THE RECORD-UNION — AUGUST 17, 1899
The latest “fish” story is to the effect that one of the water holes south of Y street, in the vicinity of the dumps, contains a monster sea turtle. Persons who claim to have seen the creature say its probable weight is between 200 and 300 pounds.
From— The Record-Union. (Sacramento, Calif.), 17 Aug. 1899. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
