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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1929
Page
4
C Krogh Opt D Jeweler and Optometrist at 1043 B Street advertises a wide line of watches and jewelry gifts. Barbershops mentioned in the clipped note.
The state department of public works reports six months into a two year study that aims to spread California water supply to semi arid regions based on need. It covers 3,990,000 acres in the south, a northern San Joaquin drive, a crop survey, 3000 wells measured for water table, and plans to deliver Kings river water into Kern county. Salinity control studies precede possible barriers and exchanges between rivers.
Albert E. Hill as administrator with the will annexed will privately sell the estate of Judson Thurber also known as J Thurber deceased in Alameda County California. The sale is to the highest bidder after September 17 1929 with cash payment of ten percent at sale and balance upon court confirmation. Bids must be in writing and may be left at Central Bank Building Oakland or filed with the Superior Court Clerk.
LODGE NOTICES F. Oo. E. MEETS Eden Aerte No. 1139 Fraternal Order of Eagles meets every Thursday at Bilva Dali Casio Staest Haywerd. Joseph L. Dionis secretary F. G. Box 5% Geywera Ositl.
A Rhodesian settler’s resourceful use of petrol tins shows how four gallon tins serve as rainproof roofing for silos, gatering, a brazier, dairy storage, and a camp oven. With modifications the tins also carry water, toast bread, and protect milk and butter in hot months.
Two Paris stories recount fires spurred by cats. In Montbellard a cat climbing to meat on a mantelpiece toppled into flames igniting a house and spreading to a granary. In Lorient five girls scalded the cat with coal causing a blaze that consumed a home.
The writer traces early American eating habits, noting Pilgrim tables groaned with meat and fish, corn bread and bread, ale and wine, and remarks on their surprising survival. The piece invites readers to read the ads for news of interest to all.
A peculiar description of phosphorescent potatoes stored in a dark cellar provoking astonishment and superstition. The text notes luminous fungi in nature as a possible source of eerie, bluish green glows that spark fear and awe in the superstitious minds.
An ancient rabbinic view linked sneezing with death from Adam to Jacob, until Jacob’s prayers reversed the omen. The New York Times cites a tale where sneezes herald new life after Elisha revives a child who sneezes seven times and opens eyes.
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