Library Closes For Two Weeks At Shafter Branch
The Shafter branch of Kern County Free Library will close next Monday August 19 for a two week summer vacation and reopen Tuesday September 8. Patrons may borrow books to cover the break, excluding seven day books. A long list of new books has recently been added to shelves.
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Shafter
Kern County
Thomas Wedge
Alcott
L. M
Beaty
J. Y
Buckingham
B. R
Clark
Bertha
Belle River
Deming
Mrs. T
Dickens
Charles
David Copperfield
Edwards
Haruko
Japan
Hawthorn
Alice
Isilly
Hecox
G. J
Heylinger
Reunion At Epp Home Highlights Diverse Local Visits
Local community members gather at the Dietrich Epp home as Rev John P Klassen and others recount shared roots in the old country. Visitors include Julius Siemens Fresno Abe Goertzen Reedley and more, with multiple trips across California.
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John P. Klassen
Winnipeg
Manitoba
First Mennonite Church
Upland
Dietrich Epp
Epp
Juius Siemens
Fresno
Abe Goertzen
Reedley
Klassen
Siemens
Goertzen
Old Country
Nugget the terrier loses pups to jealous mother
In San Francisco a wire-haired terrier Nugget gave birth to six puppies. Nugget’s dam Fanny attacked and drove Nugget and the litter off the grass, then claimed the brood for herself in a case of canine jealousy and conflict.
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San Francisco
Animal Kingdom
Nugget
Fanny
San Francisco Comic Stunt Ends With Ball in Mouth
Reporters note film comedian Joe E Brown attempted to place a billiard ball in his mouth during a publicity stunt in San Francisco. The prank went awry as the ball jammed and caused a brief incident. No injuries reported.
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San Francisco
Joe E Brown
Dan Fawn
White Woman's Town and Eagle Feather in Ohio History
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note recalls Mary Harris or May Harris as the first white woman resident in Ohio. She lived among Eagle Feather’s Muskingum Valley village between 1730 and 1740, helped in buffalo hunts, and painted war hats. The story links to Newcomerstown and the village known as the White Woman's Town.
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Mary Harris
May Harris
Ohio
Eagle Feather
Muskingum
Harris
Newcomerstown
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dager Larks In Waters Of Norway's Maelstrom
A Cleveland Plain Dealer correspondent notes the Maelstrom off Norway between Mosken and Moskena is mainly a strong current with six hour reversals. Under ordinary weather it is navigable. a northwest wind makes passage dangerous as currents threaten small vessels and larger ships against rocks. Depth nears 100 feet.
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Norway
Moskenas
Mosken
Lofoden Islands
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Public Health in the United States Faces City Rural Life Tradeoffs
H. H. Moore notes that lifetime prospects differ by locale with 1910 data showing rural life averaging 56 years versus about 49 in cities. City areas show faster gains while disease death rates like tuberculosis and cancer remain higher in urban centers. Rural children show more dental and malnutrition issues, while city schools offer better health services.
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H. H. Moore
United States
Early sewing machines and key inventors
The first sewing machine is attributed to Englishman Thomas Saint who received a patent on July 17 1790. Saint's patent was recently found in the British patent archives after nearly a century. Isaac M Singer later patented a machine in 1851 with a fixed overhanding arm and vertical needle and introduced the yielding spring presser foot.
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Thomas Saint
Patent Office
Isaac M. Singer
Theories on Cosmic Rays Origin and Impact
Three tentative theories discuss cosmic ray origins. The most philosophically engaging suggests rays arise from heavy atom formation in interstellar space, a process that continually re-creates the universe, potentially solving the riddle of existence.
Readjusters political faction emerge in Virginia history
The Readjusters formed from Virginia’s Democratic party in 1878 after a March bill to refund the state debt. Led by William Mahone, they opposed debt payment and, through 1879 and 1881 fusion with Republicans, gained state control and sent Mahone to the U.S. Senate.
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the Readjusters
The
Readjusters
Democratic Party of
Virginia
William Mahone
Willam Mahone
United States Senate
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Captaing Courageous
la Rue
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Jane
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Mead
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Hirocall
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Los Angeels
P. P. Rempel
Los Angeles
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Pismo
Artha Biet
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G’ J. Siemens
Oxnard
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Art Werner
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Pismo Beach
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Oregon
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Highland Park
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Mr. Carlson
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Fof Shafter
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D. D. Unruh
Dinuba
J. H. Ratzlaff
D. S. Kay
Merritt Kay
Stanley Way
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D. S Kay
G. J. Siemens
Abel
Isaac
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Jake
Daveey
Wim. J. Bestwater
Mt. Her_mon
Bestwater
Prophetic Bible School
Conrad Ebel
Elton
San Diego
Escondido
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Schnidt
G. G. Sudderman
Santa Cruz
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Donald Ratzloff
George Wedel
Danna Mae
Glendale Sanatorium
Glendale
P. D. Enns
Cayucos
Mr. Enns
Mount Herman
Dave Gloecker
Mt. Herman
Angel
Ra . Little
Huntington Park
P. E. Nightengale
Joel Haffner
S. E. Pelham
Wasco l
R. D. Hooks
Betty Ruth
S. J. Lorenz
Dora Lorenz
Olga Barotto
Los Angels
S. J
Arlington
J. A.lorenz
Idaho
Chronicle
Fannie Grover
H. S. Hampton
Haight
Kaysville
Utah
Hampton
Albion State Normal
Pacific University
R. W. Partridge
Sequoia National Park
John C. Siemens
Siemens Market
Fontana
Francisco
Long Beach
Anabel
Donald Wedge
Wu Hge
Duehren’s
West & Lowe Ginning Company
Wasco
McFarland
Rosedale
Dye’s Market
Bakersfield Implement Co
L. A. Lugs
Ieee Ley
Philco
U. S
Pico Aikerare
Philcos
Shafter Furniture
Emil Stoller
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