British Troops March North West and Battered News Update
Late London dispatches report General Methuen on the move toward the North West with no major battles yet. Ladysmith relief is expected soon while Joubert is claimed to oppose Baden Powell though mixed reports persist. Also notes a San Jose library plea to Carnegie, Bakersfield library potential, and City Street Improvement Company sidewalk paving bids.
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London
Modder
General Methuen
Buller
Pietermaritzburg
Ladysmith
Estcourt
Joubert
Baden Powell
Mafeking
Plummer
Fort Tuli
Transvaal
Cape Town
Orage Free State
Lady Grey
Barkley East
San Jose
Martin
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Oakland
Bakersfield
Randsburg Water Seeks Higher Rates, Public Meeting Held
The Randsburg Water Company issued an ultimatum to town residents offering water at set rates with conditions. A public meeting last evening discussed the matter and reviewed quoted figures such as rates for single or two family houses, baths, saloons, hotels, blacksmith shops, lunch counters, restaurants, horses and cows, and watering horses. The document lists escalating charges from households to commercial uses, prompting community debate.
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Randsburg
Tei Ae
Miss ONeil Shines in Magda at Scribner's
Miss Nance O Neil delivers a strong Magda with notable improvement since Bakersfield. The Rankin Company presents a solid production with McKee Rankin as the stern retired soldier and strong support. Peg Woffington joins the bill tonight for Bakersfield audiences to judge O Neils comic performance.
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Nance O. Neil
Magda
Scribner’s
Rankin Company
Miss O'Neil
Bakersfield
McKee Rankin
Peg Woffington
Land Office News Homestead and Mineral Entries Listed
Fresno residents Arthur H G Palmer William Jennings Bryan Lee and Orie Hayward file homestead entries for specified quarter sections in Fresno and Los Angeles. Wilbur M Wallace also applies for a homestead in a different quarter. John B Coniston and William H Sullivan enter mineral rights for lot 45 in section 9 28 32 in the Clear Creek mining district Kern county.
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Arthur H. G. Palmer
Fresno
William Jennings Bryan Lee
Los Angeles
Orie Hayward
Wilbur M. Wallace
Homstead
John B. Coniston
William H. Sullivan
Clear Creek
Kern County
Superior Court Notes and Estate Actions
Landers v Thatcher injunction modified Parker Whitney v 34 Fuel Oil Co action dismissed Simon v W E de Groot et al action dismissed Estate Augusta Favreau administrator authorized to sell real estate Estate of Thera O Kelley petition for letters continued to Monday Dec 4th My son cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy testimonial from Thomas C Bower Glencoe Ohio For sale by E A Baer Kern County Foundry and Machine Works iron hitching posts for sale tf
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Chamberlain
Thomas C. Bower
Glencoe
E. A. Baer
Free Dinner Set Promotion With Cash Sales
A local store advertises a free dinner set and other household items as an incentive to trade with them. Customers earn dishes by buying, trading with friends, and encouraging participation, while the ad also promotes a linen sale with various damask linens and tableware priced per yard or by item.
World Beaters for Overcoats Promotion List
A vintage ad showcases multiple overcoat styles with material details and prices from $10 to $18.60. It highlights English Kersey variations in blue and tan, satin piping, velvet collars, wide French facings, and optional lining and storm protection features. Also promotes a largeDinner Sets display for Thanksgiving shopping.
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Methuen
Modder River
City Street Improvement Company
Chester Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Miss Oneil
Land Office News
Superior Court Notes
Kern County Foundry and Machine Works
Aise
Childrens Union
Ladies Union
Ery
Boston
Oxford Freize
Royal Worcester Corsets
Heringbone
Stein Bloch Co
Merchant Tailor Uke
Centemeri Gloves
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