Mint Industry Revival Prompts Shafter Interest and Experiments
Local observers report rising menthol prices and thriving Japanese mint plants at the Herman Unruh ranch near Shafter. The piece notes past mint farming in the area, potential revival with improved planting, tariff protections, and lessons from earlier failures, including water needs and distillation methods.
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Shafter
Herman Unruh
Shafter District
Burbank
Unruh Ranch
Steel work finished on Shafter high gymnasium project
With work on schedule and engineers aiming to finish before June 15, structural steel for the frame and roof of the Shafter high school gymnasium and auditorium was completed this week.
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Shafter High School
Nucoa Week Observed By Local Merchants
Merchants celebrate Nucoa Week with displays of vitamin fortified foods led by Best Foods Inc maker of Nucoa margarine fortified with vitamin A. Promotion cites medical reports on vitamin enrichment helping housewives boost family nutrition. Stores feature special pricing and steady vitamin A content guarantees accompany Nucoa promotions.
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Best Foods, Inc
Best Foods
Vaccination drive vaccinates over 100 dogs in Shafter
More than 100 dogs from Shafter and surrounding area were vaccinated Friday at City Hall. Dr. Price Edwards of Bakersfield led the session, the last local clinic per city officials. A state quarantine remains in effect, requiring all dogs to be confined regardless of vaccination status. Authorities will dispose of all unlicensed animals.
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Shafter
New Flood Control Group Is Formed
An association of four southern San Joaquin counties Kern Tulare Kings and Fresno was announced this week by George Henderson of Bakersfield to push flood control work on the Kern and Kings rivers Kern directors include Henderson Hugh Jwett Arthur Crites and George Parker Townsend Club members will have a special day at the California World's Fair next June 20.
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Bakersfield
San Joaquin
Kern
Tulare
Kings
Fresno
Kings Rivers
Henderson
Hugh Jwett
Arthur Crites
George Parker
Townsend Club
California
Basement makeover ideas brighten old houses
The article describes improving basements with paint wallpaper and wall coverings to hide beams and joints. It notes light tones and posters can reduce underground gloom. Air conditioning can make basements pleasant, appealing to homeowners upgrading older homes.
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Willems to Lead Revival at Mennonite Brethren Church
Evangelist J N Willems will conduct two weeks of revival meetings at the Mennonite Brethren church starting Sunday February 12 at 7 30 p m with daily services except Saturdays. Willems has 14 years of evangelistic experience in Mennonite churches across the middle west and western Canada.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
J. N. Willems
Evangelist Willéms
Middle West
Canada
San Francisco Welcome for World Fair Traveler Benno Schoch
Benno A. Schoch returns to San Francisco after a year exploring 18 Latin American nations in service of the California World's Fair. He toured cities, met officials, and promoted exhibits and cultural exchange in the lead up to the event.
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Benno A. Schoch
San Francisco
California
Safety expert blames car crashes on unusual car designs
A safety expert argues that many accidents stem from odd car shapes like fendersone beside a vacuum tank. The message urges using Hancock Gasoline as a running coach to encourage smoother speed on both directions.
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Hancock
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