San Francisco fruit woes and prune critique reach nationwide
A Kansas traveler’s letter from California sparks a debate on fruit quality. The San Francisco Argonaut and San Jose Mercury report dull, musty prunes and bulk handling as blame. They note New York and Chicago markets offer better fruit, while California wines vary in quality and price.
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Kensas City Journal
Kansas
California
Chicago
San Francisco
Santa Clara Valley
Prune Trust
New York
Union Club of
How She Added Nothing Morals of a parsimonious NY magnate tale
A New York millionaire renowned for extreme thrift is described in a tale recounted by Red Cross official Mgr Chalmers. He invited clergymen to present a boys’ industrial school appeal, pledged modestly, then doubled the amount but instructed his wife to add nothing, while she quietly added two more tens.
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Mgr. Chalmers
Red Cross Natonal Organization
New York
New Orleans Times- Democrat
Thad
Martha
Arson Suspected In Richmond Fire Investigation
State Fire Marshal Hollenbeck examined witnesses in the city Friday regarding the Richmond fire on West Avenue about four weeks ago. No action taken yet. A $450 reward is offered for testimony that warrants an arrest on arson charges.
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Hollenbeck
Richmond
West Avenue
Lorain man Gorham hoists umbrella shop sign
Richard Hamilton Gorham a Lorain resident once famed as a British light cavalryman tells of his long army career and a later life mending umbrellas in Ohio. He recalls Balaklava and Inkerman, a bayonet wound, a horse rescue, and surviving the Johnstown flood before settling in Lorain with a quirky “gun and locksmith” shop advertised as a hospital for umbrellas.
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Richard Hamilton Gorham
Light Brigade
Lorain
Medeebt
Gorham Bossta
Chicago Inter Ocean
Johnstown
Schuteria
Gorham
Yalding
Kent County
England
London
Flore
Lord Cadigan
Cardigan
Gotham
Balaklava
Gorhan
Ford Cardigan
Mel’ Cardigan
America
Pine Grove
Shamokin
Rom
For Sale and Notices in Elyria Market Area
Mixed classified items advertise land, furniture, stoves and sewing machines with local businesses Reublin Bros grocers and Daisy Field boarders. Also political note, candidate for street commissioner, and partnership dissolution with LeClair Brackett Elyria Foundry. Health ads credit Dr Kings New Life Pills and Bosches German Syrup. Local farm listings near Murray Ridge and Wallhead's brickyard.
Popcorn Cocoanut and Peanut Brittle at J. A. Jacob's
Confectionery items including popcorn cocoanut and peanut brittle are advertised for sale at J A Jacob's store with a focus on sweet treats and snack staples available to customers.
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Gates of California Orchards
Yonkers Statesman
Washington
Democrat
NERO
Academy
Common Pleasudge
A. BR. Warrer
Old Reliable Peanut Bar
J. A. Jacob
Wilford
Blyrin ‘Brcok
Bipria
Court Street
Reublin Bros
George EB
Hill
Geo. LeClnirff
Ernest Brackett
Elyria Foundry and Machine Worka
Geo. LeClair
Blain Street
Daisy Field
Tennant
Weat Bigg Street
East Third Street
Murray Ridge
The
Wallhead
Brickyard
Inquire
E. EK. Massey
Elyria
B. D. Bhinren
Thackerville
Pax
Shay
Buccklen
H. J. Teady
W. H. Ruth
East Broad Street
A. Bosehep
Bosches
United States
Green
H. J. Hady
Dr. King
H. J. Eady
Drugeiat
Ational Bank
Geo
H Ely
D.C. Baldwin
B. BE
Williams
W. Henson
Asat
J. A. Jacob's
Opera House
Elden
Ielyria
Sisigees
A. E. Lawrence
Justice of the Peace
Hess
O.enalgh
J. E. Burrell
Cheapside Corner
Swearer
Room
P.L. Clare
Drs
Kelsey& Webber
Hank
Tojelty
Otto Kimball
Democriat
Pagsen
Elyria News & Messenger
Roan Meale
Betteridges Bros
J.C. McDonald
Gooda
West Ave
J. W. Pomeroy
Hsell
Res
Middle Ave
Endy's
Rimbach Bros
Broad Street
B.fauver
Attornye -At-Jlaw
T. E. Jefferson
Sturgeor
Broad
Westavenus
Treer & McDonald
Weat
Elyria, O
Pomersy & Hawley, Insurance
Joseph Brice
Elyria Block
Robinson & Hancock
Weare
Daniel Freese
West Broad St
Elyria, Ohio
F. H. Foster & Co
C. Parsch
Lehigh Valley Coal Co
Elyria Bottling Cr
Sheffield Land and Improvement Co
Qnly
Realstate
Atresta
Bewan
Hari
Corc
West
Eldrec
Spe
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