The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
BACKED By RICH COUNTRY, OAKLAND
ADVANCES STEADILY IN COMMERCE

The general aspect of Oakland is
greatly heightened and beautified by
its varied topography. level areas be-
ing succeeded by gentle slopes to the
east. each one Of which is capable OF
being terraced by roads. each possess
ing views Of landscapes that are suf-
hcient to inspire the enthusiasm of the
most blase tourist
The streets are wide and, in many
instances. shaded with fine trees The
business thoroughfares have ample
width. a natural lake. fed by salt
water from the tidal flow, like great
silver mirror. glistens in the heart OF
Oakland's best residential district. The
delights of home in Oakland are
made greater by the customary size
of the lots set apart for residences,
and by thousands of handsomely kept
Enclosures. surrounding the Oakland
residences. in which flowers. shade and
ornamental trees. and even eXotics,
reach their greatest perfection. The
fruits OF the semitropics. oranges and
lemons. ripen satisfactorily in Oakland.
The roses which climb over its homes
are ft for the gardens of Eden.
THE COLLEGE CITY
Immediately adjoining Oakland on
the north lies the city of Berkeley, in
which is situated the University of
that washes its southern shores lies
another large city. Alameda, the word
meaning a shady way and the avenues
of Alameda Justify the title which it
carries Oakland has been STYLED the
Athens Of the Pacific" and this term
was never applied in derision. Wealth,
fashion and genuine culture have char
acterized its population for many years.
Educational institutions of first class,
c.Nfa Dc,
tories of music, technical schools In
which the useful and industrial arts are
taught. al conduce TO the air of re-
finement which is characteristic of
Oakland. and add incalculably to it's
advantage as a place of residence.
The University of California. the larg-
est institution of learning on the Pa
cific coast in point of attendance. and
ranking high numerically in the list of
American colleges, extends to all stu
dents general educa tion of a wide scope
and also special branches which are
taught more thoroughly than perhaps
at any other point in the United
Sta tes. Generous erdowments have led
TO the construction of costly buildings,
in which useful knowledge in mining,
in commerce and other branches is free
~ given to the young people of the
state: and to its aid the State of Cali
fornia. comes, at each session of it's
legislature. eager and generous to sup
ply its pressing needs and TO extend its
field of usefulness to the greatest pos
sible degree of perfection.
4 SPLENDID CLIMATE
Climatically. Oakland is happy The
warmth Of the sun, which perfects its
vegetation. is tempered by the cool west
winds. which freed OF impurities by
passage over six thousand miles of
ocean convey health and healing on
their wings. The conformation of the
hills provides many small valley
spaces. which are completely sheltered.
TO which no breeze comes to disturb
their serenity. On the heights the cir
culation of air is delightful and invig-
Grating.
The growth Of population in Oakland
has been commensurate with the aug
mentation of its Importance as a man