California's Great Resource Review of 1903 California economy
San Francisco December 1 The Chronicle surveys the state's progress and prospects for 1903 including population estimates to 20 million by century's end. It details gold and silver production totals, large wine shipments, crop yields, and extensive figures for fruits grains and other products across California.
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San Francisco
Chronicle
California
Oranza Shipme
Lem
Tidewater
Brilliant Affair in Rome Honors Spanish Ambassador
Lt Mrs Meyer hosted a dinner in Rome for Spanish Ambassador Depuy de Lomo and wife. A brilliant entertainment followed to mark the new year, attended by diplomats, court figures, Roman aristocracy, and members of the American colony.
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Rome
Jan
Meyer
United States
Italy
Dépuy de Lomo
TO FIGHT LUMBER COMBINE
Seattle January 1 Before W Pearce general manager of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company leaves Seattle for San Francisco arrangements for the company to enter the lumber carrying business between northwestern ports and Southern California ports will be completed. The company is prepared to facilitate shipping to California mills previously barred from California markets and will make a strong fight against the California lumber combine for control of the California market.
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Seattle
Wash
W.pearce
Paol Coast Steamship Company
San Francisco
Californ
T Company
California
Californ Lumber Combine
Briton urged purchase of Chilean battleships in Japan
Tokio reports Sir Claude MacDonald urged England to buy the Constitution and Liberated, two Chilean battleships. New Year festivities include a revival of feudal battle songs by the people, a noted feature of the celebrations.
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Tokio
Claude MacDonald
Japan
England
Cab Strike Deferred by Arbitration Board Action
St Louis January 1 cab and carriage drivers strike set for today is deferred pending action by the arbitration board which convenes Saturday.
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St. Louis
Board of Arbitration
Kansas City Market Report Leads With Livestock Prices
Kansas City cattle receipts around 1 000 with steady to strong tones native steers 3.09 to 4.75 native cows and heifers 2.40 to 2.85 stockers and feeders 3.25 to 3.76 bulls 2.25 to 2.60 calves 2.50 to 5.60 western cattle 3.00 to 4.10 hogs receipts about 5 000 with bulk sales 4.55 to 4.70 sheep receipts 1 000 with muttons 3.59 to 4.35 lambs 4 .75 to 5.63 range wethers 3.60 to 4.50 ewes 2.30 to 3.65.
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Kansas City
First Time Since Agreements 60,000 Workers Start Year
New York reports 60,000 building trades workers begin the year under trade agreements extending to January 1st rather than May 1st. The shift marks the start of a new industrial year and includes the option for arbitration under the new accords.
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New York
Guniong
Chamberlain to Visit Australia Over Tariff Campaign
London reports that Joseph Chamberlain may accept an official invitation to Australia for a preferential tariff campaign. The plan to depart England mid February for a holiday was noted, with uncertainty over acceptance but strong belief he will likely accept.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Australia
England
Federal
Australian Commonwealth
Chamberlain
Puccinoi Weds Elvira Bonturi Gens igran in Terre de Lago
Rome reports composer Giacomo Puccinoi married Elvira Bonturi Gens igran widow yesterday at Terre de Lago. The ceremony linked two notable names in Italian music and society.
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Rome
Giacomo Puccinoi
Terre de Lago
Elvira Bonturi Gensigran
Acme Bowling Alleys Evening Prompts Unclear Narrative
Fragmentary OCR line describes a couple at Acme Bowling Alleys with a mysterious evening linked to a husband and wife. Names, dates, and full context are missing, leaving only the setting and a vague action.
Annual stockholders meeting of Ogden Beach Canal & Water Co
Notice for the annual stockholders meeting at Kite Ward Institute on Monday January 11 1964 at six p m to hear the paypump pot financial report for 1902 vote on rate assessment for 1904 and elect directors secretary and treasurer for two years. Ogden Utah dated Jay i secretary.
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Ogden Beach Canal’ & Water Company
Kite Ward Institute
Govén
West Australian agrarian promise stirs English farmers
A Western Australia farm feature portrays a British youth leaving England for a 1000 acre estate with orchards and cattle. It details government grants, costs, and expected five year profits while praising climate, markets, and new government training for rural life.
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England
West Australia
State Agricultural Department
Belfast
Liverpool
Birmingham
London
Western Australia
Florida
Veilleye
Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
Tle
Unprecedented Selling Values at The Standard
The Standard in Ogden Utah announces a Saturday clearance with deep discounts on Cotton Crepe Kimonas Japanese Silk Kimonas and wool sweaters. Styles range from long to short, prices from $1.50 to $7.00, highlighting timely winter purchases across three stores.
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Ogden
Utah
Hese Three
Very Special For the Men Shirts on Sale Saturday Morning
Saturday morning at 9 oclock a sale offers men shirts with detachable cuffs in Elgin Garland Regent and Lion Stands worth 1.00 and 1.25. The ad appeals to value seekers and lists the shirt styles and brands available for purchase.
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Elgin
Garland
Regent
Lion
Silk Shirt Waists Sold At Clearout Prices
A local sale offers silk shirt waists labeled peau de soie with prices from $1.00 to $14.50. Garments are described as well made and sold to clear out the last vestige of profit, with multiple price points and marked discounts noted.
Shirt Waists and Cotton Vestings at Moderate Prices
Advertises fleece lined and white cotton shirt waists in moderate prices with multiple prices for flannel shirt waists ranging from 1.00 to 3.09 and cotton vestings listed at 2.25 to 3.60, highlighting value and variety for shoppers.
Dressing Sacques The Indispensable House Garments
Advertisement lists Eiderdown Sacques in various prices from 76 cents to 3.50 with fleece lined options. Mentions multiple size and price variations and notes exceptional values for home wear.
Wrapping Garments Offered At Fair Prices
Advertises fleece lined wrappers in multiple price points from 85 cents to 2 dollars and 75 cents, with options including green fleeced and black sateen wrappers. Promotes quality and value for money, highlighting various sizes and finishes.
Dresses for Children in Various Styles and Prices
Local shop lists children's dresses in multiple styles with prices ranging from 29 cents to 3.50 dollars. Advertised selections include cashmere style dresses and bright prints, indicating a broad inventory for young shoppers.
Ribbons Sale Draws Hundreds in Christmas Rush
A local ribbon sale opens Saturday night with heavy discounts to clear stock. Fancy ribbons 1 inch wide and 2 to 4 1/2 inch wide offered at reduced prices. Plaids stripes and checks in various widths up to six, with plain tails and other styles included. Hundreds of buyers are expected as prices are slashed to move stock before Christmas.
Very Special Saturday Night Sale on Ladies Accessories
A local ad offers special Saturday night discounts on wool vests in natural color from 2:30 to 10 oclock at 28 cents. Ladies purses were cut 50 percent during 7:38 to 10 oclock to 25 cents. Wrist handbags in grey tan and black sell at 8 cents during the 7:30 to 10 oclock sale.
What Does a Sheete Mean In Sleep Riddle
Fragmentary OCR style text appears as a nonsensical verse about sneezing in sleep and obscure phrases. The readable bits include phrases like what does a sheete mean and we do not sneeze in our sleep, with scattered consonant clusters and stray words.
End of Year Weather Rails Rome Amid Snow Floods
Rome reports severe winter with heavy snow in the north blocking roads and avalanche risks endangering villages as the year closes.
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Rome
Roma
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