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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
2
A vintage health ad urges readers to purify the system with Calotabs as Nature’s foundation of health. It claims monthly cleansing activates the liver kidneys stomach and bowels and offers 10 cent and 35 cent packages through all dealers.
Thursday May 4 radio lineup lists programs from 4:00 pm through midnight on NBC WJZ network. Show names include Lady Next Door, Puss in Boots, Duke Ellington, Buck Rogers in 2433, Roosevelt Address, Wayne King, Death Valley Days, and Col. Budd among many orchestras and dramatic features.
Exports of cotton remnants from the United States in 1932 reached 8,604,056 pounds, up 360,000 pounds from 1931, reflecting a year of higher outbound shipments and market activity.
Jelly Bear and Honey Bear become trapped between a window ledge and the frame as a ladder and fire crew respond. Willy Nilly and Mr Quacko push and Hose play aid leads to Honey Bear's release. Both bears recover and Jelly Bear offers to help with the hose.
The article explains how losing baby teeth causes embarrassment for children and offers tips for parents. It suggests explaining the growth process, avoiding teasing, visiting the dentist for painless extractions, and the dental tooth fairy ritual as a positive coping device.
The senate and house advanced revenue measures including beer act adjustments to define 3.2 percent beverages as non intoxicating and hold dispensers liable for a per barrel tax on out of state purchases. Utilities valuation for tax parity was debated while a tobacco tax was tabled. A bonds security bill for insurers passed the senate and a $250 legislative salary advance cleared to the governor. A probate case confirmed a will for J. H. Warder, with bequests to grandchildren and others after contested claims.
The measure sets county boards of education with appointed temp members after July 1 and keeps current voters elected superintendents to finish terms. A ten month term option was added, a seven month minimum stated, and pay reduced to one dollar per meeting. An amendment to remove agricul tural club agents was rejected while discussions also touched on foreign trade and the Anglo Argentine agreement influencing U S meat and economy.
Washington reports a 1933 forestry program embedding 129,000 youths in 645 camps across 31 states. California leads with 166 camps, Oregon follows, Idaho third, while Texas and several Northeastern and New England states lack camps. Travel methods vary by region, from motor trucks to horses and canoes. Recruits come from the unemployed, work up to 40 hours weekly for six months, and receive meals and recreation.
Hollywood influence makes trousers popular for beach wear and active sport. A five piece knitted beach and sports costume features a yellow and gray plaid swimsuit, matching slacks and skirt, a cardigan sweater and beret, with a large beach bag.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for persistent health issues. A testimonial claims relief after years of illness and urging readers to request free medical advice from the Pierce clinic. Also references government trade talks involving President Roosevelt and discussions at the White House.
At the disarmament conference Germany refused to abolish the Reichswehr and back a short term conscript force favored by France and Britain. German delegate Count Rudolf Nadolny suggested a fixed army later, half Reichswehr and half conscript, but left the issue to a Permanent disarmament commission for study. US representative Hugh Wilson and the French and English delegates opposed the proposal.
The crowd erupts with alarm as the lion tamer steps out and a shout goes up that a son is loose. The Pig interjects with a sharp remark about the unfolding scene.
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