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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
3
Mrs. Johnson reads a quirky item about a man in Ten Degrees who slipped in a bathtub and broke three ribs. Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge weighs buying a bathtub but warns they are dangerous and hazardous.
A Bangor party returning from Winterport halted their car to allow a moving obstruction to pass. The crossing skunks, a family of five led by a father and mother, crossed in single file, delaying traffic briefly.
A Grimsby household fire prompted a quick response by a local fire department. A resident woman exited her home with a chemical extinguisher and helped contribute to suppressing the flames before returning inside.
An East side man asks his wife how much they still owe the doctor. She answers ten dollars left. The oldest son exclaims that in two more payments the baby will be theirs.
A fisherman was spotted on the Wilton New Hampshire pond for days prompting a game warden note, but the observer discovered the figure was a well fashioned scarecrow not a real angler.
A monument dedicated by the Yokohama Young Women's Christian Association honors Edith Lacey a welfare worker who died in the 1923 Japanese earthquake. The house shaped rest center for Yokohama girls is a gift from her father Dr. Charles C Roosa of Buffalo New York.
A new signaling method uses invisible light for warfare messages. Flash signals work in bright sunlit conditions at five to eight miles and infrared rays excite dyes to glow. Receivers wear tinted shades for their field glasses matching the signal lamp shade.
Literary Digest notes that the phrases Excuse Me and Pardon Me have centuries of reputable use in England and remain common today. It traces shifting preferences: eight decades ago Excuse Me was favored in England, while Pardon Me was preferred in the U.S. A decade later the English favored Pardon Me, and I beg your pardon remains in use when an apology is made. Sorry is described as a vulgar term for casual regret.
The guide outlines sanitary dairy floors with non absorbent, crevice free surfaces. It covers removing debris, grading for level, compacting soil, using gravel or crushed stone sub bases, proper formwork, and drainage. It details manger curb height, stall platform length by breed, pitch toward the gutter, and finishing surfaces for ease of cleaning and secure footing.
New Jersey state dairy specialist review of Mercer County Cow Testing records shows cows with good appearance and appetite can produce far less milk than poorer cows. Three cows ate 79 dollars of feed yearly and yielded 3292 pounds, while two cows ate 168 dollars and produced 14817 pounds. Cost per 100 pounds of milk was higher with poor cows, and overall profits vanished when labor and housing are included.
This note outlines farm problems with infant livestock deaths and classifies causes into three groups. Non-treatable factors include malformation and birth accidents. Treatable conditions cover illnesses like tuberculosis and respiratory diseases. Major reduction comes from proper feeding, care, sanitation, and hygiene.
A garden scene poem reflects on the swift passage of seasons and the brevity of life. The piece depicts green trees, roiling winds, fallen branches, and an autumn leaf floating on the garden pool as a meditation on time and change.
A historical home cooking note presents a best ever doughnut recipe using sour cream and thick sour milk, with instructions on chilling, handling, and flavoring. It also covers oyster preparations including stew, grilled, and fried methods, plus a squash side suggestion with butter.
In a Kansan tone a farmer recalls a vanished New York restaurant and a red headed waitress who teased patrons for larger tips. The tale contrasts regret for the restaurant’s loss with nostalgia for bygone days and a familiar dining ritual shared by travelers.
Two friends discuss Dick’s enterprise with tone and humor. The first insists he is doing a big business, while the second quips that it’s more like a near mahogany desk size operation. The exchange illustrates casual social chatter about a business venture.
In a brief fashion column a witty exchange frames style as a balance between desire and burden. The commentary hints at celebrity or social influence, noting taste trends and the lightness or heaviness of that burden.
A street vendor who sells newspapers near the opera house is praised for his son’s fine voice. The father confirms the boy’s singing talent is noticed by passersby amid the bustling city scene.
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