Stanford admissions woes reveal a journalist’s view of West
Esther B. MacGugin writes from Berkeley about her failed Stanford credits, the clash between high school and university standards, and her adjustments in California. She notes weather, Oakland and San Francisco proximity, and hints at future visits to Presidio Chinatown and Cliff House.
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Berkeley
Cal
Washington
Journal
Stanford
W. H.S
Hgh
Jordan
University of California
Oakland
San Francisco
Bay
Orkeley
William Randolph Hearst
Chicago
Presidio
Chinatown
Cliff House
Esther B. MacGugin
Merle Lytle Forms New Grocery Firm January 1904
The article notes Merle Lytle will join to form a grocery firm starting January 1 1904 with the Co. designation. Lloyd Lytle his brother also operates a city grocery and the piece suggests a potential family dispute but expects peaceful co existence.
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Merle Lytle
Merle
Lloyd
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
Local applications fail to reach the seat of catarrh so internal remedies are advised. Hall's Catarrh Cure purifies blood and acts on mucous surfaces. it is a regular prescription from a top physician and sold by druggists for 75 cents. Testimonials available. Toledo, Ohio publishers. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
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Hall
F. J. Chenny & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Grace Hill Merchant Sells Store to Carl Dunbar for Pekin Move
I M Lewis Grace Hill general merchant has sold out to Carl Dunbar who will take possession January first. Lewis has run the Grace Hill store ten years and will move to Pekin to operate a general business and implements. Dunbar, son of L C Dunbar, will take charge of the Lewis store and sell his farm property.
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I. M. Lewis
Grace Hill
Carl Dunbar
Lewis
Pekin
L. C. Dunbar
Lewis General
Katzenjammer Kids at the Graham Tonight
The Katzenjammer Kids and a large troupe of singing and dancing comedians perform at the Graham tonight with special prices of 25c 35c and 50c. Seats are selling now.
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Katzenjammer
Graham
Beall Woman Cured by King's New Discovery for Consumption
T R Beall of Beall Mississippi reports his wife showed consumption symptoms last fall. After trying various medicines none worked she used br King's New Discovery and improved markedly then was wholly cured after four bottles. Guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy. Price 5 cents and $1.00, trial bottles free.
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King
T. R. Beall
Beall
Br. King
Stewart
Katzenjammer Kids at Graham Tonight Special Prices
The comedy group Katzenjammer Kids and their company of comedians perform at Graham tonight with special prices of 25c 35c and 50c. The card advertises a lively show in the local venue.
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Katzenjammer Kids
Graham Tonight
Pain Balm Promises Quick Sciatic Relief
Sufferers from sciatia should not hesitate to use Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The prompt relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy, Cook & Sherman.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
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Reece
Eaco Flour
Minnesota
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East Side Square
Welsbeck
Brags & Bokenkamp
Journal Girl
California
Esther MacGugin
Merly
Journal Force
Means & Stichter's
F. W. Brindley & Co
Grace Hill Merchant
Means & Stichter
Washington County
Mystic
Crosby
Wisconsin
NicCall Brothers
E. C. Garris
O. Solbric & CO
Opera House
Prakash Prait Daily
M. Lombardo
Bast Ride Restaurant
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