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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
2
The notice urges workers to settle on the land and take up farming, promising ample employment and affordable living. It contrasts city life with farm life, highlighting chances to acquire farms in the west and develop soil, while noting the scarcity of such options in Centralia and similar western areas.
J Post, Havemeyer agent, testified before the Hardwick committee about an alleged scheme to create ten million dollars in stock and finance the sugar trust. He claimed four million dollars in real money funded the maneuver, with two and a half million dollars of dividends drawn from capital manufactured for the trust.
A 1911 editorial argues for a revised militia system with an expanded national guard and a large reserve force. It cites laws from 1903, 1908, and a looming presidential role to keep an indefinite reserve army mobilized, with current totals and possible future expansion. The piece also rails against sensational ads and praises publicity schemes.
Fragmented text describes a surreal scene with wind, night, and a focus on young lovers and distant figures. Vague mentions of diving, banners, and a distant conflict hint at a dramatic, dreamlike narrative with emotional tension and hidden danger.
Centralia plans an extensive Fourth of July program with an enthusiastic committee and willing workers. The event aims for a record national holiday turnout, featuring traditional attractions plus notable additions, and continues with an extra day of festivities to engage visitors and residents alike.
The piece argues western settlement offers broad opportunities, noting high living costs reflect undeveloped agriculture. It stresses many opportunities for willing workers to farm the rich lands and rail at unskilled labor. Fortunes require effort and time, not instant gold.
A local notice describes Centralia preparing a two day Fourth of July festival with a military parade fraternal processions costumes patriotic addresses by Superior Judge Rice free barbecue baseball and horse racing plus vaudeville acts fireworks music and decorations. Organizers promise more events and welcome visitors from nearby areas as they seek a lively traditional observance.
Colon el Watterson outlines a plan for a national Egg-Laying Congress in Spokane Washington praising chicken culture. He argues the event will boost industry, explain best practices for hens and layers and spur commerce as a novelty and economic factor. The piece notes Spokane as a hub for Western agriculture and jokes about the growing chicken mania across the country.
In Chicago U S District Court Judge Carpenter denied the Packers motion for a rehearing on demurrer citing the recent Standard Oil decision. The ruling harms the users as there is no appeal from the judge. Packers must proceed to trial under the antitrust law.
United Press reports President Taft did not attend the executive meeting on his silver wedding anniversary. He toured the Cheven Circle Club with Cincinnati friends and hosted a White House lunch and garden party with thousands of invitations. Helen Taft helped with the reception as relatives and dignitaries gathered to honor the couple.
On Saturday night near Gontralla a man named Clausen was robbed by his brother after a highway confrontation. Clausen handed over his watch and six dollars, then recovered both in a struggle. The incident occurred as they traveled north of town. the younger brother fled, and no warrant was issued.
A scrambled account of Chehalis baseball actions describes lineups and pitching changes, noting Miller’s long shot and a switch of Beche to short. McGinnig moves from left to right as Anderson and Bowth Bend contribute.
Walter A. Carr a deckhand on a battleship type vessel attempted suicide four times in three days. He drank creosote fired a pistol wound an ear and poisoned himself with toxin before guards and hospital staff intervened. He vows to continue living until death ends his suffering.
Mrs. Miller wife of Frank Miller longtime resident and pioneer woman of the city died recently. She is survived by her husband two sons and two daughters Frank W Miller George Miller Mary Miller and Aunt Mrs A M Allen of Spokane. Funeral services set for 3 o clock tomorrow at her residence on Hetreet with the Row C 8 officiating. Mrs Miller came to this city about a quarter century ago from New York and spent time at the base before moving here.
The text describes visits by Contealla and Ghenhalt to meet with William Vitourt and Mey dttont, including a stop by Van Woegt last Thursday. It notes discussions with Chief of Pottee Frank Loberta about past Calle connections and changes in Columbia shrew, highlighting impacts on grant mentat airain and local sentiment.
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