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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
4
A G Grays Harbor Aberdeen editorial calls for town unity and planned action to improve the community. It stresses cohesive effort over mere praise and urges residents to join the Chamber of Commerce to build a better Aberdeen.
The Aberdeen World reports Stanton Warburton progressive candidate for Congress issued October 21 a proposal for a joint discussion with Congressman Johnson. The open debate would cover each man’s record in Congress in the five largest district cities. The Herald endorses public discussion and suggests Johnson should accept to defend his record.
The piece argues voters should judge County Commissioner Fisher by his record rather than party lines. It notes Fisher faced nomination defeats, supports equitable taxation, and contends removal on party grounds would hinder progress. The author urges voters to evaluate performance over tickets.
The excerpt argues that while German leaders and intellectuals pursued pan German domination including annexing the Low Countries and crushing France, the mass of German people likely remained uninfected. It suggests the war should end the military system and warns Germany must be subdued without eradicating its people.
The piece critiques supporters of a aggressive approach to Mexico using President Wilsons own definition. It argues Americans lack experience of large scale war and notes the impact of European combat on public opinion while the President remains unmoved by clamors for action.
Commissioner Fishel replies to Alex Polson denying false claims about his re election bid. He cites support from Republicans to run on the Progressive ballot and defends allocations of road funds as of 1913 and future Riverdale and East Hoquiam projects. He recalls a Montesano discussion on a $30 000 extension and asserts Polson opposed Hanson route funding.
The Public (Chicago) editorial praises watchful waiting as a policy that could prevent a great disaster with Mexico. It notes the idea may pass and references a historical estimate that killing a man costs $8,677 in 19th century wars, contrasting it with the $1,000 to rear a child to fighting age.
The World argues that a Democratic House is essential for President Wilson to receive a global vote of confidence. It contends his leadership marks a new era, and only a Democratic victory can maintain his influence abroad and in peace efforts, framing the election as a referendum on democracy itself.
Hon. Dudley G. Wooten of Seattle spoke for two hours on the initiative and referendum, warning the audience that the methods risk improper lawmaking. He urged voting no on all measures, including the prohibition question, and argued against reforms affecting labor such as employment agencies and eight hour laws.
The Franklin school Parent-Teacher Association held a meeting to review the noon lunch program. One hundred to one hundred fifty pupils eat for five cents, not covering full costs, with daily losses about one dollar. Principal McClure supports continuing the wholesome lunch and funds remain until January. Mrs. Roest of Salt Lake City spoke on allied associations and a committee was formed to plan a fundraiser for European war sufferers.
A reflective note ties Christmas to nature and resilience. It quips that a smiling man faces adversity, hints that war taxes test amateurs, and suggests Europe seeks help from Uncle Sam while arctic hazards loom and wages of sin avoid court.
A curent note suggests the Nobel prize this year may be turned over to the Red Cross for humanitarian work. The remark appeared in Life magazine reflecting on global relief efforts and recognition of aid organizations.
A compilation of terse notices and witticisms from papers like the New York Mail New York World Detroit Free Press Philadelphia Inquirer and Chicago Herald. Items include political quips about Wied Albanian affairs Thomas Hardy’s war poetry Shaw’s boast about smoking Lind neutrality Astor’s donation to the Prince of Wales relief fund and speculation on future titles.
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