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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1936

Page

6

Aga Khan Heads 100 Million Moslems Yet Owns No Land

A long profile portrays the Aga Khan as spiritual leader of Ismailis and political guide for about 100 million Indians and more in Asia Africa and the Orient. It notes his wealth of over 3 million dollars yearly his palaces and his philanthropy including education and medical work. It details his lineage from Hasan Ali Shah his role in inoculating India during a plague and his decisive leadership to quell sectarian violence. It also covers his marriages to Theresa and his current Begum and his wartime loyalty to Britain.

Kis India Central Asia Africa Arabia Orient France Aga Khan Aga Hall Bombay Aga Hasan Ali Shah Aga Khan I Persia Cairo Egypt Fatima Mohammed Hasan Ali Fateh Ali Shah Afghanistan John Bull Sunns All India Ismaila Aligarh Dominions League of Nations East Africa Turkey Theresa Monaco Begum

Use Your Mind and Learn to Think Clearly

Uncommon Sense urges readers to exercise reasoning and learning. It advises openness, reading widely, and learning from others while wrestling with personal problems. It warns against chasing quick wealth with risky “systems” and stresses knowledge and experience for real success.

Adorable Pantie Frock Pattern for Young Girls

Adorable frock for ages two to ten with a round collar puff sleeves and roomy pleats. Pattern 2556 offered in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 with 2 1/2 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 6. Includes illustrated step by step sewing instructions and costs 15 cents plus mail to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. San Francisco California.

Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New Acums Ave San Francisco Calif Bell Syndicate WNU

Statesman Advice Aligns With Public Preference

Washington Evening Star quotes Senator Sorg on leadership: a statesman must know how to advise the masses by understanding what they prefer. The exchange frames mass opinion as parallel to individual counsel and friendship.

Senator Sorghum Washington Evening Star

Dancing with George Provokes Quip About Footwork

A playful remark contrasts George's dancing with his feet. The line suggests George's right foot is unaware of his left, delivering a light humorous tease about his rhythm on the dance floor.

George

Distress at Sea Prompted Byshore Rescue Inquiry

An older seaside resident asks if help can be sent to a ship in distress while a carsman explains a line has been sent to the crew to come ashore. The exchange reflects concern and procedural courtesy at the seaside.

Bristol Messenger

Horseback Exercise Question Sparks Bow Legged Reply

A humorous exchange centers on trying horseback riding as exercise. The speaker asks about riding experience, then confesses bow legs, turning the moment into light banter.

Insomniac Notes a Humorous Remedy from London

A humorist from London quips on remedies for insomnia. He says a glass of wine at regular intervals helps him feel content to stay awake, even though it does not actually induce sleep.

London

Let Your Love Be Shown in Tender Words

Encourages open expressions of love and kindness while those close hear them. Urges filling friends' lives with sweetness and approving words before moments of hardship or loss.

Cats Yow Battle Cry in Feline Skirmishes

A cat fighting lets out blood curdling yowls described as a battle cry that boosts morale. The text notes a defeated cat rarely cries and tends to retreat while spitting.

Inns in Spain Rival Washington Beds in Legend

The article notes many inns in Spain claim to host the famed writer Cer vantes as well as Washington in legends about where he slept. It highlights the abundance of such historical lodging claims and their appeal to travelers.

Spain Cervantes New England George Washington

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