. The Herald and W J Bryan’s paper for one year $2.25 in advance.
Instructions for buckwheat shortcake batter using sour milk or mis, baking soda, salt, buckwheat flour to a stiff batter, baked in a buttered tin for about 30 minutes, served with butter and maple sirup.
Instructions describe bone guinea hen and rub with mace allspice pepper and salt. Make forcemeat with ham parsley lemon peel and crumbs bound with eggs. Assemble in short crust, fill with guinea, seal, bake four hours. Make gravy from bones and pour through top hole for serving.
Step by step tips for roasting clams including washing scrubbing broiling until shells open and serving hot with melted butter lemon and parsley. The instruction ends with a note about advertisement deadlines for a newspaper office.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. The ad states price is 25 cents and guarantees relief if not effective.
Grain-O is a pure grain drink offered by grocers as a coffee substitute. It markets as a health builder aiding digestion and nerves, suitable for children and adults. Each package costs about 15c to 25c, roughly four times coffee.
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