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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1905
Page
4
The Chehalis Herald ad rates and circulation claim are under scrutiny. Proprietor Lester G25 22 reports one year six months of circulation data with a monetary statement, asserting accuracy though not guaranteed.
The piece surveys bank reserves in the East and Pacific, noting excess reserves over requirements and comparing surpluses with Oregon banks. It cites labor data, wage trends, and living costs, arguing for federal regulation of insurance and calling attention to mills and economic policy amid political commentary.
Washington banks average about one million dollars per institution, higher than all other regions except the Eastern states. New York City deposits slightly exceed Washington, while New England trails. The 36 Washington banks total 26,224,332 in loans and discounts versus 15,062,399 for Oregon and 41,799,017 for San Francisco banks. Washington appears to lead in deposits and lending strength.
The photo shows the state’s largest Roosevelt Elk mounted in Washington and likely the nation’s. It was killed in 1904 near Olympic Lake, weighed heavily and had long antlers. The text notes a ten year ban on elk killing in Washington and mentions hunting and wildlife context.
Jaz Walters of Duffield VA says a lip cancer years long was beaten by Backlen’s Arnica Salve now guaranteed cured. The ad advertises the salve at Red Cross Pharmacy for 2 cents a box, promising a cure for cancer and burns.
A series of vessels including schooners Forrester A F Coats Comet Bangor Annie M Campbell and Watson A West and barges and steamers Grace Dollar Centralia Hawaii and Sophia Christianson are loading or sailing from mills and docks such as Union mill American mill West & Slade Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle for San Francisco San Pedro Guaymas and Shanghai China with several ships positioned for loading and departure.
A wobbling report describes possible winter shutdowns for Shingle Mills under a Seattle bureau, with promoters hopeful yet cautious about funding and market prices. The piece also recounts a wet Saturday football clash between Aberdeen and Australia Circles, ending in a rare 0 to 0 tie amid heavy rain and slippery ground, followed by a postgame dining and social gathering.
Chicago wholesale and mail order house seeks an assistant manager for this county and adjoining territory. Salary twenty dollars plus expenses paid weekly with advance for expenses. No investment or experience required. Work pleasant, position permanent. Write for full particulars and enclose self addressed envelope. Thomas J. Cooper & Co., 132 Market Street, Chicago, Illinois. July 10.
A Casey Iowa reader recounts a terrible cough relieved by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The ad claims instant relief and permanent cure, with a Red Cross Pharmacy selling 30 cent and 1.00 dollar bottles and a trial bottle free.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for dyspepsia constipation and headaches. Claims they remove clogging materials and restore energy with a new start. Sold by Red Cross Pharmacy for 25 cents with guarantee.
Notice to stockholders referencing Union Mill Company warning of meeting or action. Taxable corporate matter and ownership rights implied, with implied formal call to stockholders for notice and potential voting or decision. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
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