Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-01-01
CONTENTS.

reference to the chief features of this the New
Year edition of the REcoRD-UNIoS. 1t is nc
idle boast to say that the special articles ap
pearing in this issue of the paper are of unusual
merit and full of information of practical value
TO home-seekers in the East and elsewhere who
may desire reliable data concerning the re
sources of California and the advantages offered
here for the building up of happy homes. Tho
writers are all men having wide experience in
the several industries embraced within the
range of subject treated. To these articles We
confidently invite the attention of the public
In addition there will also be found number
of productions of a high literary character, thai
will prove of interest to readers in general.
CENTRAL AND NORTHERN CALIFoRNIA-The In
ducements held out to those in Search OF
Homes. Being descriptions ofmost ofthe coun
ties of Central and Northern California, their
soils, climates, resources, etc, from data col
lected from the most reliable sources.
SAN FRANCISCO CoRREsPoSDENcE-An unusually
Interesting letter concerning affairs at the
metropolis
A DELIGHTFUL TRIP. Being well written ac
count of recent through journey over the
Sunset route; also relating to sights and
scenes at the old Mexican town of FL Paso
Written by p. Z. Platt of Sacramento.
SAN JUAN TEoTIHrACAN-A Buried City in
Mexico 20 miles square; Micoatli. the Path OF
the Dead, and Pyramids of Pre- Historic Elk.
istence Traditions of Ancient Mythology in
that Strang. Land. Written by Fanny b.
Ward, the REcoRD-U MONS speciaic orrespond
ent.
FRUIT CuLTURE-Its Rise and Growth in Cali
fornia. Valuable hints to fruit-growers show
ing the varieties best adapted for long ship
ment; the most approved methods of plant
ing. cultivation, etc. By Chas. w. Reed, OF
Yolo.
TREE PLANTIN6-What can be Done by Forestry
Culture. Showing the kinds of trees best
adapted to our climate, their prospective
value, etc By Prof T. W. Hilgard, of the
California College of Agriculture
REvIEws-On the Editorial page will be found a
comprehensive Annual Review of European
Affairs, and reference 10 other Countries: a
Brief Glance at California in 1855 a Record OF
the Distinguished Dead of the Year Review
of the Memoirs of General L. S. Grant; News
of the Morning etc
TEA CULTURE-An industry specially adapted
TO California soil apd climate What has al
ready been accomplished in the Sierra foot
hills.
RAINFALL REcoRD-Showing the annual average
precipitation for many years at Us points in
California. Data collected by State Engineer
Hall.
ECONOMY OF CIINATE-Its Importance to intend
ing home-seekers The saving in dollars and
cents TO jewellers in mild climates over those
of colder regions. By DR.. H. Latham, Secre-
tary of the Northern California Immigration
Association.
THE CRAZE lSDUSTRY-Its possibilities in Cali
fornia- Growing importance of raisin- ing
and yliiculture. with valuable advice TO vine
yardists. By Charles A. Wetmore Chief VIII
cultural Officer for the State.
BRIEF DIRECTORY of prominent business houses
and the professions represented in Sacra-
mento
ANNUAL Accommodating a list of the marriages
births, deaths and divorces occurring in Sac
rameuto city and county during the year 1885.
BEET SUGAR MANUFACTURE IN CALIFoRNIA AMI
IT'S SuccEss-Facts concerning industry
that can be made a source OF wealth to the
State. By L. II. Dyer. of Aivarado-
CALIFORNIA - Her agricultural. mineral and
other Resources. Being review of the his
tory, climate. resources, etc, of the Golden
state. By Prof Henry q. Hanks State Miner
alogist.
cALIfohSA EAERLE-R Relating to the marble
quarries of the state aud especially the recent
discovery near owens lake.
CALIFoRNIA FISHEs-An interesting article upon
their varieties and value for food purposes
The art OF angling. review of the work OF
the State Fish Commissioners etc By Judge
a b. Dibble, Secretary and Treasurer of the
Commission.
THE PUBLIC ScBaoLS-Their prnsperous growth
and present condition. Tabulated school sta
tistics OF the several counties The city and
county schools OF Sacramento.
SILK CuLTURE-As interesting open letter on
the subject, from Ella Sterling Cumnins
ErT-BEAGISG TREBs-Their culture. varieties
value of product and adaptabilty to Califor.
that will be found ST great Interest and value
TO horticulturists. BY Felix Cillet OF Nevada
City. late member State Board of Horticulture
FOOTHILLS OF THE SyERRA-A land of prom
Use and future prosperity. Showing thei,
geological formation, climate, ARIA. character
of soil. &c.
STORY OF NELLIE RAAsES-Based ON legend
OF Onondaga Lake i powerfully written
sketch Of a Christmas Eve incident of nearly
acentury ago. This story will be found fill
OF the deepest interest. e.SualiLg as it does tbs
productions of the best authors of the present
day IL is from the pen OF Alice Locksley,
ana written expressly for the New Year.
RECoRD-UNB2S.
fELEGRAPHIc AND Local INTELLIGENCE of the
day announcements by advertisers. and gen.
erai miscellany and State neuS. Also a state
Eent OF the condition of the sity's finances
compiled by City Auditor Mckee.
Ml6RATIoN-A review of the history of migra
fion since the Middle Ages BY Dr. H. Latham
Secretary Northers California Immigration
Association.
RAIsiN-cuLruIE-A brief glance at tsss impor
fanf industry. with statement of tae raisin
product of 1884.
ANNUAL RECORD of temperature rainfall. etc
for sacramento given by months). for the
year lss5 Prepared by Hergeant Barwfet. u.
:. Signal Service Officer.