Everglades Reclamation Buzz Attracts Investors
Long Beach real estate figure H George Cooley returns from a three week Florida Everglades trip praising the reclamation project. He notes cheap land, superior soil, and strong investment potential versus Southern California, with state funds and private company efforts expanding dykes canals and ditches. Advertisement mentions Everglades soil samples and land sales through J H Olsen with 10 acres for 20 down and 20 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. George Cooley
Long Beach
Everglades
Florida
Cooley
California
Orange County
South
Everglades Sugar & Land Company
United States
R. P. Davie
Los Angeles
Broward
Coolay
J. H. Olsen
Everglade
Barstow
State Fair Opens in Sacramento with Spectacular Collision Show
Daily events mark a week of grand attractions at the State Fair in Sacramento starting Saturday. The centerpiece is a high speed head on collision of two 60 ton locomotives on a single track, with pre crash runs to heighten realism. A calendar of themed days lists Masonic, California, Y M C A, Retail Merchants, Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley, Children’s, Alameda County, San Francisco, and Panama Pacific observances, plus daily horse racing and shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
California
Shriners
Retail Merchants
Southern California
San Joaquin Valley
Alameda County
San Diego
State Fair of 1913 to Feature Mystic Shriners Open Day
The 1913 State Fair plans a Sunday excursion with a large Mystic Shriners gathering led by Islam Temple Band of San Francisco. The Shriners will host an open day with lunch and dinner at the fair grounds for about 2,500 members. The expo showcases soil, mine, and factory products from 30 counties, despite dry winters and frosts. Sacramento State Agricultural Society supports efforts for an educational and entertaining event.
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California
Mystic Shriners
Islam Temple Band of
San Francisco
Shriners
Fair Grounds
State Agricultural Society
Citizens of
Sacramento
Popular Solitude In English Poetry And Prose
A catalog surveys over 800 poems and essays on solitude by English authors. It lists titles across diverse periods, highlighting recurring themes of isolation reflection and creative response to solitary experience.
Notice for Final Homestead Proof in California 1913
Pearl L. Galliher of Victorville California filed intent to make Final Commutation Proof to establish a claim on the land described in Section 18 Township 6N Range 7W 8th Meridian. Witnesses named Walter M. McKinney Elsie I Buchanan Joe Dodd Harry P Deppy all of Victorville. Register Frank Buren will oversee the proceedings in Los Angeles on October 11 1913 at 10 o clock a m. First pub Sept 6 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States
Los Angeles
Calif
Thes Pearl L. Galliher
Victorville
Cal
Meridian
Register
United States Land Co
California
Joe Dodd
Walter M. McKinney
Elsie I. Buchanan
Harry P. Deppy
Frank Buren
Land Office Notice of Final Proof by J E Hawkins
Department of the Interior notice states Jesse E Hawkins of Victorville California filed March 24 1898 homestead entry 11675 for section 35 township 5n range 5w 8b meridian and will prove up final five year proof October 16 1913 at 10 am before the Los Angeles land office witnesses include William P Tharpe Henry Woods Anderson A Whitlock Frank L Talmadge Mollie E Sommerpucht all of Victorville or nearby places California. FRANK BUREN Register. First Pub Sept 1 Last pub Oct 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Los Angeles
Cal
Jesse E. Hawkins
Victorville
B. Meridian
Register and Receiver
United States Land Office
California
William P. Tharpe
Henry Woods
Anderson A. Whitlock
Alhambra
Frank L. Talmadge
Mollie E. Sommerpucht
Frank Buren
Register
Notice of final proof for homestead land in California
John W. Holt of Victorville California has filed intent to make final three year proof to claim land described as N448E4 S I4NEY Section 7 Township GN Range 3W 8 B Meridian. The proof will be before the United States Land Office Los Angeles on October 15 1918. Witnesses E E Richardson W W Richardson both of Victorville California W M Kinard Pete Snowden both of Los Angeles California. First publication September 5. Last publication October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States
Los Angeles
Cal
John W. Holt
Victorville
Calif
Meridian
Register and Receiver
United States Land Office
California
E. E. Richardson
W. W. Richardson
W. M. Kinard
Pete Snowden
Frank Buren
Register
Musical Wit Unearthed In Quiet City Scene
A brief theater piece marks a character with a natural voice and sharp tongue as a defining trait while noting her flat nose in a sly exchange. The dialogue hints at performance talent and witty self awareness in a small audience setting.
Huerta Candidacy Questioned as Washington Monitors
Washington officials weigh Huerta eligibility and possible resignation to avoid presidential run. Trevino may become War Minister as Huerta reshuffles generals amid suspicions of plots against him. Also: Acosta killed by U.S. immigration agents in El Paso investigated. Caminetti convicts in white slave case with Diggs to be sentenced next week.
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Washington
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Mexico City
Victoriano Huerta
Trevino
General Blanquet
Huerta
O’sraughnessy
Frederico Gamboa
O'Shaughnessy
Gamboa
Mexico
Blanquet
Madero
War Department
Acosta
el Paso
Texas
Paso
Immigration Department
F. Drew Caminetti
San Francisco
United States District Court
Lola Norris
Sacramento
Reno
Maury I. Diggs
Caminetti
Panama donors back Balboa monument drive in isthmus plan
King Alfonso of Spain personally contributes 10000 toward a Balboa monument near the canal approach. Panama will match, Spanish towns and isthmus subscriptions pour in, with South American pledges hoped to reach 75000 for Bible teaching in public schools. Global prayer services set for September 14 in San Francisco churches.
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Panama
Alfonso
Spain
Balboa
Canal
San Francisco
Christendom
National Reform Association
Pittsburg
Pogtland
Ore
Two Are Company Until They Are Made One
A brief literary note quotes a Baltimore American line about companionship and unity, signaling a wry reflection on relationships and partnership.
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Baltimore American
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MachineWorks E. L. Stanfield
Barstow, California
Libsen
Barstow, Cal
W. H. Carter
United States Army
Americas Press Association
A. E. Axtell
Hinkley
MHL
Cantania
B. Lamantain
Ag't Daggett
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