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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1953

Page

22

Advertising in town papers and broom nostalgia mix

A Windom reader cites the American Bankers Magazine urging every town business to be listed in local papers to signal commerce. Then Lincoln Times notes Grandma’s gloating about the green broom sweeping dust with its claws, contrasting old brooms with new vacuums and warning against fringe on a survey.

Windom American Bankers Magazine

1952 Mercury Monterey Club Coupe Overdrive Coupe

Description notes a 1952 Mercury Monterey Club Coupe with overdrive radio and heater. Only 7,000 miles driven by one careful owner. Two tone grey finish white wall tires. Also mentions a 1952 Dodge pickup with four speed fluid drive, new paint and top, and mechanical condition listed as sound.

Remembering by the Old Timers from Across America

Letters recount childhood scenes and old practices from Nebraska Vermont Florida and Michigan. Mrs Bandé Myrtle May Arthur Johnson J C Galloway share memories of mustard sauces mowing machines ice houses popcorn and simple homemade toys, reflecting community heritage.

Myrtle May Hardwick Vermont Sheldon Arthur Johnson Palatha, Fla Michigan

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