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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1935
Page
4
The Shafter Press issued every Thursday from Central Ave Shafter California. Editor H G Comfort lists subscription at 2.00 per year paid in advance. Single copies cost 6 cents. Advertising rates available on request. Entered as second class matter August 1 1935 at Shafter post office under March 3 1879 act.
The article argues for restoring a county fair alongside Frontier Days, noting strong agricultural and livestock hubs in Kern. It cites successful fairs in Tulare, Fresno, and Los Angeles, urges state aid from horse racing revenue, and suggests combining fairs with frontier celebrations, especially near Bakersfield.
A San Juan Capistrano editor argues Hoover should have named Boulder Dam Boulder City project. The piece notes Hoover’s early Colorado River push and questions the Boulder versus Hoover name history. Local Las Vegas Age editor Charles P. Squires credited for early advocacy.
A Nevada-California discussion argues the public will keep calling the dam Boulder Dam despite any official name changes. The piece notes editorials and local sentiment in the Southern Nevada metropolis and cites Roosevelt era changes as politically motivated but unlikely to sway public usage.
Congressman Stubbs launches a one man campaign to curb high costs in Yosemite and other California national parks. A survey ordered by Director Cammerer shows park store prices far above Merced and Mariposa, with meat butter and fruit up to 42 percent higher. If concessions do not cut prices, the issue may reach the Public Lands committee.
A Coastline Dispatch note from San Juan Capistrano mocks an editor’s error in a story about a hunting trip by four citizens and three men returning deer. The misgendered text and resulting humor reveal a lighthearted editorial embarrassment.
December and May senator William Gibbs McAdoo pursues a new romantic entanglement with a 26 year old and a younger partner, highlighting ongoing personal indiscretions amid political life.
In a lively letter to Habra Star, the writer mocks a English lady advocating pipe use over cigarettes. Harry Carr is quoted on spitting through teeth as a sharper point. The piece jokes about pipe types and marks the writer as an inveterate pipe smoker with preference for Missouri meerschaum.
A quirky Vista Press paragraph riffs on political platforms humorously and digresses to animal weather and silly quotes. It notes frogs in Texas grasshoppers in South Dakota and skews toward playful local banter about blending fuels and moral revamps.
An 80 year old described in The Vista Press offers philosophic views on hardship and the value of living. He recalls memories of a baby's smile, a dawn bird, and saving a ten dollar bill, arguing life rests in simple moments.
The emergency Sunkist Valencia advertising push appears effective with August sales in the United States and Canada rising 20 percent above the five year average and 15 percent over last year. District managers note greater preference for traded brands and heavy business in co operating markets. Big chain stores leverage advertising and display service for many special sales efforts increasing their business.
The Claremont Courier quotes a critique arguing that missionary work abroad to civilize nations was followed by exploitation and war. It contends that efforts to spread the Ten Commandments coincide with rising crime and armed rivalry worldwide.
Federal allocations under the Works Progress Administration set aside 103 414 000 for California across state and federal project categories. Details note 122 600 000 for state administered work projects and about 100 000 000 for projects sponsored by federal departments.
The record notes that pension cases amount to more than 885000 and span all wars as well as the U S government rolls.
State Finance Director Arlin Stockburger calls for a new Department of Revenues to collect all state taxes in response to the loss of 24 813 dollars and 152 missing 100 dollar checks. The plan would separate money handling from assessment duties and is paired with a treasury books audit led by District Attorney Otis D. Babcock to locate the funds and uncover further misappropriations.
Russia leads global output in Irish potatoes with a reported 1,600,000,000 bushels. Germany ranks second with 1,500,000,000 bushels in the same production tally.
Major nations plan to spend about twice as much as last year on defense and related programs before the current year ends. Officials estimate budgets rise across ten leading economies with emphasis on modernization and strategic deterrence amid evolving security threats.
Local issue notes that tickets will be printed by Shafter Press. The brief item confirms printing services for an upcoming event with no extra details on date or venue.
A new motor bus route will begin operating between Canton and Hankow in China enhancing passenger travel. The service targets improved regional links and travel times for commuters and visitors.
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