Largest Hop Fields and Pickers on California Fairs
An extensive, albeit rough, report describes the California hop industry with large harvests and labor, noting vast hop yards across Sacramento, Mendocino, Alameda, Yolo, Yuba, and San Joaquin counties. It highlights a single immense hop yard in Alameda, and mentions health concerns like prickly heat among pickers, plus a dated anecdote about a Washington elevator incident.
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California
Weitten
Whildeen
Mendocina
Almaeda
Yolo
Yuba
San Joaquin
Aye Ward
Mears J Hrelan
Allimoda
Hauiland
Ardnons
Cerrupations Open to Women
Within the last fifteen years schools have sprung up nationwide to educate women, shaping new opportunities. The piece notes that a few decades ago only seven forms of employment were open to women, while now teaching, needlework, boarding, clerical work, and domestic services exist, with improving wages and prospects.
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Canada
Bae Closens
Dominion of
Chu
Spe
Huw
Isidus
Gannon
Yhoay Inlet
New York
Quebec
Vancouver
Wiley
Colin
Hue
Oa Domeaty
Amer
Wealorth
MIL
Mtyay
Alveriisemett Nj
Rene
Walking Misadventure Through Natal Tableland
A surreal account follows Michael and companions marching across the Natal tableland during a rough trek. An officer stops them, asking their country, and Michael replies that the table is turned, and they are walking on its legs, revealing a dreamlike misperception during the march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Uindee
Michael
Natal
We Means This Campaign Fund Question
Fragmentary Philadelphia Press item references cotstrib and a campaign fund. Mentions Phoky and a Tad in a fda nockek. Indicates peers and a community context but unreadable specifics.
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Cimpaign Fund
Pionsuke
Philladelphia Press
A Wise Druggist Promises Cure for Five Dollars
Kansas City in 1901 center of a curious tale where a druggist offered to cure rheumatism for five dollars after a paid prescription for Mrs Nichols. She credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with remarkable improvement and eventual lasting relief after years of pain. The anecdote highlights a bold guarantee and marketing claim by the seller.
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Kansas City
Wiss Ateask
Nichols
Wiig
Miss Nichols
Donad
Hollis
Dodd
Rebekah
Doddy Medicine Co
Buffalo
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Dial
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Deleware
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Petty
Atauime
Wens
Alavine Corp
Yale
Mirren
St. Toemis
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Inter Organixations
Gunaga
Phair
Neon
Melakiod
Canfnretica Committee
Senatesiston Drnatic
Ate Debou
United States
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Vice
Navy
Sampson
Schley
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Doyen Neawepel My. Wutler
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Mason
Seviee
Chicago
Mr. West
St. Louia
Lyle
Thas
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Miter
Weilua
Ehapoeter
David Coppertlel
Ddr
Ente
Oldshouno
Cadarville
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Waally
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Omabs
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Gov't of Canada
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Salzer
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Draights
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