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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
3
An advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a fast remedy for sour stomach caused by rich foods or smoking. It claims the product alkalinizes acid and sweetens the system, endorsing physicians and urging readers to choose Phillips for comfort and relief from overeating and acidity.
Advertises Kora Konia medicated powder from Mennen as a three minute relief for raw rubbed skin burning and itching. Claims instantly soothes and heals skin, absorbs perspiration, prevents odor, keeps garments dry, and offers sunburn relief, urging daily use and availability at all druggists.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Schroeder explain the wonders of talking pictures to their infant. He imagines Rin Tin Tin barking on screen while the child prefers Felix the cat purring. The playful exchange showcases early cinema appeal to families.
Modesto becomes a port of call for Maddux Airlines linking Oakland and Los Angeles. Proposals in Novato seek Northwestern Pacific service for commuters. Kings County growers debate Er ie Railroad crates. Major road linking General Grant Park to a convict camp begins under E E Wallace. Senate action on sardines uses for fertilizer. American Legion caucus supports Sacramento as 1930 convention city. Hoover invited to State Fair opening Aug 31. State Penology Department signed with five divisions. Rice mill rate disputes with railroads. Bear river power expansion planned by PG and E. County traffic bureau shifts to Napa. Porterville cemetery mausoleum project approved. Refunds ordered for freight charges on pears tomatoes and peaches. Bakersfield meat ordinance court challenge. Radio interference study authorized. Hayward teachers chosen early for fall term. Merced foreclosure on Chowchilla ranch proceeds. Transpacific air yacht purchased for Santa Maria flights. Livermore street improvements financed by bonds. Natural gas use rises in Southern California. Santa Ana river conservation funding eyed. Wild rice recipes and home cooking notes.
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union item reflects on aging to around fifty and how priorities shift. It quotes George Matthew Adams on valuing only the precious things in life as time changes perspective.
A monster black bear weighing over 400 pounds and lacking forepaws has been trapped in New Brunswick after roaming the woods upright in search of food or prey.
A vintage advertorial promoting Castoria as a safe, vegetable remedy for infants and children. It urges caregivers to use a few drops for minor upsets, colic, constipation, or diarrhea, claiming no drugs are needed and citing 25 million bottles sold last year.
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