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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
4
The Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald lists publication details at 309 East Wishkah Street Aberdeen Washington with editor MO J Carney and the Aberdeen Printing Co. It notes subscription rates and deadlines for ads advising copy must be in by Saturday noon for Mondays issue and Wednesday noon for Thursdays issue.
The first Chehalis county fair exceeded hopes and is set to become a permanent event. Exhibits in agriculture horticulture and industry impressed residents of Aberdeen and the county. W J Patterson president led efforts with aid from J E Calder Montesano manager and Grays Harbor Railway Light Co for use of Electric park among other courtesies.
The Hoquiam city commission system shows early benefits with monthly expenses cut by about $800. The Centralia Chronicle notes further reductions may come as three officials study governance, while no cargo value estimate has been released by vessel owners.
Chairman Emery of the tariff board ridicules its powers in New York, saying the board has no real authority and that the president may appoint such people. He cites the veto of cost of living reductions as proof that big business seeks to be left alone, while others press for action.
San Francisco voters strongly endorse the initiative and referendum and the recall including judges, while opposing woman suffrage by a wide margin. Early returns show recall leading by near four to one, initiative and referendum high, with railroad commission powers also favored.
The Willapa arrived Tuesday with a lumber cargo for the American mill and sailed today for San Francisco. The Wa H Smith arrived from San Pedro and awaits orders. Dotts finished a lumber cargo from Aberdeen mill and sailed to San Pedro. Lizzie Vance arrived from San Francisco to load at Cosmopolis. Fair Oaks is loading for San Francisco. J B Stetson completed loading and sailed for San Francisco. Roy Somers is loading lumber at Wilson Brothers mill for San Francisco.
Aberdeen Printing Co lists mill forms and home leaf devices as specialties with contact by telephone 6401 indicating a local business ad.
The pavilion will host a two night display recreating the electrical display of trains and bridge from Aberdeen's Jubilee Supper on Bridge Day. Friday's showing will greet Southwestern Washington delegates and attract harbor interests curious about the Northwest sensation. J S Thornton, manager of Grays Harbor Railway and Light, conceived the exhibit.
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The county fair continues with a robust poultry display featuring White Orpingtons Plymouth Rocks Anconas and Leghorns from local exhibitors including S M Kegley Mrs F K Walsh John Kahle and A C Girard. Fred A Johnson of Tacoma judges birds as Elma excursionists parade to the fair. Dairy cattle herds from the county attract attention with Jersey stock from E L Brewer and Ayrshire entries from Stockwell and Merrowbrook Farm.
The article notes Holstein cattle and hogs shown by E L Brewer and Simpson, a modest horse exhibit, and prominent school displays from Hoquiam and Aberdeen. It highlights domestic science and sewing, needlework, art, and a large floral exhibit led by Mrs. R F E Dandy with 80 flower varieties. Commercial booths and local firms feature prominently.
Booths feature Burnett Bros jewelry and court plaster, Tacoma Grain miniature mill, West and Slade brands, Mrs. Bush Hair, Regal shoes by Blyth and Blyth, Gabriel Son and Holmer, J J Kaufman, Crescent Bottling Works billiard table, W R Lebo paper hatchets, Livingston coffee. Denny Calhoun and Ewing Seattle promote Yakima fruit lands with W W Ewing and C R Harold. Grounds host Yakima Indians concessions merry go round Shetland ponies Days of 49 and more attractions.
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