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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
4
Notices of births marriages and deaths published for Aberdeen readers. Subscription details indicate term lengths and rates for three months subscriptions and advertising rates. Post office details and public notices appear in the weekly Aberdeen Herald column.
The Herald promotes itself as Chehalis County’s official paper, serving Grays Harbor and surrounding areas with the largest circulation among local newspapers.
The document lists Peoples Party nominees including Hon James Hamilton Lewis of Seattle for Congress and Hon Mo GOPMAN for Supreme Judge with Ven C Eonas of Spokane and other candidates serving on the state ticket.
A Chehalis County newspaper column dissects tax exemption disputes amid a campaign season. It cites party platforms, editorials, and a contested convention plank while naming officials across the state and county. The issue notes extra Herald copies distributed free before the October 13, 1898 election.
The piece critiques last week’s tie bulletin push for single tax theory and constitutional amendments on November ballots. It notes amendments abolishing sex qualification for voting and giving citys power to pick property tax classes, with factions like fusion and republican platforms reacting differently. It argues the political framing obscures real economic relief and praises Aberdeen’s enterprising spirit and local prosperity.
A historical remark argues revenue could be raised via income tax if approved by the Supreme Court, claiming a wartime tax would burden the rich. It criticizes the Republican party as aligned with money power and alleges it never taxed the wealthy, advocating a Democratic approach to taxation.
The article recalls the war with Spain and notes the need for many extra clerks in the war department. Secretary Alger issued a policy restricting hires to those under thirty five, seen as part of the era's reform and support for veterans' interests.
A testimonial from Olney Lorete in Pioneerville claims a child with eczema improved after five or six bottles of Hood’s Sarsaparilla, a blood purifier. The ad promotes the remedy, pricing one dollar or six for two dollars, from Hood & Co. Lowell.
A historical critique accuses officials of vendetta against old soldiers by limiting political appointments and hiding seignorage profits. The piece links McHanna era bonds to corruption, condemns press bias, and warns that Republican corruption threatens the republic as calls for funds and political control surface.
The piece portrays Hanna and Alger as a notorious duo in political graft, framing a sitting president as the connecting link in a web of influence. It uses sharp, period-voice language to imply a shared scheme and high-level entanglements.
The analysis states over-confidence will not be cited as a cause for the Republican defeat this year, suggesting other factors are responsible. No figures or dates are provided, leaving the assessment qualitative and speculative.
Mrs. S. A. Sweet of Hartford Connecticut reports relief from nervousness constipation kidney and bowel trouble after using Karl's Clover Root Tea. The Evans Drug Co. prescription druggists sold the product.
The column discusses fundraising for a party house, President tainted by plutocracy fears, Gen. Fitz Lee and Gen. Lee in Cuba talks, Teddy Roosevelt governor rumors, Gen. Wheeler’s possible resignation, and a reluctant investigation commission set to begin hearings with press presence.
Two lots and home offered with bearing or chard and shrubbery a pleasant home A M Sauru ti.
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