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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
8
The Gem serves Centralia with weekly city news and public notices dated Friday May 22, 1908. It reports local developments, civic items, and community briefs bearing the era’s typical small town reportage.
The piece argues the Direct Primary law exposes voter indifference and risks entrenching party control. It urges strict adherence to the law’s spirit, cites Oregon and Washington abuses, and contrasts constitutional methods with modern party manipulation while urging reform and accountability.
A claim was filed with the county auditor by J. Carleon and K. F. Sarper for water rights on the upper Shookumchuck to power a Tacoma company. They request 16 400 cubic feet per second for a single plant in Tacoma. The filing has drawn comment as the stream is small and lacks section or township references, suggesting Nisqually linkage.
Mr Humphrey owner of large ponural store at Omega Ohio and president of Adams County Telephone Co and Home Telephone Co testifies to Dr Kings New Discovery. He says it reached the apot of his cough and helped his throat lungs and chest. Available at PB R Stahl drug store and Zimmer's Hardware with trial offers and low Carpet Remnant Sale. White Clover Butter Palnen Grovory notes included.
At Spokane the Democratic state convention adopted a prohibition platform amid fierce debate. The plank would bar manufacture or sale of spirituous liquor within state borders. The fight featured George Turner and a charged floor battle with King County factions feeling sidelined by Spokane and Pierce, as King received limited representation at the national delegates.
Postmaster J M Benedict urges readers to update addresses for free delivery and to leave delivery instructions at the postoffice or with carriers. Blank forms should be filled and returned. mailboxes are encouraged for quicker deposits. General delivery hours shift with Sunday restrictions in place as the new system settles.
Mrs H Cornelius of Turner Oregon reports Snow Liniment cured poison ivy oak poison on her husband and two friends. The ad claims relief from a very painful rash, with prices 20 cents and 1.00.
A man about 40, described as demented, was picked up Friday in Tacoma after wandering and talking about building a windmill. He collected aerographs and said he planned to use a ticket for the windmill at Roy Halas. Police reported a life spent in Tacoma and mentioned Kemp's Balsam as a cough remedy, noting it harmless.
G W Garrett of Centralia Washington writes to The Examiner rebutting the Lewie County Republican Convention stance. He argues Roosevelt administration policies justify high efficiency but criticizes lumber freight tariffs and delays by the Interstate Commerce Commission, urging action and a public resolution telegraphed to Congress and the commission.
Eighteen state high schools competed in Seattle for athletic honors. Washington high school of Seattle led, with Tacons and Everett second and third. Centralia performed well, while Ballingham Vancouver Centralia Arlington Snohomish posted top marks in events such as the Yammet throw, shot put, mile relay, 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, 440 yard dash, mile run, 220 yard hurdles, high jump, broad jump, pole vault, and discus, with multiple athletes and schools earning top placements.
A local advertiser praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a top cure for muscular and rheumatic pain, claiming rapid relief of soreness and restoration to health. Marketed by Z. R. Stab with 25 and 50 cent sizes, phone listed for Gah.
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