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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1935
Page
2
Package A-8 includes stamped unbleached muslin bird cage with two pot holders. Embroidery stitches and color scheme provided. embroidery thread not included. 15 cents each or four for 50 cents postpaid. Send order to Home Craft Co. Dept. A St. Louis Mo with SASE for details.
The quotation reflects on how the living carry the vitality and examples of those who came before. It suggests that most days involve actions influenced by predecessors, guiding what we should or should not have done, even with all our knowledge and systems.
California drivers bought 158117 cars in ten months, up 53.9 percent from 1934. In Hollywood, a HOLLYWOOD CITIZEN-NEWS cashier was robbed in daylight outside the post office by two bandits, netting 4755 dollars.
A California collection of rare insects owned by L. M. McQuesten, used for education, valued between 50000 and 100000, was destroyed in a store fire. The loss included numerous rare specimens and educational materials.
More than 25 inmates at Alcatraz Island, America's most dangerous prison, enroll in University of California correspondence courses. Notable absence: Al Capone is not among the students.
Civic organizations unite to back the restoration of Fort Humbolt the historic California army post. General Ulysses S. Grant served there as a captain in 1854, highlighting the site’s historical significance.
Two Redwood City couples plan to exchange spouses in Reno to meet six weeks residence requirements. The scheme would have the two wives live together while the husbands reside in Redwood City, then swap partners after the divorces are granted.
Mrs Tony Freitas, 30, was hit by buckshot in the hips and hands when her husband fired at a covey of quail in San Rafael. She received treatment at a local hospital.
Tail Waggers Foundation of America files incorporation papers in Sacramento. The foundation cites aims including prosecuting dog poisoners, establishing dog shelters, passing beneficial dog legislation, opposing vivisection, battling dognapers, improving stray dog conditions and教育 children in kindness to animals.
The display shows the new 1936 automobile license plates motorists must secure between January 2 and 30. In addition to the $3 fee, a new tax of $1.75 per $100 of car valuation applies.
The Stockton Merchants' Association plans to use brightly painted toy soldiers in Santa Claus Lane decorations. The Missionary Union and allied groups argue that soldiers depict war and bloodshed, asserting Christmas embodies peace and goodwill.
Cities argued over diaper material allocations from eastern mills for state sewing projects. Los Angeles received 408000 yards and San Francisco 139704 yards, with San Francisco pressing needs and LA citing population. The bay city finally yielded.
San Francisco reports psittacosis concerns with Dr. J Geiger, health director, urging a worldwide ban on parakeet sales to curb spread. One death linked to the illness occurred in the city last week.
California relief commissioner asked the federal government for 8 million dollars additional to finance the relief program through June 30. FRA Administrator Hopkins had warned only 8 million would be allotted from November 1 to June 30, but the commission reported half that amount will be spent by December 1.
Rehabilitation of the Yreka Railroad began this week with laying of two cars of heavy rails replacing the existing 40 pound rails. New ties and equipment will be used in repairing the line between Yreka and Montague.
A truck carrying five tons of gold concentrates crashed along a state highway near Auburn after the driver drank heavily. He was fined 250 dollars for driving while intoxicated, and an insurance firm hired a man to salvage the remaining scattered gold.
Ten years after a Louisiana importation two opossums named Mr and Mrs Possum multiplied across Carpinteria. The county faces raids on chicken coops and houses thousands of opossums causing fiscal strain on local relief funds.
A Cornish pump from the North Star shaft, a relic of early mining, is offered to Henry Ford for his Michigan museum. The challenge lies in transporting the historic machinery.
The record notes a payment of 4,437,321 in gasoline line taxes during October. This item emphasizes tax collection activity in the month specified and lists the large payment amount for public record.
In Ottawa and Monmouth, tributes recall John Buchan as a versatile figure from novelist to wartime press chief to governor general candidate. The writer praises his kindness and talent, noting his friendship and humor. The column also jabs at current affairs with light satire on Hats and world events.
The column surveys winter men’s fashion trends with high polish on blue serge trousers and bright elbow patina on lounge wear. It notes potential pockets for tax notices in suits and jokes about Lady Astor’s extended political family in Britain while commenting on actor-life and ongoing studio debates.
A South Seas phantom launch is reported near the Chatham Islands 400 miles southeast of New Zealand. Four years ago a crew of 11 drowned in a launch presumed to be the same ghost craft bound for a football match. A fisherman named Jonesy reportedly vanished after sighting the vessel as the fleet held a funeral service.
A new marble faced dam near Athens draws visitors as it supplies the city with water. The stone comes from a quarry once used by ancient Greek sculptors.
An inmate’s drive for top style in jail proves ambition is uncrushable as effort to surpass peers in dress becomes a notable personal ambition. A man seeks to be the best dressed prisoner despite confinement, reflecting persistent self presentation.
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