Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 84

ANNUAL NUMBER JANUARY. 1911 OAKLAND TRIBUNE INTERESTS ARE MANY AND DIVERSIFIED PURE FOOD PLANT IN OAKLAND. well. A visit to his plant at 309 to 319 12th street will convince the most fastidious that such are the conditions in every department. His butter, eggs and it cream cannot.

"be excelled. His plant is open -at all times for Inspection to any and all who or may interest themselves. OF PLENTY ISOLANO THE COUNTY (Continued.) have greatly Improved conditions, but as Ions there re dishonest dealer, the danger still Coininuis, although at present it may lie dormant. Since such evils are prevalent, is it not reassuring to know that there are certain concerns in which have treated their patrons with the utmost consideration and fairness? it not gratifying that there are certain dairies which have healthy, well fed cows, properly housed and kept, that these cows receive as good treatment as if they were people; that every sanitary precaution is taken to remove the danger of tuberculosis or other diseases? This is not due to pure food laws, but to the Integrity of the owners of these dairies. An inspection of the plant of the Royal Creamery, one of the most sanitary in the State of California, not only reveals to what a state of perfection this character of business can be carried if properlv arranged, but it also proves that Oorge U.

M. Gray is a benefactor to the city of Oakland in giving it cream and butter that is absolutely pure and that he conforms not only to the letter but to the spirit of the requirements of the pure food lawj as (Continued from Preceding Page.) As time progresses, and the public is awakening to the fact that sanitation is imperative to longevity, the I'ure food laws are becoming more stringent rath day. The newipsixTs and magazines are waging war on Impure products and business concerns, which specialue on food commodities, are in constant danger of penal servitude if they fail to conform to the statutes pertaining to food products. Campaigns of this character have been necessitated by unscrupulous dealers who sold condemned food articles at a profit, regardless of consequences. Spoiled meats, stale eggs, adulterated butter and milk have been imposed upon the unwary public, in enormous quantities.

The sanitary condition of cold storage plants, dairies ami creameries in many cases have been disregarded to such an extent that it became necessary for government inspectors to make reports that not only surprised but alariiied the public. Rigid laws 'were passed which only handle the repairs of the battleship fleet which will eventually, and in the not for distant future, patrol these waters, but will also do her share in the further building of our greater uavy. A CASH CITY. A XD every dollar spent In the development and maintenance of the Mare Island Nary Yard-means just that much In the development of Vallejo and the county of Solano. The largest city of the county, ideally located on clusters of hills overlooking Mare Island, the waters of Kan Pablo Bav and the Straits of SJL AHI TM IMP A One of the Most Successful Busi-.

lVi. UU IN CAIN ness Men in the Bay Cities Carquinez, Vallejo has been well termed the city of cash, for each week there Is brought to the Mare Island Navy Yard, from the sub-treasury of San Francisco, between fifty and sixty thousand dollars In good gold coin, for the payment of the large force of men who find steady employment at the government station. This yard alone provides Vallejo with a yearly revenue of over under ordinary conditions, while the visit of the Pacific fleet, several cruisers of which come to tho yard annually for repairs, means employment of an additional number of mechanics and the consequent material increase of the pay rolls. Iast year four of the big cruisers spent approximately six months at the station, during which period a larger force of men than usual was carried. maxy ixnrsTiurs.

Few men can boast of as many friends and business associates as can A. M. Duncan, whose office is In the Foxcroft Building on Post street, Pan Francisco. Many years ago, when but a young man, Mr. Duncan's parents brought him to California and lor-ated in Mendocino county, where Mr.

Duncan grew more popular each year. One of the many honors which was extended to hfm was his election to the Board of Supervisors, a position he held several termj. Later he moved to Fan Francisco and Is now looking alter mining interests for himself and friends in the northern counties. It is interesting to note that Mr. Duncan is one of tho shrewdest and best executive men, as well as one of the best liked men in politics.

It was Mr. Duncan who handled the fight In the recent election against the India Basin Act, and it is very reasonable, to believe that the measure won only because of so many other amendments to be voted upon, notably the Panama-Pacific Exposition bond issue, and rather than see this special act defeated, the general public voted "yes' on every amendment. Mr. Duncan and his family have recently built in San Francisco one of the mojt fashionable and select apartments that has been constructed since the fire. Announcements have been mailed recently, which read as follows: Till Eli MOXALD.V A PA 1 STM KXTS? Are of the Swinish Colonial typo, containing three and four rooms, each apartment iM'ing equipped with every modern convenience, Including portal, wall gas ranges, steam heat, hot water, telephone and jan tor service.

Every room in the house is. abundantly supplied with light and sun. on tlic first floor In a spacious and elegantly funilslied reception room for the use and comfort of occupants and guests. Taylor street, north of line, San Francisco, Cal. IIKUK are few cities of the state, either the size of Vallejo or larger, which can boast of this amount of money being placed In circulation each week.

It is small wonder, then, that Vallejo Is one of tho best business cities of Its size In California. But Mare Inland is is not the onlv source of Vallejo's revenue. i i i Flour mills, established in the early days of California's wheat prosperity; lumber mills, brlcls works, tanneries, a salmon packing company, which ships to all parts of the world these are a few of the industries which contribute to the prosperity of the city, In addition to tho brewing companies, bottling works, which are maintained, the yearly revenue, in salaries and wages, from the Industries here enumerated, amounting to $300,000. This in addition to the large sum above mentioned, and the money paid out by the merchants of the city. OllTTOOK FOR OIIj FIELDS.

If the predictions of oil exprti are verified, Val Front View of the "El Monalda" Apartments, Taylor Street, North of Pine, Kan Francisco. lejo will shortly be the center of a rich oil district. At the nresent time the Midas P'Yolcum Company Is sinking wells on the several thousand acres which It has bonded between Vallejo and Benlcia; and under which, it is claimed, there is a supply of oil whtcn will prove as rich as that yhich have made tho Bak- ersfield region famous. Had Faith in Oakland's Future. Thomas, President, and A.

Vander Nalllen. Cashier, of the Telegraph Avenue Savings Bank, some two and a half years ago when times were not considered the very best and banks were having a little rouble all over the state, showed.conclusively that they had faith in Oakland', future by organ 1 ng this itUe link Mr. Thomas had lived in-this neighborhood for years, but Mr. Vander Nalllen for thirty years had lived in San Francisco, but after a short residence here concluded to Invest. These two piemen were fortunate In interesting fifteen of the business men in, the neighborhood of the and with In si months had purchased one of the most desirable business comers and upon a portion of the lot he.

pres nt hand JntSllttle bank building and other improvements which are bringing a handsome rental Sl PEItn WATER Kl'PPLY. A LI. JO'S water work are among the finest Vln the State and no city in California enjoys a supply of purer water than that which is brought down from the municipal reservoirs TSTS In Green Valley. That the water works are a source of revenue, and good revenue, for 1 Valleio. can be iudeed from the fact that in the month of November, 1909, the total receipts were operating expenses, $2,180.39, leaving clear profit of J5.22S.

income. on the 27th of March next, i A Wl i '''li t'1 1 Vp hM 'J vS Itdwi "1 i TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES. It has been said that all of Solano County Is fortunate In transportation facilities. The main line of the Southern Pacific, passes through the county, branches from Suisun to Napa Junction, connecting yith the lines from Calistoga and Santa itosa, yhilo Vacaville is but four miles distant from tho, main line through Sulsin, with which it Is connected by a branch. Water transportation facilities are unusually good, but no section of all Solano has better trans-; portation facilities than has Vallejo.

Four round trips of the Southern Pacific Company each day give access to San Francisco within an hour and a half, while tho Monticello Steamship Company, with its fleet of five steamers, provides equally fast time on its six daily round trips. The main office and machine shops of the latter are at Vallejo, wiiere the company pays out over $75,000 each yojjlin salaries and wages. So great has become the b.ufiiicss of this transportation company that the little steamer Monticello, the nucleus of tho present fleet, is now used to tow the large freight barges which the company obliged to use for carrying the immen.se. amount of freight which goes over this line. The San Francisco, Vallejo Napa Valley llaJlroad the electric line connecting Vallejo with St.

Helena and the upper Napa valley vonne.cts with the Monticello Company's boat In Vallejo, thus bringing additional traffic through the latter city. With such means for transportation, with a deep waterway, capable of accommodating the largest steamers which rr'lght be sent to handle the output of its factories, with ideal locations along her -waterfront for the establishment of big and, not the least to the bank will be two years old. It has hundreds of depositors which are mostly the working class. It loans money only where same is to be used for building purposes within certain districts surrounding the bank. The CI' a miners have alway3 complimented the officials for their strict adherence to tho banking laws.

The management of the bank Is unique In as much as the business Is conducted by almost the total board of directors, who are business men who live in the immediate neighborhood, Theso gentlemen have made a success of their own business and by. using the same, energies in conducting the business affairs of the bank have today the satisfaction of knowing that the Telegraph Avenue Savings Bank is prosperous, on a paying basis and enjoys the confidence of everybody in Central Oak-la ml, or what Is better known by "old Temese.Hl.- The present officials and directors are: be considered, an abundance of money in circulation, Vallejo fittingly stands forth as the rich city of a rich eoiinlVi Prosperity's finger beckons onward both city and county: Vallejo, tho city of Solan or the-county of plenty! President Kstato V. B. Thomas, Butcher Plumber Merchant Florirt Knglncer Printer Owner Dr. C.

A. Dukes, 1st Vice-President. an Dr. 'A. S.

Kelly. 2nd Vice-President. A. Vander Nalllen. Jr Cash.er CnlSlnt V.

S. Robinson, Secretary. rwractor W. A. Walker.

Director. W. E. Smith, Director Ii. II.

Spott. Director B. Solari, Director p. McDonnell, Director j. V.

Annis, Director F. H. Dettner, I lirector Capt. Z. J.

Hatch, Director Anyone desiring information, on any iart of the iilvermore Valley can receive the same on iippliralion to tho LIVERMOKE WATER AND POWER COMPANY. This bind has excellent transportation fiu-illtles to Oakland and Knn lYan- isco as well, as the I through Stockton and The land around Llvermore. Is particularly adapted to chicken raising ind some of the liest stock birds In the I'niied States are raised there. Sewer Contractor never hm iheir own building before commencing business, and who thAfrv few banks who built tluir own ou boast of. Emission for selling stock-a I act u.ac l-Miu --I.