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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
7
Secret Service warns the public about counterfeit currency targeting small coins and government checks. The rise in coin usage and slot machines correlates with fake notes and forged checks. A Middle West ring printed 1,000 counterfeit checks but was halted before widespread cashing.
Washington reports the first practical ear cap method by W. Barber of New Haven. The invention, developed at the USDA laboratory, uses a cone shaped waterproof paper cap impregnated with hexachlorethane to kill caterpillars on corn ears during fertilization, offering protection after silk exposure.
A patent granted to Wilhelm Runge of Berlin reveals a radio horn for future cars. The device uses silent radio waves to warn nearby drivers at intersections and during passing. It operates as a mini transmitter receiver with two tubes a loudspeaker and an aerial. When not pressed it acts as a receiving set for other vehicles warnings.
Fragments of bones believed to be midget dinosaurs were found in a new fossil bed on Navajo land, near the Frank Class area, according to early reports. The find expands knowledge of small prehistoric reptiles in the region.
An excited citizen warned police of a large fire in the eastern part of Bristol. Patrolman Bullock found no blaze, only the moon in its last quarter. The incident drew quick police response before being resolved as a harmless celestial occurrence.
In Ben Hill Georgia a cat named Socrates scratched and bit Mrs. J. G. Barker, draining a growth from her left eye and restoring vision that doctors warned might require removal. After the incident, with stitches in place and the eye treated, she exclaimed I can see. The cat, initially blamed, avoided killing and remained alive.
Dorothy, a famed hobo known as the queen of Canadian wanderers, says she will continue riding westbound freight cars while awaiting Pullman accommodations. She notes women face fewer lockup provisions and often must rely on boarding houses. She has traveled nearly two years and refuses to settle down, citing no suitable partner among men she has met.
Twin Falls Idaho officials announced the city’s 300 pound cannon, missing since last November from the city park, has been located. Two local boys discovered the relic in a Rock Creek cave.
Charles Cromwell, famed aerialist born in Oxford county, Ontario, rose to fame crossing Niagara Gorge on a tight rope in 1874. He performed before Queen Victoria and toured Britain, Ireland, and the United States, often carrying passengers on his back. Now elderly in Paris Ontario, he remembers a glamorous career and the years when his name symbolized daring.
British scientist Professor A M Low predicts future lovers will carry meters to gauge mutual feelings. He argues marriage needs scientific testing of emanation characteristics, comparing love to measurable radio beam like rays.
In Kankakee Illinois Orai Regnier of Clifton refused to lend a pistol prompting the borrower to visit Kenneth Corbin’s home and borrow a firearm shortly after then being found shot in a car
Otho Davis of Arcata, born August 31 1917, will vote in the August 30 primary for Governor Merriam claiming a legal birthday rule makes him old enough. University of Southern California student Talmage Burke and Stanford California students support Merriam.
Saturday night campaign caravan leaves Bakersfield at 6 30 bound for Shafter 7 15 then on to Wasco and Delano. Wasco hosts a Newell for Assemblyman group meeting chaired by W C Thomas with Wasco Delano and Bakersfield reps. Shafter club chair A P Channeson says active campaign in Shafter district for Mr Newell.
Colonel Mark O Kimberling, superintendent of state police, reports the tele typewriter service yielded many captures and provided crucial information on numerous missing persons. He notes the system’s effectiveness is shown by 1,376 cases involving unresolved matters last year.
Burke reports 2000 new buildings erected in the last year in Kern County. Assessor Tom Burke notes county appraisers document complete value data for each structure. The records show a peak two year period with over 3 million dollars spent on labor for construction and a rising grape industry with Thompson Seedless leading shipments East.
Members of the Shafter Town send club join with members of other clubs in a picnic at Mooneygrove Sunday. Announcement is by Mrs. Alice Witzke of the local group.
The second annual study titled Marketing Kern County Table Grapes has been issued by the Farm Advisers Office of Kern County. N. D. Hudson, Assistant Farm Advisor, states the study was prepared for distribution to growers and industry officials.
The Duke of Norfolk holds England’s oldest dukedom, created in 1483, marking a historic title with long royal ties and ceremonial precedence. The article notes its origin in late 15th century Tudor era.
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