Southern California boom and climate prospects debated
A Dixon Sun column from September 24 1889 argues Southern California offers ideal climate with dry air steady breezes and rich resources. It cautions away risk takers without means while urging investors to buy farms start factories and profit from crops and livestock as the Three Americas Congress and 1892 Exposition approach.
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California
Dixon Sun
Illinois
Wm. Ubl
President Harrison Returns to White House in 1889
Washington letter reports President Harrison back at the White House for the season as office seekers converge. It notes the likely first appointment to decide is Commissioner of Pensions, with Senator Sherman pushing Ex Representative Brown of his state.
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Bureau of Statistics
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D. C
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Ohio
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