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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald weekly edition lists publication schedule and office details. It notes editions on Monday and Thursday at 309 East Wishkah Street and provides editor in chief J. Carney, printer information, postal status, subscription terms, ad copy deadlines, and circulation claims for Grays Harbor area.
The Aberdeen Progressive club plans to print the Allen law to inform voters as support for adopting the Commission form grows. Opponents include those fearing change and those profiting from the current system. The piece argues checks exist with popular control and links the law to broad city growth and tax relief amid courthouse funding debates.
The Grays Harbor Post critiques the Aberdeen Herald for backing the commission form of government and county division. it questions whether the Herald was wrong in advocating division in 1907 and notes a pattern of prior misjudgments.
A Montesano dispatch reports County Superintendent McKillip will refuse to hold this year's teachers' institute unless the county pays high fees. He argues the instructors are worth $25 a day, while the law requires the institute, and critics call the price a graft. President Taft is also critiqued for lacking initiative and vision.
The Chehalis County Bar Association orders proceedings for the disbarment of Attorney Wilson Buttner, now said to practice in San Francisco. The reason for the belated action is not stated, but past Aberdeen knowledge of his conduct raises questions about timing. The Herald condemns the notion that disbarment is impossible here and urges local lawyers to self‑police to preserve the profession.
Lumbermen report steady improvement in business and higher stock levels at most mills. The trend suggests stronger demand and improved operations across the regional timber sector.
The text argues that A Pratt Andrew, assistant secretary of the Treasury, earns $5,000 yearly, with extra pay as right hand to former Senator Aldrich on the Monetary Commission, totaling over the legal $2,500 limit. The piece notes Andrew is a government employee in the meaning of the law and implies political favoritism linked to Taft.
A lively summer scene mixes faux players like Molasses and Smallpox with witty team chatter. The quirky lineup includes Cigar, Ice, Bread, and Soap as the score reads 1 to 0 with Wind and Lightning in the air and a note on Grays Harbor’s large ship tank alongside.
Grays Harbor Boiler Works reports readiness to install a large oil tank aboard the tug. The installation aims to improve fueling capacity and extend operation range for the vessel.
The Sven arrived from San Francisco on Tuesday to load lumber at the Wilson Brothers mill. The Helene, after loading lumber at the Hulbert mill, sailed yesterday for San Francisco. The Doris is loading lumber at the American mill for San Francisco after arriving Tuesday.
At a Tuesday gathering the Women’s Relief Corps welcomed State Press Correspondent Mrs Florence Dunkin of Hoquiam as inspector. She praised the ritual work, one new member joined raising total to 35 with most members present. A lunch followed and an Old Curiosity Shop was planned for November 3 and 4.
Secretary Allen seeks farmer experiences on clearing land costs and per acre profits for a railroad promotional booklet. He has contacted residents in Montesano McKinley Wilson North River Satsop and Quinsault among others requesting data from J B Haynes H Taylor John Kahle Clarence and other local figures.
Water bonds totaling 65000 called for payment by the city treasurer on October 1. Of these, 60000 have been presented and paid. After retirement, the water indebtedness will stand at about 20000.
Old trunks traded in at Grays Harbor Trunk Factory. Nan Allard visited Montesano as a guest of friends. Trunk and case repairs offered at the Grays Harbor Trunk Factory. Mr and Mrs CF Rowland returned Tuesday from their Tacoma trip.
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