California Towns: Calistoga Grass Valley Auburn and More
A survey of historic California towns highlights Calistoga planned by Sam Brannan in 1859, Grass Valley birthplace of philosopher Josiah Royce and Lola Montez protegee Lotta Crabtree, Oroville once Ophir City as a large 1856 hub, Colusa from Ko-ru-si meaning scratcher, Red Bluff home of John Brown's widow family, Auburn's Herald since 1852, Jackson formerly Bottileas, Redding on Rancho Buena Ventura, and San Mateo’s early settler John B. Cooper in 1833 near Mission Santa Clara.
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Calistoga
California
Saratoga
Sam Brannan
Grass Valley
Lola Montez
Lotta Crabtree
Josiah Royce
Oroville
Ophir City
Colusa
Red Bluff
John Brown
Osawatomie
E. SA
Auburn
Herald
Jackson
Redding
Rancho Buena Ventura
San Mateo
John B. Cooper
Mission Santa Clara
Mission Dolores
Ration Calendar and Stamp Values Update
The notice lists Brown stamps V W X Y Z for Book III valid across dates from January to March 1945 for meats fats canned milk and related items. Green stamps G H J K L M for Book IV valid through February to March 20 1945 for processed produce and fruit. Sugar stamps 30 and 40 with home canning deadlines end February to March 31 1945. Shoes gasoline tire inspection and token changes noted with renewal windows and deadlines.
English-born poet roots in Detroit humorist and columnist
The writer, born in England and raised in a major city, moved to Detroit in 1891 at age ten. He began publishing poetry at fourteen, became a prominent columnist, and gained national readership for humorous sketches. He married in 1906 and is father to Edgar A. and Janet. He belonged to groups including the Masons and the American Press Humorists. His early volume A Heap o Livin reflects his work.
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England
United States
Detroit
Edgar A
Janet
The
Masons
American Press
War Bonds Promise Victory and Protect Lives
The notice urges purchase of war bonds today to secure victory and save countless lives. It frames bonds as essential wartime financing for the military effort and civilian support.
California Speaks Interesting Californians
Regional Civil Service director Harry Kranz says war jobs require life and a pulse. Vince Garrod from Saratoga and ex president Herbert Hoover in Palo Alto discuss tax reform to aid reconstruction and reemployment. Dr William Taylor in Los Angeles comments on world conditions and a Nevada mining camp myth. The postmaster general assigns four assistant postmasters general for special duties.
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Harry Kranz
U. S. Civil Service, Ltd
Herbert Hoover
Palo Alto
Postmaster
Post Office Department
Anger patterns and emotional control in daily life
The piece argues that infrequent anger leads to less intense reactions and better emotional control. It suggests that those who rarely lose their temper are less emotional overall, while frequent eruptions indicate poorer self-control. The note from Ledger Syndicate-WNU Features frames the topic for general readers.
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Paga
Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Out of Town Guests Visited Shafter Hostess
Mrs. John Friesen of Shafter entertained a number of guests during the week. Notable visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bartell of Green Acres, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Kliewer of Bakersfield, Mr. and Mrs. George Dirksen and son Norman Dirksen of Dinuba, Ed Friesen of Santa Cruz, and additional local guests.
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John Friesen
Shafter
Jacob Bartell
Green Acres
Jake Kliewer
Bakersfield
George Dirksen
Norman Dirksen
Dinuba
Ed Friesen
Santa Cruz
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Abolitionist
Peer Real Estate—Notary Public
Shafter County Building
L. H.mcgrane
O. D. Optometrist
Sunset Avenue
Calif
Lachenmaier
McCure Drug Store
March of Dimes
Roosevelt
National Foundation For
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Foundation
White House
Vince Garrod
WM. Taylor
L. A
Gold Creek
Nevada
Shafter Hatchery
Hatchery
J. W. Nikkel
John Harvey Furbay
Ph.d
Jap Crouches
Hunan
Burma
Duehren
Trade Independent
CAL
Johnson-Neuman
Bryant & Hitchcock
Walker
Lerdo and
Jackson Streets
Income Tax Service
Ana Area
Klassen Drive
North Shafter
Southern California Gas Company
Tals
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