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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
3
A Washington note suggests Congressman Lewis may learn to ride a bicycle with Lieutenant Colonel Ham needing only handlebars. The playful line hints at political humor and military titles in a light domestic segment.
Eacat reports Lewis County ships tons of turkeys and poultry to five markets this year. California raises only a few birds due to a short grain crop, signaling plentiful供 rejoicing as farmers are urged to raise the American bird in large numbers.
The report shows cappin circulation increasing from 696,000 OVU to 850,000,000 in the last year. Bank notes fall by 6,000,000 while treasury notes of 189 decline by 12,000,000. Greenbacks remain unchanged. Only 12 fiscal years in the past fifty exhibit gold import excess over exports.
Seattle reports growing optimism over a Portland to Sound railroad connection with early deals totaling about $10,000. A Senate bill by Senator Wilson proposes a Columbia River bridge at Vancouver. Backers include the Vanderbilts who control the Union Pacific. The year 1850s may hold much for the region.
In the Philippines Mexican silver dollars command higher bullion value than our silver dollars. The piece notes that the 44 cent silver dollar is real there despite U S stamp, that $116 00 in gold bought $250,000 in Mexican silver, and that soldiers will be paid in Mexican dollars, two to one, until the gold standard takes hold and devalues our silver coin.
The piece contrasts Memorial day reverence with Fourth of July celebration. It notes graveside flowers inspire reverence and true patriotic oratory, while the Fourth brings loud noise and a lighter mood. It suggests Memorial Day better suits serious expressions of citizenship.
The piece argues the dollar should be fixed by gold weight to maintain stable value. A gold standard would prevent debasement and protect business labor and soldiers from paying in poor value dollars during wartime. Gold dollars are presented as universally sound for those who defend the nation.
The column criticizes the Advocate for accusing the Bee and county of settling a tax claim with N P Ry Co for twenty thousand dollars. It notes the Advocate drops the topic while a local figure, Colonel Robertson, is accused of insulting a columnist by calling him a yellow mongrel drawing public sympathy to the insulted party.
The piece notes stronger patriotic fervor on Memorial Day tied to the Civil War under Lincoln and the Spanish American War. It argues secession failing united the nation and that today the country is more closely knit, earning admiration for its progress.
The speaker argues for naval expansion and strategic projects including annexation of Hawaii, occupation of the Philippines, and a Nicaragua canal. A standing army, a sharpened foreign policy, and strengthened national citizenship are urged as results of the Civil War aftermath and south’s defeat. The memory of the Grand Army of the Republic grows dearer as the next year approaches.
The Chehalis high school will stage its annual commencement at the Grand Opera House this evening June 4. The program includes overture salutatorian valedictory and various musical and literary selections by students such as Etta Young Florence Westover Maude Cantwell and Sadie Gates.
Classified ad notes a store building with goods and fixtures for sale at 458 Vance Lewis Co Washington. owner T J McManayn invites inquiries. Also promotes Ranch and Range subscription for farmers at 1 50 per year, framing it as an investment.
Advertisement notes desire for cash offers on improved farm property with location 608 Franklin Street Olympia Washington and 22 Lincoln Creek details, plus instructions to include address and amount requested. The fragment also records local notices about residents, a land deed dispute, amputation of a diseased limb, and community meetings.
This 19th century overview extols Lewis County Washington as suitable for homesteading manufacturing and farming. It highlights favorable climate with mild seasons two-season pattern, abundant timber soil and water resources, strong agricultural potential with hops apples pears potatoes and grains, and notes Lewis is among Western Washington’s oldest counties located between Puget Sound and the Columbia River. It cites John R. Rogers praising its fertile land and invites settlers to visit and assess opportunities.
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