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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
4
Auldridge announces a week long skirt sale to acquaint with Centralia shoppers. Prices on popular models include No 2047 brown panama at 9.50 and No 2142 plum stripe serge at 13.50, with fur stock priced from 98c to 25. Also highlights No 2129 black stripe panama at 0.50 and No 2350 black voile with silk braid at 8.50, urging value and fit.
A former saloonkeeper pens a letter to a visiting evangelist denouncing harsh sermons against liquor sellers. He notes church affiliations among voters and argues Christians should oppose licensing to ban liquor. Prohibition reflects broader social and political clashes in the era. Weather and ad copy follow with mention of Snow Linkabt remedy.
Samuel Wilson and Ethelbert G. Richmond toured the Big Bottom country last week to assess its resources and people. They found rich timber, fertile lands, and potential for lumber, agriculture, and poultry, with settlements of 1000 or more residents poised for growth and rail access toward Tacoma furniture markets.
The notice promotes DeWitt's Hazel Salve as the best remedy for burns bruises and piles. It urges vetting DeWitt's and mentions sale by the Red Cross Pharmacy with questionable OCR text throughout.
A Leesburg woman writes Mrs Winkham praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing months of female trouble after suffering symptoms and a related illness. The ad claims the remedy has long been standard for displacements inflammation and nervous prostration, inviting other women to write for advice.
In the Superior Court of Washington for Lewis County the administrator John T. Laughtin of Samuel L. Ferrier deceased renders his final account. Court sets November 7, 1908 at 1:00 a.m. in Chehalis for settlement and for interested parties to file exceptions. Witness Hon. A. B. Rice, Judge. (SEAL)
Letters of administration issued by the Superior Court of Lewis County Washington to Leslie Esrom on September 1 1908 for the estate of James K Montgomery. Creditors must present claims to Leslie Esrom at his home near Centralia Washington within twelve months from first publication or be barred. First published October 2, 1908.
Notice proclaims District No 8 plans to grade and improve multiple streets from Tower Avenue to Washington Avenue and beyond in Washington addition areas. It lists streets including Third Street First Street Magnolia Pine Maple Rock and Oak with 30 foot roadway, 9 foot sidewalk, and parking on each side. City Clerk S A D Raton fixes October 5 at 7:00 p.m. for hearing at City Hall Council Chambers.
An ad from Young Drug Co promotes Folgy'a Kidney Remady as a cure for kidney trouble, boasting it makes healthy kidneys and restores vitality. It targets frail, delicate individuals and claims dramatic health improvements through Foley's product.
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