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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
5
The Aberdeen Herald lists semi weekly publication dates and states rates for advance payment with discounts. It claims it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor and has the largest circulation in Chehalis county, with advertising contracts forfeited if circulation statements are not true.
The article rebuts claims there is no duty on anthracite coal or petroleum citing a 67 cent per ton duty on low carbon coal and over 40 percent ad valorem on petroleum products. It criticizes President Roosevelt for misstatements during a Cincinnati speech and argues for tariff revision.
The piece warns that East coast proponents seek a permanent tariff commission to divorce taxation from politics, arguing it would strip voters of power and place control in a plutocratic, non democratic body. It portrays such moves as a broader effort to remove the public from public affairs.
A Republican Sun report claims Bert Morse denounced open gambling while praising its vitality. Marshal Graham, seeking sheriff, backed by prohibitionists, is accused of hypocrisy for closing gambling to gain votes but allowing games to run for electoral benefit. The piece critiques Graham’s morality and campaign strategy.
The document names Democratic candidates for state and local offices across Washington in Spokane Seattle Tacoma and other counties. It lists U S Senator George Turner. Congress member George Cotterill. state officials including treasurer auditor and sheriff. and local roles such as assessor coroner and justice of the peace with county allocations.
The piece rebukes GOP efforts to sow dissension over the Ankeny county convention and accuses Republicans of peddling far fetched tales to deter voters. It asserts Democrats have nominated strong candidates and many Republicans will vote for them.
A Tacoma Ledger interview cites the shingle season nearly over with prices dropping from peak levels. Mills face rising inventories and calls to limit output to protect next year’s pricing, as shingles at 160 pounds per thousand yield about 1.85 dollars after drying.
A Daily Bulletin editorial argues that supporting a democratic congress candidate reflects confidence in President Roosevelt. It notes Cushman and Jones opposed Roosevelt in the last session and suggests rejecting them in the upcoming election. It also states Democrats align with the president on Cuba policy.
The Henry Wilson loads at Wilson mill for San Francisco while Wawona and G. C. Lindauer sail for San Pedro and San Francisco respectively. Susie M. Plummer and F. M. Slade load at West & Slade for Iquique Peru and Sidney New South Wales. Sophia Christianson loads for San Pedro at Aberdeen mill. Falcon unloads at Wear & Slade for San Francisco. A. B. Johnson to sail for a Peruvian port after completing cargo. Santa Monica loads at American mill for San Francisco and San Pedro. Newburg sails with lumber from West & Slade. Saqua sails to San Pedro with lumber from Anderson & Middleton.
Charles Linsley of Palmer and Linsley livery near Elma led a young lady from Elma to Grove when the ground sank along the Satsop river about a mile and a half above Shaffer’s ranch. The buggy and team were precipitated into the river but Linsley escaped with a close call and a scare.
An injured rider, heavily clothed, fell eighteen feet to an embankment near a river. He extricated himself, tended to his team, helped recover a loose horse, then went to Mr. Shaffer's for the night. The next morning he used a tackle block to pull his boggy up.
The article traces the pheasant from Caucasus origins to a British staple, noting Roman and Argonaut legends, mention of Harold and Becket, and price history from fourpence to twelvepence per bird. It cites Henry VIII era tipping and L Estrange's Household Book rewards for pheasants and woodcocks.
A light dialogue notes enduring affection across ages with a playful promise of unchanging devotion. The short piece from Pall Mall Gazette delivers a romantic exchange emphasizing steadfast love despite aging.
The Golden Book records of Venetian nobility fade as fortunes dissipate and palaces pass to new wealth, with Jews increasingly dominant in banking and industry. Count Grimani stands as a rare link to historic doges, while modern wealth funds real estate, mills, glassmaking, and Adriatic steamships.
A moral exhortation condemns mocking or shaming any person especially a child. The text insists against ridicule out of vanity and haste, warning that derision degrades the humane spirit and harms the innocent. It urges restraint and kindness toward all beings.
A concise remark on the value of admitting error. The author notes that three simple phrases I was wrong reveal maturity and honest self assessment across languages and nations. The quote attributes this insight to Lowell and reflects on speech and growth.
A quirky line notes the challenge of marrying a widow and her readiness, hinted by a widow's “eil” kept in cupboards. The remark appears in a standard-issue Atchison column lampooning domestic matters and haste.
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