Western Merchandise Mart Seen as West's Largest Hub
The Western Merchandise Mart in San Francisco is described as the largest of its kind west of Chicago, signaling its prominence in regional commerce and trade networks.
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1956
Page
8
The Western Merchandise Mart in San Francisco is described as the largest of its kind west of Chicago, signaling its prominence in regional commerce and trade networks.
Mrs. Harry West will display her late husband Harry Wests vast collection of horse drawn carriages at state fairs this year. The collection includes coaches hearses wagons and surreys dating from the 18th and 19th centuries with awards and trophies likely to rise above two hundred.
A public safety notice warns that ten percent of grass and forest fires are caused by children playing with matches and urges keeping matches away from children. It also cautions drivers that letting a faster car pass endangers both drivers and others on the highway.
Cotton growers have until July 31 to adjust cotton acreage for the Acreage Reserve of the Soil Bank by plowing or disking. Eligible participants must visit the County ASC Office to sign an agreement and comply with farm allotments. Payments equal 15 cents per pound, minimum $6 per acre, with specific exemptions and limits.
A reader asks Mrs Robert Mize age twenty six Park Avenue Mill Valley and wonders about aging styles The piece notes Mrs Mize is actually 34 and mother of eight with an 18 year old in the Army It contrasts aging myths with labor saving appliances and cheaper hair spray alternatives compared with popular brands
Snow Gates and Valves offer rust resistant Parkerizing finish and rubberized packing to seal valves against leaks. Includes exclusive features for corrosion protection and leak prevention. Located at 4th St Los Angeles California.
Bakersfield listing shows Brandt Investment Co offering real estate and insurance services with Louis J. Brandt at 1414 18th St. Also J. C. Penner provides real estate notary and insurance at 248 Central Ave. Shafter. Acme Finance Co offers all types of loans and financing at 1219 18th St. Bakersfield with free parking.
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