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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1928
Page
11
A leading actress has undergone an operation aimed at reducing her figure to boost her salary. The piece notes Cuba’s desire for a stronger role in the sugar market, joking that it wishes for a shelf in the American pantry.
A traveler spoke with great enthusiasm about a gorge in the Alps during a recent gathering, and the vivid storytelling left Dora so hungry she craving a meal.
Recalling a time when cigarette burns marked walnut furniture left a clear trace of who smoked, with no ambiguity about the culprit in the family.
An eastern college girl aged seventeen becomes the highest flying woman to date, setting a notable aviation milestone. Her ascent marks a historic achievement for female aviators in higher education circles.
A committee of restaurant representatives spent a year seeking a suitable synonym for waiter and finally settled on waiter. In Russia a married couple claims 81 years of marriage, a feat that makes many endurance marks look trivial by comparison.
A bird in flight could strike and damage a rapidly turning propeller, a danger heightened if an egg is thrown toward the fan. The saying warns against aggravating such a hazardous mechanism by reckless actions near aircraft equipment.
A New York specialist warns that women’s voices are affected by cigarette smoke. He notes that carelessness by husbands, who drop ashes on the parlor carpet, contributes to the issue.
An Oregon editor issued a public apology for omitting the bridegroom's name in a wedding notice and then repeating the omission in the apology, prompting readers to question editorial judgment and clarity.
Engineers map a railway from Tambo de Sol to Pucalpa on the Ucayalli in Brazil with stations named in early surveys. The query notes whether train announcers have long called these stops, reflecting possible historical station usage.
Many efforts to establish international peace have rallied. So did many efforts to produce a telephone or an airplane. Where there is intelligent determination there is always the possibility of success.
A daring globetrotter completes a world trip in twenty three days and a few hours sending a playful postcard that implies he will already be distant when the recipient arrives. The note blends wit with travel prowess, reflecting rapid circumnavigation humor.
A period in a child’s third year sees drawings come from the expensive books vanish, replaced by what appear as dense clouds of smoke. The observation notes this phase as a typical developmental quirk rather than a true artistic effort.
A syndicate writer quips that seventy percent of women who marry grow plump to fat, prompting light mockery of efforts to avoid obesity and drawing laughter among readers.
Readers recall a youthful entrepreneur famed for bold branding, often printing "Telephone Connection" on his letter beads. The anecdote captures a bygone era of bold marketing as the figure climbed in local commerce.
The experiment of transmitting a handwritten message by wire prompts scrutiny as a potential science triumph, yet it raises questions about the necessity for the recipient to return the message for the writer to read it.
It is estimated that about four percent of those who insist something was knocked into one know what a cocked hat is.
A man who married a second time in Ohio believed his first marriage was a joke. The law treats each marriage as valid, with the second union considered serious business, affecting rights and status under the jurisdiction.
A wry remark recalls the old fashioned chopping block and hatchet once common in cellars, tied to a light note about recent cantaloupe misfortunes and the office cynic's string of bad luck.
Martha Reed, living on two dollars a day, gains social advancement as Roanna Turner struggles with driving lessons and luxury. Roanna, once favored, appears envious as Martha attracts David Churchill, while Neighbors speculate Reed anticipated a shift in affection and power after leaving most to Martha.
A Detroit Free Press joke warns young men against marriage by mocking French newspaper guidance on potato preparation. It quips that peeling, washing, trimming, and cooking potatoes reveal a partner's traits, and suggests fleeing if she asks for cold potato salad to be rushed.
A three year old child recalls a doctor visit where he enjoyed the telephone call portion of the examination more than the stethoscope. His parents value preparedness and took him to the physician for a thorough checkup. The boy’s playful remark captures a child’s humorous take on medical routines.
A common Southwest tarantula kept in a government laboratory for several years was handled by many people and bit only one person with no serious after effects, according to the report.
A North side matron spoke with her maid about a house she once served inquiring if it was new. The maid answered that it was old and they had moderated it.
A brief editorial remark from the Atchison Globe on the value of air and labor noting a dollar earned feels like a mountain while a dollar spent is a mole hill, illustrating appreciation for essential resources.
Thousands of stylish women use simple home dyeing to refresh wardrobes using Diamond Dyes. The ad touts fade resistant dyes that avoid streaking, promising magic new tints over faded colors and features a free 64 page Color Craft book from Mae Martin, Dept. B-143, Diamond Dyes.
A compact reflection warns that fools and sensible men are harmless but the greatest danger arises from those who are partly fools and partly wise. The line emphasizes caution toward mixed judgment in decision making.
A Kansas mother touts California Fig Syrup as a trusted vegetable laxative for children dating back 50 years. She credits its use with keeping her daughter Bonnie B. healthy during illnesses, noting improved appetite digestion and rapid return to normal after bouts of cold.
A vivid clash unfolds on Peru’s roads as a picturesque burro is pursued by a temperamental motor truck, highlighting a clash between traditional animal transport and modern vehicular traffic.
An article extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a safe effective antacid for acidity and digestive discomfort. It claims one spoonful neutralizes stomach acid instantly relieves gas sourness and sweetens the system and notes suitability for children and easy availability at drug stores.
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