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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
5
The Centralin News Examiner is issued every Friday morning and serves as the city paper for Centralia. It lists the postal entry details and notes office locations, editor residence, and general newspaper branding for the city.
A editorial condemns boss domination of direct primaries, urging voters to reject intimidation and “grab bag” delegate manipulation. It argues for free choice, warns of self appointed leaders pressuring county candidates, and calls for testing fitness over entrenched officialdom. Citizens are urged to exercise conscience and vote independently.
A county official discusses enforcing the Sunday closing law, citing Sec. 7250 and 7261 Ballinger's Code and a $5000 bond. He argues drug stores and confectionery shops may be restricted to drug sales on Sunday and that restaurants must limit service, reaffirming Supreme Court and attorney general rulings.
The band boys debut their new uniforms with a full appearance on Slonday Avenue. Charley Northup, confined by illness, was promised a serenade once the uniforms arrived. The Eagles and a former band member are linked to Northup, with a promised visit. The band will parade in full dress Friday and travel to Tecoma Saturday as guests of the Commercial Club.
The prosecuting attorney argues for enforcing the statute despite public criticism and personal risk. He notes fines in gun and meat cases, defends duty over popular will, and vows to uphold the law regardless of political fallout. He asserts residents should obey laws and not rely on newspaper sentiment.
A memorial service for veterans of the Civil War was held Sunday evening at the Prosbyterian church. Rev. H. W. Thompson, who served in the war, gave a vivid account of the Jonesboro campaign and the charge up the hills. The program featured readings, choir duets, and reminiscences, with a well attended audience enjoying the ceremony.
The state prohibition convention adopted a platform opposing local option and calling for woman suffrage direct election of US senators gambling suppression and child labor bans. Delegates elected to national convention include G W Froger J R Browna Guy Possom and others. A clause praising Jesus Christ was dropped amid debate. no third party support declared.
Report from Bets Temator Abstract & Hostility Co shows transfers in Terie county Washington for work ending May 15, 1908. Entries list numerous property deeds including Napavine, Centralia, Chehalis, and Winlock areas with buyers and sellers such as Edith Bowers Mary Foster Laurel Clark, Julius Bohler, M Steiger, Katharine Hoerth, Peter Sealobalan, Mary McDonald, J A Taylor, Sam Gardner, and John Kinney, with multiple lot and acre transfers and recorded sums.
The passage claims high elevations have fevers and lower levels harbor malaria, urging Electric Bitters as the remedy for climate related weakness and debility. It promotes the product as a general tonic and blood purifier sold at P.R. Statlit drug store for 50 cents.
A local store advertises a large stock of sewer pipe under the name Frank T. McNitt. The item list emphasizes quantity and variety, appealing to contractors and homeowners seeking piping options.
A vintage advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for scratches burns and minor wounds with quick relief and healing promises. The ad lists prices 3¢ 30¢ and $1.00 and credits Hackett Drug Co as the seller, noting usage directions.
Royal Club and Red Cross sought donations or supplies at Palace Grocery in a local appeal. The notice urged residents to contribute canned goods and essential items to support relief efforts.
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