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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary note urges Granga to proceed without invitation, citing public benefit and prudence. The text mentions a fair association and a general exhibit, underscoring collective support and urgency for decisive steps.
A Lewis county Grange member issues a formal reply to a Tacoma Chronicle article criticizing the Southwest Washington Fair livestock exhibit. He defends the Grange’s role, notes livestock costs deter exhibitors, and argues poultry shows are well supported while livestock faces practical hurdles. The letter calls for recognition of local farming needs and pledges ongoing advocacy.
A long letter from C W Frase praises the Grange for promoting farming progress and local self sufficiency while critics say the group remains aloof and unprogressive. The Chronicle notes reader responses, calls for public spirited funding for the Southwest Washington Fair, and urges constructive dialogue to advance farmers' interests without hostility.
A letter questions why two county commissioners old and incoming contemplate a 50 000 to 60 000 expenditure on a road arterial before new terms begin. The plan involves a large county outlay on a road slated for surfacing or state-built sections, with objections from Young and Gray and concern over lack of rail or work before spring.
The county board last week rejected an application for three saloon licenses in an unincorporated town and opposed granting any more licenses in unincorporated territory. They cite local impact, minimal county revenue, and existing saloons as reasons to keep licenses limited and draw business to cities.
The city of Centralia warns its electric plant assets lose value as customers abandon current service. With City Traction failing to supply power, merchants suffer, and officials urge immediate action to install an emergency plant to prevent further depreciation and revenue loss.
In a lively exchange two figures discuss costs and trends in the trade. A narrator notes the high price of sawdust and a playful banter frames the scene as a shop floor debate about value and pricing.
A long list of property, lot, and mortgage transactions across Chehalis, Centralia, Winlock, Napavine, and surrounding towns. The records cover numerous parcels, lot numbers, and blocks with multiple WD and con notices, including buyouts, engravings of trust companies, and statements of rocketing mortgage concerns. Names include A Gohnri, R B Tester, Veltschegger, Jorgen Jorgensn, F W Norman, J O Lindquist, and many others, with dates and section references scattered throughout.
A mangled OCR list shows multiple parcel transfers and ownership notes. References include Wolf, Donahoes Add, Gay Jot, and several persons such as Waters, Towner, Qossel, and Murra. Details are incomplete with fragmentary lot numbers and block designations.
A local notice describes a church event offering homemade pies and other novelties at a Stone Work venue during Thursday Friday and Saturday. The event promotes Catholic faith and community gathering with proceeds aiding parish efforts.
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