Kern County Man May Be Next California State Treasurer
Calderwoods in Oakland profiles W H Scribner of Bakersfield as the likely next California State Treasurer. The sketch lauds his party service and business tact, notes prior snubs at a Republican convention, and claims recognition abroad may outpace local honor as ambitions rise.
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Scribner Emerges as Likely California State Treasurer Pick
The Bakersfield Chronicle endorses W H Scribner as the solid Republican choice for California State Treasurer. It details his ancestry, long service to the party, and business success in Bakersfield, arguing he would reflect credit on the office if nominated and elected.
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Kern County
Charles Offer's Plans for an Industrial Park Near Kern City
Charles Offer outlines 147 ideas for an industrial venture east of Kern City along the county road near the railroad. He plans a long 210 by 2 foot building to house a store, electric machinery, and a dwelling, plus a large irrigation reservoir and second storage setup. Water will come from wells fed by electric pumps to irrigate 1000 acres and may drive a future factory via a 65 foot fall return pipe.
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Schilling’s Pest Tea Ad Promises Money Back
Pasted ad copy from Schilling & Company San Francisco claims savings by choosing Schilling’s Pest tea. It promises money back if the buyer does not like Schilling’s Best and urges purchase of Schilling’s brand with a San Francisco address 2135.
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Schilling & Company
San Francisco
Insane Daughter of Texas Arrives with Family
A daughter of M F Silver arrived from Texas with her family this morning and showed signs of insanity. She was taken to the hospital and is said to have been an inmate of an asylum at her former residence.
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M. F. Silver
Texas
Dance Preparations Ahead of Woman's Club Ball
Armory hall is being decorated for tomorrow night as the Woman's Club prepares to host a ball. Decorations are underway to welcome guests and set the formal tone for the event.
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Armory Hall
Citizens Warn Against Misleading Ballot Designations
Citizens receive sample ballots for the municipal election and are urged not to be deceived by the so called designations. The names on the ballot are the candidates to vote for, whether listed as citizen non-partisan or independent, and voters know the nominees well enough to decide intelligently.
Scott's Emulsion touted as a nutritious baby food
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a superior food for undernourished babies rather than a baby food. It suggests a small dose mixed in milk every three to four hours to improve nourishment and digestion, notes cod liver oil with hypophosphites, and advises consulting a doctor. Sold by druggists for $1.00.
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