California News Briefs Summary of State Happenings
The report covers diverse California items from church appointments to road conditions. It notes the induction of The Right Rev. Robert J. Armstrong as bishop of Sacramento, hotel leasing in Berkeley, a major water stock issue in Palos Verdes, Portola monument relocation in Watsonville, and new timber and mine developments in Amador and Mendocino regions. It also mentions state grants for scholarships, harbor permissions in Alameda, street improvements in Ontario, and a large rise in timber revenue. Additional notes include aviation growth, railroad locomotive orders, Richmond harbor plans, and a court decision on interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Armstrong
Yakima
Wash
Sacramento
W. J. Clark
Berkeley
Wassonville
Louis Gross
Placer County
Willows
Herman Krauchi
Northern California Telephone Company
Palos Verdes Water Company
Railroad Commission
Palos Verdes Estates
Los Angeles
Don Gaspar de Portola
Watsonville
City Park Plaza
Don
Portola
Pajaro River
California
High Sierra
Board of Supervisors
George Houx
Claude D. Stanton
Martinez
Houx
Henry Mead Bland
San Jose State Teachers’ College
Bland
Southern Pacific
Alameda
Alameda Airport, Inc
W. G. Skinner
Airport Company
Ontario
Postal Department
National Forests of California
Nevada
T. D. Woodbury
Office of Forest Management
United States Forest Service
San Francisco
National Forests of
Fresno State College
Mount Tamalpais
McKenzie
State Park Commissioners
California State Automobile Association
Eastbay
George Likellg
Oakland
American Railway Express
Exchange Club
Hotel Alameda
City of
Richmond
Chamber of Commerce
Cutting Canal
Shipowners’ Association
Pacific American Steamship Association
Marine Service Bureau
United States Circuit Court of Appeal
Frank H. Kerrigan
Cornelius Andersen
Yuba Pass
Auburn
Grass Valley
Nevada City
Downieville
Sierra City
Man alerts deaf homeowner to house fire joke
A man sees a house on fire and rings the bell. A deaf woman answers. He shouts that her house is aflame and flames are bursting out. She asks if that is all. He concedes that’s all he can think of at the moment.
Eve's Job Teacher-Tommy Button Joke
Tommy explains Eve was given to Adam to sew on his buttons. Teacher reacts with disbelief, then Tommy adds a punchline about Daddy needing a wife to sew on buttons whenever one is missing. The exchange uses a family humor format with a child delivering the setup and twist.
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Tommy
Eve
Adam
All Silk and a Yard Wide Joke Beats Matchmaker
The humorous quip features Grace-Miss Pussee declaring she has trapped a man at last. She proclaims he is all silk, but notes no one else would want him because he is a yard wide, capturing a playful social jab in period tone.
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Grace
Silent lass and loquacious dame praised in differing kind
A light verse makes a playful distinction between two women, labeling one as beautiful yet dumb and another as lovely yet talkative. The poem uses irony to contrast appearances with personality, presented in a period newspaper voice.
Testing Before Buying Customer Aims to Check Durability
A shopper repeats requests to try a product again to assess wear and comfort. The assistant complies, reinforcing a practical trial mindset as the customer seeks reliable performance before final purchase.
Old-Fashioned Phrases Spark Lighthearted Exchange
A playful exchange centers on style and dessert. A wife teases her husband for lacking fashion sense while he humorously asks for old-fashioned shortcake, both described in a quaint, domestic mood.
Money Talks and Marriage JokesHeadline
A light quip notes money as a persuasive force in marriage with a punchline about discovering its power after tying the knot. The joke contrasts financial influence with romantic commitment in a dry, period-voice tone.
Poor Judgment Bill Loses Right of Way Claim
A man known as Poor Judgment Bill attempted to take precedence from a 10-ton gravel truck yesterday but failed, ending with him out of luck. The incident centers on a dispute over right of way and resulted in no reported injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Dancing in Germany at the Ball and Danzig
A playful note recalls the summer spent in Germany with references to dancing a fox trot. The speaker invites companionship while mentioning a chilly mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Danzig
Seats for Two in Comedy Sketch Sparks Laughs
A humorous exchange about seating reveals a family of seven needing space while a guest brings only a two-seater. The quip plays on numbers and social observation, reflecting lighthearted manners from a dated social page.
Quit Work Too Soon
A loud boastful man proclaims being a self made man while a quiet voice from the corner retorts that he knocked off work too soon, reflecting a sharp exchange in a Wall Street Journal item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Model Husband Quip Divides Opinion in Hicks Home
In an exchange reflecting community humor, Mrs. Hicks replies that her husband is not a "workin' model" despite rumors of a perfect spouse. The remark captures local tones and social dynamic, illustrating how wit and reputation shape neighborhood conversations.
Shorter Working Hours Raise the Standard for American Workers
The article argues that shorter work weeks and a five day system have improved U S industrial life. It credits labor unions with pushing reforms, notes past fears about longer hours fading, and says modern workers stay productive by keeping pace with industry. It also states personal responsibility in drinking on days off and job consequences for habitual drinkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Modern Youth Measured for National Service in Wartime Test
The speaker urges youths to rise to a national duty of building defense ships and serving in government. He stresses citizen duty, statesmanship, and the need for women to grow into political roles, claiming youth can shape the republic's future through participation and wartime rallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Republic
Missed Nothing at the Opera Gossip Exchange
The brief notes a recent round of opera chatter with attendees sharing fresh rumors and assorted impressions about performances and personalities involved in the latest season.
You Need Borax Everyday Personal Uses Booklet Ad
Advertisement promotes a free booklet titled Everyday Personal Uses of Borax and Boric Acid from Pacific Coast Borax Co. Dept Y 100 William St New York City. Also notes Russ Ball Blue for whitening clothes and a mother's praise of her children.
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Pacific Coast Borax Co
Dept. Y
William St
New York City
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Stockton
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W. W. Campbell
University of California
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