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Book Title: History And Business Directory Of Humboldt County

ALTON

Is situated about twenty-four miles south of Eureka, on the line of the E. R. &
E. and the junction of the P. L,. Co. R. Rs. Alton (Junction) is the infant town
of Humboldt, and is destined to gain a leading position in the county's traffic
and commerce. Its position is commendable. It is the key town to the richest
section and fruit belt of southern Humboldt—the South Fork of Eel River. The
surrounding country affords excellent opportunities for employment. The dairy
interest is of great importance. It has one of the finest creameries in the
county, Frank W. Luther, the enterprising and senior member of the mercantile
house of F. W. Luther & Co., is the manager. The town is pleasantly located in a
rich section, and has every reason to hope for increased growth and prosperity.


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History and Business Directory of

HUMBOLDT COUNTY
DESCRIPTIVE OF THE
NATURAL RESOURCES
DELIGHTFUL CLIMATE
PICTURESQUE SCENERY
BEAUTIFUL HOMES

THE ONLY COUNTY IN THE STATE CONTAINING NO CHINAMEN

LILLIE E. HAMM, PUBLISHER
(COPYRIGHTED)
EUREKA, CALA.
DAILY HUMBOLDT STANDARD 
NOVEMBER, 1890.


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