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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
8
A Minneapolis Journal piece describes water lilies and rooted snakelike stocks, noting how large forest deer feed underwater and lift their antlers. A naturalist recalls photographing Sulla and Tong Iquesie as they graze on pond lilies, then plunge back to the lake bottom.
On June 1, 1645, King Charles I awoke from a dream foretelling defeat if he battled Cromwell's forces at Naseby. Despite warning dreams attributed to Strafford, he pressed on, winning the fight as implied by historical lore and Pearson's Weekly. The narrative blends royal prophecy with tales of romance and diplomacy, reflecting dramatic historical and cultural motifs of the era.
A garbled collection of questions and phrases about engagements and success, mixed with overheard quotes and a note on a carrier pigeon allegedly touched by the Ottoman imperial post in the fourteenth century, reflecting a chaotic early chatter of newspapers.
A local advertisement touts Bailund’e Brow Liniment as a cure for poison oak poisoning. The copy claims it treated a painful case of poisoning and helped two friends, with prices listed at 26c, 50c, and 1.00. Ends by noting theatergoers should call Scott, Centralia’s leading cabman.
A remarkable diamond within a worn coat ends up changing hands from Brazil to New Haven. A poor student sailor owns the garment after a series of curious discoveries by a mother and sister, a jeweler, and police inquiries. Despite hopes of reward, ownership remains unproven and the gem’s fate is unresolved.
An item lists DeWitt’s Witch Finzal salvo offered at Washington stables with soothing cooling benefit for pilon. Red Cross Pharmacy sells the product. unclear details include the 30 Lea price and exact preparation origin.
A Scientific American summary discusses animal vision rankings from eye anatomy, noting elve of the eyeball drives sharp vision. Bovine species top sharpness, followed by man and hare, then sheep, with small animals and reptiles lagging. Owls and hawks show high acuity. dogs and many fish show poorer sight due to retinal structure.
The article surveys the role of water in body elasticity, heat regulation, and physiological processes, warning that prolonged water loss can threaten life. It cites expert notes on normal intake, hints at moisture’s distribution, and mentions related topics from a farm method description to housing dampness and a light humor piece about a grandfather.
A garbled extacted exchange shows two sportswomen risk junior jumping in wet trials. A mussed dialogue features a Pa and Ostend discussing collectors and numismatics amid a clutter of ad fragment lines for a drug tea and a store sale at Zimmer's.
April 25 1908 summary of transfers shows Jas W Downing to Geo Goranson 50 acres in sections 2B 1h 2 west priced at 5600 and other deeds including Joseph G Haight Linhart lot packages in Winlock and Chehalis areas. Various properties traded between families and firms with prices ranging from 700 to 2100 dollars. Also mentions Hilda Resta O Connell Co and future notes. ad repeats a medical product promotion for Ballard's Snow Liniment.
Fragments tout Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a trusted female remedy. Claims emphasize honesty on wrappers, plain English ingredients, and privacy in correspondence with Dr R M Pierce of Buffalo. Promoted as a gentle regulator aiding abdomen stomach and bowels with easy candy-like doses.
Wm Kittenger, claiming Centratin, was found in Olympia Monday morning by police in a demented condition. He is held in the city jail for a few hours then released. He talks ramblingly of chain gangs and Soatlia and shows signs of liquor intoxication. Kemp's Balsam is suggested for cough relief.
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