Experimental Christian Living Test Causes Community Debate
A local experiment asks several men to live as Jesus would for a week and report daily results to their pastor. Outcomes hinge on whether modern life can reflect Christian teachings. silence or frank reports will shape views on Christianity’s practicality and ethics. The plan sparks discussion on obedience in marriage vows and social norms while noting scattered local activities and ads.
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Buelpeus
Cheballs
Jesus
Hfe
State's Efforts Undone by Inmate Training Gaps
A critical editorial argues state training schools fail to prepare inmates for life after release, especially girls. It decries inadequate correction, insufficient self respect from prison garb, and a $5 cash allowance. It warns that without ongoing state guardianship, released individuals risk falling back into old life amid temptations. It calls for remedy amid uncertain outcomes.
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Sehools
Edticol
New Opera House for Centralia Aims to Boost Attendance
A proposal urges building a large comfortable opera house in Centralia to attract larger crowds at lower prices. The plan argues greater capacity would reduce ticket costs while boosting patronage, benefiting managers, investors, and residents, and notes police beat rotation could improve city security.
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Centralia
Gatta
City Council Eyes Bids For Spring Pavement Projects
The council will advertise for bids on several kinds of paving to foster competition and save money for property owners. Wood block paving shows promise for being quiet and smooth, durable, and cheaper than brick or asphalt, though brick paving can yield very low figures in competitive bidding.
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Centralia
Centralia Police Reform Plan Outlined by Chief Roberts
The Centralia police force faces major reforms under Chief Frank Roberts and the council. Changes include new uniforms and a redesigned appearance, with a shift to centralized headquarters, longer on-duty rotations, and broader organizational overhaul.
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Centralia
Frank Roberts
How
Ely
Quick investigation urged into state training school abuse
Rumors of cruelty at the State Training School near Ghehalis persist amid claims of recent and long‑standing abuse. Sheriff Urquhart and the prosecuting attorney await warrants, while Superintendent Aspinall offers cooperation for an immediate inquiry. The State Board of Central is urged to act at once, with a direct on‑site review of all inmates to prevent further harm.
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Ghehalis
Daily Chronicle
Urquhart
State Board of Central
Aspinall
State Board
Onch
Board of Control
Those Who Dance Must Pay The Chiropodist
A quirky line notes that dancers must settle fees with the chiropodist and warns that if money becomes a drug on the market, many will become dope fiends.
Gate City News Mixed Local Notes and Oddities
A fragmentary Gate City News page notes various local items including visits from Southern California, business trips, delivery wagon duties, eighth grade exams, residence remodeling, and a thriving hotel, with several short mentions of residents and a dance at Porter on Saturday.
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Schlegel
California
R. H. Jones
Olympia
Fledy Parish
Spinner
Gate
James Walker
R. J. Stoner
Calville
Walker
C. G Yoourm
Frank Hooven
Rehool
Mra
MD Crosa
Grosa
Sehlogo
MD Crosa Flunday
Mina Tova Thublo Altondot
Portér
Investigating Reform School Allegations Prompt Inquiries
Governor Hay demands a full inquiry into abuses at the State Training School Chehalis and Olympia, while Superintendent Aspinall defends harsh discipline as necessary to control violent inmates. McDaniel, a former watchman, corroborates abuse claims and will testify.
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Hay
Bad
McDaniel
Chehalis
McDaniels
Senator Medback
Reform School
St. Helens
Cheballa
Sehool
Aspinall
Olympia
Urquhart
Rapinall
Langford
Grand Stand Oratory Rebuffed by Legislature
In Olympia on January 23 the legislature rebuffed grand stand oratory as it enters a session. Lawmakers have already set a record for productivity with more industrious effort and study. Session leaders urge continued work and focus on upcoming legislation.
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Olympia
Utton
State Federation of Labor backs eight hour day and mine inspector election
In Olympia the State Federation of Labor convention favored a six day week an eight hour day and an eight hour law for women plus electing a state mine inspector by popular vote and enacting a reasonable employes compensation act. The convention notes that street car companies have largely escaped the trend toward shorter hours.
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Olympia
State Federation of Labor
Thin City
Building and Loan Society Hopes Rise in Chehalis
Chehalis residents express urgent demand for a building and loan society to aid small property owners and home builders. Community leaders and farmers back the move with ample capital, aiming for early implementation as spring construction begins.
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Chehalis
City Dads of Cheralis Hold Routine Evening Session
In Cheralis city hall the council gathered under bright lights seen for miles. Councilman Green presided in Mayor Gingrich’s absence as Dieckman Caill Ron Corwin and Sullivan attended the uneventful meeting.
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Cheralla
Hnandroma New City Hall
Green
Gingrich
Dieckman
Caillron
Corwin and Sullivan
Leagia Ballplayers Change Business Address
Two well known Leagia ball players, Sinisa Stebick and FC Jensen, have relocated their electrical filling business from Chebaie to Southern Organ and will move today. Stebick, first baseman, and Jensen, second baseman, were active in the games this season.
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Electrica
Cheba'ie
Apersa
Oragan
Elnva
Sinisa” Stebick
FC Jensen
Tnet
Dan Coffman Goes on Long Visit to the East
Dan Coffman of Chehalls travels east for a lengthy stay of a couple of months. His absence will shift his duties to his successor in New York Boston Denver Baltimore and other major centers. A song recital advertised in Esperanza may attract attention amid the notice.
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Dan Coffman
East
Chehalls
Mr. Coffman
New York
Boston
Denver
Baltimore
Centara
Esperanza
Fruitgrowers and Cannery People Gather for Plan
January 24 meeting of the Chehalls River Praitgrowera Association discusses taking over the Centralia cannery. Proposals include doubling cannery capital to 210000, with current holders contributing and control shifting to fruitgrowers once new stock is issued.
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Chehalls River
Praitgrowera’ Association
Centralia
Usayeration
Canning Company
Vi Ia
Atook
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