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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
12
Centralia residents and visitors are noted in a dense list of names and movements. Many individuals from Chehalis Aberdeen Tacoma and Kalama were seen in Centralia for circuses visits courtly calls and social gatherings. Local officials and candidates including Arkley and D. W. Monfort are mentioned with campaign travels and public meetings.
Odd misspelled ad copy touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism and aches with claims of joint relief. It promotes fake sales at McNitt's Kemp's Baleam and cites a Friday August 21st event with low prices on merchandise. A doctor joke ends the fragment about bowel health and a dubious family product.
Notice states many believe owner of the Palace Market on Main Street. claims not the case. Describes arrangements with late Prenton Liman for purchase, interrupted by death. Liman estate now handles administration with Mrs. Lumen as administratrix and manager. Gibbons signs as informed party.
An old medical ad touts DolVitts Kidney and Bladder Pills claiming quick relief for backache side pain and rheumatic discomfort. It promotes the remedy as effective for kidney and bladder disorders and recommends retail sale through a local pharmacist.
A. T. McDonald, county assessor, appeals to voters for a square deal in property taxation and pledges continued work to improve land plats. He notes past efforts, calls for reader inspection of office records, and asks support at the primaries on September 8. He defends honesty, efficiency, and equity in tax assessments. Supplementary notices promote Lane’s Family Medicines and Palace Grocery can goods.
Chehalis August 24 1908 the county assessor outlines tax assessment changes in Lewis County He notes valuations rising from just over 39 000 000 to about 617 000 000 with railroad and telegraph properties added He argues mills levy will be 17 to 18 for county state and road purposes and urges taxpayers to compare 1906 and 1908 valuations to see tax changes He says he will present data to the State Board of Equalisation in September to justify the assessment.
A fragment from a trade listing highlights Schilling's Best products described as finest quality. The note references quality terms like finer and finest, suggesting a promotional context without detailed specifics.
The Stone Pleher Store promotes free travel to Tacoma for customers who spend ten dollars or more, claiming hard affordability and vast merchandise. It markets itself as offering low prices, latest styles, and daily specials to entice Northwest shoppers.
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