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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
6
The issue announces a subscription price of 1.00 per year for the Official Paper of Centralia. It lists presidential candidates William Howard Taft and James Sherman with their states of origin. The fragment references May carry and notes the publication date Friday August 14, 1908.
In a opinion piece the News-Examiner positions itself as unbiased in the senatorial struggle between W. L. Jones and Mr. Ankeny. It contrasts untried versus tried candidates, lauds Ankeny’s Senate tenure, notes media biases from Seattle papers, and highlights Judge Snell entering the race as a potential disruptor in Tacoma.
The latest aspirant for the position of representative is Mr. Alex K Arkley of Napavine. He is young ambitious and honest and ready to fight for what he considers right, possessing the necessary qualifications to a remarkable degree.
In Western Washington towns including Tacoma and Lewis county, Rev H W Thompson is praised as a straightforward reformer and veteran legislator. He would represent all constituents with law and order, pursue fair measures, and bring diverse experience from the Michigan legislature to Olympia next year.
Reports from jail lines favor Mr. J. A. Venese for state senator, especially in districts where he was weak. Voters seek an experienced representative aligned with local interests. The coming legislative session will address measures affecting the county and rewards Veness for two terms of service.
A party from Russia Poland and other regions visited St Helens nines to evaluate property for investment. An expert collected ore samples for testing and a full report will follow. They advanced initial payment on a 350000 deal covering two claims named Ripper and Chief, totaling seven claims. Funds will develop the prospects and mining work continues for the winter season.
The narrative extols the Barouu and Bailey circus detailing its vast touring, European program objects, new parade features, and a downtown ticket office at a drug store. It lauds PT Barnum and James A. Bailey, noting the show’s size, speed, and management and predicts a record circus day in the city. Also included is a testimonial about Chamberlain’s Diarrhoea Remedy from Edward E. G. Hanry of United States Express.
At a Monday school board meeting the attic of the West Side building will not be closed this year due to temporary nature. The G A Ry hall on First Street and the old Mrs G W Keenicot church site will be used for this school year with renovations planned. A concrete floor and proper drainage will be added to the West Side basement as part of upcoming improvements. A shift of lower grades may occur if $2000 temporary quarters cannot be afforded. The rapid city growth necessitates a permanent space next year. A local medicine ad notes a successful cure for chronic diarrhea with Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
In Oakland Indiana a three year old boy was fatally injured when a bull from a local farm attacked him. The incident occurred as he wandered near a box corrals area. Authorities report the boy died from injuries sustained during the attack.
A jumble of aged notices, a medical update about a man named Amith near 69, a disappearance into hospital at Olympia, a family note from Maron City Iowa, and an endorsement of a diarrhoea remedy. Includes property ads for a 10 room home and four lots with clear title terms from R H Murray at 21756 Tower ANUS.
This place, at the river mouth, will be the ocean terminus of the new North Bank road. Prices for lots range from 450 to 550 dollars with cash down around 50 dollars and monthly balance terms. The Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway price offer is 200 to 400 dollars cash down 40 dollars and 10 dollars monthly.
The city of Centralia Washington invites sealed proposals for bridges across China Creek on Iron Street Rock Street and Magholin Street. Bids due August 19 1908 at 6 pm with 2 percent bid bond. Contracts may be rejected. performance within forty days.
Summer complaints and other serious aliments common in hot weather linked to digestion. Use Kodol Handy to keep the stomach in good order now and whenever you feel you need it. Buy from Rod Oroea Phespinty edin.
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