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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1888
Page
2
The Fresno Republic reports President Cleveland's final annual message to Congress. It contrasts 100 years of U S history with present times, warns of rising class tensions, trusts, and tariff disputes, and predicts renewed tariff battles and political maneuvering ahead of renomination.
A historical opinion denounces vast private land holdings in California tied to Mexican grants and early land laws. It argues wealthier buyers keep acres idle, pay minimal taxes, and block settlers seeking affordable, unimproved parcels. The piece calls for taxation reforms to force subdivision and sale to actual homeseekers.
A Fresno resident urges that when paving begins the streets be laid with the finest material and made as beautiful as possible. He argues the town’s status warrants top quality paving, even if costly, and that Mariposa Street should be prioritized first year as a public advertisement of Fresno’s growth.
The Fresno article laments missing and rotten sidewalks causing mud and danger, urging immediate tearing up of damaged wood planks for concrete pavement. It warns of reputational and financial harm to the city as strangers form negative impressions and advocates, officials, and property owners bear responsibility for neglect. The piece notes yesterday's high of 48 and low of 40 degrees.
A Fresno newspaper digest calls for signed communications, criticizes nom de plume practice, and praises local enterprise. It discusses paper sourcing amid a coastwide shortage, supports Fresno railroad links to Upper Kings River, and notes the January 1 total solar eclipse path across northern California and Nevada.
A house was leased before 7 am after a damp light advert drew 12 applicants within a block of the residence. The owner paid for three insertions but the agent asked to discontinue after a single appearance, while buyers lamented the high cost. The rest of the item touches Congress and Diaz in Mexico with political notices.
The article notes rapid exhaustion of Pennsylvania oil fields with 500 wells being drilled in attempts to find new sources. It cites limited successes in Bradford and nearby regions, declines in production, and widespread exploration for natural gas reducing prospects for oil. A prison official advocates tattooing inmates as a clear identification method, suggesting varying marks per institution.
A clipped exchange from the Philadelphia Record discusses reading habits and public interest. Remarks joke about avoiding political topics while noting social roles and cultural interests in a domestic setting. The dialogue captures tension between informing oneself and attending to personal tastes.
The article explains that wood pores draw moisture upward from roots to leaves, so setting posts upside down causes them to dry and decay faster. When set right side up the pores draw moisture upward, delaying decay. Tree-Grower discusses the reasoning behind this practice.
The People of California summons Joseph G. Hyatt to appear in the Justice's Court of Third Township Fresno County to answer a note for 44.65 and interest. The complaint, filed October 1863, seeks judgment for payment. Failure to appear may lead to default and judgment.Issued by Philip Speware Justice of the Peace.
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