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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1937
Page
2
The notice lists advertising rates and publisher details for Kern County California. It notes a $200 yearly price, second class mailing entry on August 1, 1935, and general publication information for the Central Avenue office.
In San Francisco two tax free public bridges compete with a privately owned ferry system once carrying cars and passengers. Ferries cut fares from 50 to 30 cents, while bridges charge no tax, prompting calls to raise ferry rates to protect the bridge market. The piece cites a San Francisco Chronicle warning of public ownership using tax funds to drive private rivals to bankruptcy and monopoly.
The article notes actor Leo Carrillo announcing a run for California governor next year. He pledges to balance the human budget before the financial one, aiming to restore gaiety and carefree living, likening his campaign to joyful memories and a joking reference to past provisional governance.
A citizen argues that stock market losses affect all, as declines reduce spending and employment. He criticizes heavy government regulation as artificial and depressing, urging Congress to revise security laws to curb manipulators while protecting honest investors.
The Wasco News praises its long tradition of aiding local groups and churches while noting concern over one sided cooperation where organizations collect funds and send printing elsewhere. It stresses loyalty of rank and file and questions such fundraising practices.
Outsider profits lure promoters while local workers reap no benefit as printing leaches to distant cities. Seven News staff and their families rely on local business, yet outside firms cut local employment and demand.
Irvin S. Cobb mocks relief costs for aliens in America, jokes about deportation, and paroled criminals. He recalls Germany under Nazi rule, jokes about Heil Hitler, and promotes Barkley for President in 1940. The column blends satirical critique of immigration policy with political commentary and light humor.
The Shafter Public Utility District calls for bids to furnish all indor, material, transportation and services for Seriiery Sewers, Sewage Pump Station and Sewage Disposal Works in Shafter. Bid documents are on file and may be inspected with copies issued for a $15 deposit. Bids due at 8:15 pm local time. bid security required. district reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Sacramento moves a million dollar expansion to lift the California State Fair toward World’s Fair scope. Governor Merriam and Finance Director Stockburger are to review, with drawings by state architects under way. The 1938 fair is planned for September 2 to 11, with a building committee led by A B Miller and Robert Muckler directing construction policies.
Fragmentary text references forms and a memorandum attached to a person’s re a unclear archival note. No clear event date place or participants emerge from readable content.
Patie Ey seats cornel club of Shafter high school at a Wednesday meeting. Offiers named include Wittenberg as vice president Vivian Bartel as secretary and Amanda Johnson as chairman. Announcement came from Mrs S M Bobst president of the society. GE sale by Saturday. Ladies Aid Society of Union Congregational church to hold a rummage sale. Weed control seen as key to bean thrips by Dr Stanley F Bailey UC.
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