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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1914
Page
2
Aberdeen Printing Co located at 309 East Wishkah Street is invited to submit bids for a local printing project. The notice requests proposals from this firm for production and related services.
The Chehalis County Bank is a conservative yet progressive lender in Grays Harbor with $25,000 capital. It transacts general banking for firms and individuals and is run by capable officers and directors influential in local finance.
The Grand theater was filled Saturday night for John H. Wallace's address in support of the eight-hour and first aid initiative measures. Judge J. M. Phillips introduced him and spoke against abolishing the state bureau of inspection. Wallace argued the eight-hour law would not aid state industries nor lower wages, suggesting operators could absorb a roughly 20 percent rise in production costs.
August Strom of Aberdeen was shot in the left side after being ordered to surrender as he crossed the 0 W R N bridge at 1 45 this morning. The bullet damaged a lung and Strom, in dangerous condition, was taken to Aberdeen General Hospital. Police cordon the area and Hoquiam units assisted. no suspect yet captured. Strom is a long time local resident with a family.
A. F. Chamberlain operates 317 East Market Street offering a wide range of home furnishings from basement to roof. A second Wishkah Street shop handles new and second hand goods providing bargains for economical households. The Pythian Sisters plan a Thursday meeting at Knights of Pythias hall.
A Chehalis County campaign ad urges voters to elect Earnest E. Fishel as county commissioner on the Progressive ticket. It claims tax relief through lower rates and higher valuations, cites past votes on warrants and road funding, and touts decreasing taxes on Aberdeen homes while criticizing opponents.
Aberdeen’s Wagner's Candy Store at 114 South G Street offers handmade candies and ice cream of high quality. The shop includes tamales and chili, a soda fountain, inviting decor, and strong local patronage reported by The Herald.
Grays Harbor’s fishing sector has grown rapidly with 400 to 500 workers and salmon leading the expansion. The Pacific Fisheries and Cannery Company and Sea Beach Packing Company contributed to development while state hatcheries boosted output. In 1913 shipments valued at over 556 thousand dollars established Grays Harbor as a major fishing center with future growth anticipated.
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