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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1905
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald, described as the oldest paper on Grays Harbor, asserts a larger circulation than any other paper in Chehalis county. Advertising contracts rely on this claim and payments due on contracts may be forfeited if the statement is not absolutely true.
Secretary Taft warned the deficit could force changes in taxation, proposing either higher internal taxes or tariff revisions. He noted repealing war taxes reduced revenue but argued the eight years of the Dingley tariff boosted prosperity. The $24 million deficit last year may rise to $40 million, prompting Republican leaders to consider a stamp tax as a remedy.
The Baltimore Sun criticizes extravagant tributes to Elihu Root for leaving a lucrative corporate law practice to serve as secretary of state. It argues money should not taint the high office and notes the $8,000 salary should suffice, noting the secretary's rank next to the vice president in public service and the nation's need for patriotic service.
A fervent speaker proclaims readiness to serve the country and join the armed forces if needed. He vows to bid farewell to loved ones and march to the field to do or die as fate ordains. A keen observer questions whether he would refuse any call from the nation.
A critique of U S railroading deaths cites 1904 figures with 10 046 killed and 4 155 injured on American railways including 441 passenger deaths. John Q Packard donates 125 000 for Salt Lake City's new public library to be built without Carnegie funding and books supplied by the city. The October Cosmopolitan reviews Paul Morton by Edwin Lefevre as a guide to business success.
A large Roosevelt Elk mounted in Washington claims to be the state s biggest and perhaps the nation s. Killed in 1604 season in the Olympic Mountains near Quinault Lake the elk weighed about 1200 pounds alive stood 9 feet 6 inches tall and had 12 prongs on heavy antlers. The cape measures 9 inches. Elk killing is illegal for the next ten years making this specimen valuable. For sale by MO J CARNEY Aberdeen Washington.
The sixth annual Knights of Pythias district convention gathers in Elma with delegations from Olympia Tacoma Aberdeen and others. Afternoon features welcome address by E L Minard and remarks by Grand Chancellor J A McArthur while evening contests award cash prizes and lodge honors.
Carl Gustaf Carlson and Miss Marie Hoelmine Sand were married last evening at 7 30 o clock in the Swedish Mission church with Rev J P Ohleen officiating. The ceremony featured flower girl Ruth Norin and presents from Headley Carlson to the couple.
W H Harrison of Cleveland Mississippi writes August 15 1902 praising Ballards Snow Liniment for curing a knee abscess after stepping on a nail. The ad notes abscesses signal debility or constipation and lists W B Paine & Co as the seller.
Mrs Wm M Shroud of Midlothian Texas endorses Herbine after meals to prevent constipation aid digestion and notes eight years of use in the family for constipation bilious fever and malaria The product is sold by W B Paine & Co with a 50 cent price reference.
A longs list of satisfied patrons promotes the Herald Printery offering services from car tickets to full sheet posters. The advertisement touts value with a weekly print cadence and yearly/advance subscription rates for the Aberdeen Semi Weekly Herald.
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