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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15
Where to Send Your Fruit.

In this issue Gordon & Company, Of
Seattle, make announcement in the adj
vertising columns regarding shipments
Of fruits that they desire. This firm is
an old one on this market, and shippers
need not be afraid to write them and
state what they have. If you have a
shipment ready and cannot wait for a
reply from Gordon & Company, send
the fruit right in and it will be given
the proper attention.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15

For several years past there has
been talk in Whatcom county of estab-
fishing O cannery to utilize the vast
amount of fruit and small vegetables
that could not be profitably disposed
of in any other manner. This year the
hopes of the growers will be realized,
as the Nooksack Valley Canning Co.
has established factory at Belling-
ham and will put up cherries, pears,
pllms, berries, beans, etc.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-05-15
The Efficiency of Printers Ink.

You don't believe advertising pays
Well, let us show you two incidents
that prove the value of newspaper
space, whatever you may think. In
the issue of The Ranch for March Is
Jordan Bros, of Port Townsend, in
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-12
PUBLIC ADVERTISING
Nntlc. nf st-..t work


Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the 18th day OF July, A. d. 1905,
the Council of the City OF Los Angeles
did, at It's meeting on said day adopt SPo
1i.307 New series), to have the follow
ing work done. to wit:
iS'' iSt EI MoLINo STREET
in said city from the south line OF Pico
street to the north line Of Sepulveda
street including all intersections Of streets
and intersections as are required by law
to be Kept In order or repair by any
person or company having railroad tracks
thereon, and also excepting such por.
tions as have already been graded and
graveled and accepted). be graded and
graveled to the official grade In accord
ance with the plans and profile on file IN
the office of the City Engineer and speci,
street, Glass A. I'm the City Of Los An
geles, on file in the office OF the Guy
Clerk OF said city, said specifications
being No. 20 New Series)
I'd That a cement curb be constructed
along each line of the roadway of said
El Molino street from the south curb line
Of Plco street to the north curb line or
Sepulveda street (excepting along such
portions of the line of said roadway
upon which a cement or granite curb has
already been constructed to the official
line and grade), in accordance with speci-
fications for constructing cement curbs,
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
said specifications being No. % (New
Sd. That cement sidewalk nve 6) feet
In width be constructed along each side
of said El Molino street from the south
curb line of Pico street TO the north
line of Sepulveda street (exceptlng such
portions Of said street between said
points along which cement or asphalt
constructed to the official line and grade).
said sidewalk to be constructed In ac-
cordance with specifications for con-
structing cement sidewalks on file in the
office of the City Clerk of said city, said
specifications being No. % New seriesl;
Sec. q The Council of said city
finds upon estimate of the City Engineer,
that the total cost of said Improvement
will be greater than fifty cents per front
foot along each line of said street. in
Guiding the cost of intersections. and 1t
Is determined, in pursuance of an
Act of the Legislature cf the State OF
California, approved February 9th, 1893,
lature amending said last named
act which amending act became a
law March I'd, 1899. that bonds shall be
issued to represent the cost of said i'm
provement. Said bonds shall be serial
exter ding over. period of ten years an
even proportion of the principal sum of
which, shall be payable annually. on the
coupon. after their date until the whole
are paid. and to bear interest at the
rate of seven 90 per cent per annum.
payable semi-annuaily on the second days
of January and July of each and every
year.
Reference is hereby made to said
Ordinance of Intention for further par
ticulars.
JAMES HANLEY,
S-7-12 ct Street Superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-12
s-7-12 81
Notice of Public Work

Public notice is hereby given that at
day OF Of july, A, D. 1905, the City ' Council
of the City of Los Angeles adopted an
Ordinance, designated as Ordinance No.
1924 New Series), declaring its inten-
tion to order the following improve
ment to be made, to wit:
Section /. That it is the intention of
the City Council of the City of Los An
for. alley purposes. ali that portion of a
certain
ALLEY,
being public alley of the City of Los
Angeles, lying parallel with the easterly
line of Central avenue, between Forty
ninth and Fiftieth streets. described as
follows. to wit:
Beginning at the northeasterly corner
of lot l. block 8. of the Central Park
Front Tract as per map recorded In
arS1 Book q 2 at page o. Rec
ery IN red zines TO tbe
corner of lot 4, said block 81 thence south
erly In a direct line to the southwesterly
corner of said lot a; thence westerly in
southerly line of said block Of the Cen
trail Park Front Tract with the westerly
line Of lot 81 OF Strong and Dickinson S
corded in Book cf Maps. at page 54
Records of Los Angeles County; thence
southerly along said westerly line of lot
g. distance dist of is feet to point; thence
lot 62 a distance of 16 feet to a point
thence northerly along the prolongatton
of said westerly line of lot 62 a distance
of 16 feet to a point in the southerly line
of lot 8, said block 8, Central Park Front
Tract; thence easterly in a direct line to
the southeasterly corner of said lot 8:
thence northerly in a direct line to the
point of beginning.
Sec. 2 That the exterior boundaries of
the district of land to be affected by said
work or Improvement are hereby specified
and declared to be as follows to wit:
Beginning at the nopthwesterly corner
of lot I, block 3, of the Central Park Front
Tract, as hercinbefore mentioned; thence
easterly in a direct line to the northeast
erly corner of lot 4, said block 3; thence
southerly in a direct line to the south
easterly corner of said lot A; thence west
erly in n direct line to the northeasterly
corner of lot 62 of Strong and Dickinson S
mentioned; thence southerly in a direct
line to the southeasterly corner of said lot
62; thence westerly in direct line to the
southwesterly corner of said lot 81; thence
northerly in a direct line and parallel
with the easterly line of Central avenue
to a point in the southerly line of lot g.
said block 3. of the Central Park Front
Tract; thence westerly in a direct line
to the southwesterly corner of lot 3, said
Central Park Front Tract; thence north
erly in a direct line to the point of be-
ginning, in said city.
Reference is hereby made to said Or
dinance on file in the office of the City
Clerk of said city, for further particu-
lars.
JAMES HANLEY,
Street superintendent of the City of
Los Angeles.
S-7-16 lot
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-12
Nntice of street work

Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the 18th day Of July, A. D. 1905,
did, at it's meeting on said day, adopt
an Ordinance of Intention, numbered
1876 New Series), to have the follow
ing work done. to wits
That vitrified pipe sewer be construct
Gu ~ '''G MICHIGAN lei AVENUE
between Chicago street and Breed street.
between the points, on the lines, at the
elevations and on the grades as are desig-
mated on the plan and profile Of said
sewer on file in the office is Of the City En-.
being numbered 1855 in the records of
said office; said sewer, shall be built
across such street or alley intersections,
and with such mainholes, junction cham,
bers, hushtanks, iron covers, steps and
buckets, and other appurtenances, as are
designated upon said plan and profile.
In accordance with said plan and profile;
in accordance with plans Nos 24,74S and
rs, ,453 on file in the office of the said City
Engineer; and in further accordance with
the specifications therefor on file
in the office of the City Clerk OF
said city, said specifications being en-
titled "Specifi cations for the Construction
Of a sewer in Michigan avenue. between
Chicago street and Breed street in the
city Of Los Angeles" and which specifi-
cfUns n eDe weFS o9 1 Hy SAID cSIns %pcb
said plan and profile, said plans. and said
specifications, are hereby referred to for
more particular description of said work.
Sec O. That the said contemplated
work Of Improvement, in the opinion Of
or ordinary public benefit, and said City
Council hereby declares that the district
in the said City of Los Angeles benefited
by said work or Improvement. and to be
assessed to pay the costs and expenses
Ali that portion OF the City Of Los An
geles included within the following de-
scribed exterior boundary line. to wit:
Commencing at the most easterly corner
OF lot 67 of Map of Spence's Addition TO
Boyle Heights, as said map Is recorded
in Book, 5, page SOB. Miscellaneous Rec
said point of beginning In a. direct line to
the most northerly corner OF lot 10 OF said
map thence IN a direct line to the
most westerly corner Of lot SO OF said
map; thence In direct line to the most
southerly corner OF lot &C OF said map;
and thence In a direct line to the point OF
Reference is hereby made TO said
Ordinance OF Intention for further par
ticulars.
JAMES HANLEY,
6-T-12 ct Street Superintendent,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-12
Notice-cIvn Service Examinations

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 3, 1905.
In accordance with Section 1, Rule iv.
Civil Service Rules and Regulations of
the City of Los Angeles. notice is hereby
given that competitive examination for
18th day of August, 1906 beginning at 9
a. m. o'clock at Grand Ave. School. in
the City of Los. Angeles, Cal; for the
mission mission to to the eligible lists in divisions
and classifcations as designated below:
Div. C, Glass 2. Battalion Chief. Fire
Div. G, Class IA, Lieutenant. Fire De-
Div. G, Glass &c. Driver, Fire Depart
ment.
are limited as follows:
Battalion Chief to Captain.
Lieutenant to Engineer, Driver and
Driver to Hoseman.
Also, on the same date and at the
same place, will be held competitive ex-
aminatons for original entrance to the
eligible lists in divisions and classifica-
| tions designated below:
Div. II. Glass %. Live Stock Inspector.
Div. b. Glass 4, Secretary to Captain of
Police, Police Department.
Div. c. Class 8. Secretary Fire Depart
ment Fire Department
Div. c. Glass g. Hoseman. Fire Depart
Div, I. Glass s. Inspector Street Sweep
Div. r. Glass g. Electrical Inspector.
Electrical Department
Div. F, Glass 4. Lineman, Electrical De-
Div. A, Class 15. Clerk for High School
Principals, School Department.
Div. A. Glass 21. Mimeograph Operator
School Department.
Said competitive examinations will in
clude tests of proficiency in. Reading
Writing. Spelling; Arithmetic; knowledge
named, general and specific experience
| tending to fit the applicant for such posi-
tion; physical health; muscular strength;
soundness and acuteness of faculties; per-
sonal habits; moral character and such
qualifications as will fairly attest the ca
pacity of persons examined to discharge
the duties Of positions which they seek
Applicants must appear in person at the
office of the Civil Service Commission not
less than eight days before the date
fixed for the examination and file, under
by the Commission. blanks for which will
be furnished on request.
BY order of the Board Of Civil Service
Commissioners.
w. A. sPALDING, President.
6-1S Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-12
Notice of Public Work

Public notice is hereby given that at
its meeting held on Monday, the 18th
d.y of July, A. D. 1905, the City Council
of the City of Los Angeles adopted an
Ordinance, designated as Ordinance No.
1926 (New Series), declaring it's inten-
tion to order the following improve
s Section @ l. That That it is the intention of
the City Council of the City of Los An
geles to close up, vacate and abandon,
for alley purposes, certain
being. public alley of the City of Los
Angeles. in the Victor Heights
u, page 49, Miscellaneous Records Of Los
Angeles County, described as follows. TO
All that certain strip of land conveyed
to the City of Los Angeles for alley pur-
poses by deed dated April "a, 1888, and
recorded in Book 525 of Deeds. at page
139 Records of Los Angeles County, and
more. particularly described as follows,
to wit:
Beginning at point in the southeaster-
ly line of lot IA of the Victor Heights
Tract. as per map recorded in Book u,
at page 40, Miscellaneous Records of Los
Angeles County; distant 2 feet southwes-
said lot IA; thence northwesterly and pnr-
allel with the northeasterly line of said
lot IA and the northeasterly line of lots
10, l6 II. IS. 49, 20, a. p and %, said
line of said lot 23, distant 2 feet south
westerly from the most northerly corner
or said lot Z5i thence SouthWeSterly along
the northwesterly line OF lot %, a distance
Of is feet to a point; thence southeasterly
and parallel with the northeasterly line
of said lots 2s %, p. 90. 10 IS, IT, 1s, Is
and IL. to a point In said southeasterlY
line OF said lot IA; thence northeasterly
in a direct line IS feet to the point Of be-
See 2. That the exterior boundaries
of the district of land to be affected by
said work or Improvement are hereby spe-
cihed and declared to be as follows. to
wit:
Beginning at the most easterly corner
OF lot IA OF the Victor Heights Tract, as
westerly in a direct line to the most
northerly corner OF lot %. said tract
thence southwesterly In direct line TO
the most westerly corner Of said lot 49,
thence southeasterly In a direct line to
the most southerly corner OF said lot 14
thence northeasterly In a direct line 70
the point of beginning, In said city
Reference is hereby made to said Or
dinance, on file In the office OF the City
Clerk OF said city, for further particu-
lars.
JAMES HANLEY
Street superintendent OF the City OF
Los Angeles
S-7-l6 lot
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-12
Notice of Street Work

Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday. the 18th day of July, A. D. 1905,
did, at its meeting on said day, adopt
an Ordinance of Intention, numbered
1906 New Series), to have the follow
ing work done, to wit:
1st. That
CORDOvA STREET
in said city, from the west line of Bonita
avenue to the east curb line Of Norman
die avenue. including all intersections of
streets excepting such portions or SAID
street and intersections as are required
by law to be kept in order or repair by
any person or company having railroad
tracks thereon, and also excepting such
portions as have already been graded and
graveled and accepted), be, graded and
graveled to the official grade in accord
snce with the plans and profile on file IN
the office of the City Engineer and speci-
fications for grading aed gravehng streets
raj gravel of the street, Glass A. on file IN
the office of the City Clerk of said city.
said specifications being No. 30 (New
Series).
I'd That a cement curb be constructed
along each line of the roadway of said
Cordova street, from the west line of
Bonita avenue to the east curb line of
Normandie avenue excepting Ialong such
portions of the line of said roadway upon
which a cement or granite curb has al
ready been constructed to the official line
tions for constructing cement curbs. on
file in the office of the City Clerk. said
specifications being No. % (New Series).
Sec. @ The Council of said city
finds upon estimate of the City Engineer
that the total cost of said Improvement
will be greater than fifty cents per front
foot along each line of said street, incJud-
ing the cost of intersections. and 1t is
determined. in pursuance of an Act
of the Legislature of the State of
California, approved February 27th, 1893,
as amended by an Act of the Legislature
amending said last named acI. which
amending act became a law March I'd.
1899, that bonds shall be issued to repre-
sent the cost of said Improvement. Said
bonds shall be serial, extending over a
period of ten years, an even proportion of
the principal sum of which shall be pay
able annually, on the second day of Jan
uary of each year by coupon after their
date until the whole are paid, and to bear
interest at the rate Of seven ID per cent
per annum, payable semi-annualy on the
second days of January and July of each
and every year.
Reference is hereby made to said
Ordinance of Intention for further par
ticularS.
JAMES HANLEY,
S-7-12 ct Street Superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-12
Nntice nf street work

Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the 18th day Of July, A. d. lSo5.
did. at its meeting on said day. adopt
an Ordinance of Intention, numbered
1873 New Series), to have the follow
ing work done, to wit;
lot LONDON STREET
in said city from the west line OF Cascc
line of Casco street, including all inter-
sections of treets (excepting such por-
tions of said street and intersections as
are REQUIRED by law LOBE 10 De Kept nn,,ey IN orner
having railroad tracks thereon, and also
excepting such portions as have already
be graded and graveled to the official
grade in accordance with the plans and
profile on file in the office Of the City
and graveijng streets in the City of Los
Angeles with the natural gravel of the
street Glass A, on Gle in the office of
the City Cler Of 60 saa e@ Sltg gerss ss9
I'd. That a cement curb be constructed
along each line of the roadway OF said
London street from me sso West sest Ist nne off
the west line OF Casco street Excepting
along such portions of the line of said
roadway upon when cement a or grani,.s a t,ss
official line and grade). In accordance
with specifications for constructing ce-
ment Gurbs, on file ~ tne e oinSe , OF ms me
90 New Series)
Sd That a cement sidewalk Ave (5) feet
In width be constructed along the north
side of said London street from the west
line of Casoo to a point $50 feet west OF
the west line of Casco street. and along
the south side of London street from 3
point 400 feet west of the west line OF
caseo street to point $50 feet west OF
the west line OF Casco street Excepting
such portions OF said street between SAID
points along which cement or asphalt
sidewalk Ave (5) feet in width has been
said sidewalk to be constructed In ac-
cordanee with specifications for con-
structing cement sidewalks on file In the
office of the City Clerk OF said city. said
specifications being No 2S New Series).
Reference is hereby made to said
Ordinance OF Intention for further par
JAMES HANLIlY.
s-7-12 Ct Street superintendent
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-12
NotIce of street WorIk

Public notice is hereby given that on
the Council Of the City of Los Angeles
did, at its meeting on said day, adopt
an Ordinance of Intention. No.
1874 New Series), to have the follow
In work done, to witt;
That a cement sidewalk four (D feet in
width be constructed along each side OF
TWENTY FIFTH STREET
from the west curb line of Con-
gress avenue to the east curb
such portions OF said street between said
points along which a cement or asphalt
Sidewalk four (4) feet In width has been
constructed 10 the ofiicial line and grade),
said sidewalk to be constructed In accord
ance with specifications for constructing
cement sdewalSs on on me ,sv IA In the oiiles OF
tions being No. % New Series).
Reference is hereby made to said
Ordinance OF Intention for further par
JAMES HANLEY,
8-7-12 ct Street Superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-12
Ordinance No. 1921
8-7-12 ct


An Ordinance declaring the intention Of
the Mayor and Council Of the. City of Los
Angeles to establish the grade of Bishon
se T9 Po Es erda street S the as npeh pert mae a
recorded in Book of Maps, at page 1a.
Records OF Los Angeles County.
The Mayor and Council Of the City OF
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section /. That II is the intention OF
the Council of the City of Los Angeles to
BISHOP STREET,
from Effie street to the north line OF the
Palo Verde Tract, as per map recorded
In Book 6 OF Maps, at page lSl, Records
Of Los Angeles County, in accordance
with the following eleyations
AT the intersection with Effe street the
grade shall be 472O0 at the northwest
corner and 1890 at the northeast corner.
north Of the north line of Effie street
a point on the west side opposite
Al the intersection with said north line
OF the Palo Verde Tract the grade shall
be $4,000 on both sides.
And at all points between said designat-
SO as to conform to straight line drawn
between said designated points.
Elevations refer 10 the top OF the curb,
are in feet and are above a plane which Is
Sec. q The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage OF this Ordinance and shall
cause the same 10 be published for ten
thereupon and thereafter It shall take
effect and be in force.
/ hereby certify that the foregoing Or
The City OF Los Angeles at It's meeting OF
'u'S 40 II. ]. LELANDE.
City Clerk.
Approved this 2lst day OF July, 1906.
OWEN McALEHR.
s-7-1s lot Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-12
Notice of Public Work

Public notice, is hereby given that at
it's meeting held on Tuesday, the 18th
day of July, A. D. 1905 the City Council
of the City of Los Angeles adopted an
Ordinance, designated as Ordinance No.
11,323 New Series), declaring it's inten-
ton to order the following improve
ment to be made, to wit:
Section l. That It is the intention of the
City, Council of the City of Los Angeles
to close up vacate and abandon, for alley
purposes all that AfGEY GfIsa1n
| in KendalPs Addition and Subdivision of
| Villa Lots. as per map recorded in Book
Los Angeles County, more particularly
described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at the intersection Of the
Southerly line OF Vernon avenue with the
easterly, line of lot 4, of Kendalrs Addi-
ton and Subdivision of Villa Lots, as per
map recorded in Book 30, at page 80, Mis-
ty: thence southerly In a diret line to
the southeasterly corner of lot l, said
Subdivision; thence easterly in a direct
line to the southwesterly corner of lot g.,
said Subdivisions; thence northerly in a
direct line to the intersection of the west
erly line of said lot with the southerly
in direct line to the point of beginning.
Sec. 2. That the exterior boundaries of
the district of land affected by said work
declared to be as follows, to wit: ~
Beginning at the intersection of the
southerly line of Vernon avenue with the
eaSterly line or South Park avenue;
thence easterly along said southerly line
of Vernon avenue to the easterly line of
lot 5, Kendall's Addition and Subdivision
of Villa Lots, as hereinbefore mentioned;
thence southerly in direct line to the
southeasterly corner of said lot 5; thence
westerly in a direct line to the intersec-
tion of the southerly line of lot l, said
Subdivision, with the easterly line OF
South Park avenue; thence northerly in
a direct line to the point of beginning
| Reference is hereby made to said Or
| II dfVasaN In hn nff Of 1.A tfHy
Clerk of said city, for further particu-
| lars.
JAMES IANLEY,
| 8-7-16 lot Street Superintendent.