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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1903
Page
4
The Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald lists subscription at 2.00 per year with advance discounts. It claims to be the oldest paper on Grays Harbor and asserts the largest Chehalis county circulation, warning that contracts will be forfeited if circulation is not absolutely true.
A county board of equalization review on favors to mill firms raises questions about motives and transparency. Northwestern Lumber Co sought 15000 in reductions, 10000 granted, with assessor Archer noting careful but possibly low assessments. The process cited withheld merit discussion and last day pigeonholing, prompting claims of donor-like behavior rather than merit-based action.
The city council adopts a street improvement plan using local improvement district bonds at six percent for several years. Small denomination issues are expected to be readily taken up by local residents familiar with the property values backing them. Aberdeen authorities are urged to study this approach.
A wary warning urges people not to trust firms promising 30 to 80 percent returns in 90 days or a year on bond schemes. The writer notes many con artists aim to profit from others while leaving investors harmed, stressing skepticism of such loans and schemes.
A reflection on wealth and mortality noting that money cannot be taken beyond life. The speaker argues material gains rely on eventual loss as currency cannot endure eternal value. The notion contrasts sordid gain with the futility of hoarding riches after death.
The Washington Post rebuts New York Press charges against Grover Cleveland. It argues Cleveland killed free coinage and helped elect a Republican Congress, enabling the Dingley tariff and a high protective tariff bill. The piece asks if Democrats also deem this a weighty fact.
A Chicago Chronicle correspondent highlights General Grant’s April 2 1865 letter to General Meade praising Miles for stubbornly pressing the enemy near Virginia’s front lines. The piece notes Miles later left service without presidential commendation.
A Maine coast mock battle ends with news that the commanding unit had been declared constructively dead before the morning assault. Marines fought ten hours, yet umpires refuse to count their actions, sparking humorous reflections on the game.
The mob acts as an informal court, feared and unappealable among unregulated persons. True remedy lies in comprehensive practical law and its enforcement. without adequate law, mob outbreaks follow as a necessity per the St. Louis Republic.
The remark frames Machen’s prosecution as mainly editorial observation in administration press columns, implying little clear evidence or decisive action. The tone suggests skepticism about the case’s foundations and emphasizes partisan commentary.
A large group of post office officials insist the government stand firm on the statute of limitations. They urge clarity and action to preserve timely claims and accountability.
The Sunday Sun debuted with neat typography and a strong ads line, adopting the Sun name while resembling a commentary page. Its future success hinges on better reasons for existence than simply opposing rivals, to ensure longevity.
The supreme court holds under maritime law a seaman or employee aboard a vessel is entitled to reimbursement of surgical, medicinal, hospital, and nursing expenses incurred from owners for injuries contracted on board, regardless of cause.
The Aldrich bill pushes depositing government funds in favored banks linked to Rockefeller via Sen Aldrich and his son marrying Rockefeller's daughter. Administration policy seen as a family affair with Republicans split over increasing real money versus token money tied to intangible securities.
Administration has not dispatched a battleship to the Wabash to punish a man tied to Gov Goebel’s assassination. The democracy fears less from Republicans than from self styled Democrats who spend most of their time promoting Republican policies.
The would-be Moroccan claimant has died once more, marking his ninth death in the narrative. He remains far behind in the money question as observers note persistent funding troubles and ongoing speculation about leadership legitimacy.
Postal agents demand steel postal cars as first intimation that current steam powered postal vehicles lack sufficient power. The shortage prompts concern over efficiency and reliability of mail delivery.
A Chanute Kansas traveler extols Ballard's Snow Liniment saying neuralgia relief came after one bottle. The testimonial appears in a merchant's ad at W B Paine & Co selling 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
N A Springer maintains a new business location at the foot of Wishkab street offering estimates and contracts for building boats of any description. Boats for rent available. Patrons should arrange for Sunday service in advance.
R H Foster of 318 S 2d St reports 21 years of dyspepsia relief after one bottle of Herbine. He now tapers off a second bottle and says friends are being cured too. Available 50c at W B Paine & Co. Also ad touts Herald twice weekly city county and general news at 1.50 per year.
An Aberdeen Herald notice touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a remedy for infant inanition caused by worms. It asserts children cease crying and begin thriving after a few doses, described as a surprise to mothers. The ad promotes mailing the semi weekly Herald to friends in the east from W. B. Paine & Co.
An archival notice promotes subscription options for Take the Best in The Semi Weekly Herald. It advertises a price of $1.60 per year in advance.
Receipts published to counter rumors that the Grays Harbor Trades and Labor Council failed to pay for Labor Day music. A. Gylfe notes 32.50 for Sept 7 and Joseph Thomas is paid 49.50 for band service on Sept 7. Band leader Appleyard signs the second receipt dated Sept 11, 1903, by order of the Grays Harbor Labor and Trades Council.
Nora was instructed to tell visitors Mrs. Blank was not at home. She hesitated but complied with edits, answering in a spirited way that Mrs. Smithers is unavailable and warning she would not repeat the claim. The Philadelphia Ledger notes the maid’s stubborn yet playful defiance.
An aged Scotch minister boasted of preaching two hours and twenty minutes to his friend. The reply notes the weariness of the minister not himself but the congregation, whose size and patience provided the real humor.
In a light humorous exchange Vansant admits only two weeks in the business and an interest is sought. He mentions arriving two hours late and the boss suggesting future business interest.
Dean Swift denounces three kinds of pride in wealth birth and talent in a sermon. He warns listeners against the vice of haughty self view and urges humility before God and community.
Short note reflects on curiosity about others while neglecting one own matters. Emphasizes self scrutiny and balance in attention to personal and others affairs.
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