San Francisco to San Pedro voyage details in 1874 letter
A correspondent recounts arrival in San Francisco, praising the city’s markets, Woodward Gardens, and Lone Mountain cemetery. He notes friendly help from Jafg Jarge, Blood, and others, then describes the ocean passage aboard the oli vesy to San Pedro with minor seasickness and a stop at San Barbara where Jimmy Orr welcomes them.
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Free County Paper Distribution Speech by Hon. G L Fort
Hon G L Fort argues for free transmission and exchange of county newspapers. He notes the franking privilege was abused and should not dictate free mail, cites postal cost burdens, and urges laws to support rural paper circulation while acknowledging city delivery practices and broad public expense.
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Free Delivery For City By Letter Carriers
A speaker argues against abolishing free city delivery, urging equality in postal service. The plan to extend free delivery to towns and rural areas is favored for convenience and cost, noting the burden of extra postage on counties. The article cites messaging, newspapers, and public knowledge as government duties, and mentions a Princeton Republican warning against a traveling lecturer on Mesmerism.
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