Bull pup launches into air after tire bite in Chicago
In Chicago on August 4 a bull pup named Whitey bites a spinning car tire and ends up perched in a maple tree. Emil Klank and Alderman Patrick J. Carr climb to recover the animal, which is unharmed but startled, as Dr. Theodore Johnson's car tires lure Whitey back to action.
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Chicago
Whitey
Emil Klank
Patrick J. Carr
H. 8. van Dusen
South Western Avenue
Theodore Johnson
Archer Street
Dr. Johnson
Klank
Frank Kotch
Salt Lake route announces fall colonist rates to California
Railroad companies offer one way colonist tickets for fall sales from Septem ber 25 to Oct 10. Chicago to California 38 dollars, Mississippi river points 87, Missouri river 30, Denver and Colorado 30, Duluth 39.75, New Orleans 37, with five day stop overs between Salt Lake and Los Angeles and final destination within 30 days. Tickets permit visits to Utah farms and Nevada mining districts with stopovers at Las Vegas Nipton and Goldfield Searchlight.
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California
Salt Lake
Chicago
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Denver
Colorado
Duluth
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Utah
Nevada
Las Vegas
Nipton
Goldfield
Searchlight
Apricot Crop Outlook Down Across Southern California
It is estimated that the apricot crop south of the Tehachapi will be about 50 percent of normal. Production by area includes Ventura 1850 tons, Orange 500 tons, Pomona and Ontario 50 tons, Redlands 150 tons, Elsinore 120 tons, Hemet 150 tons, and Banning 100 tons.
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Tehachapi
Ventura County
Orange County
Pomona
Ontario
Redlands
Elsinore
Hemet
Banning
Fruit Growers Form Mutual Fumigation Company
Fruit growers of Piru in Ventura county organize a mutual fumigating company to share equipment and reduce costs for protecting crops from pests. The group aims to pool resources and standardize fumigation practices among local orchards.
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Piru
Ventura County
Riverside County Exam for University Farm School Admission
Raymon Cree, Riverside county superintendent of schools, announces a 9 am exam on August 13, 1913, at the courthouse office for admission to the University Farm School at Davis. Eligibility is open to any young man eighteen. The exam includes an essay and arithmetic problems applied to farm and business topics.
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Raymon Cree
Riverside County
University Farm School
Davis
Court House
Riverside
H. E. Norman
California
French aviator sails 1030 miles in a day for cup
Eugene Gilbert flew from Paris to the Portuguese frontier town of Pejabo covering 1030 miles in a single day to win the semi annual Pomeroy cup. He surpassed the previous 537 mile record set by Marcel Brindejone des Moulinails from Paris to Warsaw.
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Paris
Eugene Gilbert
Pejabo
Portugese
Gilbert
Marcel G. Brindejone
Los Angeles Citrus Auction Company Plans Return This Season
A Los Angeles based citrus auction company that operated two years ago announces plans to resume operations this season. The firm previously held sales in the city and now prepares facilities and staff for renewed auctions.
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Los Angeles
Farmers Plan Larger Egyptian Corn Cultivation
Farmers of San Jacinto in Riverside County plan to expand Egyptian corn growing, signaling broader cultivation efforts.
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San Jacinto
Riverside County
Gelery plants being set in Orange County
Orange County observes the placement of gelery plants in a local effort. The plan involves new installations across several sites, with officials citing environmental and utility considerations. Community members await further details on timing and site locations.
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Orange County
Local Doings in Corona and Nearby
T C Jameson and family left for Camp Curry Yosemite valley for a few weeks outing by rail. Mrs Corrine Hale vacationing in Los Angeles and Catalina Island. Miss Grace Todd resumed studies in domestic science in Los Angeles. Many ads note Mother’s bread at Corona City Bakery and Frank Atzet tailoring services. Local trades include E E Penprase suits, Circle City Garage Ford agency, Rowe’s Grocery bread, and Rowe’s oleo. A. W. Bates trips to San Francisco for holiday stock. George M Blair trips to Indiana. J H Penprase and family visit Corona. Mary Sayles to Stockton. P F Cooper buys a new car and plans Santa Monica races.
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T. C. Jameson
Camp Curry
Yosemite Valley
Corrine Hale
Los Angeles
Beaches
Catalina Island
Corona
Japanese PassengerPresses for Quieter Rail Travel
Japanese traveler Shikaru Takemoto writes to Southern Pacific asking why freight trains use long whistles at 9 30 p m and suggests quieter signals to avoid waking his baby and brakeman. He requests safer Pullman car options and a small safe deposit box for valuables to deter theft, asking for cost savings for lower berth travelers. The railroad replies promising efforts to keep all lives safe with less disturbing noises.
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Shikaru Takemoto
Hon
S&s. Pacific Co
Takamoto
Hon. S. Pacific
Suisun City
American Eagle
Pullman
Free Books for California School Children Beat Records
Sacramento reports a record in state printing plant output and free book distribution. In July 290,407 books were shipped to districts, 153,150 manufactured, seven months total 778,667 distributed. Printer Richardson cites equality of access for all children under the plan despite crowded quarters and limited machinery.
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Sacramento
W. Richardson
Richardson
Riverside Woman Dies After Six Years Here
Funeral services for Mrs. John Idler were held at her son's home on Eldorado street in Riverside. Rev. W. A. Hunter led the service with flowers surrounding the casket, and the burial followed at Evergreen cemetery. Mrs Idler, born Josephine Manley in Ogdensburg New York on July 28 1850, had lived in Riverside six years seeking health and was active in church work. She is survived by her husband John G Idler three children Mrs E J Genereux of Corona Louise Idler and Chas Idler of Riverside.
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John Idler
Riverside Press
Chas. M. Idler
Eldorado Street
W. A. Hunter
Br. J. Genereux
Mound Farmers Club Offers Bean Prize For Students
The Mound Farmers Club in Ventura County offers ten dollar prizes to grammar and high school students for top lima bean yields. Entries close August 16 and awards are presented at the fall bean fair.
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the Mound
Ventura County
Farmers’ Club
Sugar beet harvest underway by Beagh and Winters burg growers
Huntington's Beagh and Winters burg sugar beet growers are harvesting the crop this season, field crews working to bring in the late fall harvest and secure yields for processing facilities nearby.
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Huntington’ Beagh
Wintersburg
First Banks and Trusts Rooted in Pennsylvania History
The article traces the origins of modern banking from Venice and Genoa to England’s 1694 charter and the U S Pennsylvania bank established on July 17 1780. It notes Pennsylvania’s role as home to the first bank under the national act and the first trust company, with the 1836 life insurer later authorized to act as executor and administrator.
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Italy
Europe
Venice
Bank of
Genoa
Macaulay
England
William and Mary
Bank of England
United States
Pennsylvania Bank
Pennsylvania
National Banking Act
First National Bank of
Philadelphia
First Trust Company
Pennsylvania Company
W. C. Jensing
National Magazine
Referendum Talk On Water Commission Bill Gathers Steam
The Southern California Water Protective association discusses invoking a referendum on the water commission bill enacted by the recent legislative session. The group considers form and timing as it weighs public turnout and legal pathways.
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Southern California Water Protective Association
Water Commission
Engineers Probe All American Canal Line to Imperial Valley
Engineers investigate an all American canal route extending from the Colorado River to the Imperial Valley, assessing feasibility, routes, and potential impact on water supply and regional farming.
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Colorado River
Imperial Valley
Heavy melon shipments mark end of Imperial Valley season
The melon season of Imperial Valley is practically closed with shipments the heaviest ever. Some injury to the market resulted because growers delivered unripe fruit.
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Imperial Valley
Self-Confidence vs Self-Esteem Distinction Highlighted
A reflection contrasts self-confidence with self-esteem, noting their overlapping yet distinct roles. It asserts that confidence is outward and situational while esteem is inward and enduring, shaping how individuals relate to challenges and feedback.
Burdens of Tomorrow Add to Today Weighing Down People
A reflective line underscoring how future pressures compound present strain, hinting at mental and social fatigue. The quote contrasts today’s load with the heavier weight created when anticipated duties are added. It emphasizes resilience amid accumulating responsibilities.
Riverside County Fair Committee Plans First Fall Agricultural Fair
The Riverside county fair committee outlines arrangements for its inaugural agricultural fair to be held this fall. The project aims to showcase local farming, livestock, and produce with community events and exhibits.
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Riverside County Fair Committee
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First National Bank
A. J. Ware
Pres
Geo. E. Snidecor, V.pres
F. E. Snidecor, Cashier Co. C, Harrington, Asst. Cash
University Farm Examinations
Eve
Person
Eichler
Ramona
IX. I. Penprase’s
F. W. Reynolds
Elzie Veach
Harry Todd
San Diego County
Corona City
Grace Todd
Gent
Frank Atzet
Main Street
Dr. A. M. Stafford
Main St
Meek’s
Rowe’s Grocery
S. R. Byler
Albert and
Russell
Byler
Mary Morton
Perris
Clara Caskey
Ek. E. Penprase’s
Wallace Beebe
Swift
Rowe's
Blanche Moreland
Circle City
Ford Automobile Agency
A. W. Bates
San Francisco
Kuster & Waterbury
Auction Bridge Club
Geo. M. Blair
BE. CC. Reid
Rowe's Grocery
Helen Whitmore
Little’ Automobile
George M. Blair
Trndiana
HH. OE
J. HW. Penprase
L.L. Andrews
T. O. Andrews
Mary Sayles
Stockton
City Bakery
P. EF. Cooper
P. F. Cooper
Reuel
Judge Cooper
Santa Monica
W. H. Jameson
Lemonia Grove
Rowe’s
J. W. Gilmore
Jin the Independent
The
Independent
Shikaro Takemoto
Southern Pacific
Takemoto
the Sweet Shop
Corona, California
Swift's Premium
Uncle Sam
J. W. Rowe
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