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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
4
The Shafter area enjoys unusual prosperity from a bumper potato crop, with estimated gross returns near five million dollars. The article argues this wealth arose despite the New Deal, noting that Supreme Court action against AAA spared the community from losses and kept supply and demand functioning.
Last day to register for the August primary. Move or change party now to preserve voting rights. Congress and state legislative candidates, plus superior judge and supervisor races, hinge on this vote. Register and act now.
A political appeal warns that the proposed Single Tax will confiscate property and turn homeowners into state tenants. It frames private ownership as foundational and urges California voters to vote against the measure on Election Day November 3 to protect homes, farms, and businesses.
The public is urged to study office seeking candidates and to evaluate initiatives and referendums before the November general election. Voters should understand proposals rather than rely on familiar names to avoid supporting detrimental legislation when voting.
A fragment reflecting on legislative recognition and the enduring value of constitutional instruments. Emphasizes abiding by the legislature’s decisions and celebrating the citizenry’s right to participate in democratic processes.
Theodore F. Bayless writes a tribute to Latta's old Washington hand printing press now in the Shafter Press office. The poem recalls the press’s life, the Gold Rush era, the Civil War, and the valley of San Joaquin, with interspersed quoted lines from various newspapers.
The July 24 state calendar marks a key moment as California relief administration issues resume in Sacramento. County supervisors and Governor Merriam will decide future relief strategy amid calls to cut overhead and transfer to counties.
In a cheeky note the Florida Times Union quotes a wife asserting her marriage’s end occurred at the wash tub and ironing board, joking that some loves end at bridge and breakfast tables.
A scattered set of editorial quips notes national decay and practical household wit. The Atlanta Constitution mocks electricity without improvement while Florence Alabama Herald jokes about a California wife leaving her husband but returning quickly. Boston Evening Transcript quips on Democrats swinging together rather than separately.
A Norfolk note reports confusion over the patron saint of fishermen named Tab Walon with variants Walton and Ananias cited by correspondents.
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