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The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27

The PaIo Alto Board Of Trade.
whose mission il is TO promote the
welfare OF Palo Alto in all ways, en-
braces in its membership a large rep
resentation OF every line Of local ac-
Iivity. Professor Fernando Sanford Of
Stanford University is the president;
George r. Parkinson is the vice presi-
dent, c. : Downing is the secretary
and A. 5 Ferguson the treasurer.
Some account of the work that has
been performed by the Palo Alto
Board OF Trade has been published
The portraits Of leading members OF
the organization appear on this page
this morning. The list Of members
includes the following;
Marshal Black. Ashley & Turner,
Dr. Howard Black, R. 3. Bell, DR.. c.
O. Baldwin, DR.. H. L Buerpe, L J..
Bloom, l. II. Brown, c. L. Childs, ).
". Charles. T. /. Crandall, G. J. Carey,
David A. Curry. ". ". Camron, Viii
liam Couch, John Dudheld, William
Dean, J. lie Roy Dixon, DR.. c. W
Decker, T. B. D. Downing. c. 5. Dud-
ley, Earle & Co, J. Z. Edwards T. y.
Fuller. A ). Ferguson, L. p. Gamble,
W r Hyde, +. A. Hettinger. B. T.
Hall, y. NJ Hudson, W II. H. Hart.
Robert HaZleIt, +. A. KassOn, Ed
wards & Hughes, krum beck & Blauer,
r. F. Leake, j. :. Larkin, J. 3. Lar
kin, @. Laumeister, B. P. LaustOn. J.
j. Morris, F. Mitchelltree. y. Z. Nal
com. Dr. A. 3. Mayhem. G. ". Mosher.
+. r. Mckibben. J. =. Martin. II. W.
orr. J. F. Parkinson. James A Prewitt,
J. ". Roller, II. A. Ramsey, Walter
Rodgers, H. ". Simkins, Professor
Fernando Sanford. E Z. Smith, l.
Stewart j. A Squire. Mrs. n Z. Sell
ger, Strouer & Backin. +. ". Sherman.
r. A. Shepard. T. A Soper. Professor
a. 3. snow, c. J. Smith, ". c. ThOits,
F. c. Thiele Tuppman Bros, TOmlin-
son & Gardner. n L. Upham, A NJ.
Umphreys United Gas and Electric
Company. NandervoOrt Bros, E VIII
son. F. L. Worren. 7. c. Walker. J.
w Wells. F. Weingartner, DR.. H. G.
WyckOn and W. s. cellar.
Within the memory Of a number OF
these members Of the PalO Alto Board
of Trade PaIO Alto has attained prac-
tically all Of its present growth and
importance. AS a consequence they
have. as have The older dwellers in
Berkeley, the other college town of
Northern California, a keen pride in
what has been accomplished and
lively appreciation Of the outlook for
further advancement.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
Letter-Carriers. Annual OUTING.

The San Francisco. Oakland and
Alameda letter-carriers will hold their
annual outing this year at Shell
Mound Park Sunday, July 3. This
date, coming just before the national
holiday, the various committees are
making unusual preparations to ac-
commodate the largest number of
people that has yet attended their
popular gatherings. Gate and ath-
letic game prizes will be given and
other entertaining features will be on
the programme. The committee OF ar
rangements is as follows:
President H NJ. Locke. Secretary
]. c. Murphy, Treasurer Harry Logan,
j. A. O'Connell. ]. II. Smith. T. L
McKeever, James Haedrich, P. j..
Buckley, T. NJ. McCarty. p. j. Whelan.
William J. McGraw, ]. g. Richards,
p. W. Noonan. Oakland-D. j. Hal
lahan, Z. w. Campbell. Alameda
+. H. Sphinx, z. ]. Healy.
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KNIGHTS TEMPI.AR CORPS
TO DRILL FOR PRIZES
The Great Military Display During
ConcIave Week in September Will
Be in the Park.

DC III lIic IdFhs
The competitive drills by the drill
corps of the Knights Templar during
conclave week in September will be
held on the ball grounds in Golden
Gate Park so as to enable the greatest
possible number of people to witness
the evolutions by some of the very
finest organizations of the fraternity.
Fred ]. H. Rickon and A. j. de
Lamare, of the drill committee, have
completed all arrangements for the
event. which attracts the attention of
the order throughout the United
States. Three commissioned officers
of the United States Army will offici-
ate as judges. and the crack corps of
the order will compete. The execu-
tive committee has made so liberal an
appropriation for prizes that each
competing drill corps will receive one
prize, and the value.of the least costly
prize will not be less than $1,000. OF the
six drill corps that have entered for the
competition thus far, each has won
trophies and laurels at former COM
petitions The prizes are all of Cali
fornia make. with but one exception.
and they re of California material.
gold, silver, bronze and quartz. In
addition each commandery that sends
a drill crops will receive a stand of
colors consisting of silk beauseant
and the national colors.
One of the prizes consists of a COM
plete punch set made of solid silver;
one consists of a solid silver tray and
twenty-seven goblets; then there is
silver clock mounted on an onyx
PEDESTAL; there is one solid silver vase
three feet high, and one fortress of
gold quartz and silver. supporting a
Silver globe, in which California is
embossed in gold, surmounted by a
knight clad in silver armor, as choice
and artistic a piece of workmanship
as has ever been designed or manu-
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sTALWART SCOTCHMEN WILL
VIE FOR TUG-OF-WAR HONORS
Thistle Club Accepts Challenge From
Scottish Chiefs and Great Sport
is Expected.

One of the most interesting features
of the twenty-third annual outing OF
the Scottish Thistle Club at Shell
Mound Park on July 4 will be the
tug of war between team represent
ing Clan Fraser, Scottish Chiefs. and
a team from the Thistle Club. The
former challenged the Thistles TO a
combat, and as both teams are evenly
suit
All arrangements for the picnic are
complete. A splendid programme of
games and athletic events has been
prepared. Loyal Scotchmen from all
over the State will gather at the park
to take part in the festivities. Royal
Chief George w. Paterson has ap-
pointed Hugh Fraser, DR.. D. Mcmillan
and George w. Miller as his aids.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
MAKES MARKED SUCCESS.
Shasta County Opens First Cannery
and Result Better Than Anticipated.

Shasta County Opens First Cannery
and Result Better Than Anticipated.
According TO the Redding Free Press
the first fruit cannery TO be establish
ed in Shasta County is meeting with
marked success. The Free Press says:
The Happy Valley Fruit Growers Associa-
tion cannery at OlInda will be idle for a day
or until stock OF cans can be received
The cGnnery has put up and disposed OF 1000
cans OF strawberries blackberries and straw
berry jam this season and viii send out more
than treble thst number. The cannery has
been greater success than even the members
OF the association anticipated, and these few
people who predicted that a csnnery could not
be maintained in shasta County are more than
surprised.
About 400 cans Of strawberry jam has been
put up and people who have sampled it pro-
nounce Il better than any that can be pro-
cured elsewhere The cannery will at once be
gin operations on big special order for the
WestOver Lumber Company. That order viii
reach well Up into the thousands OF cans. The
association will not confne itself 20 berries.
Just the berry season is over
peaches pears and all kinds Of fruit will be
put up Next season the cannery will be en-
larged
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
CHICO is PROMOTING.

Use of Advertising Matter Proves Po-
tent 10 Awaken Interest in the East.
At the annual meeting Of the Chico
Chamber of Commerce an account was
given by Secretary Z. T. Reynolds con-
cerning the work Of the body to pro-
mote the interests OF Chico. Thousands
Of pamphlets and other advertising is
sues were sent out during the year The
result has been a food of inquiries
about Chico. AS many as a dozen let
tiers q day were received from the East.
The Chamber elected the following Off
GERS for the year: President, Mayor
Nichols: vice president, Ed Harkness;
treasurer, A. H. Crew; other directors,
J. 3. Stewart, J. W. Baker, W. ].
O'Connor, J. H. Jones, 10 D. Sproul,
Harvey c. Stiles, A. G. Eames, E. Z.
Garfield, Thomas Crew, c. c. Royce. f.
j. NOttelmann
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DEFINES IT'S POSITION.
California Citrus Union Announces Its
Plans for Season.

The California Citrus Union has in
formed the orange growers what its
policy viii be. The communication is.
in part as follows:
lt Elu - The policy Of the California Citrus
Union 70 advocate and secure many cash
buyers 10 buy their fruit lu California pos
sibie. In 0rder 10 DO this shall use every
cTcrr ~ advertise 10 the Eastern dealer that
they can buy the fruit al fair price b.
paying tcash in California II will also BE- our
Tolicyfto sell free on board, California usual
terl1s which means. with privilege q inspec-
zion by the buyer Al the other end. This was
thc method operated by the successful shippers
curing The most prosperous PERIODS. and proved
r1 be the most successful method. II was,
i1 fact. the method which gave and always
VIII give. support 70 al markets regardless OF
the plan ri selling
The California Citrus Union viii establish
ir every Eastern market personal repre-
sentative Cf experience To look after the inter
esrE or CTR growers. These agents will be con-
sfantly collecting the buyers 10 purchase the
truit free on board. California for cash, o.
free en- board. California. usual terms They
Uil BE able ~ make inspection and report
upon The arrival Of all cars thereby doing
away with the prcha bllity OF the buyer making
unjust re5ecticns
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Alameda also receives indlV
tention as follows:
OTHER COMMUNITIES.

Concerning the other communities
in Alameda County it is said in the
official pamphlet:
Elmhurst. one Of the prettiest of Oakland $
suburbs, lies about fye miles from the city S
limits. and among It's attractions boasts a
SIS, GO schoolhouse.
San Leandro with a population OF about
1900, lies eight miles south OF Oakland in the
best fruit districts. Thirty thousand tons OF
fruit and vegetables shipped from the
vicinity Of this town annually. Its lemons
excel in quality those OF any other part OF the
State.
San Lorenzo lies a few miles from San
Leandro and is surrounded by hundreds OF
snail fruit farms.
Haywards Is twelve miles south Of Oakland
and Is connected with it by electric and by
steam railways. 1t has a population OF $500
and Is growing rapidly II is situated in the
center OF the orchard district and has within
its limits the largest cannery in California
The town OF Niles, a few miles further south,
contains the famous California nursery which
supplies fruit trees for all parts OF the Pacific
Coast.
Newark, few miles from Niles. contains the
car shops OF the Carter Bros.
At Alvarado is situated the factory OF the
Alameda Sugar Company.
At Irvington two colleges are situated.
hclv fathers more than 100 years ago is in the
center Of the richest section OF the county.
Here olives, oranges, lemons, French pr1ines
and vine grapes grow 10 perfection
At Warm Springs, In the southwest corner OF
the county two miles south OF Mission San
Jose. six springs flowing about 50,oo0 gal
Ions a DAY.
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Rob Bath Rooms.

Ed Long and Louis Schultz, two
young men who gave their occupation
as boiler-makers. were arrested yes
terday afternoon by Patrolmen Greg
gans and O'Neill and charged with
burglary at the Park Police station.
They are accused of having entered
bath rooms of the Sutro baths and
having stolen 81 from George CAL
verta. 81 from Albert Newham and a
watch from A. NJ. Tully.
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APPROXIMATION PRIZES.


100 numbers. from 1904 to 1874 inclusive.
being SO numbers each side OF the number
drawing capital prize OF $50, 900. $50.
100 numbers, from 44163 to 1923 inclusive,
being 50 numbers each side OF the number
drawing capital prize OF $50 600 $40.
100 numbers. from 110S6 TO 111s6 inclusive,
being 80 numbers on each side OF the number
drawing capital prize OF $40. 900. $50.
TERMINAL PRIZES.
I99 numbers ending with A. being the last
two figures OF the number drawing the capital
prize CT $50 600. $50.
799 numbers ending with 13, being the last
two figures OF the number drawing the capital
prize OF $50 00O $50.
The subscribers having supervised the above
drawing Of the lottery Of the Benehcencfa Pub
lica hereby certify that the above is an exact
copy OF the numbers which were this day
drawn from the SO COO placed in the wheel with
the prizes corresponding TO them.
Witness our hands at the City Of Mexico,
this 23d day Of June 1904.
JOSE DE LA VEGA Treasury Department.
L. BASSETTI Manager
JUAN B. CASTILLO. Intervenor.
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LINE NEAR COMPLETION.
New Electric Road Between Vallejo
andNapa Makes Good Progress.

The Vallejo Times reports concern
ing the construction of the new cleo
tric railway between Vallejo and Napa
as follows.
Engineer Miller OF the Vallejo and Nara
electric railroad has Just returned from trip
rVer the line BE states that the grading IS
practically completed from Napa this way as
Far a. the crossing n the Naps branch All
that renal nf 70 be done is 70 complete the light
work along the county road for distance Of
about three miles The contractors expect 70
have everything finished by July l.
All the bridges on the Napa end Of the line
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Palo Altos Trade Board Includes
It's Prominent Citizens.

are completed The pile driver will be brought
down to-day TO work the Hirst property on
the marsh. near the slaughter house
Mr.. Miller says that preparations are being
made for laying the track at early date; all
the steel has been purchased and much OF II is
now route in the company's own cars. The
delivery is guaranteed by July To- and IL viii
probably arrive earlier.
The roadbed Mr.. Miller says. is in a
condition TO lay least ten miles OF track.
All the heavy work has been done
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THE FRUITFUL VALLEYS.

Livermore, with a population OF 20O0 lies
forty miles southeast Of Oakland. It Is situ-
atcd In the center Of the Lvermore Valley
which is twenty-eight miles long and fourteen
miles wide, and slopes gently amid the low
and fertile foothills The coal mines of this
district now produce coal that saves Alameda
County an annual expenditure Of $40, 600 OOO
which was formerly paid for a foreign article.
Also here are produced annually hundreds OF
thousands OF barrels OF Portland cement.
This valley seems to be the natural home OF
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
LARGE FRUIT RECORD.

llIli'INIIle q N1dIlivIIIId DfdEEeS IOr
Three Months are 1887 Carloads.
The Fruit World reports that during
three months California marketed ls.-
S37 carloads Of oranges and the prices
were up 70 the average Of several years.
This emphasizes the large outlet there
Is for oranges where the elements are
at all favorable. The Fruit World SUD-
plies the following comparative tables
relative 10 the orange shipments dug
ing three years, including 1904;
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Alameda's Commissioners Provide
Good Showing for County

the grape. and here are located some OF the
largest. best equipped and most famous vine
yards and wineries Of the world. The output
of wine last year from this section was 1,04T. :
156 gallons. This wine is all Of an extra fine
quality.
Graded in sunshine and verdure at an eIe-
walton Of 4oe feet, and surrounded by rolling
hills. lies the prosperous and progressive Pleas
anton Valley. II is an excellent health resort
Its equable, serni-trop.cal climate is especially
beneficial 10 those suffering from asthmatic or
more catarrhal troubles. PieasantOn is located
in artesan water belt and has one of the
finest water systems in the country. In addi-
ton 10 artesian water mineral and soda
spf.ngs are found. in some places within a few
rods.
Suno about six miles south Of Pleasanton.
is a camping ground for surrounding cities and
towns. Cottages dot its picturesque glen. A
feature of California that is widely and favor
ably known is the Pleasanton training track.
The track grounds cover over 100 acres and are
furnished with every commodity and appliance
that successful horse training requires. and con-
Veriences natural and artificial. possessed by
no other track.
SOME VAST HOP YARDS.
The Pleasanton hopyards are the largest hop
yards under one wirs in the world. over 16,
C00.O0O pounds OF cable and trelIs wire
used for the network that spans the 20-foot
poles TO sustain the weight of the full grown
vines Twenty thousand pounds OF cotton
twine annually required for the training OF
the vines The water supply OF the valley is
greater than the town has been able to utilize.
Cultivation OF the land, together with its at
tendant -vocasfons, creates sufficient employ
ment for the present population Considerable
capital could BE- utilized pTOatably in the con-
version OF mineral springs into drinking foun-
tans and baths and artesian water into swim
ming pools
The wine industry of the county.
it's sugar beet production, its mineral
deposits and it's shipping advantages
are set forth in detail by the commits
sioners. One leading statement found
near the end of the pamphlet is as
follows:
Backed by a State of infinite resources, whose
water and whose rail arteries converge at Oak
land and fronted by ocean traffic that is
certain TO concentrate in its vicinity the
traffic Of the Atlantic is to concentrate in the
vicinity Of New York. Oakland has a geograph-
zeal position that fail to impart i'm
msnse wealth. activity and power.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
BERKELEY IND ALAMEDA.

There is a great deal more in de-
tail about Oakland. relating to its
railway facilities. its shipbuilding in
terests and the country surrounding.
OF Berkeley it is said particularly:
Berkeley. the site OF the University Of Cali
fornia, has a population OF 10000. and. not
withstandin. it's close proximity TO Oakland
possesses a municipal individuality OF its own
The distance from the center Of Berkeley to
the center of Oakland is about five miles. Near
It lie the towns OF Lorin. Alden Emeryville
Golden Gate Claremont and Peralta From
the central part OF Berkeley, az an elevation OF
several hundred feet. the Pacific Ocean may be
seen through the famous Golden Gate.
Alameda also receives individual at
tention as follows:
The city Of Alameda is located across an
estuary from Oakland a peninsula five
miles long and one mile wide. 1t is considered
one Of the most beautiful and most perfectly
arranged cities OF its class in the United
States. II has more than seventy miles OK
macadamized streets and ninety miles OF stone
sidewalks. Because o3 the singular beauty OF
its location, it's excellent climate and profusion
OF flowers. Alameda is. favored residence dis
trict
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TOSANRAFAEL,
ROSS VALLEY,
MILL VALLEY,
CAzADER0, Etc.
Via Sausalito Rsrry.

SUBURBAN SERVICE. STANDARD GAUGE
Depart from San Francisco, week days. az
$50. 7:iO. T:45. $50 s:l5, 1000. II 100 a; m
tiI:IO a. m Sausalito only). 1920. 1 AS. 3:15,
400, 4:S5. 5:15. $3.50. 6:25. 1;15 800 1920.
IL :s5 p. m. Sundays and legal holidays depart
q M. 1870. I: 100. / AS. 2:30. s:15. 4:oo. 4:3s.
5:15 $50. 6:25. 7:1a s:15 900. 1890. IL :35
p. m , - =. -
100 T:s5 Sis, S:45 a:35, 1920. IL ;05 a m.
io:O5. I:25. 2:50. 1885 4:20. 5:O6. $40 6:15,
e-55 7:55 1O:O5 IL :25 ?. m On Sundays and
LEGAL holidays extra trains arrive at 12:45.
For Fairfax week days depart at 7:45 a m.
s.15 D m, 5:15 D. m (ex. Sat). On Sundays
snd legal holidays at Jas $3.50. 9:15. 1000.
II 90. ii 40 a m. 1920 100. las. 1880 7:15
-'-1 THROUGH TRAINS.
T.45 a m. daiy--Cazadero and way stations.
e:i5 a m. Sundays only-For Point Reyes.
etc -,
dero, etc.
day-For Point 1eyes. etc.
T:15 p. m. Sundays only-For Point Reyes.
s:15 D. m. Sundays only-For Cazadero. etc
TICKET OFFICE-626 Market 81.
FERRY-Union Depot. foot OF Market ST.
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BY order of Theodore Gier, W. H.
Weilbye and WILDER Walker, commits
sioners for Alameda County TO the st.
Louis Exposition, and by authority OF
the Board of Supervisors of Alameda
County, a pamphlet has been pub
lished in behalf of Alameda County
for use at ST. Louis. The publication
will be handed to thousands of in
quiring persons who wish TO know
about the portion of California that
surrounds the Bay of San Francisco.
1t is believed by the Alameda County
people and by all others who are ac-
quainted with the advantages and
beauties of the country on the east
shore of the bay that much good will
result in a material way from the dis
semination Of needed information.
Some extracts from the pamphlet are
republished here to show the methods
OF publicity that are adopted:
Alameda County comprises $40 square miles.
or more than 55I, GOO acres, and has popula-
forty towns ana villages a half-score being
incorporated cities. The city Of Oakland,
which occupies most avorable position on
the bay OF San Francisco, Is the county seat
and has a population Of 10000. Other cities
Of The county OF considerable size are Alameda
and Berkeley.
COIue space IS devoted 10 the enufQ-
GRAFTON Of useful facts about the eli
mate of Alameda County and its agri-
cultural resources and due attention
is paid TO the educational facilities
afforded by the University of Cali
fcrnia and by the school system in
the leading communities of the county.
The following interesting statements
are made relating TO Oakland
OAKLAND'S ADVANTAGES.
II the terminus of a transc0ntinentai railway
be placed at an international harbor there is
the foundation OF a great city Add the fact
that nearly $l00, 900 worth Of commerce is
carried on annually in the vicinity; that ships
are coming from and going 10 all parts Of the
world, and there the elements OF a city
whose size shall be comms snsuTate with its en-
terpriss. Add the further fact that this unlOa
is on the continental side OF a bay that is the
natural water front center OF a State three
times as large the State Of New York and
there IS before you the city OF Oakland. county
seat Of Alameda County, California.
Oakland Is one OF the most favored cities OF
the continent, occupying a magnificent site on
blun OF the coast range overlooking the bay
OF san Francisco and the Golden Gate.
Oakland Is one of the healthiest cities OF the
world Il has a mean temperature OF J6 de-
grsss and average rainfall OF p inches and
a death rate OF less than u in 1000.
Oakland IS growing faster than any other
city in California, its population having in
creased % per cent in two years and its post
office receipts 80 per cent in the same period.
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Monte, Paciac Grove, Surf, LOnr
s.ooA san jose. Tres Pinos. capisolI,
SaneaCruE- Pacific Grove, Salinaa
san Luis Obispo and Principal
Way Stations .--... ............. A.10P
io-5fA San Jose and Way Stations. t.207
~ 5oA Santa Clara. San Jose. Los GAt0s
and Nay Stations -.--.......-...- I.309
5cP San Jose and Way Stations 60. 80. e58A
fS-O0P Del Monte EIpress-Santa Clara,
san jose. Del Monte. Monterey
Pacific Grove. ---..----...-- 81. 12.I5D
S-8oP DuringAme, San jose. GilrOy. Hol-
lister, Tres Pinos, Psiar0. Capt.
toia. Santa Cruz. CastroYiilc,
saiIaAs. Pacific erovs.---.-...... 1o4sA
Zoe eaa Jose Knd Way Stations ........ "a .0fA
Is oop Santa Clara. Ssn jose, LOs Gatos,
Wright and principal WAY sta
lions tcxcept Sunday .--......-. e Q0A
s6.3Qp San Jose and Prircipa Way Stations - 40A
D 4eP sunset ExpTess.-RedEood- San
Jose, Gflr0y Salinas. Psso RSbleS
san Luis ODlepO. santa Barbara
Los Angeles. DeminE. Fl Paoo
New OrieAns- New York - 7fna
S.46p Pa1aro. CapitOia. Santa Cruz Caa-
trOvflie. De- Monte Pacfdc Grove. f1A6e
f616P SaH ateO, Beresford. .BelmonI. Saa
Carlos. Redwood. Fair OakA
Henlo Park. Pal0 Alto ..........- "a asa
Zoe san Jose and Way StationB ........ 656A
5000 PalO Alto and Way Stations. ...... l0.1sA
u-3op south San Francisco. hillbrae Bur
nngame, San Mateo, Belmont
San Carlos Redwood, Fair OakA
henlo Park. and Pzlo Aito...... 9H5p
n1-3oP Aayneld. Mountain View sunny
vale, Lawrence Santa Clara and
oAh Susc...... ......-.-.-- r5-46p
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Goa Gilroy. Hoilister. Castrovilie. Del
Monte, Pacific Grove. Surf. Lonl-
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Concerning the other communities
in Alameda County it is said in the
official pamphlet: