Saint Francisco fire chief vows reform amid calls for greater funding
A chaotic editorial voice outlines a dramatic push for a $400,000 stock raise to empower a fire chief in San Francisco. The piece mixes disaster-prevention warnings with broader social rot in Spain and Panama canal questions, plus mixed notes on mint coins and Hawthorne family anecdotes.
Railroads paid millions for mails as a postage cut eyed
Representative Smith proposes a one cent letter postage as railroads earn nearly 70 million dollars yearly for mail transport. Senator Tillman attacks Black officeholders, declaring he stays with the “stick-to-it forever” crowd. Canadian hecklers in Montreal reflect British debates on free trade versus protectionists in England.
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Visit Other Farms ForImprovement And Learning From Neighbors
The piece advocates visiting successful neighbors to observe their farms buildings flocks and plans. It warns against self satisfaction and urges winter season comparisons with others work to gain practical ideas and inspiration.
Giant Western Timber Log At World Fair Exhibit In Seattle
A mammoth fir log 9 feet diameter at both ends and 9 feet 2 inches top houses a hollow office and a bear cage. Weighing twenty one tons, it was moved by six horses from railroad yards to the federal building grounds in Seattle. The log, cut near Aberdeen, showcases western Washington timber for Eastern visitors during the world fair.
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