Santa Barbara News The Week of Prayer and Local Happenings
Santa Barbara reports a week of prayer uniting ministers across denominations followed by a revival in the Methodist church. The city sees dances, auctions, revelry, and thefts, with a Spaniard and an Indian involved in a fatal quarrel. Weather is mild, farms flourish, and travel by horse is fashionable. An accident near a gunsmith’s shop caused stray splinters but no injuries. Deer escaped from Arlington hotel grounds, earthquakes briefly noted, and local commerce experiences dull periods amid vibrant social events and lectures.
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Weather and harvest notes from January letter by J H Haun
A diary style note reports olive crop readiness and walnut harvest status with mild February days. The writer signs with J H Haun and hopes for moderated cold weather.
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Journey to New Orleans From the North by Train
A traveler writes from en route to New Orleans describing the fast train pace, changing climates from below zero in Minnesota to warm Mississippi weather, Mardi Gras crowds, and observations on landscapes, people, and regional quirks along the journey.
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New Orleans Exposition Report from a Northern Party
A northern party describes New Orleans on February 19 with 19 locals from Putnam County and 14 from Magnolia Township, noting hospitality, high room rates, and costly grounds meals. They report weather mild but occasionally cold, a large Mardi Gras spending, and Illinois lawmakers seeking a $5000 exhibit appropriation to compete with other states.
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The Beauty of Youth Hair Solution Ad
An advertisement claims Parker's Hair Balsam halts hair loss and promotes new growth with color restoration. It stresses non dye formula, light perfume, and a 50 cent price. Also notes General Manager 8 B Merrill of the C M & St Paul Railroad has died in Milwaukee. successor appointments are announced.
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