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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
7
In Lincolnton North Carolina a forest burn scarred when a farmer Joe Hester and his son John broke open a moss covered Civil War relic thought to contain treasure. They ignited moss and tar to free the contents and a sudden explosion followed. The men escaped injury.
A Civil War period shell fragment injured no one but shattered small trees near a barn owned by Mrs. Garrison half a mile from the blast site. The shell bears a base ring from a four inch shell and a case marked 1004, suggesting manufacture in High Shoals, Gaston County. The cap likely inactive as the casing was cut open with an ax without detonation.
London concern reports rapid construction of 55 foot armed motor boats for an unnamed foreign power. John Thornycroft spokesman notes two similar vessels built for the Dutch East Indies, an evolved form of the coastal motor boats used in the war. Purchaser’s home remains undisclosed and the Dutch navy is not the buyer.
A London member proposes forcing native populations in British colonies to wear pants to boost English cotton sales. He claims 5,000,000 negroes are underdressed and education or laws could push them to wear shorts or trousers despite hot climates, lifting demand.
The boats weigh under 15 tons when loaded and run on two 375 hp engines capable of 388 knots. Their 11 foot beam and stationary draught of 33 feet 83 inches shrink when moving due to a single step hydroplane. They carry two torpedoes with rear-dropping gear, Lewis guns, depth charges, and a smoke screen. A crew of three operates the craft.
Portland tale recalls Puritan era sharp rebuke of a minister named Moody ordained in York in 1700. A village blade scorned the pastor’s clothes, prompting a comeback prayer asking the Lord to cure Ned Ingraham of ungodly strut. A related records note prayers for drizzle over a week to spare haycocks and bridges.
W D Van Druten of Holland presents to navy authorities a device claimed to send ten radiograms at once with complete secrecy. The invention purports to revolutionize radio transmission and allow simultaneous dispatch of ten messages in a secure manner.
The jaw of a new pipe wrench can be removed and reset to allow turning in either direction. This feature enables faster setup and versatile use for threading or gripping pipes in tight spaces.
A fragment from the Western Newspaper in 1928 quotes Myrtle Reed on growth and moving on. The passage references a cabinet and a chrysalis metaphor, reflecting a reflective aside about what is past and life’s forward motion.
A column of popular recipes for cakes and desserts includes Heaven’s Food and Surprise Cakes with orange flavors and nut toppings, mint chutney, beet dishes with orange sauce, Harvard Beets, and a citrus icing. It notes economical concerns and urges using lemon juice over vinegar for health.
In a New York Central Magazine piece a father jokes about naming his twins. He says the fast one is Adagio Allegro and the second, Encore, because he was not on the program. The humor centers on musical terms and a playful misunderstanding.
In a terse exchange, Friend Bill asks if she knows Mrs Jones well enough to speak with her. Maggie responds that they can only talk about Mrs Jones, not to discuss personal matters or speak directly to her.
A brief scene shows a politician greeting a friend with a friendly gayly term and calling him brother, then implying a lighter rival remark before the exchange ends.
A Solomon A Parisian householder goes to the magistrate complaining about a neighbor cafe’s loud piano. He requests the cafe be padlocked but is told the piano itself will be padlocked, not the owner’s livelihood, in a Le Rire Paris joke-style report.
A short exchange shows James admitting to earning five dollars last Sunday while Parson questions the Sabbath. James retorts that someone had to be broke, delivering a humorous line about breaking a holy day.
Mrs Brown notes her husband is remarkably generous. She recounts giving him a box of cigars for his birthday and he has given each away to friends, without smoking any herself or him.
A humorous exchange from Nagels Lustige Welt in Berlin depicts a patient describing dread pains worse at night and a doctor probing why the patient cannot tell. The patient reveals he is always asleep at night, creating a comic irony.
Miss Passe expresses love of ancient history while Miss Young recalls episodes from childhood. The light exchange centers on memory and fascination with the past.
A compact line evokes daily burdens and the social mask of happiness. The speaker notes each person must manage their own troubles while maintaining a cheerful exterior, likening the smile to a lid that keeps hidden troubles in check.
A Boston Transcript note comments on an Impecunious Artist remarking that blues come naturally, suggesting frequent use of vibrant undertones. The brief exchange highlights color emphasis in street photography styles and artist temperament.
A playful exchange quotes a Boston Transcript quip about a chauffeur described as a leaky vessel. The speaker replies that the driver is not gossiping but that he is constantly being bailed out, turning a sharp joke into a light domestic moment.
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