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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
8
The article notes Peru's sugar cane thrives on level land with easy cultivation. After two feet in height, little intervention is needed, maturing in 18 to 24 months. Typical yields reach 40 tons per acre, with 60 to 70 tons not uncommon versus 25 tons in Cuba and other regions.
The piece criticizes Initiative Measure No. 9 First Aid as unfair and costly for manufacturers and the lumber industry in Washington. It notes the Industrial Insurance Commission favored delaying the law for two years to study fair models from other states and countries and warns the measure could expand to labor, farm, store, and household workers if adopted.
The piece argues against Initiative Measure No 13 the compulsory Eight Hour Law claiming it would raise production costs and living expenses while lowering workers pay. It contends domestic workers skilled and unskilled would be affected and would harm competitiveness in global markets.
Washington residents face higher taxes to replace private employment agencies with state run services. Illinois data show freeing agencies would cost at least 250000 dollars and still rely on private fee services for 83 percent of placements.
The author argues that big business protects small enterprises and cites Washington communities opposing Initiative Measures No 9 and No 13. He notes lumbering as a major industry hurting small businesses and laments rumors and public disdain for wisdom. A hoboes convention condemns war, equating it with work.
A Tacoma Taxpayers Association critique states Initiative No 7 to abolish the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices would remove checks on public funds. The article cites four years of recovered public money and costs, arguing the measure invites mismanagement and higher taxes.
Critics warn Initiative Measure No. 8 would force the state to take over private employment agency tasks if passed. Based on Illinois 1913 data, the transition could cost over 250000 annually, funded by taxes, with Seattle agents already regulated by cash bonds and council licensing.
An authority argues that taxing sought to limit supply is effective and criticizes Initiative Measure No 9 as a costly, dangerous proposal. It would raise taxes on manufacturers in Washington far beyond Michigan or Massachusetts and hinder industrial research. Vote against all taxes harming Washington industries to reduce tax burdens.
Many supporters urge voting against the Seven Sisters and Eight-Hour Law as harmful overreach. Critics say non taxpayers push tax legislation and passive groups push excessive rules that tax and regulate industry. The tone warns of abuse of the initiative to shape policy without accountable contributors.
A rural job applicant passes physicals for the police force but struggles with a written exam. He weighs a math problem about buying at 12.25 and selling at 9.75, then quips that he gains on the cents but loses on the dollars, from the Boston Advertiser.
Explains trolley operation from power generation to the motorized axles. Describes trolley wire delivery, controller box, and the circuit returning via steel rails. Details how current rises from the overhead wire through the pole to the motors and back to the power source.
The draftsman and artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler stayed at the northeast corner of E and Twelfth in Washington from November 1854 to February 1855. He was known for late breakfasts and sketching on walls and told his landlord he would not charge for the decorations.
The London Telegraph reports Philip, celebrating a birthday with a new microscope, astonishes the cook by asking for a flea to borrow and promises to return it in three minutes.
Yonkers States man records a quip between So and Patrice about a parent watching children grow and the burden of paying full fare, highlighting practical humor about adulthood and responsibility.
Parke asks if their house is insured against tie with Lane unsure after reading the life insurance policy.
The quote by J G Bolland states that no good work or godlike achievement comes without patient, steady effort. It emphasizes perseverance as the essential driver of worthy action and virtue.
A brief reflection from Leslie's Weekly notes that contentment is rare and envy spans all classes. It contrasts the boy with a toy cart, the bicycle boy, and the motorcar observer, showing how both rich and poor covet others. It warns that preachers exploiting envy can easily win followers.
Chehalis county Democrats convene to back Jeffersonian ideals and Wilson era progress, praise Governor Ernest Lister for tax relief and veto restraint, call for constitutional convention, secret primaries, and nonpartisan local elections. They pledge fiscally prudent county candidates and steady tax equity across property classes.
Train No 466 leaves Aberdeen and arrives Tacoma Seattle and Portland Train No 424 arrives Tacoma Seattle Train No 422 lists Aberdeen Printing Co at 309 East Wishkah St Send the twice a week Herald to Eastern friends.
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