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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
2
The notice lists rates of $200 per year payable in advance for mail services at the Shafter post office and references filing details under the March 3 1879 act with August 1 1998 date.
The article observes Memorial Day May 30 with the Poppy as a symbol of sacrifice and support for disabled veterans and families of the dead. It notes funds go to the American Legion and Auxiliary, and cites California veteran benefits and public appeals for civic caution and security. It also covers a police warning about petty theft season, local club luncheon events, and a busy Shafter potato harvest with high yields and strong prices.
The piece compares fishermen using bait and lures to politicians using appealing rhetoric. It warns voters to read full speeches, beware hidden propaganda, and demand a free press that prints complete texts and analyzes intent to aid genuine understanding.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as X Vendam Me Mire H itmire man Rev. and Mrs Waldo, with no clear event or context to describe a parish, wedding, or notice.
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