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Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
WlNDoW.GLAss

Any size or quality Of window glass
may be had in Los Angeles. wholesale
firms handling this class of goods for
stores and dwellings. carry large
business has grown rapidly with the
expansion of the city and the filling up
of cities and towns on the coast. The
contractor or builder can procure just
the glass he wants in Los Angeles.
The many modern business and Of
flee buildings recently erected created
rushing demand for a vast amount
of the best plate glass produced. The
wholesale firms of the city were equal
to the emergency and no building was
delayed in its construction or use by
lack of proper material for the hand
some fronts or for any of the hun
dreds Of windows.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
coEEEE AND TEA

Owing to the varied and vast busi-
ness interests of Los Angeles and the
great southwest the different kinds OF
commodities for domestic use are nee
essarily handled by large wholesale
firms who make a speciality of dealing
in certain lines of supplies. The cof-
fee and tea wholesalers form import
ant factors in the commercial inter-
ests of Los Angeles and the contigu-
Gus territory, and they carry heavy
stocks to meet the demands of the
growing trade. The teas and coffees
sold in Los Angeles are the best to be
had in any market of the world.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
BEST MINING TANKS

The development of the rich min
eral districts OF the Pacific coast Sec
tion has served to a large extent in
increasing Industrial activity in Los
Angeles, and among the plants estab-
lished are those splendidly equipped
for the manufacture of mining tanks,
which find ready sale in California,
Nevada, Arizona and Mexico. The
tanks are recognized as the best to be
had and the demand increases with the
development Of the rich mineral prop
critics
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
STOCKS AND BONDS

The Los Angeles commercial inter-
ests are quite extensive in the line of
dealing in stocks and bonds. and there
are numerous brokers engaged in the
business of handling these securities.
1t is a business which requires per-
the market Brokers make a daily
study of the market, and they are pre-
pared to serve their patrons promptly
and satisfactorily.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
PAINTS AND VARNIsHEs

One Of the leading manufacturing IN
dustries in Los Angeles and one which
is of much Importance to the jobbers
and retailers throughout the southwest
is that Of the manufacture of paints
and varnishes, goods that are indis-
pensable in all construction work and
in the production of pleasing effects
generally. The Los Angeles industry
in this line is in a fourishing state
and the demand for products of the
factories is steadily increasing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
Art TILE FACTORIES

Just glance at many of the beauti-
full homes and at the modern business
and office buildings which adorn some
of the principal corners and it viii be
noted that Los Angeles is UP to date
in artistic architecture and ornamental
ton. The art tile manufacturers OF
the city are responsible for the gen.
eral beauty of the structures alludeo
to. besides producing pretty effects In
various other lines of ornamentat1on.
The Industries are prosperous and not
only provide art tile for this city but
also fill orders for various parts of the
Pacific coast.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
BRICK BY THE MILLION

Conditions are exceptionally favor
able in and near. Los Angeles for the
profitable manufacture of building and
ornamental brick. Several large com
panies are engaged in this important
enterprise and the yearly output Is
quite extensive. Many millions OF brlck
are made and sold in this CITY, wnile
treinioads are sent to distant parts of
the coast. frequently large cargoes be-
ing shipped by steamer. A number OF
big brick making plants are established
paar tha city.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
STRUCTURAL STEEL AND IRON

The several manufacturing COM
panies in Los Angeles engaged in pro-
viding the public with structural steer
and iron are among the largest In ex-
tent and capacity to De Iouno any-
where in the country. These large
firms. which have immense capital in
vested in foundr;es and other facilities
for carrying forward their business.
employ large numbers of men, and In
the building up of Los Angeles and In
constructing modern structures IN otner
parts of the southwest they are called
upon to supply the finished proouct
ready to be installed. Inis imporea.uS III
work they do thoroughly and meet all
requirements of property owners ana
eXaotinY architectS.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
COMMISSION Firms

In the handling of the various pro-
ducts of the southwest in regular cham
nels of business numerous reputable
commission firms in Los Angeles serve
the public promptly, giving the pro-
ducer full value for the yield of wool
and other outputs Of the ranches. The
commission business has grown to large
proportions In the city and is destined
to become one of gigantic Importance
as the country grows in population and
development.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
BEST oE RREWERlEs

The brewing interests of the Pacific
coast are well represented in Los An
geles, Where there are several large
plants, equipped at heavy expense with
the best and most modern facilities for
the manufacture of beer for the local
and general market. Supplies for the
entire southwest section of the country
come from Los Angeles. Besides the
extensive local plants makers of beer
in other sections of the coast have
branch distributing houses here for the
accommodation of their patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
LIGHT AND POWER

No city in the country is better pro-
vided with electric light and power
than is Los Angeles. Great power and
lighting plants exist, managed by com
panies representing immense capital
The city and suburban cars are operat-
ed by these companies, that also fur
nish power for the various manufactur-
ing plants. There is no limit to the
lighting facilities.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
CHEMICAL INTERESTS

The wholesale and manufacturing
chemical interests of the southwest
are well represented in Los. Angeles
by number of strong companies who
provide the best of supplies in the
chemical line for the home and foreign
market The trade extends to all Sec
tions of the southwest and to distant
shores. The products manufactured at
the local plants and handled by the
Wholesale firms are the best to be had
in any part of the country and orders
are filled promptly on demand.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
ROLLING MILL INDUSTRY

The big rolling mills of Los Angeles
tell a story of activity and enterprise
that speaks for itself. They. are plants
of gigantic proportions and call into
action the brawniest and most skiilful
experts. Los Angeles breadWlnners
are equal to all emergencies, and the
rolling mills which at times are apous
tbe hottest places to visit this side of
the so-called lower regions are not
popular summer resorts. The mills
turn out ready for use bar and sheet
steel and iron of the best quality, ana
in the conduct of the business heavy
ca nil al iS invested.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
TIN CAN INDUSTRY

Large numbers of men are employed
and considerable capital is invested In
the manufacture of every description of
tin cans for the fruit handling COM
panies of the southwest. Tin is
staple and indispensable material and
is in active demand by the factories
engaged in making cans that are sold
at wholesale and go to various parts
of the country. The Los Angeles
plant is entirely independent of the
trust concerns.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
TENTS AND AWNINGS

One OF the most active industries in
Los Angeles is the manufacture of the
highest class of tents and awnings.
In this section of perpetual sunshine
the demand for tents and awnings, for
the city, for the suburbs. for the noun
tains and for the sea coast towns is
lively at all seasons of the year, and
factories are frequently kept running
to their fullest capacity to supply the
demand. Large numbers of artists are
employed in this profitable industry.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
BRIDGE BUILDERS

In the line of construction work Los
Angeles Is well provided with reliable
and capable firms and companies en-
gagged In the building of railway and
wagon road bridges, either of iron or
cement. The splendid bridges that
serve the public SO well on the Pacific
coast are those made largely by Los
Angeles contractors and builders. The
companies are prepared to make esti-
mates and they will carry out contracts
faithfully.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
EIEcTRICGL INTERESTS

This is the electrical age, and with
the expansion of Los Angeles in build
ing and industrial activity the field
for the use of electrical machinery OF
every description. and the necessity
for the skill and services of reliable
contractors in installing plants and
wiring large buildings and dwelling
houses is Increasing in Importance.
Electrical machinery of the best
quality can be had in Los Angeles and
there are many contractors VINO are
prepared to make estimates and serve
the pubIic satisfactorily.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
LIME hNn CEMENT

The best quality or lime and cement
for every description Of construction
work may be had in Los Angeles in
quantities to suit and at reasonable
prices. The firms handling the ma
terial are among the most reputable
and reliable to be found in any city and
they carry stocks that are recognized
as the best on the market.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
FLOUR FOR THE PEOPLE

The manufacture of flour and kim
dred products for the consumption of
the people on the Pacific coast Is car
ried on at an extensive scale in Los
Angeles. There are numerous large
mills in the city which alone produce
about 100000 barrels of flour annually,
and very little is sent out of the dis
trict comprising the coast section.
Products of mills of other states are
sold to some extent In the southwest
by jobbers and agents, but the prin-
cipal supply is drawn from the coast
nroducers
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
PRINTING INK SUPPLIES

The use of printing ink on the Pa
cific coast and throughout the great
west, in the line of publicity and for
general commercial purposes, is quite
extensive. and the demand for the ma
terial is steady and persistent. Every
quality of printing ink is manufactured
on the coast, and branch houses rep
resenting some of the largest ink maxi
ing establishments in the country are
located in Los Angeles. Orders left in
person or sent in by mail are promptly
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
OIL manufacturers

Owing to the heavy production Of the
great oil fields and the extensive use
of standard made oils in building and
other operations considerable capital
is invested in Los Angeles in establish
ments for the manufacture Of oils for
the wholesale and retail trade. The
factories are splendidly equipped for
the making Of every grade OF oils for
the general trade.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
SUPPLIES FOR MINES

Los Angeles is second to no other
city this side of the Rocky mountains
in the manufacture and handling of
mining machinery and mining supplies
for companies and individuals engaged
in bringing to the surface the rich
gold, silver and copper deposits of the
mineral sections of the Pacific coast
The miner and mine owner can always
secure anything he wants for his prop
erty by visiting Los Angeles or send
ing an order here by mail The field Is
well covered in this line by many firms
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
SODA wArER-RoTTLERs

The popularity of soda water as a
beverage and as a pleasant quencher of
thirst is keeping pace with the increase
in population. Everybody likes soda
water, and it is in Los Angeles that the
best goods in this line are nnanufac-
tured, large plants being established
for this industry. The same plants are
also equipped in up-to-date style for
the bottling of the soda water, which
Is shipped in cases to all parts of the
city and to remote parts of the country.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
srnvEs AND RANGES

Included among the manufacturing
plants of Los Angeles are those estab-
iished for the manufacture of stoves
and ranges and ventilating devices OF
several patterns. The stoves are of the
kind most used in this section of the
country and are so popular that the
manufacturers are kept busy supplying
the trade. The stoves and ranges are
sold at wholesale and go to all parts OF
the southwest
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
LARGE WOOL INTERESTS

The sheep interests of the southwest
are extensive and vast sums are real
lied annually from the wool clip. In
Los Angeles there are many firms en-
gagged in handling the wool product to
the best advantage. buying direct from
the wool growers and making sales at
satisfactory figures. Wool is also kept
in stock by numerous local dealers.
who keep in touch with trade condi-
tions and fill orders promptly.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
SIGN BOARD PUBLICITY

Every man and every firm engaged
in business appreciates the importance
of the judicious use Of printing ink and
the approved billboard and sign paint
ing systems, such as are so effective and
popular in Los Angeles and all along
the coast Strong companies are en-
gagged in the billboard and sign adver-
tising enterprise and their art is al
ways before the public as they dash
along the highways in autos or electric
and steam cars. Signs in the open are
most effective in the line of publicity.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
GAS COME PANlEs

Fuel and Illuminating gas is manu-
featured in Los Angeles on an extern
sive scale by several companies who
represent among the stockholders some
of the most prominent business mer
of the community and vast amount OF
capital in big plants service pipes
etc. The plants are among the finest
and most complete TO be found in any
of the large cities of the country. the
supply being furnished regularly and
ft reasOnab BILE figures
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
BIG OIL COMPANIES

The tremendous production of the
large oil fields of the southwest terri
tory amounts to over $30,000,000 In
value annually, and more valuable
wells are being brought in as producers
constantly. The handling of this i'm
mense product involves vast amount
of daily attention, and many strong
companies in Los Angeles look after
the oil interests. The California oil
districts are all represented in Los
Angeles and heavy orders are filed
daily from the general offices in this
city
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
IMPERIAL VALLEY COTTON

1t is confidently expected that within
a few years a great cotton mill will be
in fun operation in Los Angeles as a
result OF the discovery that cotton can
he produced successfully in the I'm
perial valley. I've raising Of cotton in
the valley seems to have passed beyond
the experimental stage, as witness the
big plant on exhibition at the Chamber
of Commerce.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
FLOUR AND MILLING

The manufacturing and wholesale
-four and milling interests of Los An
geles and the Pacific coast region enter
largely into the wealth of the entirel
section. The rich fields of the state
produce millions Of bushels of excellent
wheat and the modern mills convert
the grain into the best Of flour. most of
which Is consumed at home. The local
mills are run to their fullest capacity.
Brokers handle lot Of -four and kim
dred products and supply the same on a
wholesale basis.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
osTRIcH FEATHER FARMS

In Southern California nearly every
thing needed by the people is produced,
even to the supply of ostrich feathers
and plumes to deck the hats OF milady'
Several large ostrich farms are main
tanned and they are among the snow
places of the southland Los angeles
in particular. From these farms the
supply of feathers for the local and
coast stores are obtained, and many
of the merchants in the far east have
their orders filled here. The industry
is steadily growing in value
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
RELIABLE TRUST COMPANIES

The various reliable trust companies
doing business in Los Angeles occupy
prominent position in connection with
the handling of estates and the invest
ment of capital. The companies are
managed by some of the most reputable
business men in the southwest, who
thoroughly understand the details of
the trust business and faithfully dis
charge all commissions entrusted to
them
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
BROKERS ARE BUSY

All large cities provide a wide field
of operation for brokers, especially In
the line of provisions. These commo-
dities are in active demand constantly
and II takes an army of capable busi-
ness men and big office forces to serve
the public promptly. Los Angeles is in
the front rank with brokers of known
ability and business integrity, who deal
in hay, grain. potatoes and provisions
generally. They draw supplies from
the best markets and deliver to whole
sale and jobbing houses at the ruling
ma rlxet nriceS.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BEST

Residents of the entire coast section
provide ample means for the education
of the rising generation and conse-
quently every community is provided
with splendid schools, while in the sew
eral states adjacent to the Pacific are
model colleges and universities of the
highest class. In Los Angeles alone
during the past two years over $1,000,-
900 has been expended for the erection
of new public school buildings and the
salaries of the thousand or more teach
ers reach a total of about $1,OO0.00O
annually
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CooPERs

The Touring mills and other interests
have created*a a permanent demand for
heavy supplies OF barrels and kegs
and many manufacturing cooper COM
panies are engaged in this particular
industry in Los Angeles. The extern
sive plants are splendidly equipped for
the making of barrels of every size and
style desired, and from the establish
nents the entire southwest section of
the country is supplied. Shipments are
nromptly made to any point
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
GAS ENcINEs~MAcHINERY

Gas engines of the most approved
pattern and also every description Of
mining machinery desired can be Sc
cured in Los Angeles. This city is
headquarters for this line of supplies
and the goods are of such excellent
quality and variety that It is not diff
cult at any time to make a satisfac-
tory selection.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
WHOLESALE sADDLERY

Prominently identified with the
the several firms dealing in the sad
dlery, leather findings supplies. This
line of business is well covered in Los
Angeles, some of the wholesale estab-
lishments being the largest in the coun-
try. The goods are the best to be found
anywhere in the country and the stocks
are large and varied
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
WE MAKE ENGINES j

Among the leading industries of Los
Angeles is that of the manufacture Of
engines of nearly every description
engines for factories and for the min
ing and oil sections. This industry,
which has attained such large propor-
tions, has steadily grown with the de-
velopment of the country, and affords
lucrative employment to thousands of
expert mechanics.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-21
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
IN THE OIL INDUSTRY

The following estimate Of the invest
ment In the oil industry of Californi
will give an idea Of its magnitude an
importance:
sl2o wells in the state at an
average cost OF $4,000 each. ..,s 24,seo,ot
1000 miles of main pipe line at
an average cost OF $4,000 per
mile ........... osVuV'Vs
- average We cost Of ss5o,ooo each. s,75o.o
This does not include tugs and
barges. There are ten new
tank steamers for oil to be put
into service within the year
at ss50,000 each ............. S,boo'oe
25,000.000 barrels OF covered and
uncovered earthen storage at
SC per barrel ..............., s'ooo'o'
iVsvoo'SSO ase AZ sSs ner barrel $500. %
4b0o tank cars at $1,000 each 80. 5.400. %
Tank cars In service in Califor-
MIA are divided about as fol-
lows: Southern Pacific. $500;
Santa Fe, 400: balance dis
tributed between Standard.
Union and Puente OIL COM
panies The Associated OH
company has 800 oil cars or
dered which will soon be put
into commission at $1,000 each Seo'oo
90 matsa atsasrrsI value ............... 100000
400 miles of pipe line now peins
built by Southern Pacino at 49, a.
$4,000 per mile ef.............. 1'aso'oo
Miscellaneous investments. neld
equipments. lease improve
ments. pumping machinery
eto. ............ .ss.'s''.''.' 0'oVo'oo
rota, investment ..........s 1896 90
To which may be properly added
the value Of oil iand and prop
the he industry .ls.............s 10000. 90
'-spvu vsara % has not blen less than. 100000, 90
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Total value oil industry. ...s14s, 1000
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-17

IOWA PLAYS MISSOURI SATURDAY
Comparative Merits of Teams that
Contest at Columbia.

IOWA CITY, Ia, Oct. 16.-(Spccal)-In q
special car the Iowa foot ball squad,
twenty-one strong. leaves at 4:JO this af-
ternoon for Columbia. Mo-, arriving there
at SIS tomorrow morning.
The bear mascot. "Burch,' Coach Catlin,
Trainer O'Brien, Assistant Trainer Fields
and a few rooters will accompany the
team.
The mon who win make the trip are Per-
rine, stutsman, Seidel, Comfy, Hastings,
Gross. Hyland. Stewart, Fee, Carberry.
Hazard, Kirk. Collins. Common, Bruggeman.
Johnson. Rawn. Bell, Thompson, McDon-
aid and Hanlon.
Assistant Coach John Griffith and Fresh
man Coach Heinzman will not go with the
team. Griffith travelling TO Chicago to see
the Illinois tackle Chicago. and Heinzman
to Minneapolis to watch King Coles men
and their formations.
The Iowa lineup is uncertain. Coach Cat
lin himself not being sure as to what men
he will pit against the Tigers in the first
half. The head coach Is discouraged over
the minor injuries and, the showing of the
substitutes whom he fears that he will
have to depend on.
Following are statistics of the elevens
which have the first big clash of the sea-
son In the Missouri Valley conference Sat
urdav
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-17

-BOOKMAKING AT LAT
Track Managers Decide TO Defy Order
of RacinE COmmiaAIon.

CINCINNATI, o., Oct. 16.-Bookmaking
Of The Kentuckv racing commission. at the
fall meeting of the Latonia Jockey club.
which commences Monday, October 10,
the directors of the Jockey club so decid-
ing at a meeting held here this afternoon.
1t is expected that this action will bring
on a clash with the state racing commits
sion, which has repeatedly declared in ia
vor of the Paris-Mutual system of betting,
and only yesterday refused the application
of the Jockey club for permission to allow
bookmaking at Latonia. II the matter is
taken TO the courts not only the control of
racing in Kentucky, but the future of the
racing game in that state will be at stake.
The racing commission is expected to APP
ply for an injunction to restrain the La
tonia directors from permitting bookmak-
ing, and the Latonia officials will prob
ably meet the attempt by fighting in the
courts the stability and constitutionality
of the law creating the racing commission.