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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald describes its status as the oldest Grays Harbor newspaper with wide circulation. It lists subscription rates of two dollars for one year and one year in advance and asks readers to notify the Herald Office if issues are missed, providing the address at 09 East Wishkah Street and a contact phone number.
The speech frames the United States as selfless and impartial, seeking to share science and industry rather than conquer. It emphasizes not taking what others have but building capacity at home to contribute to global development during wartime disruption.
Hoquiam pioneer J A P Mason argues logged lands of Grays Harbor could yield peppermint and other oil plants. He notes experiments in Oregon earn 100 plus dollars per acre, urges landowners and local business groups to test suitable soils with low cost trials to boost county prosperity.
Raymond Robins, former Progressive National convention chairman now backing Hughes, commends Woodrow Wilson in a Chicago address dated October 19, 1914. He credits Wilson with averting war with Mexico and safeguarding American blood from serving corporate interests, calling his statesmanship unmatched in recent years.
The census bureau reports U.S. mills consumed 6,395,972 bales of cotton in the last twelve months, nearly a million above the prior record. This shows the greatest development in meeting home and neutral market demand without Republican tariff support.
Baker notes President Wilson applies benevolent principles to Pan American neighbors and aggressive European rulers. He recalls Grant's line that no war cannot be settled better another way, highlighting a call for alternative solutions to conflict.
An editorial argues the long ballot undermines voter choice with 76 names on state and county tickets. It urges shortening the ballot by electing only governor and lieutenant governor and trimming clerical offices to reduce tax burdens and improve efficiency.
Hoquiam September 14 membership to the Woodrow Wilson Club tops 250 with cards distributed to boost numbers. Col John J Carney Aberdeen Hearald praised Wilson policies as workers vow to double membership by next gathering. President Mourant spoke as plans for wider activity and a special Wilson talk were outlined.
The Hoquiam Washingtonian reports a lively Wilson club gathering where Col J J Carney spoke on political issues before about 50 attendees. The crowd praised his oratory, noting his favorable view of Woodrow Wilson and his calm, argumentative style that avoids antagonism.
Cosmopolis, Sept 14. A Woodrow Wilson League was permanently organized with 64 charter members. Officers: President C W Barlow, Vice President Harry Breakiron, Secretary L F Campbell, Treasurer Edward Neggerson. Weekly non partisan meetings proposed to discuss political measures. The Wilson sentiment is strong in Cosmopolis.
A one story residence on Lovett street occupied by Mr and Mrs William Calanowski was totally destroyed Thursday morning. Mrs Calanowski left about 11 with her husband’s lunch and returned to find the building a mass of flames. Loss estimated at 750 dollars, insured.
A Herald editor is nominated as Wreckmaster by a Republican ally amid notes of preparedness and Wilson era sentiment in Washington. The piece promises proper care of the wreck with honors of war and officers allowed to swim ashore with sidearms.
Absence of County Agriculturist Monroe caused the Grays Harbor Poultry Association to postpone last evening’s meeting at Montesano. The group aims to convene next Thursday evening at the county seat with Monroe in attendance.
The ten year old custom of a porch party or missionary tea by the Congregational church occurred this afternoon at Rev. and Mrs. MacDermoth's East First Street home. The event was social and drew a large gathering of church members and friends who enjoyed the occasion.
The piece contrasts Charles E. Hughes’s claim of sectionalism with a Congressional Record rebuttal by James B. Aswell. It lists major laws lauded as national achievements and challenges Hughes to name the sectional measures he would repeal, arguing for a national rather than regional focus.
The excerpt cites Billy Sunday mocking tightfisted critics who would save a percent rather than sing for Old Hundred. It appears to allude to calls by Hughes and Penrose chiding Wilson over costs for the Federal Reserve, rural credits, good roads, and agricultural extension in a broader constructive program.
The Sunday beach excursion ends this season due to reduced riders as many car owners formerly joining the trips will drive themselves. The motor car will continue to make the run as usual this summer.
A wartime era overview quotes President Wilson urging action to protect fair competition and ban monopoly. He argues that excluding unfair practices will foster peace in business, revive confidence, and inject life into the economy and enterprise.
Optimistic reports from the Mexican border say conditions are improving under Carranza with stronger government, rising currency value, and increased business. An American observer via the New York Evening Sun notes renewed confidence and buoyancy in the republic after years of hardship.
A long hotel arrivals log records guests in Seattle Tacoma Portland St Louis Ft Wayne Ilwaco Wash Los Angeles San Francisco. Notable names include J H Bushnell R H Thompson B F Wirt W G Fair Jno Collins wife and son L L Patterson 8 C Tompkins C W Lucks L A Brunvold Alex McGrego S Harris C C Smith J C Huntley L Allekoff M B Boyer Walter Flanagan C H Pidgeon D S Rose Jas Jenkins C G Jennings S Waterman W E Rhodes A E Ransom J W Davis G W Smith T Peters D Carter F A Ranke G C Allen M C Quick J A Bauer R A Mayer among others.
Aberdeen resident Mrs. Seaman reports back and kidney trouble improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad claims kidney weakness causes various pains and urges sparing living and Dean's Kidney Pills as the remedy. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
The United States Chamber of Commerce representing 800 business bodies reported that the nation's prosperity was firmly established and could not be disturbed by any presidential election, shortly after Mr Hughes warned it was temporary and a fool's paradise.
City hall reopened registration yesterday for voters who missed primaries. About 1000 names are expected to be added before books close October 17 for the November general election.
Ty Cobb, famed ball player, insists on his own company and reputation. After Hughes photographed him shaking hands with Cobb, Cobb wired Washington declaring he is first and always for Wilson. No losing "bunch" for Ty.
Coach Hawley lines up 27 aspirants for Aberdeen high school football with six letter men. The team will play Montesano Everett Chehalis Hoquiam and the University of Washington among others this season.
The remark notes that it was fortunate for Hughes yet adverse for the Republican party that he did not deliver his swing around the circle addresses before the Chicago convention.
Word reaches Aber deen that Adjutant General Maurice Thompson will ask the legislature for 250000 to enlarge existing armories and build new ones. Of this sum 75000 would buy a site and equip the Aberdeen armory, with a new facility planned at Aberdeen and Walla Walla.
The editor of the Herald prints a note of appreciation to voters for their support on Tuesday. He pledges to merit approval with conscientious business conduct in the treasurer's office and promises equal efficient courteous service to every taxpayer.
Representative James H. Mays of Utah, a former Republican founder of the Progressive party, says he will vote for President Wilson. He argues Progressives must stay true to their 1912 platform and applaud Democratic enactments, while accusing Republicans of serving special interests and failing to deliver.
Two daily round trips on the Green Cars from 419 East Wishkah Street leaving the garage via Hotel Washington and down Heron Street in Aberdeen Washington.
The Herald reports on Aberdeen events and Grays Harbor county affairs. Local updates cover community, business, and public notices shaping the region.
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