23 Dec 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Palo Alto Times
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1898
Page
1
An old ad argues rent vs ownership to encourage buying a home in Palo Alto. It touts installment plans from 1000 up, urging readers to invest now. Mentions a real estate agent with offices near a bank and market street, promising low rates and ownership.
Mrs Jeanie Holden spoke to a small but enthusiastic Woman's Club audience on her afternoon address about oral teaching for the deaf. She explained the benefits of lip reading based methods and centralized schools, noting sign language limits and the value of day schools in Wisconsin and California. The event also noted a Sigma Nu engagement at the campus with Allan Peck and Miss Anna Dixon, and plans for San Francisco residence after graduation.
Christmas program features a church service and evening service with chorals and anthems arranged from Verdi Rubinstein and Hail Thy Birthday tunes. Pastor's note hints at "The Childhood of Religion" and a Christmas concert as the University closes for holiday vacation until January 10. Students depart on crowded trains homeward from Palo Alto.
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