Raisin growers clash over pack price in bitter letter war
A public clash erupts between J K Armsby Co and growers over expected raisin prices. A fiery letter from a grower criticizes Armsby men and urges a five cent per pound price, while others defend honest dealing and warn against market manipulation. The exchange highlights farmer woes and efforts to stabilize the raisin market amid rising costs and uncertain demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co Chica
Immal
Raisin
Mets
Lumer
Sturtin
Corman Spas
Eiisro
Rand
Willie Brams
Miry Sul
Inshar
Eryong
Liesno
Plewme
Livi
Selma
Dresno
Raisin Growers Seek Unity For Better Prices
A lengthy call to organize and unite raisin growers across Tresno Tug Lulu and Madera counties. Farmers Club Dresny hosts a May convention to select delegates and plan action to pressure markets and stop price cuts, with a follow up meeting in Tresno to ratify decisions.
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Fumus
Thenufit
Aft
Rilsin
Farmers Club
Dresny
Thurshy
Tresno
Tug Lulu
Madera
Kutner Hall
Army Urges War Readiness And Reforms
The article argues the United States must treat war as a military necessity. It notes the Navy is ready and the Army needs major modernization. The President is distressed by the army’s state and calls for urgent reforms to prepare for future conflicts. It stresses the national duty to organize and update the army after the war.
Valley Road Contracts Four Passenger Coaches at Bakersfield
The San Francisco and San Joaquin Utilities Company directors approved a contract with an eastern firm for four passenger coaches and one combination smoking and passenger car. The new equipment is needed as the line to Bakersfield nears completion and the depot is rapidly nearing readiness for the opening voyage on May 2.
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Sin Tianaco Laanine
Lancefing
San Francisco
Sin Joaquin
Rulioid Company
Comlanalion
Zakersfield
Striught and
Passen
Hat Town
GOOD TMPLARS MEET District Session of Fresno and Madera Lodge
The Fresno and Madera Lodge district session met at Ocils on Saturday. A varied program included songs, recitations, and a temperance poem. Delegates from Fresno West Park West Park and Clovis attended, with names such as Mrs Dore Mrs Harvey Mr Tully and Miss Harper among participants. The next session will be held in Clovis on the first Saturday in September.
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Fresno
Madera
Minder
T County
Ocils
Spoons
Dore
West Park
Vella Birdsell
Sresno
Harvey
Presno
Wr Tintsay
West Parl
Iresno
Wo Harvey
Hei
Wis
Hellor
Fmerson
Tally Faudsell
Alice Pryor
Tibbie Cibehr
Messrs
Vford Woldithwn
Wits
Walter Lants
G Lee
Moe Dey
Clovis
Mirw
Telly
Nis
Harper
Istbel Harper
Butler West Larh
Findsey
Ray Tere
Tiesnoe
Phus
Tully Middieth
Lyon
Myrtle
Weil
Addie
Kroom
Walter Banta
Della Cardsell
Ale Pryor
Lodge
Isael Harper
Tindsay
McCabe
Myrtle O Neal
Delia Birdsell
Spim
Wayne
Maylynn
Obscure obituary notes death of local figure
A local obituary notes the death of a prominent figure associated with the Sacrement river region and Berk institution. The article references roles in development and governance and mentions ties to the Blind Institute and OIRDAND. Further details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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L Prather
Prithe
Dumbud Blind Institute
Berk- 1
Hure Toda
Supplies Needed for Company C Men in Privations
The article describes privations faced by Company C recruits at the Presidio with no uniforms or adequate clothing after three weeks, urging Tresno residents to donate shoes towels clothing and other essentials. Local officials and the Red Cross are coordinating drives while noting government delays in equipping state troops.
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Ouncampel
Presidio
Buland
Wow Mulla
Altics
Tresno
Red Cross
Elon
Cudy
Company C
Fe Chamber of
Volunt Co
Mi Mbin
iecLue
Budd
San Francisco
Oregon
Dinate
Gere Ilty
Fresno Soldier Boys Report Mixed Comforts and Rumors
From the front, Fresno soldiers describe rough clothing and shoes, rain and mud easing, and slow equipment. letters praise officers and meals from Red Cross and local groups while noting a sick or unfit member sent home. Rumors of deployment to the Philippines circulate as Major Rice relocates troops and barracks are readied. writers mention friends in San Francisco and a May 29, 1898 Presidio end note.
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Lhe
Fientela
Lugene Sche
San Francisco
Stockton
Stochlon
Fternoon
Erineisen
Cora Gider
Ory
Lust
Liturdiy
Willey
Delenies
Alisha
Red Cro
Captain Duncan
Box
Gine
Conpany
Bove
San Princisco
Repub
Charles Morss
Hedco Hk
Ofeers
Cya
Much Ubin
Phil
Tomson
Lim
Philippines
D Watkins
Judy George DE Church
Rice
Tattalion
Tresnos Samitery
Hows Rillery
Pedr
Rulas
Russell
Rotfanzi
Sin Pranesco
Fe Tyers
Behersfield
Charlie Noves
Amy Knollot
Wwe
Ed Wright
Wei
Ae Lab
William F.aisch
Ohnen
U Volunteers
Presidio
Greatest in the Valley Proclaims Santa Ana Blade Progress
The Santa Ana Blade notes prosperity in the San Joaquin valley with two new imotypes installed in its office to replace hand composition, signaling efficiency and growth for the publication.
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Santa Ana
Iresno Morniing Reputlian
San Josquin Valley
Colored Republican Club Organized at Wil n county with thirty five members
An old county meeting in Wiln baewas drew a Colored Republican Club forming with a 35 member roster. Marion Brown Yo Vane and The Bettis Aste led the committee which elected J d Jones as president and Chase Willams as treasurer. The group adjourned to May 21st for next steps.
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Wil
Baewas
Uae
Marion Brown
Vane
Bettis Aste
D Jones
Chase Willams
John Bost Jr
J Sadler Tugene Brown
Witliam Moore
R Blackwelder
G W Gray
Menry J Sunes
Walter Brown
Tourists Misled at Fresno Valley Scam Claims
A Fresno business group member reports visitors warned away from the valley by a railroad station employee. Mayor Dennett escorted two women to view the area, while others were discouraged with claims there is nothing of interest. Pasadena railway officials deny bias and vow to address the matter with the railway camp.
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Gmmerce
Fresno
Tanpuncener
Turchince
Dresna
J S Verninn
Langinecher
Umiswal
Pasdera
Tim
Los Angeles
Tresna
Herorian
Heil Ard
Tresno
The Sleeper's Tale of Dr Williams and a Looming Crisis
A long fragmentary reminiscence recounts illness, sleep disturbances, and a struggle with vitality tied to a medical patent remedy. It alludes to a doctor, treatment failures, and the pursuit of relief, ending with sale of Pills by a Mudicire Company in Schenectady.
Colored society wedding observed in Burnett house
A large colored society wedding took place Wednesday at the bride's mother's residence the Burnett home. The event drew a mixed attendance with a colored band performing on the porch and a formal supper following the ceremony the couple honored guests and many notable attendees from the community and beyond.
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J Delimger
Burnett House
Ethel L Washiston
Darktown
John Best
Benford
Jesse Truett Jones Smith
Andy
Tappan
Mo Lotimy
Lost and Trac
Lade
Eceremoniais
James Trymowas
Simt
Uewell
van Berf
Truman
Mattson
George Dudeon
Sue Drunnd
Shiss Jones Dirmond
San Francisco
Edward
Jones
Lappan
Mix Courab
Phillip
J Smith
Worland Charks Henry
Loptine
Miorelind
Bowlah
Sumerton
Lena Brown
Vos
Sela Nealey
Othurs
Gill School Exercises Attract Local Attention
Gill School in 1898 held a community afternoon of educational and entertaining exercises. Students performed colorfully with cups and sashes while teacher Vass Alice Kimball closed the event on the 17th. Memorial tributes honored a child who died earlier. Mr Dipper Towler offered remarks in a fitting, respectful style before dismissal.
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Gill School
GUT School
Alice Kimball
Dipper Towler
Notice of Assess 1 OTIR fs HEFTu and 40 4N
Partial OCR reads as a public assessment notice listing a payment and sale details. It mentions dates in May June 1954, advertising for sale if the assessment remains unpaid, and a bid process with deadlines and penalties. Names and many words are garbled. core action is unpaid assessment leading to sale.
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Bulsfr
May
Butler
Ed Ro
Harilton
Coleman
Fresno
Aichard
Mary Butler
Toynchip
Jane
Mount Diablo
API
Janis
Wand Wol
Treana
Galliorola
Frean
JM Garret
Bernard Blenenield
Bernard Benefeld
Colle
Dlark
California
Renge
MDB GM
Califoria
Ures
Maria L Joseph
Antone Joseph
Hamilton
Fring
Galvernia
Vatla J Joeph
Antono Joeph
Shaun WL i
State of California
United States Gold Cou
Siita
Meridan
Honeroy
Ona
Visalia
Cal
Wootontop
Joseph Walker
Saidi
Graya
Bartholomew Corsten
Mendota
James R Oster
William Hatt
James R
Eliberts
Wu Orny Gm
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Kearnevs
Valley Road
Bakersfield
Soldier Boys
Manila
Bildical
Fry
Erie Medical CO
Colored Republican Club
Thuty Five
Yosemite
Pasadena
Fra Ory
Vosser
Cmrkarl
Prineville
Wartingios
Partiaralyarg
Walliams
Ford G
Wothaan
Sr, Ouest Anoss
H. C. Warner
Warner
Hishe
National Family Newspaper
THE
NW York Weekly “Tribune
the Weekly Republican
Shiri Publican
Colored Society
A J J Delimger
Ethel I Washington
George H Mon
Irof
Mariposa Street
Lelephone
Black
Anky
Minty
Aula
Accurt
Cape
Tadicae CO
Anton Johnson
Kissa Johnson
Truat
Bamilton
Geteman
Pige
Tresno County
Sinc
Vie Srid Aton Jobngon
Krietine Joluspig
Ralt Uate
Freug
Freno
Gali
Riber
Towneti
Sifteen
Martin Drnickeene
Cuted & Curtain
Kresro Couty
Freeno State of
United States
Olbresno
Norhheast
Couewas
Tiverly Min Hace Co
Riverdale
Rude
Fale Inc
Marina
Liberty Mill Rate Co
Kikhorn
Yanpanios
Cole Sloo
Merminhacs
Brearo
Coligrisa
Jameson
Herming
Herminghaus
Chichester
F BR Jones
Martin Frovaig
G BoLunare
Pavie
Bauzza
Herminghaus Echoo! Distries
Liberty Canal Co
Jans Gottie
Liberty
ED Banks Gemeters Association
Cemetery Grounds
Walt Mgy
ErMoag
Joseph Walkt
Cal Bartholo
Mow
Loraten
Vendota
Willian Hart
Mendes
Cal F Cadogan
Strwant
Register
Kierdale Ditch Company
Galifornia
Creo Ateu
Fresno County
Pu Don
Cesta
Caltor Abe
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