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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
3
Fragments show the Official Paper of Centralia dated Friday May 22 1908. Mentions BEltor s Realdetica and GRE freee. North Pacific Railway to Portland westbound appears as a transport item with limited readable detail.
The piece argues the Direct Primary is a remedy for voter indifference and party control, not a true expansion of democracy. It cites Oregon and Washington cases, notes political perjury risks, and urges faithful adherence to the law's spirit while contrasting Roosevelt era aims with current party platforms.
A despatch from Olympia reports J. W. Garlson and R. F. Harter filing with Thurston County auditor to claim 16,000 cubic feet of water per day from Skookumchuck for Tacoma power. The claim has drawn comment as the stream is small and no section or township is cited, with speculation it may refer to the Nisqually.
Mr Humphrey of Omega, head of Adams County Telephone Co and Home Telephony Co, praises Dr King’s New Discovery. He says it reached the cough’s seat and healed throat and lungs, with a guarantee at TP Stahl drug store. Trial bottle offered free.
A remnant sale offering carpets and mattings at extremely low prices invites customers to drop in and inspect stock. Zimmer's Hardware Store promotes the special, while a garbled line mentions White Clover Butter and Talus Grocery.
The Spokane state convention debated liquor prohibitions, adopting a plank for constitutional amendment restricting alcohol within borders after a fierce floor fight. George Turner chaired and urged limits on personal liberty laws amid a split in Spokane and King counties over representation and endorsements.
Postmaster J M Benedict warns patrons of changes in the local post office. Free delivery now operates with mail addressed letters no longer carried for adad cant. Some letters with one cent stamps were held for postage or returned. Patrons in the free delivery district should ensure correct addresses and return blanks. News-Examiner subscribers should forward addresses promptly. Mailboxes should be secured for carrier efficiency. Sunday hours shift: general delivery and carriers window open nine to ten in the morning. Sunday afternoon window closed. Public urged to bear with initial delays as the system rolls out.
Turner Oregon resident reports snow liniment curing poison ivy poisoning and related painful ivy exposure. She claims cures for herself and two friends, noting price at 25 cents per bottle and one dollar for larger quantities.
A letter responding to a Lewin County Republican Convention endorsement of Roosevelt administration policy, praising national leadership and calling for action on railroad freight tariffs. It discusses lumber industry tariffs, Interstate Commerce Commission delays, and urges measures and communications to Congress and the commission, while questioning the connection between rates and administration policy.
Eighteen state high schools competed in a Seattle athletic meet on Saturday. Washington high school of Seattle led with Tacoma and Everett following. Centralia earned four points amid strong opposition.
John L Banniza of 2123 Tacoma Avenue Tacoma was picked up Friday by authorities at Tenino in a demented condition. He talks of building a windmill at Roy and gathers scrap iron and sticks for the project. He is about 40 years old and says he has a wife living in Tacoma.
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