Junior Edition Oakland Tribune with article about Fred Martin and Kenneth Martin and dog, 1923
Entry/Object ID
1987.63.24
Description
Acc. No. 87.63.24 a & b
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: 1923
Object: Newspaper
Description: Illustrated Oakland Tribune (junior addition), dated February 1923 (2 copies).
Size: L-14 x W-10 1/2 inches.
History of Object: Junior addition (printed especially for news carriers) of the Oakland Tribune, dated February, 1923. On the front page is a picture of Fred Martin and his brother Kenneth and their English coach dog Rex. They won a prize for the most practical dog. The Martin boys delivered newspapers in Alameda and their dog was trained to stop at all the subscribers’ homes.
Acquired from:
Marilyn Bapteste
Date: 9-8-1987
