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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
7
Fashion note describes a young frock with glittery buttons at the yoke and cuffs. The design features a slim collar and gored skirt in satin or crepe. Pattern 24990 available in sizes 14 to 42, with 3% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 16 and illustrated instructions. Send 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. New York City.
A lone aphorism attributed to Mile. de Scuder offers a sharp reflection on envy and pursuit. The compact line suggests jealousy yields unexpected discoveries beyond the search.
Tony entertains Ruth Bellamy as she contemplates costumes for a dance while Ruth reveals her husband Larry and son Peter’s tragedy. The exchange exposes shared sorrow, aging, and the lure of social life on Mia’s side of the bay.
Antoinette Taft a twenty three year old seeks work in a drab San Francisco flat with sister Brenda and brother Cliff. She interviews Lawrence Bellamy editor of the Journal of Commerce but is told there is no place for a woman writer. Tony lands a job as society reporter at the Call and shuffles between the newsroom and social events. She grows close to Bess Cutter and enjoys the bustling newspaper life while rejecting Barney Kerry and balancing early career challenges. Ruth Bellamy Patterson and Ruth Bellamy are introduced as figures connected to Tony and Larry.
A dramatic scene unfolds as Lawrence Bellamy enters in an ornate Revolution era outfit, greeting Tony and recognizing familiar faces. Benedict Arnold reacts with surprise, while Ruth Patterson and Mrs. Peterson admire the display. The editor explains the borrowed costume from Arliss and Hollywood.
The Bellamys arrive in the city for a brief visit and Tony is invited for tea by a new friend. The pleasant hour unfolds at the Fairmont hotel with light conversation and companionship.
Tony visits Ruth and Lawrence Bellamy in a foggy January afternoon. Ruth, once wealthy and poised, now battles memory and loss after Peter’s death while Tony notes Larry’s rising career and Ruth’s fragile happiness. The scene shifts to a Piedmont house and a California street apartment as they navigate friendship and shifting fortunes.
A Hawaiian Academy of Science expedition to Mauna Kea faced delays as potato bolting took longer than expected. The ascent reached about 6,000 feet with peaks near 13,825 feet on Hawaii's Big Island.
A global shock hits bibliophiles as about 40 famed first editions, long cited as authentic in standard bibliographies for five decades, are exposed as forgeries. In most cases the paper, type, or both did not exist when the works were allegedly printed, and some texts were drawn from revised editions.
Poem noting how little it takes to make a child happy and lamenting wistful faces and empty hands in a world of sunshine.
A notice urges readers to consult their doctor about headache neuralgia and rheumatic pain remedies. It stresses that only a physician can verify safety and effectiveness and advises seeking professional medical advice before use.
An advertisement urges readers to trust Bayer aspirin for personal and family well being, claiming it is reliable and widely used. It contrasts unknown preparations and emphasizes physician endorsement and genuine Bayer quality as a safeguard.
A quirky note discusses how a sound mind influences bodily actions, suggesting sharper decisions and efficiency. It links mental clarity with better control over bodily responses in daily tasks.
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