Freight and Fare Rates At California Rail Commission
The state railroad commission again weighs regulating freight and passenger fares after eight years. A proposal by Commissioner Turro of Sacramento prompts hearings as Republican and Democrat members hesitate. Aimed at reducing rate extortion, the move is praised by some as the only party promise to ease valley burdens, while action remains uncertain.
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State Railroad Commission
Southern Pacific Company
Waa
Democratic Party
Commie Turuo
Republican
San Francisco Democrat
Tasteless Peaches Plague California Markets
California markets face a shortage of pleasing peaches as frost and a cool spring thaw reduce flavor. Writers note many peaches are sour or tasteless and fail to meet the high standards of discerning buyers.
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California
Contaminated cures and suspect remedies in old ads
A jumbled historical advertisement text promotes various scams and dubious remedies. It touts potions like De Witt's Cholera Cure and claims universal cures, while mentioning selling goods, renting rooms, and offering services. The language shows early 20th century marketing hype with dubious medical claims and sweeping assurances.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Women
A male voice extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women suffering from backache nervousness and fatigue. The ad claims it restores strength aids regularity and supports uterine health. It promotes the product as a remedy for ailments tied to womanhood and life stage changes.
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Citer
Pierce
Deeler
Dr. Pierce
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claimed As Positive Cure
The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by affecting the blood and tissues, promising to restore health and strength. It claims internal action and offers $100 to anyone who fails to cure, with testimonials from J. Creaney & Co of Toledo and druggists selling it.
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Hall
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Gee
Hull
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J. Crexey, & Go
Toledo
Druggiets Tc
Fragments Offer Odd Remedies and Local Ads in News Office
A damaged OCR snippet lists various tonics and pills including Witch Hazel Salvo and Ne Wilt's Little Ibarly Kigere, plus toilet preparations from Glayes drag store. It mentions visiting end basmere carde entry printed at the News office and a note on small pills for eruptions and headaches.
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Basmere Carde
Insolvency Notice in Modesto County Court
The Suteliors Coey of He County of Bluntsleay Californi anug mutter of WJ Floyd filed for insolvency. Floyd declared insolvent by the court with sheriff to take custody of estate and papers. Debtors are forbidden to pay Floyd or deliver property. creditors must appear August 1 to prove debts. Published in the Modesto News.
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Bluntsleay
Peysons
Anne Gaust
Sata
Strutstuas
Bagpen Gaunt
Enid Court
Nedeste
Dlanidaus
Minot
Jorge
Guiles
Auntnog
Ladies' Shirk Waists and Hose Sale Prices
A cluttered ad lists Ladies' Shirred Waists at 40 to 75 cents and Fast Black Hose at 20 cents per pair, with bundles of 9 All Wool French Serge Dress Goods at 35 cents, Men’s Negligee Shirts at 25 cents, and other graded bargains.
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