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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
3
A Los Angeles style critique mocks party delegates in Cleveland and Philadelphia laboring for dramatic effect at conventions. The piece lampoons violent theatrics, intolerance and the Liberty League’s lack of a real platform while defending dogs against cruel experiments and critiquing war era science ethics.
A humorous portrait praises George Eatmore's long suffering stomach, quipping that the digestive organ endured warlike years of indulgence and public neglect. The piece playfully contrasts private body etiquette with candid appetite, noting Eatmore’s rise as a public figure while his stomach earned medals for heroism during lean times.
A cryptic note from Antarctica asks about daylight saving timing and whether to move clocks ahead. The fragment discusses setting clocks forward briefly, reflecting debate on time changes in extreme southern regions.
A brief dialogue snippet shows a whispered confession from a lover and a quip about eccentricity. The exchange hints at romantic tension and the other party’s bemused reaction.
A luncheon crowd debates the menu printed in French. The proprietor asks if shoppers would buy kidney stew or beef liver and onions in English, suggesting language choice reflects customer tastes.
A playful exchange about color perception where one person admits partial color blindness and jokes that they know when they feel blue. The remark highlights a witty misunderstanding and emotional color metaphor.
A brief humorous exchange about an artificial fly used as a joke. The banter contrasts the joke with the taker’s point, noting the lighthearted nature of the moment.
The pattern features shirred sleeves with wide cuffs and a bow neck in dotted swiss or voile. Easy to sew with two pleats and front stitchings, waist accented by a belt. Pattern sizes 12 to 20 with busts 30 to 38 inches. 4 1 2 yards of fabric plus contrast. send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. San Francisco.
A. O. Leonard, son of the late Rev. A B Leonard D D longtime secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church, claims the Invisible Ear Drum has greatly improved his hearing enabling normal conversation and theatre enjoying hearing. Advert
A historical quotation attributed to Aristotle emphasizes three essentials for mastery in any profession: nature inherent ability, dedicated study, and sustained practice. The aphorism frames talent as a blend of innate capacity and disciplined effort.
Toast bread with banana slices sprinkle sugar and cinnamon under the broiler. Roll cherries or berries in flour to thicken pie juice. Squeeze juice from half a lemon into a tumbler and fill with juice for a cold drink. Hinged lattices for roses and vines ease ground placement when painting a house. Associated Newspapers WNU Service.
British Congo holds wealth mainly in minerals with copper leading the output followed by gold radium and tin. The passage notes extensive mineral resources and potential economic value in the region.
The article notes that raisin culture was introduced into California by missionaries around 1771. It highlights early adoption of viticulture practices tied to mission activity and the regional development of grape drying and raisin production.
First Municipal Light Plant in Fairfield Iowa began in 1882 as the town’s publicly owned power provider.
The prod used by an elephant trainer is named an ankus. It is described as a guiding tool used to direct elephants during training.
A brief exhortation promoting disciplined conduct as the path to real success. The message urges steady actions and clear thinking to achieve tangible results.
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