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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
4
Laura questions Lena about whether she told their father that Mr. Willing kissed her last night. Laura claims she witnessed another kiss after Lena allegedly warned him not to repeat it.
A vintage ad touts Brom Quinine tablets as curing a cold to relieve headache. It urges readers to check for the signature of E. W. Grove on the box and notes the price as 30 cents.
A Farm and Fireside quip has Bill Barker asking to swap a broken heart for his troublesome appendix. The joke hinges on a fortune teller’s warning and Barker’s quick retort about the unwanted ailment.
The piece argues for nationwide adoption of metric standards, noting Washington and Jefferson backed decimal measures, 1866 federal legal shift, and global adoption by over 100 nations. It highlights state legis latures representing 16 million people and a 3 million member federation pushing metric legislation, with 100000 petitions awaiting action and Rep. Fred Britten preparing a liberal standards bill.
A prompt asking which measurement preference is favored among a list of historical units scruple dram ounce and pound, covering traditional Apothecaries and avoirdupois systems. It seeks opinion on preferred unit for expressing small to large weights and reflects legacy measurement choices.
The discussion notes that delays in world trade cost millions yearly due to units differences and translation difficulties. Congressman Britten argues for a metric standards bill to unify weights and measures, simplifying merchandising and aligning with global norms. The metric system is presented as simple, decimal, with meter liter and gram as core units.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge accuses a neighbor of shooting at his dog in a heated exchange. The neighbor clarifies it was aimed at the brother-in-law beyond the dog, then invites him inside as rain looks likely, as reported by the Kansas City Star.
An advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a purely vegetable remedy for colic, constipation, and diarrhea in babies. It claims gentle effect on the system, recommends use at first signs, and notes a doctor’s advice and an included baby care book.
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