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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1928
Page
5
A concise reflection from LEstrange notes that wisdom gained through loss serves as consolation in calamities. The quote emphasizes that losing something, if it yields wisdom, makes the loss a gain for the wiser person.
A reflective note quotes Emerson on reciprocation honesty and caution against hoarding good deeds urging equal return in kind and steady sharing.
A caller irritably asks what interests him about the speaker’s ears. Five year old Flossie replies with a wry quip about her mother saying they must have burned that day you didn’t come to the club, but they don’t look scorched.
A lecture about modern women features a speaker urging sensible dress to cut tram and bus accidents by at least fifty percent. A male voice from the back asks why accidents cannot be eliminated entirely, prompting a sharp rebuttal from the speaker.
A comic exchange plays out as a husband and wife argue, with the husband calling their fight savagery and the wife walking away declaring they should call it quits. The brief domestic scene captures a moment of marital tension and separation.
A brief reflective note on civic rights and standing in a crowd. The speaker contemplates not seeking candidacy but expressing support or protest through collective voice. A compact community-voiced meditation on participation and belonging.
A musician interrupts a voice trial, asking if the first verse ends, and the producer responds to follow the written instruction on the page with a directive to perform the refrain.
Mabel frets about buying Doris a present before time runs out while Harry notes the clock is fifteen minutes fast, prompting a playful exchange about deadlines and punctuality.
A playful exchange features Rabbit claiming no arithmetic trouble and Turtle noting rabbits multiply rapidly, turning a math quip into a light hearted dialogue about natural speed and growth.
A light note encourages finding humor when feeling down and imagining a bank roll as a prompt to smile. The playful line frames laughter as a remedy during hardship and hints at financial relief as a cheeky incentive.
A witty exchange between a steno and an office boy as the boy jokes that he thinks of Friday because there is no meat. The joke relies on Friday abstaining from meat in some traditions.
Wealth would enable freedom to act, Peck replies that true happiness hinges on wealth to please his wife, illustrating a playful exchange about money and personal autonomy.
A short poem attributed to Anon uses a light tone to compare laughter to sunshine. It suggests laughter freshens the day, lifts clouds, and strengthens the soul, casting courage and cheer for those who hear it. The piece appeared in a 1928 Western Newspaper Union column.
A compact collection of simple desserts and savory bites. Loganberry frappe, pear and chocolate mousse, almond acorns, Danish hash, onion dumplings, fried parsnips, pot roasted chicken, and chocolate stuffed prunes are detailed with measurements and steps for home preparation. The guide emphasizes easy technique, flavor balance, and practical kitchen tips.
The Hythe and New Romney railway in England, touted as the smallest public railroad, carried 178000 passengers in ten weeks. The eight mile line runs on a 15 inch gauge with a nine car train and locomotive weighing eight tons, the engine equipped like standard systems. The piece ends with a proverb about choosing friends and dogs.
A Dallas based business requests names for its mailing list. People are asked to send names to Hareo at 609 Construction Industries Building, Dallas Texas, with instructions to do so at odd times.
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