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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists subscription fees for the Official Paper of the City Centrails, outlining pricing options for different delivery durations and regional editions. It cautions readers about renewal timelines and where to contact for renewal or changes.
A consommateurs-like reflection traces a decade of Washington state politics detailing the 1896 GOP blunder, the McGraw club push for U S Senate, King County maneuvers, and populist gains. It notes Senator Wilson and Mead era maneuvers, party splits, and warnings against future hasty power plays.
The piece rates McBride Atkinson and Cosgrove as top contenders. McBride is shown as a strong autocratic figure likened to a reformer ready to lead. Atkinson is praised as industrious and principled with sound policies for resource management. Cosgrove is hailed as the most deserving veteran, a steadfast Republican with readiness and statesmanship for the governorship.
About ten days ago the Post-Intelligencer came out again at the familiar hour with a renewed effort to publish news and advertise, signaling a possible revival after a period of silence and uncertainty for the paper and its readers.
The Pierre Sorety caucus weighs privilege and loyalty as Cushman gains lower-rung influence and McCormick faces opposition. Jones navigates the old combine while rail interests and tax commissions split, Mead falters, and John L Wilson plans to outmaneuver Senator Ankeny.
At a recent Centralia Choral Club meeting the group discussed securing a permanent home. They consider purchasing sets and erecting a hall once financially feasible. A committee will work out details. The move reflects the club’s strength and unity under Mr Hiller and Mr Ilva, aiming to host concerts lectures and musical activities.
W B Raynalds, a Centratia resident, is jailed in Chehalis for allegedly distributing a free socialist lecture without a license on July 10. His appeal stalled, transcript missing, leaving him to languish to protest the crackdown and social causes. CHAS. L. MATHIB
The Times reports Huber E Grimm, Seattle youth and amateur Pacific Coast wrestling champion, travels toward Olympic tryouts in San Francisco. Backers raise funds via the Seattle Austlatic Club as powerhouse routines impress Roller and promoters.]]>
A collage of verses from Centralia readers recounting summer joys and affectionate family scenes. Frances Demorest praises Uncle Tom and nieces in playful rhymes. Merel Hansen imagines an ideal boy. a niece writes of a cat with vivid details. Also mentions Dr. King’s New Discovery and a local telephone company executive.
Reports say Seattle tryouts on May 9 will determine track team members with Forrest Smithson likely to join. Grimme unable to participate leaving Seattle without a team representative. notices hinted May date, now confirmed for Saturday May 9. Also includes medical health tips and local ads about groceries and carpet remnant sale.
A vintage ad promotes Urat liniment claiming relief for rheumatic pain and back aches. It touts rapid action and restoration of healthy condition in one third the usual time, with bottles priced at 29 and 50 cents by P. R. Bankl.
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