Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 23

FRIDAY EVENING Nit TRIBUNE'S EXPANSION OAKLAND OF GROWTH AIDS tr it -is a development of the first ffi iTriburIsCctulatdby I FURTHER EXTENSION Tribune Returns to Site It Occupied on 1 2th St. in 7 7 Keader rom Its irst Issue 1 1 PBESEHT-PUifiT DECLARED the world. Good wishes for tha continued success of The TRJft-UNE." ROGER COIT, Colt Investment company: "We are desirous of congratulating Tile TRIBUNE Publishing company and itu management for. its foresight progressivSness in acquiring an- other quarter block of property to provide for the expansion of its facilities and augmented service to its readers. What strikes us so favorably is that Oakland TRIBUNE not only shows its faith i in Oakland by establishing a first class dally, but purchases its own-property, and mere important of all, creditably and substantially QNE of The TRIBUNE'S readers "Accept" my heartiest congralula-who ha never missed an issue Uon8' Wh" pleasure it gave roe magnitude for Oaland.

My heartiest congratulations go to Knowland and his associates for their enterprise and foresight." 8. JOSEPHINE SWAN WHITE, presidoiut, Oakland Business and Professional Women's Clubs. "One of th'e most splendid things that has ever happened to Oakland. The-Business and Professional Women are to rejoice over this acquisition of. The TRIBUNE because they stand for everything progressive.

They, like myself, have faith in Oakland becoming one of the great metropolises of the world and it's splen reniemDer an tne cnangesm its of the newspaper since its first growth; bnt if I remember right. PART OF CriY'S PROGRESS edition back in 1874 is among the first edition was on the east those sending congratulations over side of Broadway, between Eighth the acquisition of the Hippodrome and Ninth, pictured in my mind theater property for expansion of about the size of this paper. If I The TRIBUNE building and plant, am not mistaken, Al Harmon cot The Wells-Fargo Co. Ex-press office occupied two of the stores facing twelfth street, and James Carroll Co, dealing in wall paper, was another neighbor of The TRIBUNE on the ground floor. The Twelfth street block later became- the hotel.

Subsequent changes in the intervening years altered the appearance of, the corner from time to time, and the present theater building, to be razed when pending leases expire, was erected about fifteen years ago. FTER a half century of wan. dering about downtown Oakland, The TRIBUNE comes back to the site it ocenpied in 1877 at Twelfth and Franklin streets through acquisitoin, announred yesterday, of thy Hippodrome theater property for future expansion, of the newspaper plant. Old-timers in Oakland recalled today that from 1877 to 1880 The TRIBUNE occupied a three-story building at Twelfth and Franklin streets, known as the Twelfth street did to think that we have people of vision who realize it sufficiently Addressing the paper by the name out the first; then I think it was improves the same. F.

BRUCE MAIDEN, president pore in its earlier years, Ihe JJargie. Oakland Tribune," he "I never missed a paper since. Widespread recognition among leading citizens of Oakland of what The TRIBUNE'S expansion plans, announced yesterday with the acquisition of the Hippodrome theater property at Twelfth and Franklin streetsy mean to the city's future was indicated today in the flood of felicitations and well wishes reach to, enterprise as The TRIBUNE is doing." MRS. JENNIE TODD, president, Soroptlmlsts of Alameda, county. "This shows that The TRIBUNE has a vision of a greater Oakland arid is showing its faith in the, future in a very substantial way.

acquiring the property fo enable it to meet tne needs of its growth." ROBERT FITZGERALD, altdr. nanv: "It is a wonderfully pro ing the new owners, gressive move and shows that The ney. "The next great development in Oakland will take place In the The Soroptlmlsts are right behind advance as far as Oakland is concerned, for the newspaper is a true indicator of the community's progress. It reflects in its pages the prosperity, of the city through its Hailed as a distinct impetus to Maiden-RiUigsteln company: ls very distinct evidence of the growth of Oakland when a paper like The TRIBUNE takes a Nstep of this kind. It is a wonderful thing for the city and for the neighborhood, and will help to sta- bllize real estate values.

I am glad to hear of the proposed new plant, and offer best wishes for the con--tinued growth of the paper." CALVERT L. BOWLES, executive secretary, Eastside Consolidated Improvement club: "The TRIBUNE'S action demonstrates its confidence in Oakland, which. 1 anything for the development and betterment of our community and territory between Broadway and Lake Merritt. Traffic over Twelfth TRIBUNE is stepping rignt aneaa and keeping-pace with the development of Oakland and the Eastbay, growth, of Oakland led us to buy here' two. years ago and to put money into our property.

We congratulate The TRIBUNE." PAUL B. MANHEIM, of Man-helm and Mazor. "I realize that the growth of The TRIBUNE which makes nc jessary this expansion reflects the growth of voak1-land and congratulate both on the opportunity of growing together in the future as in the past." street dam from East Oakland this is surely a step forward think it is wonderful." nerhans ewen a sten further than through the estuary tube from Ala cellent paper, testifies that The TRIBUNE Is a leader in all questions of community advancement. It has been an important factor in developing in Alameda county our unsurpassed public schools, our stories and write-ups on puoiic development. Not only does it do this, but it contributes a great deal to the growth and development of the rest of the community.

It is just' another indication of your MRS. J. R. SUTTON, president elect, Oakland Federation of Par meda, and over Harrison street from Piedmont and -north of Lake 5 the Eastbay's growth and the de- velopment of Oakland's business 1 district, the transfer of the theater Bite, which doubles the area of The TRIBUNE'S holdings and gives the newspaper half of the block bounded by Broadway, Franklin, Twelfth and Thirteenth S. streets, met with a wave of ap- I proval which bespeaks popular ents and certainly Merritt, insures this fact.

The deal indicates the faith of The TRI congratulate The TRIBUNE on its the city through its write-ups dv. inspiring further activities along nationally known public health move. It seems natural that The BUNE In the future of Oakland, industrial and commercial lines, plan of Alameda county, our ran TRIBUNE, which is so much an idly growing industrial activities. Integral party of our city, should consider, the best city in the United States today. Already the leading Easthav oaDer.

The. TRIBUNE'S JOHN P. MAXWELL, Maxwell Hardware company. Oakland is to POSTMASTER CHARLES D. HEYWOOD.

Berkeley: "The enviable progress. GEORGE H. WILHELM, Vice-President nnd General Manager, East Bay Water Company: "There is no question about The, TRIBUNE'S progress, and this new project Is just another indication of its i-api growth. In addition to this, it is a wonderful thing for Oakland and the city's business lead in a great progressive venture, To support these vital movements for success The TRIBUNE has JOHN MCCARTHY, president of the Oakland Title Insurance and Guaranty company. "Service to the community has been the foundation of The TRIBUNE'S growth and present success.

In this. The TRIBUNE has 'helped Oakland to grow and in turn Oakland will help be congratulated on the faith dis I have been a subscriber to The circulation should reach out to all been largely responsible creat TRIBUNE for the last 20 years and played In its future development by such an organization as Th? TRIBUNE. Investment of funds in TRIBUNE is to be congratulated on its latest development. Acquisition of this- valuable piece of property is another indication of the remarkable growth of The parts of the state, carrying tne message of Oakland's prosperity." ing among our citizens healthy, I proud of what it is doing. confidence In The TRIBUNE as ft civic institution.

KEEPING' STEP WITH GROWTH step with Oakland's growth" is the general interpreta-' tion placed on The TRIBUNE'S latest move, which is to reach its culmination in replacement of the BlfiOKGK DUKAND. nresident of moral public opinion." MRS. FRANK L. BURCKHAL- 1 such large holdings means that tne AJameda County Central Labor district, of which The TRIBUNE GEORGE SPRINGER, district property is an Important unit. The TRIBUNE is confident of com Ing growth." limimiictcihi manager, racmc xeie- Committee.

"This certainly, demonstrates the march of progress of TER, Director, Oakland City Club: "A very substantial expression of confidence in the growth of, Oakland, I should say this rej estate pnone company: "Another evi GEORGE EBEY, Manager of the The TRIBUNE no less than of the JOHN SMITH, Smith Brothers. dence of the substantial growth Fulton "That is magnifi xne tribune, to grow untir even another expansion is C. G. MONROE, -president, Taft Pennoyer company. "The confidence which The TRIBUNE shows In Oakland's future is no greater than that which it has shown in the past.

In. stimulating the growth of city. They seem to go hand In That is -a wonderful proposition present structure on the newly-ac-, quired site by an extension of the present newspaper plant to. cover transaction is. And it's what oak- and shows that the people of Oak TRIBUNE and the great Eastbay.

It is In keeping with The TRIBUNE'S policy of not only keeping abreast of the times, but in advance of them." MAYOR FRANK D. STRING-HAM, Berkeley: "This is important step in the development of the Eastbay: Growth of one city means advancement for its neigh and development in the Eastbay cities is clearly reflected in The TRIBUNE and Telephone company expansion plans. It is with sincere cent. There is no doubt but what The new plant will prove a valuable addition to Oakland's business district, and it hand. I am glad to see The TRIBUNE prosper1 and hope that It will become greater and greater as time land needed, too.

It spells a -tremendous stride in the progress of land appreciate the service that The TRIBUNE is giving to them, the newspaper world," goes on. The TRIBUNE gives a service enthusiasm that I learned of The tne Eastbay region The TRIBUNE surely Is a big step in the progress MRS. L. G. CAMPBELL.

Presi NEAL HARRIS, nresident. Ex equaling that of the biggest metro TRIBUNE'S proposed building ac-J has aided its own growth. Many of the paper and of the city. politan papers of the east and its The Lake view Club: "I'm proud that Oakland is going ahead change Club. "This transaction shows great promise for Oakland's CLAUD rresiacnr, tivity ana i wisn to orier my con gratulatlons." bors.

The TRIBUNE is indeed to progress shows that Eastbay peo Tele-Grove Improvement Clnb A. S. LAVENSON. caultalist and be congratulated. Not only will it pie appreciate this service.

Our "That The TRIBUNE'S growth is, W. C. JXJRGENS, presKtont and ioriner department store best wishes go with you in, the a gauge of the growth and develop future growth. Not only is it an Indication of the development already attained but it is a distinct promise of greater development to have one of the- most extensive plants of its kincf in the state of the entire half block. i spirit of civio co-operation runs through the megqages, ing The TRIBUNE today.

As 1 pointed out in connection with the announcement a er a the strategic value of the' site for newspaper circulation requires it to rekch an army of readers at all points of the compass 1 is recognized. No location in Oakland is more central for the purpose required. Substantial proot of- this -news- caper's confidence in Oakland's fu- The proposed hew addition to The ment of the city of Oakland is TRIBUNE building will be ex new project. It is wortderful. L.

H. NEWBERT. manager East general manager, Oakland Hotel company, and president Charles Jurgens company: "I was very California, but by its own develop tremely valuable in establishing the come when such a concern as The something which is not subject to any argument. The announced ment it is setting pace for a greater character of Twelfth street as a much pleased to learn of The plans of projected expansion on growth of the Eastbay. The entire Eastbay region joins in commend street of big business and will make bay Division, Pacific Gas Electric company.

"The new project-is substantial evidence of, The TRIBUNE'S faith in the future of TRIBUNE finds it necessary to double its ground area in order to be prepared to cope with the needs so fast, and that The tribune is not only keeping step with her. but anticipating her, future development. I think this move is a wonderful step forward in progress." MRS. ORVILLE B. CALDWELL, President, The Oakland Club: "Everything will go by great Jumps now that The TRIBUNE has made this move.

When some one takes the Initiative to express a great faith, others always follow the lead. We appreciate what The TRIBUNE has done for Oakland in staking- ror a balanced growth of the busl TRIBUNE'S projeot. I ean remember when The TRIBUNE had offices in a building located where The TRIBUNE'S part is an undeniable Indication of greater ing this forward step. BIG STEP FORWARD. mess- district.

I am glad to learn of The TRIBUNE'S growth and of the Oakland of tomorrow. This is a significant matter which the growth on the part of the com GEORGE FRIEND. Member of munity." nope that it continues. wnoie city may wen taKe note or. R.

H. GLASSLEY, General Man the Hippodrome theater now stands. Now. it is coming back there in a new and greatly enlarged' plant, after out-growing its other buildings. The project certainly the Board of Directors of Berkeley Realty Board: "Fine work! This CHARLES' P.

HOWARD, nresi. Oakland. I congratulate The TRIBUNE'S owners and extend my heartiest congratulations in what is another evidence of what is in store for the Eastbay of the future." WIGGINTON E. CREED, nresi ALTER LEIMERT, capitalist. ager, Montgomery Ward and Com, The TRIBUNE'S new project Is pany: This development is just only another manifestation Tf the is another big step forward in the progress of Oakland in particular rapid growth of the Eastbay and another expression of confidence in the future of our community by ture and the desire of Its publishers to contribute to the city's growth la seen by the host of citizens commenting on the expansion! prd-' gram.

EXPANSION MERITED. In the flood of congratulatory messages the essential thing that makes it possible, for a newspaper to grow and keep abreast of the and the great Eastbay In general. uem oi me uoamoer or commerce. "News growth means that our community is growing in importance. In this connection I think that development of this sort is most encouraging and a valuable dent.

Pacific Gas Electric com Newspapers do much to lead tne a great metropolitan newsoaDer. so much on her progress, inere will surely be some changes OTHERS TO FOLLOW SUIT. FRANK N. KORNHAUS, Presi pany. "That is a fine forward step both for The TRIBUNE and for its business district, of which the newspaper plant is the heart.

It will prove a reat factor in the-, upbuilding of the city." wav toward sound development, shows the confidence of The TRIBUNE in the stability and progress of Oakland." MTtS. FREDERICK TURNER, first president of the Oakland Forum and leader in Eastbay well known for its foresight and sound "The citizenry as a whole should see in this expansion This particular expansion is but one indica'tion of the big things the city of Oakland, ilt marks an-pther move in the rapid growth of dent of Eastlake Klwanis Club: addition to our business district. Fine. I am glad The TRIBUNE is ifiAUL G. LINSLEY.

president. that are coming for air of who I am pleased. The TRIBUNE program a definite Indication of tne iuastoay and when the new Knights of the Round Table. "The ciud circles: "This is wonderful expanding." building is completed the project has proven its Confidence in Oakland by Its investment, and this is are interested in the development of the continental slde of the bay." future growth and greatness for Oakland, the industrial capital of HARVEY C. LYON, nresident.

of win oe a valuable addition to the acquisition of The TRIBUNE'S holdings to expand Its plant is a measure of the increase of thecity's the Uptown was WARDE SORRICK. Vice-Presi community it aerves has not been missed. The TRIBUNE'S well wishers point to the of the newspaper daily keeps them in close touch with the events. The expansion of the west." downtown business district. My tbh0ZJt" lW5Tf heartiest congratulations are ex- thought of The TRIBUNE SAMUEL UPRIGHT.

Owner. as one It )e an evidence of the city's growth and of the Increased dent, First National Bank, Berkeley: "I readv with interest the development plans of The TRIBUNE, what the city needs. Other investors will follow suit, and the may be reflected in increased busi-. ness activity in all parts' of Oak- land." tended to the publishers of The or the leading institutions here. In need for larger facilities.

TRIBUNE and to the people of the Eastbay who will be benefited." and join in extending my heartiest REX M1DGELY. manager Amer Tha TRIBUNE'S building and production plant could not have been brought about, it recognized, if the newspaper did not J. A. PICCARDO, President of loan Theater. "Purchase of the H.

S. BONESTELL, capitalist congratulations. There is more than merely a development of a newspaper plant In the announce Twelfth and Franklin street prop xne tkujune'S new project news for those of us who remember Oakland when it was only a village. To have a newspaper so fine as The TRIBUNE is fortunate in the first place, to Bee that it Is so confident in Oakland's growth as to "make this move, is splendid." MRS. HARRY A.

KLUGEL, president, San Francisco Bay branch, American Association of University Women: "This signlfiot that The TRIBUNE, undoubtedly the leading paper of the Eastbay, reflects the growth and prosperity of Oakland.) This real estate transaction Is an indication of the paper's public spirit, and I 'rejoice erty is distinct proof that the Oak adequately cover Its field Of serv Fruitvale Boulevard Merchants Association: "The TRIBUNE has made a wonderful move. The whnla nf Oakland will be benefited. land business district is growing ice and meet with the approval of Upright's, Thirteenth and Washington streets: "It was with a great deal of pleasure that I read in Thursday's TRIBUNE the account of The TRIBUNE acquiring the Hippodrome property for expansion. When I took over this store 11 years ago The, TRIBUNE Was then only a small Institution, andwhen it moved to the jjresent building with a great many others, thought The TRIBUNE had undertaken just a little more than they could handle, and that it rapidly. The TRIBUNE has shown ment as made last night.

Such a step as taken by The TRIBUNE spells progress in capital letters. The entire Eastbay 'will share the benefits to be derived." faith in the city and is to be con We are proud a news my connection in the Uptown association I am naturally concerned principally about the district we represent. But Oakland is all tied together and the advancement of one district helps another so I surely am glad to know the paper is expanding. It is a reflection of our general prosperity, when the leading newspaper of a city doubles Its It represents a new high level of progress." SHERWOOD SWAN, president of the Oakland Business District as gratulated on the wise move it has paper as The TKttsUJNJii in our its ever-increasing army of readers. So the purchase of the new site and the contemplated erection of an extension which will, match in appearance and.

construction the present building constitute a for made. HARMON BELL, Attorney: "It sureiy is a Dig step in the right direction, both for the newspaper and for Oakland. I am always interested in Oakland's progress and am very glad to hear of this latest step in the Eastbay growth." WILLIAM CAVALIER, president, William Cavalier "The new project is a wonderful testimonial to the growth and development of The TRIBUNE and a sure manifestation that the DR. GEORGE C. PARDEE, city.

Its influence on the progress of Oakland will be even greater when the expansion program is put into effect." chairman of the board of the East- certainly is a fine thing for Oakland. The city's business district bay Municipal Utilities District ward step oy Oaklanders as in see that there is someone who "Fine! Good! The new building MRS. CATHERINE E. WOODS, senses the future progress oi our is not going to be confined to any small area or to any one or two streets, but Is going to consist of would have all the space necessary for many years to come. But the keeping with the traditional policy of the Eastbay's one big newspaper will be another big move in the city." Secretary, East Lawn Improves ment Club: "The TRIBUNE'S sociation.

"I am a little out of progress of Oakland and the East- MRS. H. W. KENT, president, in uniting Us destiny with that of bay, and' will mark the addition of newspaper is keeping pace With the The Home club: "I am glad to the community It and in another big. new structure to Oak- the entire down town area.

The TRIBUNE'S project will surely be a valuable addition to the business district and is a wonderful thing fact that it is already necessary to again expand shows the real spirit of the men behind The TRIBUNE, and suggests the business axiom 'Business goes only where it is strides or tne city. It is a mighty whose progress and achievements know that The TRIBUNE is keeping step with Oakland's triumphal lands business district. guuu unng ror uaKiana and I wish congratulate those responsible J. B. PAULO, nresident.

Central march of progress. Business Association. "The news invited and stays only where it is CLARENCE L. for the paper and for the whole community." V. N.

LOWELL, President of the ior tne project. WILLIAM H. SPOONERi i of this transaction is good 'news treated My congratulations tary of the Central Labor Council. touch with things because I have been ere in St. Francis hospital for two weeks but I am glad to hear The TRIBUNE'S plans for expansion and added building.

This is. a very definite criterion of East-bay growth, and a dandy thing for the particular district the newspaper -plant -occupies." ARTHUR L. COX, assistant vice-president, Bank of Italy. "A newspaper 'is a clvie asset. For'a newspaper to increase the size of Its plant ajid increase its effective i one oi ins oesi ana mest enter-prising newspapers on the dent of the Alameda Cliuhiber 1 Commerce: TRIBUNE is to be congratulated on its in choosing to expand' at" the' present indeed.

It is another indication that Oakland's growth is a true growth that- tfs development is real, solid development and not of ft actively participates. OP VITAJL IMPORTANCE. Here are some of the messages from JSastbay men and women: A. E. THURSTON, president, Fruitvale Branch of the Bank of 'Italy: "This is one of the finest deals for the betterment of Oakland that has ever been-accomplished.

The TRIBUNE building is situated at the Juncture of the industrial, wholesale, retail and fin A. J. HANSEN, president. Beulah Summit Improvement Club: 'The expansion is a sure Indication, in my opinion, of the growth and development due for the entire community along industrial and commercial lines." LUTHER W. ROOD, President.

Press Clnb of Oakland: "The Press Club is essentially Interested -in Eastbay newspapers and their growth. News that The TRIBUNE is to expand on the scale announced was received by the organization with delight. The Press Club extends congratulations to The TRIBUNE, and the vision it ha3 manifest in preparing) for a greater community. The management of the publication seems to be determined that its plant and time. Its growth Is a sure Indies the mere boom' variety transaction is an evidence of the tion of the exnanslnn of the Fast.

appreciates the advancement of any creative institution, so I can express the general feeling" of satisfaction that follows the announcement of a 'bigger and better" TRIBUNE and a bigger and better home the paper. The congratulations of the community are Eastmont Business Association: believe that Oakland will be one of the greatest cities in the world in 26 or-30 years, and I consider The TRIBUNE'S purchase of additional property as an indication of the -trend in that direction." J. J. SUICH, Manager of Bedell's: "I think it is a wonderful display of confidence In Oakland, remarkable growth of the paper HARRY J. HARDING, president.

Lions Club. "This move is another bay on its step ahead at' this' time denotes its leadership F. A. DODGE, Dofl-- ness -is as good news as any of re and of the community. In my opinion, The TRIBUNE.

Is inthe front 'rank, of newspapers of the coast just as Oakland is in the front rank of cities of the coast." evidence of the growth of Oakland toward its ultimate position that of a city on a par with any city on the Pacific coast. The transaction Department Store, Alameda: "We cent months. It seems to- tne The of Alameda are glad to congratu ancial districts. The future of the city depends largely on -what The TRIBUNE can do. Its influence TRIBUNE'S announcement is.

high The TRIBUNE must be guided by show The TRIBUNE'S confidence late The TRIBUNE on its proposed expansion. The location of its new iy encouraging for all of Oakland PROSPERITY REFLECTED. W. F. WOOD, President, West Is of vital importance." and belief in Oakland's continued men of vision who are awake to the possibilities of the Eastbay WlliLilAAl FlTifiMAUKICE.

as home is undoubtedly the most ad 5 T. H. HAGEMAN, secretary of slstant vice-president. Bank of Piedmont Improvement Club: "This vantageous that could have, bean region, which in my opinion, is destined to become one of the Hie A weuty-lnira Avenue is a big thins tot Oak equipment shall be found in keeping with the progress predestined for all Eastbay cities." transaction of The TRIBUNE'S is growth and expansion. too, believe we are on the verge of a tremendous expansion.

We have had industrial development and selected. land and especially for the part of an Indication of a further step in greatest metropolitan districts in club: "No Single agency can exert a greater-influence upon the well HERMANN KRUSI, retired Ala. uue it. O. D.

JACOBY, -rrer-president. American Trust Company. "This is right In line with the progressive policy of The TRIBUNE and I- congratulate the newspaper and its management. The coming expansion certainly: bespeaks a lot for Oakland, as well as for The TRIBUNE." JOSEPH CARLSTON, president of the Central National Bank. "The TRIBUNE is to be congratulated on its farsightedness and tne city where the additional build meda capitalist: "Naturally-I am harbor development and now we being of a community than a good lng fs'to take place.

I am surely dally newspaper. 1 wish The TRIB are entering on a -period of com pleased to know The TRIBUNE UNE every success. I consider has decided to enlarge its home and strong for progress, and so must congratulate The TRIBUNE. Its continued' growth has kept pace' with the general advancement of Wa sell a Camp Goods at any price aaleas they Twelfth street the hub' of the East- I wish the paper, all the success in tne world." bay and the logical business cen ter." the Eastbay, and the present plans mercial development, WILLIAM DEAN, treasurer and Rotary Club director. "I think this is wonderful pews.

It is a natural reaction' and indication of Oakland's expansion in the matter of industry, commerce and dodut HARRY G. WILLIAMS, uresi- dent of the Merchants' exchange, are, I believe, a' true indication of the expansion to be expected in the This is a testimonial of the faith DAVID J. CLARK, attorney "It is one of the most wonderful things that have happened for the fit of Oakland in a long time. TJie near future. taitn in -our city, Indicated by the expansion announced today- The vision which brought about this step Is that which has enabled The TRIBUNE to acquire its great The TRIBUNE has in this city.

it makes it possible F. J. HARGRAVE, president roadway In Oakland Ifathe 'BROADWAY i or Campi Goodt for a lot of the rest of us to follow Alameda Real Estate board: I believe that eventually the Eastbay $tore Opm EVENINGS Till 7 p.m. SATURDAYS Till 9 p.m. result wiH be a shoving ahead of the city's prosperity.

A newspaper is, I the Important in its footsteps. This is big news, power in mis community." HARRY MOSHER vlre-nrMl. district will exceed San Francisco lation. tit also shows The TRIBUNE'S confidence in the city's future growth." MRS. FREDERICK G.

ATHEARN, President of the Alameda County Federation 'of Women's Clubs: "The TRIBUNE More uck to The TRIBUNE." dent of the Central National Bank, factor in the development and JUDGE CHARLES SNOOK, sen in all lines. It is reassuring to see that The TRIBUNE has faith in DEPARTMENT STORE "I'm glad to hear of this lndlca prosperity of a city, with the pos ior member of the' law firm of Snook, Snook and -Chase. "The the same belief. Such expansion slble exception of the. railroads tion of The TRIBUNE'S growth and success and I think the new as The TRIBUNE plans generally proves that It has hud its lam p- More power to The TRIBUNE.

confidence in Oakland evidenced by serves as a starter -for other ref MAIN NEAR' 21 it ST. 2087-89 BROADWAY trimmea ana burning' ready to lead in the Eastbay rapid expan ouiiaing will a great" thing, not only for The TRIBUNE but for the tne purchase or this property by The TRIBUNE, together with the lects, and I do not doubt that Oak JACK MILLAR, vice-president and general manager, California Couou Mills: "Oakland is to be STORE land will feel the effect of this wnoie city." sion. I congratulate it on its plans lor great expansion, is sufficient proof that this city has come F. D. RICHARDSON, vlce-nresl deal.

UP TOWN BRANCH STORE 1026 BROADWAY FORMERLY SPIRO'S congratulated when the leading J. J. MULT ANT, Alameda, real aenc ana casnier or the Fimt Ni, iiruiupi ana complete recognition of this area progress toward becoming the most important publication in the city shows its into its own as the great indus tional Bank. "Good for The TRIB trial center of the Pacific Coast. estate dealer: "As a real estate dealer I am naturally optimistic This new development will result faith in the future development of our community by investing so much money.

The deal is conclusive proof that Oakland's future is metropolis or tne Pacific coast." MRS. BESSIE WOOD SON, leader in business and i concerning all transactions, such until, it shows great confidence in the home town and In ita own district I am glad to see The in the broadening of the downtown business section over, -a district this one." In this- particular TRIBUNE progress and I think the resslonal women's circles of the which has Iain dormant for years." jus bay: "Oakland Is to be con additional space will soon be needed cases however, tne prospects, are particularly encouraging to the of Oakland property. assured. ALEX G. RHODES, vlce-presi tl-'nu KhodesJameisou company lka executive vice, as Oakland and the Eastbay region gratuiatea upon having a paper like The TRIBUNE.

Why. this presMent and general manager, grows." and I feel that The TRIBUNE has Purchase by The TRIBUNE of uauana Title insurance and Guar F. E. BIDDLE. nresident of the transaction is a wonderful thing for Started the ball rolling, not oniy i he Twelfth and Franklin street anty company.

"This irst Bank. "The TRIB for a bigger plunge for themselves. property is another indication of program will give The TRIBUNE me city, it win pep up everyone in it for miles around. I have watched The TRIBUNE stow since UNE is a wonderful paper and the facilities for the most magnifl but also for a bigger and Better Oakland." those running it are first-class ANNOUNCEMENT A New Downtown Store Now, For Your Convenience the Army Goods' Store (formerly Spiro's). at 1026 Broadway; will now, conjunction with the Broadway Dept.

Store of 2087-89 Broadway, handle and sell the famous "Broadway" camp equipment, as well as fishing tackle. A. TWO STORES NOW An Up anct Down Town Location TM famous Broadway policy ef selling nothing but standard eamp. equipment at a savinB of ene-thlrd: and our remarkabUgwwth In the patt feur years are aonelua.ve proof that folks hays appre- the growth of our downtown business district. Every new building only acts as a magnet to, attract cent newspaper plant west of Chi newspapermen.

This is demon tne a ays oi its wee small office, JESSE L. DELANOY, vice-presi cago. It shows the optimism' of strated by the growth which made ana i oeiieve that it is a paper dent, Alameda Commercial Na further development, i xne tribune in the future mat oeiongs aeziniteiy to Oakland necessary the nronosed expansion. growth of Oakland and Indicates The confidence of our people is I am glad' to hear of the success CHARLES H. J.

TUBMAN, presi dt-nt. Telegraph Avenue Merciiauts annociation and Mercantile Building great confidence in the community. of The TRIBUNE, which is con tional Bank: "The entire uastDay district should feel elated at The TRIBUNE'S announcement It is decidedly a progressive step, but by no means is to too ambitious. expressed in its growtn. LESTER S.

READY. PMbfont So far as I know, no. other news sidered one of the best and cleanest aud Loan association: it is a won paper in the West has had the papers in the country. derlul thing and another step in H. rAPMT.lt.

nnulrtt Ar courage to look soVar ahead into the future." The TRIBUNE had to ney feystem Transit "The Eastbay district is destined to be ons of the great industrial centers of the United States, and the considering future possibilities." the right direction. It ahows that the H. Capwell Company R. C. STREHLOW.

Senior 1'ro- institutions in Oakland -and grow do something to meet the growth of wnen an institution like The Drietor Of Neptune Beach: "It is Ing with Oakland, perhaps good to see The TRIBUNE profit TRIBUNE sees fit to expand the facilities of a plant which many leading the way. It is an especially anneuneement of The TRIBUNE of the purchase of the Hippodrome property on the northwest corner ing by ita many years of service oi.t.d our sincere eHorta to give them 9od merchandise at ins pr.o. valuable improvement -in the bus! papers would consider already ade ricss district and will be reflected now at a point where It is reaay for still further progress. The step quate, it shows the foresight and Post-Enquirer and TnBuna Tor our weeKiy -neonex- 1 offering fast eourteous service in camping and fishing equipment at a saving of one-third. i effcring oi iweirth and Franklin streets Is but another evidence of tha irnwih lu property values throughout the confidence placed in the growth of by which the newspaper obtained of this section.

Both The TRIB aountown area. the city. It. Is still further evidence tne paper, and it did the big courageous thing of in he Howntown district This is one of the most progressive moves made in the history of Oakland." ROSCOE D. JONES," president, Oakland Board of Port Commis-sioners, "The TRIBUNE is generally considered the most constructive force the.

upbuilding of Oakland, and it is a pleasure to me to see that Its success is such FISHING SEASON OPENS MAY ST its present position has been an IM4 ANNIE FLORENCE UNE And the 'Eastbav district are or the stability or business in Oak to be congratulated unon the president, Oakland For indication of Oakland a growth ana we feel confident that The TRIB Camp Goods Specials for Saturday land. Having recently taken a aim! signs or prosperity. Fishing Tackle Specials lar step Itself, the Capwell com UNE will point the way for even UAMtGI O'BRIEN. President. uiu: "it is with pleasure that I the enlargement of The IjUBUNE properties.

This expan-m a of your building' and equip- further advancement. 7 pany' is glad to learn that It will be working shoulder to shoulder Santa Fo Improvement Club: "The growth of The TRIBUNE bears a W. PEARSON, A loe-President, ior Saturday $7-15 with The TRIBUNE for a greater Value COLEMAN GASOLINE LANTERN Built-in Pump Piedmont Property Hold that the paper requires thee en- Oakland: ers' Association: "It occurred 'to direct ratio to the growth of Oakland, The newspaper bespeaks tha OP TYEE SALMON EGGS Urged quarters-. The 'growth of a n.eat means that the entire. East-Lily, through its copfipualjy.

subscriptions to your ex- me when I- read of The TRIB 11240 Value Genuine MILLER Guaranteed fresh 1927 pack W. W. GARTH WAITE, president, the Oakland Bank.WThat certainly pa par is a definite indication of prosperity ana growth of the city. the growth" of the community, and CAMP BED Dura- OP PETE'S SAbMON EGG OA Is a fine piece of news- We are UNE'S acquisition of 1S.00 square feet of additional ground area, that the transaction was the result of a Vi. J.

BERGSMA, President, West Oakland Boosters: "I hava this expansion, by The TRIBUNE biWy plus aomfsrt. 7UI TICKLERS very glad that we are to have The Red Hot noted the growth of The TRIBUNE during the last Hi years, and have means that not only the paper, but everyone in the community, will vision of what the Sastbay is going to be." vastly benefit." round it to an accurate cause 15r 70r JUDGE W. H. DONAHUE. Presi colorado spinners: j.

piece steel trout ROD FRED D. PARR. DresMent Parr of tha developmeat and expansion. dent of the Oakland Title Insurance or tne city or Oakland. This latest Terminal.

"Every purchase of 65c 85c and Guaranty Company: "I do not 1j0O CAMP STOOL Khaki. Reinforced Legs CAMP CHAIR! Khaki Reinforced! Lags, 11.29 valse ALLCOCK'S IMPORTED TROUT l-LIES know of any recent happening that development on The TRIBUNE'S part is a further indication of how property gives ua new confidence In the future of our city. When an S5r speaks as loudly for the future of Garden Fertilizer Well Rotted C2.59 fcr 5 Sacks I Hardwood Sawdust, 1, Insect Spray for Snail and Slug Killer Sizes a. iv, um. NO.

WILLOW FISH Oakland as The TRIBUNE'S our- it serves as a gauge of the progress of the community. organization like The TRIBUNE, the greatest single influence In the Eastbay, shows its faith by the purchase it has made, we can all feel TRIBUNE as "next door neighbors" and feel that the new project Is "-a-great step forward both for the newspaper and for Oakland. It surely is a very fine move." OLIVER D. KEHRLEIN, president, Kehrletn Investment Company. "I have Just beard of The TRIBUNE'S new project and It surely is a wonderful Indication of the growth of tbe aewopaper and the Eastbay.

There will soon be a bigger and better TRIBUNE for a bigrr and better Oakland." STUART HAWLEY, president and manager. Haw ley Investment Company, "It's a grand Idea. While I am not thoroughly familiar BASKET $1.85 L. R. RAYMOND.

Secretary. rhase of the Hippodrome theater property for the purpose of building an addition to its plant. -A newspaper feels the pulse of the 40-YARD TROUT REEL-' 14.50 CANVAS FOLD- frCk fir ING COTS Khaki Reinforced justly glad." Treaarer, Optimist Cib of Oak-, land:" "It seems to me that The TRIBUNE'S purchase and expan- Adjustable Click and Drag. GEORGE MEREDITH. Fanners and Merchants bank, "The TRI Ion Is another Indication of Oak community, and I have no doubt The TRIBUNE'S faith In Oakland will be NATIONAL FEED BUNE deal is a wonderful thinr land's graduation from the big The "BROADWAY" POSITIVELY GUARANTEES yea St will act be underaeld any standard camp equipment er fishing tackle throughout the Milan, and we bar na one ia thia dec'aration.

SAVE Vi AT THE "BROAD WA OPEN SAT. TILL' 9 P. M. for the community In general and B. f.

HLtMSUEK, president. town class into the big city class Four years age Oakland was a big FUEL YARDS Corner Gror this district la particular. It la one of the pioneer steps la the coming F. Sehlestnrer and Sonav Is Jut another indication of the town. Now It la a bit city." BrsaSwar Iwn.

T-a) Brsaiway raak Kara, 1S4S BrsaSway TRVK K. JfKM. Tlre- with the nlsns for the frlct. roih of Oakland and lopment cf this city. The TRIBUNE has shown wisdom bt 1 tio knor, of i Kiat lrr'Uc I'nmlture ty region.

Our fafth in the i.