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Shafter Press in Shafter, California

23 Dec 1947

Page 13

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Shafter Press

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Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1947

Page

13

Kern County Population Surges 18 100 in 1947 Growth

California census summary shows Kern County estimated population at 214 700 in January 1948, up 18 100 from 196 600 in January 1947, a 9 percent rise. Statewide 1948 estimates total 10 048 150, with nine counties up over 20 percent in 1947 and Contra Costa and Solano posting the largest increases since 1940.

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Kern California Sierra Amador Modoc Kings Inyo Mariposa Plumas San Luis Obispo Glenn Alpine Contra Costa Solano Solano County San Diego San Mateo Napa Stanislaus San Bernardino Lake and Monterey Santa Clara San Joaquin Monterey Orange Riverside Tulare Butte Humboldt Imperial Marin Merced Santa Barbara Santa Cruz Sonoma Ventura
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Joe's Topper Bakery Breakfast Rolls Ad

An advertisement from Joe's Topper Bakery promotes breakfast rolls described as suitable for a king, signaling a premium or regal branding. The copy emphasizes quality and appeal to a broad audience seeking indulgent baked goods.

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Joe's Topper Bakery
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Out-of-State Tourists Spend $467 Million in Southern California

The All-Year Club reports tourists spent 467,341,051 dollars in 1947 ending Sept 1 in Southern California, a record number but a drop from 1946. President Willard W. Keith notes spending fell 84 percent despite a 54 percent rise in visitors, equating to 8 tourists needed to match last year’s income from seven.

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California Colorado River Metropolitan Water District Willard W. Keith Keith
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