24 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Modesto News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1911
Page
1
State Mineralogist Aubury reports vast gains in output with 1910 expected to top 90.9 million dollars and annual totals near 100 million, surpassing 1909 records. Petroleum and gold drive growth alongside rising structural material production across five-year trends.
Stockton and San Joaquin county residents describe pickpocket activity at the Oakdale rose carnival and aviation meet. Victims report wallets and cash snatched. Captain Brooks of Stockton aided one victim who lost $70, with others contributing small sums. Champagne riots and political notes mix with local mischief as readers are urged to take caution.
Mrs. Philp Rothenbush was seriously injured on the Ceres road south of Modesto Friday afternoon when her frightened horse bolted after a donkey led by a man on another donkey. She suffered a head concussion, was treated at Davies ranch, then taken to Evans hospital. doctors expect possible recovery unless complications arise. The report notes a family warning about Household remedies and advertises Ballard's Horehound Syrup.
In Stanislaus county rumors swirl over a high profile checker contest. The Deacon taunts a Waterloo as Hansom faces Manson the Old Vat who defeated him once. Prof von Pilsner looms as the rival, promising a statewide, club wide match if contact can be made with the professor.
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