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Santa Barbara Echoes of 1884 and New Year Hopes
A Santa Barbara letter recalls fluctuating December weather then bright sun on New Year’s Eve, with markets busy, turkey prices high, and social events as balls rise. Reports include a murder trial outcome, a Spaniard and drunk in town, telegraph operator Miss Norcross injured, and local real estate and agriculture news. The editor notes 1885 business prospects improving, with price movements in wool, cotton, and grain, and calls for prudent spending and civic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Santa Barbara
Cal
Santa Claus
Santa Rosa
Morse
Scott
Good Templars
Poole
Gallagher
Illinois
Ventura
Grand
James A. Blood, Jr
Jas
Grand Arlington
Elwood
New Orleans
Henry