16 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
1
Analysis argues logging and railroad interdependence shape regional economies from Montana to Oregon. It warns price shocks to lumber affect towns around sawmills, supply chains, and employment, risking Western communities if timber and rail markets falter.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a hearing on timber industry impact in the western states. Mentions of public school services, church events, and school program changes are interwoven with announcements and local details. The article references Charles Miller stepping down, clergy visits, and planning for fall conferences and start of a new commercial course at a high school.
Alex McNeil reports Meatzer Bros along with Mentams Bros will erect a new saw mill at Tonto to replace one destroyed by fire. The enterprise aims to cut its own lumber, with an expected 23 000 feet daily capacity and a plan to hire a crew under McNeil’s supervision. The project may extend time to completion but seeks a first class facility.
The event gathers soldiers and setters on the 28th and 20th of the month with a formal program. A reception is planned with songs for children and citizens from the eastern end. Toledo extends a cordial welcome to all attendees and anticipates a warm, festive gathering.
Mrs Drudgian and family hosted a Sunday gathering for Oxide residents in honor of Mr and Mrs Houghton and their daughter Addin. Roy and Mrs Yaskell joined the group, with plans announced for a Ladies Aid Tea Friday August 16 at the schoolhouse featuring a prize fish pond and a fundraising push.
An 19th century testimonial from Mrs J Linton Milas praises Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for restoring her child’s health. The letter mentions use after illness and claims the child became healthy and robust. Furenla by Py B. Stabl.
Frayed OCR text shows a Morse item for sale described as in faulty condition with weight 1260 pounds. It notes possible operation in single or double mode and requests cash price. Location appears to be The Vanier with partial timestamp.
The county commission convened to review road petitions, open a survey report for a new county road, and approve a bond for a liquor license near Doty. They equalized property values, adjusted assessments including a $700 reduction tied to improvements, and reviewed numerous current expenses totaling thousands of dollars for the period.
Partially readable list shows numerous personal names such as Wallace, My AF Moreis, Myron Boyta, Sonja Venard, Os car Laraoh, Elmar Beott, Ger Remali, Browning and Reynolde with varied monetary figures like 8, 48, 5255, 8740, 575, 4822, 8760 and 4297. The text resembles a historical financial or payroll ledger fragment with scattered dollar amounts and identifiers.
An old style advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for a range of pains including kidney and back ache. It claims relief after fifteen days of ex cruciating pain with three applications and guarantees money back. Sold by Hackett Drug Co with one dollar price and satisfaction promise.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings Now Life Pills as a guaranteed remedy. It claims the pills improve digestion and liver function and promotes a general wellbeing claim.
Fragmented local listing reads a jumble of housing offers jobs sales and horses with garbled addresses and stray phrases. It mentions boarding in Centralia, Washington and Na pavine area along with farm animals and a Ford car sale.
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