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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
8
Patricia Lindsay argues for women to cultivate beauty and charm through natural gifts and cosmetics, claiming modern society expects women to be attractive. She urges women of all ages and roles to invest in self-presentation for themselves and their families.
The piece argues for balancing beauty with finances, noting affordable self care can preserve health and appearance. It urges women to avoid envy over luxuries, use modest cosmetics wisely, and prioritize gracious living and social contribution over vanity.
Child development advice urges parents to keep a daughter mentally engaged with daily grooming avoided artificial beauty aids. Emphasizes reading, art, self reliance and wholesome activities to reach health and beauty through growth, not makeup.
Visalia prepares a three day fiesta starting May 26 with a homecoming sweetheart dinner in the civic auditorium and rodeo competition in the arena. A historical parade is set for May 27 followed by street dances and Western themed entertainment. Performers include Cull Burrell’s Brahma bulls, Dollar and Blondie with Loyd MeeBee, and Felix Cooper the colored bull fighter.
The wild grape is a hardy plant used in landscaping to ramble over trellises and arbors. Its highly flavored acidic fruit yields olive jam and wine. In rural areas, children reportedly smoke from wild grapevine and use vines for swings and trapeze practice.
The Brandenburg Gate stands at the end of Unter den Linden in Berlin and imitates the Propylaea at Athens. It is surmounted by a copper statue of Victory in a chariot drawn by four horses, and the gate opens toward the Tiergarten, a vast zoological park area.
A witty observation links love to timing and togetherness, noting how repeated meetings deepen bonds. It suggests friendships endure because shared moments create lasting reasons to stay connected.
Reported items note a Japanese pledge to defend Shanghai zones, British Turkish long term security pact, and armament growth raising wages. May 19 set for Franco’s victory parade. Poland warns Germany over Danzig. Baron Rothschild released after year in prison. Casualties from a Japanese raid on Chungking estimated. American marines land at Amoy to safeguard rights.
Senate backs a farm labor bill after debate as wartime tensions prompt calls to send workers abroad. Government experts warn of air mechanic shortages without training while labor and political figures such as Fritz Kuhn are noted in a broad report. Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia is cited in the coverage.
The dealer promotes Caterpillar diesel tractors as a way to ease farming tasks and boost profits. A demonstration is offered to show how savings could cover the tractor cost.
A San Francisco mayor Angelo Rossi visits New York for a city fair as other items report political unrest in Omaha with WPA officials stating many officials have resigned amid attempts to purge political ties. Irate Bridgeville housewives protest until city action is taken. President Roosevelt plans to leave Washington in June to attend the fair in San Francisco. A large appropriation bill for rivers and harbors awaits approval. War Sotonanes unveils an 18 cylinder airplane motor delivering 2000 horsepower.
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