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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1897
Page
5
The article explains the tax payment system with a table from County Treasurer Maynard. It uses ten dollar tax examples to illustrate savings and provides yearly figures from 1891 to 1895 including paid amounts and penalties.
In a volley of editorials and letters, critics accuse Governor Rogers of mismanaging the university appointment, insulting taxpayers, and overriding the constitution. Col A P Tugwell questions his legality and calls for explanation of errant appointments and alleged misuses of funds.
Thomas Cooper reports the Northern Pacific sold 83690 acres in the year ending June 30 1896 and 137385 in 1897 with 165386 acres sold July to October 1897. He notes growing payments from western Washington contracts and a shift from speculative sales to actual settlement, arguing the railroad's liberal land policy benefits revenue and population growth.
The column warns Republicans in our county and Washington state against premature squabbles over United States senator while the legislature is yet to be chosen. It argues the priority is nominating good men to the legislature, with the senator election coming afterward.
A Nugget requests influence over tasks but its detailed instructions waste space and raise concerns about efficiency and value. The speaker notes the conflict between desired guidance and concise, useful output.
An Oregon advertisement from a Salem doctor invites borrowers to secure real estate loans at seven to eight percent. It promises to take up old mortgages and issue new ones at a lower rate, while noting Washington papers lack such ads due to state legislative protections for farmers against high finance.
Rumors swirl that a second railroad line between Portland and the Sound may be built soon as persistent smoke clouds stir talk of the project.
The paper announces a 16 page special edition aimed at delivering only carefully prepared facts. The standard four page issue is described as similarly tailored to the occasion.
Reports from the Whatcom Blade praise the Karnival de Kommerce at Bellingham theatre for spectacular costuming and rapid, original specialties. The Whatcom Twice-A-Week calls the performances magnificent, well executed, and beyond expectations at the Bellingham opera house.
Hops buyers and growers show limited activity in Chehalis with multiple recent purchases across buyers. Transactions include Coffman & Kepner buying 58 bales at 103c and Roundtree & Rhodes 31 bales at 114c, plus other sales ranging 11 to 20 cents. Pacifics quoted 203 cents in London. Puyallup and Cooperstown totals reported, with detailed lot sizes and prices.
The article argues dyspepsia stems from poor cooking and promotes an artificially digested food. It claims the Digestive cordial made by the Shakers of Mount Lebannon restores digestive strength and is sold as a 10 cent bottle. It also endorses Laxor as a preferred remedy for children and as an alternative to Castor Oil.
The Pilot accuses the Advocate editor of lying about Chehalis and Centralia indebtedness and blaming it on the Republican party. It argues town elections show bipartisan councils, calling the charge rot. It asks Bro. Callison to tell the truth occasionally despite populist ties.
The Peoples' Advocate in Lewis county faces a takeover as Colonel Callison, Israel Putnam Callison era falters. John H. Giblin and Bell Little spearhead a new Western Washington Publishing company with a $3500 capital to control the pop sheet, while Langhorne liens complicate the transfer.
A Indiana veteran named Clark Graves returned 300 in pension funds he believed he did not deserve. The act was so uncommon the pension office sent a special commissioner to assess his sanity and motives.
The Tacoma Sun quotes a sharp exchange accusing F R Baker of deception and wrongdoing in a political clash over Baker’s gubernatorial ambitions and past actions tied to Puyallup.
The Lewis County union of the Society of Christian Endeavor announces its annual convention in Centuria next Sunday and Monday. Chehalis youths are invited. Welcome address by Prof Thompson with A E Harmon as responder, followed by Rev J H Reynard. Monday features Seattle leader Erving, then Rev W H G Temple, with meetings on papers and discussions about Endeavor work.
Real estate transfers reported by Settemaier Abstract in Chehalis for week ending Nov 6 1897 include PJ Erckenbrack to Jennie Erckenbrack four lots in Winlock for 1000 dollars James Farrell to Gary Irish one lot in Winlock for 1 dollar and several transfers in Centralia Toledo and Chehalis with prices ranging from 1 to 2000 dollars including quit claims patents and decrees to Probate and Sheriff actions. Names include Erckenbrack Farrell Hense Fleming Weat Kohn Lavery Canon Brown Smith Ballard Nealy Phillips Lawrence Epperson Church Ladd and others with lots blocks and tracts across Winlock Centralia Chehalis and Toledo.
A notice invites cash buyers to a one day sale on Saturday November 13 to raise 75 dollars and cut prices on trimmed hats by half. The event is hosted at Mrs Van Aelstyns located at 25 11.
A fragmented ad page lists warrants sought for state county and school purchases. It promotes low ticket prices to eastern points via Northern Pacific Railway, credits Corrman and Kepner as city agents, and extols H. W. Felton for painting kalfe mining and paperhanging work.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Chehalis post office for the week ending November 12 1897 includes Estella Channell George Dye George Eda Jacobs Mrs Ma Osborn Thomas Smith J O Thompson S A Young Mise Julia Persons calling for the above named letters will please say advertised. C E Litipo P M
The poem questions who bears responsibility for mass harm and who profits from symbolic suffering as innocents suffer. It implicates those who enact, enable, or remain mute while violence claims the vulnerable.
Temple Bar recalls 18th century London pleasure gardens near Marylebone and Brompton. Visitors enjoyed music and desserts at Bugnigge Wells and Florida Gardens, with balloon flights by Lanardi in 1785 and flying feats at Astyletone. Goldfish ponds advertised to charm spectators amid fashion and masquerades.
A humorous look at how wives of loyal customers exact replacements for worn umbrellas. Merchants buckle to demands for new goods after minor wear, sparking debate on retail losses and merchant failure. The piece reflects on product quality and customer power in commerce.
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