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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
City council discusses further street improvements including resurfacing and drainage work. Officials review funding options and schedule public input as projects advance through the approval process.
The city council reviewed sewer conditions and directed the sewer committee to address citizen concerns. John Scuitto and John Pinard sought a saloon license with bond and funds. approval granted for a new concrete building by Lake & Patton. Bridges by Northwest Bridge Co. for China ditch accepted. warrants authorized. Health officer complained of stockyard sanitation. police to arrest hoboes for street labor. Quarantine enforcement debated. guards ordered at diseased houses. Tower Avenue six foot strip resolution deferred. street gleaners study planned with Portland trip. Sewer extension plans accepted. next meeting to consider improvement resolution. Lane's Family Medicine touts savings on doctor bills.
A large crowd gathered in Centrals city park for Republican candidates. Governor Mead endorsed the ticket and praised Cosgrove. Congressman Cushman spoke. H O Fiehback, J E Leonard, Rev H W Thompson, TE W Rose and others were noted. Music by Chehalis Industrial School. refreshments at Hotel Suntralia followed.
Centralia will meet Aberdeen on the gridiron next Saturday at the driving parks. Aberdeen battled Ta goma last week. Centralia defeated Chev halla two weeks ago. The teams are well matched in weight and play. expect a hard fought game from start to finish. A large crowd is anticipated, with post game entertainment in the P. I. Hall featuring quartets and solo acts. Admission 25 cents.
An Empire Georgia farmer W. A. Floyd touts Ruedlen Arnica Sulve as a cure for severe sores claiming it is worth more than gold. He states he would mortgage the farm to obtain it and notes it is available for 950 at Be Mall’s drug store.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana spoke from the back of his train at the Centralia depot. A large crowd gathered as amplifiers were moved to the stand and several questions on public affairs, including freight rates, were answered before Beveridge shook hands with supporters and the train pulled away.
Races on Thursday drew larger crowds than Wednesday though profits lagged. Free admission for city children and a barbecue ox were noted. In 218 pacing Bushnell King won in 1 07. Tamarac the Red captured 2 24 with Brite Onward second heat results. Anita won the 2 27 trotting after five heats. Geo Whiz led early but faded. Other runners were McGinty Cazaza Nellie Crass and Steppy Kate. Also advertised are Kemps Dalsninis cough remedy and EHRMANN OLIVE GIL oil for public health.
A fragmentary newspaper line evokes tea culture with a scene of a woman pouring hot tea from an earthen pot. The text appears garbled but hints at a playful, domestic note possibly referencing a brand or offer. No clear persons, places, or dates are recoverable from the fragment.
An orchestral program switches weekly with a full change of pieces on Mondays and Thursdays. Featured selections include Hiller and Boanes works, Grace and Detestiva pieces, plus Bathing To the Country and A Tale of the Haven.
A descriptive pitch promotes a gift collection with gleaming beauty and utility. It promises moderate costs and pride in giving, stating the gift will delight recipients and not be cheap in any sense except price.
Analyzed ad copy promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for nursing mothers and women with weak health. Claims include restoring vigor, easing childbirth burdens, and addressing nervous and gynecological symptoms. The text touts alcohol-free glyceric extract and urges readers to request more information from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
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