03 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
The Daily Californian
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
1
An inventor in Oregon becomes obsessed with the California air ship story while cash in the treasury is tallied. The report lists a complex fund balance totaling 835 million dollars with liabilities around 610 million, leaving a cash balance near 225 million.
A special report from Milwaukee dated December 2 describes Chippewa Falls in alarm as flood waters rise rapidly after 3 a m. The river hits twenty four feet and townsfolk abandon River street buildings to the second story. Dam gorge breach threatens further inundation and residents prepare to flee if flood worsens.
Henry W. Horen of the Oregon coast area near Portland has been committed to an insane asylum after becoming obsessed with airship stories from California. He raved about a stolen idea in its design, refused food, and secluded himself until authorities intervened.
The November public debt, excluding cash in the treasury, stands at 995,769,159 dollars, up 5,270,283 for the month. The recap shows interest bearing debt 847,364,520 dollars, interest-increased debt 1,591,620, and noninterest debt 372,170,117, total 1,221,126,257 dollars, not counting 567,923,923 in certificates and notes outstanding.
An informal ad style pitch touts a tea brand promising every style of tea and a money back guarantee. The nagging sales line asserts there is no risk and encourages ongoing loyalty to the company’s tea trade.
The Pacific cable conference is meeting daily in London at the colonial office. The commission aims to complete its report before Christmas.
Notice announces that the social planned by Kern Lodge No 76 K of P for Wednesday December 9 1896 is postponed indefinitely. Lucien Brrr chairs the committee. The item also urges readers to visit CALIFORNIAN office for printing and blacksmith shops for blacksmithing services. It adds health tips about lung troubles and promotes One Minute Cough Cure.
An advertisement highlights DeWitt's Little Early Risers claimed to be famous pills. The copy touts the product as a popular remedy with emphasis on effectiveness and reputation.
The Rosedale social on December 2 proved a financial and social success though crowd size forced limited cake. Earnest Andrew hosted a notable fish pond event while boating was barred and children were closely watched. Several locals visited, others spent Thanksgiving with friends. Burns and Rudd family notes end with a touch of local humor.
A man named Mr. Fox and his fox-hound pursue a large old male fox near the Beardsey canal. The fox lunges at Mr. Fox, but the fox-hound and Mr. Fox together capture the animal. The scene ends with the hound securing the foxs defeat and the neighborhood noting the successful hunt. Also included is an ad for Shaker Digestive Cordial claiming to cure indigestion and digestive issues.
Special sale offers feature Black Beaver Cloth jackets cut to 4.50 and 4.75, Brown Tan Check Cheviot at 4.75, 2 button styles, plus a Cape trimmed and lined at 5.00. Boucle Thibet heavy pieces priced to 7.50, infant cloaks at 1.70, misses jackets from 2.50 to 3.00, and Centemeri gloves on sale at the counter. Fresh, up-to-date styles with substantial markdowns across all lines.
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