13 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Modesto News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1911
Page
1
A narrative tour from Modesto through Bald Bald valleys past almond and fig groves to Oakdale and Thalhem. It notes dairy and alfalfa farming, orange and grape production, local businesses, churches, hotels, and shops, with praise for Thalhem’s growing economy and community amenities.
A vivid account describes the area near Napote Brothers and Stanislaus gardeners with water from the Oakdale irrigation system. Ditches double as swimming spots for locals, with mentions of watermelon thefts, the Thethelm winery, and a cheese factory owned by Mr. Schu Jer. Kruschel runs a department store with help from manager Goplay, and dairy operations send cream to San Francisco and Stockton. The narrative highlights orange and lemon trees, woven palm arches, and a grape arbor, plus a singing choir taught by Mr. Schuff.
A fragmented travel note describes stays near Thatheln, a cot tage, a copper awaking, and social visits with Doctor J. Schilling editor of the Sam Joaquin Journal, plus Mr Selling in real estate. The writer plans homeward travel after experiences in the valley and town.
A Kansas City widow publishes a practical ad for a sober, industrious man free of bad habits. She emphasizes housekeeping ability and cheerful disposition, rejecting romance and wealth display. Newspapers note the ad as sensible, suggesting such ads could aid others seeking spouses.
An advertisement extols Rexall Orderlies as gentle, effective bowel medicines for children and adults. It claims they ease constipation without causing griping or diarrhea, offer natural action on glands and nerves, and reduce the need for other laxatives. Available in Modesto at the Rexall store on 21st street?
A Findlay Buckeye Traction Ditching machine built for rapid irrigation works in the Imperial Valley is described. Weighing 100000 pounds, it covers about 20 by 60 feet and uses two 40 horsepower gas engines. The device can dig canals to prescribed depths and widths, with parts of superior steel and safety features.
Chest paint and a dry hacking cough should be treated with BAL BARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP taken internally and a HERRICK'S RED PEPPER POROUS PLASTER applied to the chest. Buy the dollar size Hardownd Syrup and get a Porous Plaster free with each bottle from Player's Pharmacy. Most of today’s real estate deals result from recent classified ads.
A San Jose editor calls for open arms to manufacturing firms and large transportation companies. He argues restrictive attitudes harm growth, warns against hostility toward newcomers, and stresses the need for coordinated local committees to attract sites near rail lines, offering a flat land choice and workable incentives.
An advertised remedy, P4ZO Ointment promises to cure all forms of piles within six to fourteen days or a full refund. The claim emphasizes curing itching bleeding and protruding piles with money-back assurance.
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