Long Beach Letter Chronicles Ball Family’s West Coast Trip
Chas Ball writes from Long Beach California describing a winter coast trip from Monroe to Kansas City Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Oakland San Francisco Santa Cruz and Los Angeles to visit relatives. He shares visits with neighbors and friends, trips to Exposition in San Diego and Mount Lowe ascent, beach days in Venice and Long Beach, and remarks on wartime mood with ships offshore and local people including Mrs Ball John and family enjoying the sunshine and sights.
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Kansas City
Denver
Colorado Springs
Hoya Gorge
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Salt Lake City
Oakland
San Francisco
Santa Cruz
Pacific Ocean
Big Timper
United States
Los Angeles
Bom
Santa Fe
San Diego
Mr. Smock
John
San Pedro
Chicago
Glendale
Herman Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Edith May
Nelson
Hermann
Mountaina Ang
Port Pagadena
Mrs. Mitchall
San Barmedo
Hast Lake ‘Park
Iowa
Hansen
Alton
Lesley
Westtuto
Florence
Keith
Westlake
Bessie Gardner
Kurt
Galbraten
Sux
J. B. McHose
Loma
Mttic
Venice
Rhine
Great Pacific
Sana
J. B McHose
Mrs. Spott
Mount Lowe
Alpine Tavern
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Green County
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Pasadena
Europe
Chas. Ball
Potpourri and public concerns across wartime era
A fragmented editorial mix argues against fashioning hairpins amid metal shortages and criticizes football injuries while urging productive irrigation for fallow land. It cites presidential figures and laments misdirected mail, ice cream consumption, and civic duty with varied, stray references.
Sparser Corrections From Treasury Drive
A fragmented notice notes adverts sent, one cent postage, and $11,000 raised. It warns that mishandled letters delay charity efforts and urges better addressing to improve results.
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Benses
Chicago judge rules man cannot be fined for making a cat for himself
A Chicago judge decided that a man cannot be fined for making a cat for himself. If fines were allowed, there would be few fulfilled hereabouts.
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Chicago
Plant Potatoes Warn Against Overplanting In Iowa
Iowa readers are urged to avoid planting excessive potatoes this year. Advisers warn of a potential market surplus and dropped prices as growers, including first timers, trial new plots. The piece counsels moderation and continuing planting but cautions against overproduction.
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Iowa
Terrible accident near town injures farmer crossing tracks
Wednesday at noon Henry Stey, a farmer southeast of town, was badly injured attempting to cross the railroad near the depot. A freight car stood uncoupled, trapping him. one arm was crushed. He was taken to Dr Wurtzer's office for treatment. prognosis is grim.
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Henry Stey
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Fragmented Juvenile Court Riddle and Mixed Musing
A Cincinnati court sets pace for a youth via x ray while a collage of stray quotes and sayings follow. The passage blends thoughts on court summons, soap jokes, Eskimo references and personal maxims about self guidance and fate.
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Cincinnati
Fragmented 19th Century Debate Fragment
A garbled dialogue fragment shows a political confrontation with insults and accusations. The exchange features a candidate denying promises and a critique of another’s credibility. Names and clear context are obscured by OCR errors, leaving an unclear electoral scene.
Nothing New Under the Sun In Ancient Food Delays
A four thousand year old Babylonian letter opened at the University of Pennsylvania reveals a Sumerian complaint about flour supply delays. The discovery shows perennial issues of food scarcity and administrative vexations across history.
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University of Pennsylvania
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Little Town Editor Praises Strong Local Men
A Kansas editor laments local papers focus on politicians and public figures while praising country town residents who show wisdom strength and leadership. He notes many strong men in small towns though sensational figures dominate attention.
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Kansas
Reifer
Harry
Brest
Town Council Proceedings March 10 1917
Meeting held at First National Bank with Mayor Cosgrove and councilmen Critz Amns bury Budlong and Sloper present. Minutes show approval of monthly town expenses and a $200 drain repair payment to Ward in the north part of town. Meeting adjourned by Clerk Wm Boyken.
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First National Bank
Cosgrove
Critz
Amnsbury
Budlong
Sloper
Ames
Bualong
Carrien
Wm. Boyken
Club notes on library opening and upcoming event
Library open as usual Saturday with Mrs Dahl in charge and Mrs Victor Lamoreux to entertain. A study call is scheduled for March 29th.
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Dahl
Victor Lamoreux
Fragmented Rural Diary of Crop Fears and Livestock Loss
Anagnostic farmer laments drought and frost harming crops and livestock. The narrator recalls failed apple buds, parched hay, and disease among horses, hogs, and poultry while noting farmers may sell animals as winter bites. The entry reflects worry over a harsh season and dwindling food and fodder.
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Bright
Frieda 1 Dayler Event Report
A brief notice describes a Frieda 1 day event with tentative timing and location details. Fragmentary text hints at scheduling and participants, with unclear names or venues remaining unreadable.
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