28 Aug 1895
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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1895
Page
1
The article argues tariffs would not collapse wool manufacturing. It cites growth in mill capacity since 1892 with 7,784 carding sets and 43,601 knitting machines in 1892, rising to 8,450 carding sets, 64,250 knitting machines by 1895, and ongoing enlargements through 1898 with new mills and plants listed in the July 4 edition of the American Want and Cotton Reporter.
The Tulare Register discusses politics as all subjects will be pulled into campaigns next year. It jokes about the new and old women, the saloon, church, schoolhouse, tariff, irrigation, and many more issues becoming campaign topics. It warns that if appendicitis keeps raging, it will appear in politics before the contest begins.
The Visalia Times reports pressure on Railroad Commissioner Clark from the Southern Pacific and Examiner. It suggests a volatile situation if Clark follows the path of late Commissioner Ren and hints that Stanton faces opposition. Next Wednesday may reveal voting directions.
The Freeno Republican published a splendid Sunday edition with well written cuts and features. It highlights quality journalism and engaging local content in a lively period voice.
The News notes discussions on a local electric power project and water power from a Tuolumne River overflow dam at LaChange. It suggests Modesto should lead Fresno in such undertakings, and while cautious, hopes for progress may follow closely.
An OCR filled with dubious cures touts catarrh cure as decisive, promising internal action on blood and mucous membranes, with a $100 guarantee for a successful test. It promotes De Witty Colic and Cholera Cure, Dayes whiskey, Flor de Aroma cigarettes, and Little Early Risers pills, listing multiple agents and brands in a provincial sale notice style.
A fragment describes Marriott's store pushing low cash prices and credit options, claiming to beat rivals by offering goods at the lowest possible price. It mentions ledger, profit claims, and a salesman touting patterns and clothing for men and women with emphasis on value and cash purchases.
A brief sale item notes shirtswaists at 74 cents and ladies fast black hose at 20 cents per pair, advertising deals with emphasis on low prices and value for shoppers.
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