California letter details rich farm growth and friendly ties
Correspondent in Gryserville describes by August 1899 five acres growing into a thriving homestead led by Mrs G S Harwood. She outlines a four room cottage, barns, fences, a 250 tree orchard, a two acre vineyard, and abundant vegetables. They praise neighbors, local clergy, and the school system, noting a California law for textbooks and library funding. The Geysers near 200 miles away are highlighted as a notable local sight.
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Republican
Gryserville
Cal
Sacoluma
Harwood
Sierras
Fisher
Cloverdale
Mra D Anderson
Henry
Harlan
Bill Phelps
Lewiston
Mr Fountain
Santa Rosa
Moudeys
Crawford
Illinois
Sopoms County
Illinoia
Gould
Cal Moodey
Altho
California
Mra Harwood
Veroer
Mane Griffith
Clear Creek
Geyser Peak Locales Named in Curious Letter
A letter describes a geyser peak area with hundreds hot springs and sulphur features including a boiling alum spring and an eye watering spring famed for curing weak ages. It mentions the Devils Oven and other carvings on cliffs and ends with a note of pleasant weather from Sam.
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Worith
Ltter
Resumed Work as New Members Sworn In Wyoming
In Washington on December 2 the Senate swore in Carey and Warren of Wyoming after a lengthy session with the president's message read. The House opened with 227 members present and welcomed new members including Breckenridge, Stone, Clarke, Pindar, Hayer, Whitelaw, and Harvey. Legislation touched tariffs and free coinage, with debate on taxation and revenue measures continuing. Obituaries note abolitionist George L. Colby passing in Newburyport aged 72 and UK style sentences for a jewelry robber and accomplices in London.
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Senate
Morton
J. G Butler
Hoar
Carey
Warren
Wyoming
McCook
Washington
Vermont
Hawaii
Reed
Milburn
Breckenridge
Arkannan
Willis Sweet
Idaho
Wo Stone
Pennsylvania
Clarence D Clarke
John S Pindar
New York
KR Hayer
Iowa
Robert Whitelaw
Mixcourt
David A Harvey
Territory of Oklatoms
Wike
Treasury
Wasnisarox
Billy
Jai
Honest debt paying men and prudent steps warned
A speaker argues against rash purchases of cures for rheumatism and stresses honesty in dealing with remedies. He critiques Drummond's Lightning Remedy as overpriced and warns readers to reason before buying, noting manufacturers profits and limited value. The note promotes Harper's Bazaar Christmas number and contributions from Harland Hawkridge Watters Soedaker Carleton with illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Drummond Medicine Co
Maiden Lane
New York
Harper's Bazar
A Strange Case of Nervous Prostration Cured by Dr Hes Restorative
Mrs IH A Gardner of Vistula Ind suffered chronic headaches dizziness backache and spasms after years of treatment by eight physicians. One bottle of Dr Hes Restorative Nervine cured her and a free illustrated treatise is offered at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
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IH A Gardner
Vistula Ind
Australian ballot system praised for free voting
The text extols the Australian ballot method as a solution to political meddling, claiming it allows a voter to express sentiments freely without interference from party bosses or sellers. It asserts the system has delivered universal satisfaction wherever tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llinois
Hood's Sarsaparilla Purports to Cure Diseases
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures swelling in the neck and all forms of scrofula salt rheum and related ailments. The copy presents the product as a universal remedy with testimonial language and sales emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Jd B& A
Henry TH
Ike Head
Putnam
Conn
O I Hoods&co
Apothecaries
Lawall
Mass
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Ayers
St. S. Lang
Ayer
D. A. Robinson
Xeal
Mapsas
Ayer & CO
Lowell
scotT’s
Hulsion
Scott
Quott & Bowne
N.Y
DBS
Starkey & “Ealen's
Das Starkeg
Crn
Drs Starkey & Palen
Starkey & Paten
Victor L. Conrad
Lutheran Observer
Digg
D. D
Rochester
Penn Niaon
Inter-Ocean
Supt Police
Standford
Dore
Sener Bowral
New South Wales
I. Dre
Btarkey & Palerim
Arch St. Philadela. Com
Brenry
GxoncEe
Burt
Epirox
BOM
Mies
Mary L Botce
John Riley
Bloomington
Brown
Eeett Ae Reese
Chloaro
Servis
House
Carey and
Mimoam Minera
Thin City
Columbus
Boston
George JL. Colby
Newburyport
Maine
London
Thomas Alfred Wright
Frances Irving
Alice Coady
Isis A
Iino
Wisconsn Lowe
Missouri
Meoneaeta
Davots
Shau Milswalker
GT Path
Lury
Boas
Tehet
Vfford
Aeatisen
Poas
Teikeil
Anthe
Nowres
Ross
Adams
Peoria
Ill
Walla
Williame
Whitefield
Safe Investments
Thompsons Sons
Wmarls Te
Lacon
Philadelphia
Menary Mie
Sapolio
Godarm
United States
iSse
Bela
P Chichester
Ennyroy
Ma & Paper
Diamonn
Coe
Hern Illinois
Metropolis
MH. Mall
Imation
DuQuetnu, IU
Rhs
BES
Echipper & Block
Adams St
Peorta, Ill
Dr. IP. B. Jacobs
Henry, III
Menia
Marshall County
Palace Oak
Palace
Crystal Peninsular
Peninsular
Naval Peninsular Cook
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