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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
6
A Sonora project reveals a new non-metallic substance for cement and plaster mixtures to increase toughness and waterproofing. Details remain undisclosed after two years of local research efforts.
A comic feature traces Mrs. Wambo's flirtation with changing hair trends as she battles aging fears and social pressure. Her husband Mr. Wambo weighs modern rights against home life while society obsesses over long locks, bold styles, and public opinion.
Cute Persian kitten cross stitch pattern ideal for pillows or framed art. Includes transfer design 11 by 18 inches, material list, stitch illustrations, color chart, and key. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept New York for Pattern 1148.
Arithmetic test with ten problems and given solutions. Items include percent adds and withdrawals, coinage and unit costs, conversion to mixed numbers, travel time, numeral systems, cash discounts, remaining balance, speed, and Roman numerals MMCCXXIL.
A gardener asks a boy if his ball is in the garden and checks for broken windows. The boy looks worried until the gardener declares it is his ball.
A small boy quips that money talks but refuses to reveal its own generosity, reflecting a sly, regretful wit in a concise street corner exchange. The line hints at themes of value and hidden costs in everyday life.
A scientist quips that non meat cures timidity in a humorous remark referencing a classic joke. The supposed recipe starts with the line first catch your lion, framing a satirical take on nutrition advice.
A fragmented dialogue features Ezias and Rastus discussing a person named Minin and a misheard line about a wife. The exchange hints at a domestic or neighborhood conversation with playful mispronunciations and unclear context.
Ruskin on the lifelong pursuit of truth. Truth appears in nature, writing, and the heart of man. The seeker grows a living soul by finding, transmitting, and acting on truth, while mercy keeps the soul open to love.
Jones had never sailed before and, upon disembarking, an acquaintance asked his opinion of the vessel. He said the liner was marvelous and that he would not have known he was on the ocean if not for constant seasickness.
A cautious remark questions garden plans and avoiding a rain‑related wedding disruption. The speaker vows not to risk a wedding being spoiled by rain and chooses careful planning over chance.
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