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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1903
Page
4
The Semi Weekly Aberdeen Herald lists publication schedule every Monday and Thursday. Editor Carney presents subscription rates and discounts, noting the paper’s status as Grays Harbor’s oldest and Chehalis county’s largest circulation, with contracts conditioned on stated circulation truth.
A long letter from former County Assessor Jones defends the board of equalization and attacks critics as dishonest damphools. It argues the act lowered taxes on large companies, questions the board’s reasons, and urges transparency in how valuation decisions were reached to ensure a fair distribution of government burdens.
The Aberdeen Herald published a special edition detailing Chehalis county resources with over 4000 copies printed and mailed east to cater to inquiry from home seekers and investors. The Olympia Chronicle notes the edition’s immense regional value.
The piece discusses scarce Chinese domestics as a reason to permit entry, recounts 1888 mob action against Chinese in Aberdeen, and warns of punitive outcomes if ban lifted. It notes Collier's Weekly contents and Kipling, then reports Norman Hapgood and a proposed paper mill by See. A. Parks seeking a ten acre site with water frontage and mill power for Aberdeen.
Ad promoting Scott's Emulsion as the right food for soft bones in childhood. Claims correct daily doses straighten bow legs tighten joints and firm the head. Encourages sending for a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne as manufacturers with a price of one dollar at druggists.
The Herato promotes advertising reach as the city paper declares itself essential. M G Houp plans California residence after selling his Aberdeen-area farm. A Polk directory lists Aberdeen population over 7 000 with 2860 names and county towns. The council advances street improvements while a new saw mill project faces site value disputes. Marriage of Joseph A Kindle and Hazel Maude Berry is celebrated at St Andrew's. The Edison theater promises strong shows led by Mrs. Gertie Aldrich with a notable march by Prof. A Gylfe aired this week.
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