First Lieutnants Killed In World War Casualties Report
San Francisco report cites War Department figures showing infantry suffered over three quarters of World War I deaths among commissioned officers. Air service and field artillery followed. majors, lieutenants, and colonels listed among the dead with branch totals.
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San Francisco
War Departmenty Legion
Air Service
Arnery Ibire
Lientengzis
Marte. Gerths
Tatonels
Rai
Imee Corps i
Ordnance Capalt Amd Veterinary Corps
Rain Shortage Frustrates Farmers in Alameda County
Agriculturalists in southern Alameda County plead for rain as drought slows plowing soil treatment and spraying. The protracted dry spell delays planting and fruit tree spraying, hindering crop operations and prompting urgent requests for relief from the arid conditions.
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Alameda County
Thank You Sale Promises Bargains for Readers
Fragments advertise a sale with cheap bargains and inventory stock, urging readers to visit for low prices. The text hints at reducing costs and acquiring runs of items, but details are incomplete.
Bull Durham and the Critique of American Progress
A rambling satirical piece mocks scientists on a year long voyage studying Atlantic fish. It ridicules American institutions and trends from weather and politics to daily habits, arguing most people fail to understand how to improve government.
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South Atlantic Ocean
Zork
America
League of Nations
Hhem
Warden Urges Dam Removal To Aid Fish Run
The message recounts a game warden demanding dam removal to boost steelhead migration. He notes past attempts and appeals to volunteers while criticizing delays and calling for action to restore river fish passage.
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Sarward
Hayward
Bridge
Steathead
Dundoeck
Natice Gaxnick of Italy Held Office
An obituary notice recalls Natice Gaxnick of Italy who held public office prior to his death. Details on his role and dates are limited in the fragment.
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Natice Gaxnick
Italy
Hae Ss Fra
A. Bacigall PI
For Sale and Rent Notice With Various Chickens and Garage
An old classified item lists farm and household sales including Black Minorcas and Leghorns with red strain, a garage and other goods, plus a separate FOR RENT garage and apartment option. The ad references contact locations Mata and 355 Sid, and a reward line appears for economy.
J J's Pajama Party Brings Cheer And Games
A pajama party hosted by the J J's featured Dutch Whist, musical chairs, and prize drawings. Katharine Westover won a consolation prize a pretty rattle, Lucille Craigie was the first out and received a toy conker, others enjoyed a large chocolate cake assorted sweets and festive decorations.
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J. J
Auna Jaegal
Marian Garnett
Katherine Westover
Pry Young
Lucille Craigie
Th. Roser
Amd
Dictionary Additions Excite City Librarian Enthusiastically
The city librarian praises a newly added dictionary volume highlighting World War era terms and foreign phrases. The catalog notes derivations, definitions, and word histories, with readable entries and authentic contextual insights.
Pasadena boxers to represent in winter golf league
Unclear text mentions two boxers Willie of York and Fagen in Fiocid and a pair that will represent Pasadena in a winter golf league, notes on a long standing Midwest erdica series context.
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Renses University
Middle West
Neat
Willie
York
Fiocid
Ena
Florence Ziegfeld discovers blank jawless pearl
Florence Ziegfeld selects a striking young woman from a crowd described as an American girl. The scene centers on Joeny Roston, Betty Lee Cooper, and Tremont Street as a contract with "2iste" is arranged.
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Florence Ziegfeld
Joeny Roston
Betty Lee Cooper
Tremont Street
2Iste
Clara Valley Hatchery Ad For High Grade Baby Chicks
Readers are directed to Clara Valley Hatchery at 1044 Lincoln Ave in San Jose California for spring order of White Leghorn baby chicks. The ad emphasizes high grade stock and mentions female and feeder chick options.
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Clara Valley Hatchery
Lincoln Ave
San Jose
Calif
Time Set for Proving Will and Letters Testamentary
Superior Court of California Alameda County sets January 6 1926 at 10 am in Oakland for hearing on Maria Josefa Peters estate. Petitioner Frank J Peters seeks Letters Testamentary. interested parties may contest the will. Clerk Geo E Gross Deputy F J Lemos Hayward attorney filed December 24 1923.
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Superior Court
State OF California
County OF
Alameda
Maria Josefa Peters
Mearea Josefa Peters
Frank J. Peters
Department Nec
Oakland
Geo. E. Gross
Geo. H. Stricker
F. J. Lemos
Hayward
Calif
Janil
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Tomsen Ranch Auditor & Business
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Oxford Street
Berkeley
California
NEIF
Hayward Drug Co
Saylors and Lehnhardts
Cigar Store
Alaska
Shaw
Waceh
Bull” Durham
Dease
Eulor
iYane
Enoch Crews
Seabright
Mata
Sid Pd
Apt
Ine
Bull Durham
J. J’s
Coggisi
Ford
Uutsri Boles
Gible
Mrs. Creelman
Ziggie
W. N Rameever
Ramseyver
Iowa
President Coolidge
Mra. Carrol
Bloonfield
Mr. Coolidge
Castro Valley
Camro Vabbey
Ethool Auditorum
Wier Ari Vegic
Johan Varano
Castro Vallains
Hayward Theatre
Norma Talmadge
New York
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Mins Talmadge
ACK
London
White Fang
Strongheart the
Wonder Dog
Maxie
Play Ball
Harold Beall Wight
Acme Poultry Products CO
Fresno Rug Manufacturing Company
Telegraph Avenue
le Roy E. Pratt
Morticians
Coroner’s Office
C St
Heyward
Lady Attendant
Bank of Haywards
Fox
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