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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1946
Page
11
During a lull at sea two gamblers aboard a wartime vessel debate fate and faith. One bets the other cannot recite a prayer so they challenge each other to say the Lord's Prayer then to "Lay Me Down To Sleep" as a test of memory and nerve. The wager ends with a shrug and a prompt exit from the bet.
A worker explains he carries a single plank because others would not bother making two trips. The exchange highlights implied labor choices and efficiency on the site.
A diner complains about tiny portions amid meat shortages while a waiter jokes about drafts blowing the steak off the plate. A classroom quiz notes Armistice Day as November 11 with two minutes of peace each year since World War I.
A sprightly young girl aboard a crowded bus persuades a young man to keep his seat for her. He refuses, insisting he will get off at his stop despite her smile and insistence.
A court scene features three prisoners with casts in their eyes and a judge with the same flaw. Each is asked to plead but confusion arises as comments cross between speaker and listener. A closing joke about a pedestrian illustrates the same theme of depends on perspective.
A brief dialogue contrasts sharp noses signaling curiosity with flattened ones suggesting excess. The exchange uses playful wordplay to explore personality cues and humor.
A druggist explains the pink dye is for woolen or cotton goods while a little girl insists it’s for ma’s stomach and to make a pretty color. The exchange captures a quaint domestic scene reflecting era tastes and household remedies.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a lodger asks for soup and the landlady jokes about windmill soup. The banter hinges on a pun about circulation and serving, ending with the lodger’s quip about windmill soup.
The article urges cleaning the top areas of a home such as closet tops doors moldings and frames to prevent embarrassment. A monthly soap and water pass is recommended to avoid strenuous semi annual cleaning. It notes feeding costs for horses may range 50 to 75 percent of upkeep.
The article advises practical clothing care from packing for travel to daily wardrobe upkeep. Use shoulder-fitting hangers and garment bags to keep clothes hanging straight. move out-of-season items to storage. avoid crowding to preserve press and air. Pack with tissue paper and thin cardboard to reduce creasing. unpack promptly after travel.
The article explains proper strawberry planting with the bud and crown above ground and roots below to prevent drying or rotting. It also notes the honeybee’s main role is pollination of agricultural crops, not honey or beeswax.
Proper digging and storage of dahlia tubers affects keeping quality. Dig after the first killing frost, cut stalks to two inches, avoid breaking clumps or pulling by stems, store upside down in a dry cellar two weeks, trim loose roots, dust crowns with sulphur, store at 40 to 45 degrees.
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