22 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Modesto News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
1
A garbled note discusses opportunities and dairy production at the Modesto Creamery with claims of inferior or inconsistent butter quality. It mentions the creamery’s ongoing output and suggests concerns about sourcing and standard of goods. The text reflects doubt about market opportunities and supplier reliability.
Notice to taxpayers that one half of real and personal property taxes for 1911-1912 are due Monday October 9 1911 and delinquent after the first Monday in November with a 15 percent penalty. Remaining half due January 1 1912 with delinquency after the last Monday in April 1912 and a 5 percent penalty. Taxes payable at Tax Collector office Courthouse Maie sta California by W A Downer. Maie sta Cal Oct 9 1911.
Petaluma hosts a major poultry show beginning December with pigeons and allied breeds featured. Exhibitors have limited entries, and the event links to Oakland and Los Angeles donors, aiming to attract visitors from across California. Jack Bee is a notable breeder attendee, while local figures from Napa and Nealdstings participate in supporting roles.
D T Bunker, agent for two more cars, plans further auto shipments noted in this fragment. Quaker Image owner T Hunker allegedly oversees mines of automobiles to Paige Court, with repairs and tire services mentioned. garbled text misstates names and actions, but indicates storage and security steps for vehicles.
Board of directors rejected four bids for Lateral No. 24 percent stating bids were too high. Listed were bids from firms such as Eat Green No. 1 and others with prices for dirt hard pan and cubic yard in place. Also notes actions on indemnity for Abs Potter and a Catitortuza swimming suit advertisement follow.
Cardinal Hubous urges arbitration to prevent war, arguing nations must settle disputes through courts rather than battle. The piece weighs economic and political costs of conflict while imagining a future court guided world peace and universal arbitration. Also notes a local wedding at First Methodist Episcopal Church with relatives in attendance and stock dealings described.
A garbled local report notes a diphtheria outbreak near Crows Landing and an incident involving Pat Griffin of the West Side posing as Brother Tom. It describes quarantine, enforcement, and social uproar over Griffin’s impersonation within Bakersfield era gossip among residents and officials.
A garbled report lists attendees and fragmented phrases from a Sylvan club meeting. Names such as Matthews, Stewart, Houst, and Tilwe appear among scattered notes referencing committees, chairs, and upcoming sessions, with unclear dates or specifics.
A meeting is set in Modesto area to discuss joining Lateral No. 0 with No. 1i irrigation lines. Proposals include extending a run from Salida area eastward to a main regulation point, with aim to improve water delivery for several miles north and northwest of Modesto.
Bettencourt and J Perry were arrested on a warrant issued by Deputy Constable Hopkins for alleged misdeeds at a dairy. The State Dairy Bureau officer charged the men with unsanitary conditions and ordered them to clean the property before returning to resume duties.
In a campus event at Woodview America, ten seniors attended a midterm ceremony marking inflation aware achievements. Keno Stockton led the Geomety team with notable scores as Mest Hits and Marshall also impressed. Dowell and Captain AF Herbott received recognitions amid a celebratory shower of praise.
Fragmentary text describes a local shop or market scene with unclear names and events. It mentions enjoyment and attrition and hints at a bustling commerce setting. No clear individuals, organizations, dates, or places are identifiable from the readable fragments.
The Turbul Powl GIA Post 64 Remul rbot ienese invites all members and their wives to a Thanksgiving dinner on November AW at Movlowta. Guests without wives may bring a widow or daughter. The menu includes heat and music with many invitations sent for the event.
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