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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1958

Page

2

Letter of thanks to Shafter Press and church

Editor and staff are thanked for thirteen months of weekly coverage of church work. The writer, J. C. Choate, expresses appreciation for statements announcements pictures and kindness. The note says the services are sincerely appreciated and will not be forgotten.

Shafter Press J. C. Choate

Lilacs Through Time and Traits in Spring Gardens

Lilacs symbolize spring for many, with origins tied to blue tones from Persia to Arabia and Europe. The shrub thrives in well drained loam, tolerates various soils, and responds to pruning in early spring. Buds form in pairs. blossoms appear as leaves emerge, and blooms extend across spring to fall in some varieties.

Amy Lowell Arabia England Johnny Middle West

Naval nursing and wartime hospital ships in the Spanish American War

The article notes nurses on contract to staff naval facilities during the Spanish American War. It recalls 1865 when the Navy converted a confiscated Confederate steamer into a floating hospital after Vicksburg, and nursing sisters served aboard to care for patients.

Vicksburg Navy

Strong spermicide ad at Central Pharmacy in Shafter

An advertisement urges customers to try a strong spermicide that claims to kill infection and dry quickly. The notice promotes T-4-L for day or night use and lists Central Pharmacy at 33g Central Ave in Shafter as the location.

Central Pharmacy Central Ave Shafter

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