26 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Modesto News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
1
The Fresno County Grand Jury urges adopting a county charter to create a modern county government. They favor an elected board of supervisors, a centralized purchasing agent, and countywide control to reduce legislative distance, with steps mirroring city charter processes and a voter ratification.
A historic discussion argues for electing county officers and reorganizing the county board. It cites New York City and Richmond as precedents and suggests appointing clerical and administrative roles to streamline finance and public health duties while preserving elected officials for high offices.
A reader from Modesto, J. Mourol, recalls testimonials from years past praising Down's Kidney Pills. The letter cites relief from kidney troubles and recommends the product, noting friends and relatives who benefited. The ad claims the pills are sold by dealers nationwide with price five cents, Foster-Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents.
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