California's Big Creek Power Tunnel Ushers New Water Era
Florence Lake will feed a 15 foot, 13 mile tunnel the world’s longest of its type. The project will generate hydroelectric power, conserve water, and cultivate dry lands. Daring blasts at Big Creek cost lives and money rivaling the Panama Canal, proving California’s enduring progress through science and workers.
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Florence Lake
High Sierras
California
Big Creek
Panama Canal
General Mitchell Warned For Blunt Aircraft Opinion
The piece notes General Mitchell’s independence and direct speech on aircraft development. It suggests his long service could be canceled as punishment for his bombastic opinion, though his value to the nation may allow continued service outside rank. It contrasts strict discipline with a backbone of progressive citizens.
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Mitchell
United States Air Service
Slogan of careful safety first in 1925 shows grim bay area toll
The piece notes Bay Area traffic fatalities are double last year, with 1924 San Francisco automobile deaths at 104 and 1923 at 106. It cites Hoover era safety ideas: prevention, stronger penalties, and public education. It argues most motorists are careful but 35 to 50 percent of accidents stem from careless driving and pedestrian faults. The tone urges individual motorists to act as if others lack sense to avoid crashes.
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Bay District
San Francisco
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Elegant spring suit in two and three piece ensembles
The article describes fashion ensembles featuring two and three piece suits with a one piece frock and matching coat. It outlines rosewood twill fabric, braided detailing, raglan sleeves, russet crepe trim, and invisible back plaits for ease of movement. It notes the mix of plain cloths and printed silks adding youth and variety for spring fashion.
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Unioa
Editorial Snap Shots With Global Quips And Quirks
A collage of editorial quips from multiple papers jokes about postwar power and public spending. It notes shifting Senate focus on Muscle Shoals and mocks publicity zest under Lord Northcliffe era while spotting global curiosities like gold shipments and disaster telegraphs.
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Hayward Review
Melo, Crissey & Reynolds
Publishers Daily
Castro Street
Hayward
United Press Association
J. 8
Melo
George D. Crissey
H. E. Reynolds
Rothaig
Kean Fer
By Julia Bottomley
S. A. Soares
The
California Home Investment Co
Building and Loan Association
Bank of Italy
Sophia J. McClelland, M.D
D Street
U. S
Norwalk
All Good Undertakers
M. S
Brandon
Calif
M. S. Madsen
Cal
Sign Shop
Art Phillips
Hayward, Calif
Acme Poultry Products Co
J. B. Rowell
Prop
Castro Valley Road
Boulevard
Tel. Hay
Shell Company OF
Calfornea
Portland Oregonian
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Wichita Eagle
U.S
London
Columbus Dispatch Paren
Lord Northcliffe
New York Evening World
Columbia Record
Boston
Cleveland Plain Dealer
le Roy E. Pratt
Morticians
Coroner's
St. Hayward
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