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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
2
A poultry writer notes that high egg prices do not guarantee farmer profit. In October costs showed an average 39 1 2 cents per dozen while receipts were only 38 7 8 cents. He explains hens lay less during high-price periods, boosting the illusion of riches for poultrymen.
The piece notes a big change in public view of corporations, arguing that the people now own major firms. It cites public utilities as an example, stating their securities are held by 7,000,000 people and referencing a $20,000,000,000 capital base excluding railroads.
The text notes about one third of the nation owning the trusts with nearly 1,000,000 people owning railroad capital stock and more holding its bonds. It contrasts bloated bondholders with a worker entering a bank with a paycheck as a new corporate symbol.
The Corvallis Gazette Times argues for repealing the Volstead Act and resubmitting the 18th Amendment to the people. It says prohibition is good and necessary, but Volstead is an outrage, unenforceable, and costly, urging repeal and a sane prohibition law.
A 1913 fragment of chicken heart tissue grown under Rockefeller Institute care doubles in size daily. Motion pictures document the growth as long as irrigated. officials say it cannot die. The report smiles at science’s miracles and wonders what the future may hold.
Official notice that on December 5 1925 Fred P Schilling Town Hayward Street Superintendent filed with the clerk a list of unpaid assessments for Main Street improvements under the Improvement Act of 1911 and related resolutions. The hearing is set for January 6 1924 where interested parties may appear to contest issuance of serial bonds securing the unpaid assessments.
Fred P Schilling Street Superintendent files with the clerk a complete list of unpaid assessments for work on Atherton Dean Do and Grand Streets under the Improvement Act of 1911 and Resolution of Intention No 508 NS. Bonds to represent unpaid assessments will be issued, interest six percent, final payment January 6 1926, Harvard Town council.
The notice warns that early mailing of Christmas cards and parcels reduces congestion and delays. It urges sending local delivery items no later than December 22 to ensure arrival by Christmas Day. Signed by H A Bradford, Postmaster.
After November 1 taxes are due and payable and after January 11 will be delinquent. Fred P. Schilling Tax Collector Town of Hayward. W Dec. 15. Jan 17.
Dentist Dr John Bettencourt advertises office at 1062 B Street Hayward California with daily hours 8 30 to 42 and 15 evenings Tuesday and Thursday 7 to 9 30 promising careful attention good service and reasonable charges.
Notice from Hayward California dated December 15 1925 announces the Lone Tree Cemetery Association annual meeting to be held January 5 1926 at 8 PM in the Eden Congregational Church parlors Hayward Alameda County California for electing directors and other business. Secretary Lester Perry signs the notice.
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