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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
2
Fragments describe the Raisin Growers Association facing internal disputes over membership fees and leadership while Fresno county residents debate irrigation, crop strategies, and public notices. The piece blends war era references with local concerns about agriculture, infrastructure, and political maneuvering shaping community resilience.
An 1840s promotional note extols a female nervous system as the cause of terrors and weak moods, praising a “wonderful Favorite Prescription” from Dr. Pierce as a cure. A personal letter from Marguerite Collin claims cure of sleeplessness, appetite loss, and period irregularity after using the remedy.
In a jumble of dialectical musings the figures OToole and Zieg discuss political maneuvering, labor, and local power. They reference attacking rivals, leveraging county cash, and steering the farmer vote while planning to place pegs for future control and influence in upcoming elections.
Last evening the Ladies Auxiliary of the Woodmen of the World hosted a 40 person social in Edgerly Hall. A large number of Woodmen and their wives attended the literary and musical program, delicious collation, then dancing. Miss Edith Decker gave an instrumental solo, Miss Grie Ford recited, J Wilbur Cate sang, Herman Mahrlinccom danced, J Campbell Dhl accompanied. The event marked the first success under the plan, with praise for the program and refreshments.
Democrats and Populists in Madera fuse to nominate a joint ticket for local offices. Nominees include Shorhi Wolf Thurman for Clerk, Jo W Green for Recorder, W T Searles for District Attorney, and Will for Tax Collector.
A lengthy community notice describes Hopkins family distress and a doctor prescribing Pink Pills for Pale People to restore nervousness and heart-related symptoms. The piece asserts the pills helped Hopkins's daughter after various illnesses, noting sales via the Medicine Company in Schenectady and nationwide availability.
Dr A Graves, after visiting Ruy J W Webb, spoke to a packed audience in Oakland on temperance. He argued Mississippi had 17600 saloons and 40000 more people, urging total abstinence and licensing opposition. He urged unity among temperance supporters to place license questions to a public vote and promised further talks Friday night.
The United States ranks fifth among European powers in naval strength and eyes a rapid expansion. Germany plans a bold build program to outpace rivals, aiming to spend around $200 million to advance ships, with recent events in China used to rally Parliament and public support.
The case centers on Ella May field Yar adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Smith, with William Harvey and Leman Smith denying allegations of abuse. Affidavits and interviews portray mixed statements. investigators and the district attorney pursued a warrant, while the girl recanted prior dramatic claims, including a canal incident, after scrutiny.
The Merced Sun defends the Keystone Unit as a strong Democratic voice while criticizing Populists for withdrawing support. The piece argues the Sun serves general public interest beyond party patronage, noting the shift toward populism and its impact on Democratic alignment.
A local Colored Band prepares for a July Fourth concert under a new name. The group practices daily with their leader and features members including Freio Ses cts and Jesse Trewitt, M Retinson, and others.
The Watson case was continued as the schedule moved to next Friday. Attorney issues delayed the defense and the record notes a prior clocking of dates and a reset in the proceedings. The unnamed parties appear tied to a nodal schedule change and continued court action.
Robert Young, described as a petty thief, was tried by Justice Austin yesterday and sentenced to six months in the county jail. He is currently serving a sentence on the fence charge.
A historical naval fragment describes blockade duty versus weariness aboard ships, detailing constant motion, engine strain, furnace vigilance, and the toll of tropical heat. It notes sailors facing monotonous routine, desertion of comfort, and the demanding conditions of maintaining steady patrols in West Indian waters during the Civil War era.
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