Slogan 54 40 or Fight Shaped Oregon Boundary Dispute
The 1844 slogan 54 40 or Fight framed Polk era policy, urging the full Oregon Territory on the 54th parallel. Negotiations after 1842 set the forty ninth parallel as the boundary from the Rockies to the Pacific. Fort Boise and Marcus Whitman figures feature in Oregon settlement and boundary history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Party
Polk
Senate
William Allen
Detroit News
United States
Rocky Mountains
Oregon
Great Britain
Rockies
Pacific Ocean
Fort Boise
Oregon Country
Marcus Whitman
Whitman
Fort Hall
Port Boise
Boise City
Oregon Territory
George Washington Among Earliest Mule Breeders
The Bureau of Animal Industry cites George Washington of Virginia Henry Clay of Fayette County Kentucky and Young and Everett of Montgomery County Kentucky as among the first mule breeders in the United States. It notes earlier West Indian imports were deemed unsuitable and details gifts from Spain and Mary de Lafayette that shaped early breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Animal ‘Industry
United States
George Washington
Virginia
Henry Clay
Fayette County
Kentucky
Young & Everett
Montgomery County
General Washington
West Indies
Spain
Royal Stud
Madrid
Mary de Lafayette
Malta
Mount Vernon
Impeachment Across Nations and U S Governance
The article notes England seldom uses impeachment with Hastings in 1787 as a landmark. It contrasts Lords penalties with the U S system where impeachment targets civil officers and results in removal and disqualification. It explains two thirds votes can expel a member, and presidential removal of executive appointees is possible. It states impeachment is the sole method to remove a federal judge and the Senate verdict is final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Warren Hastings
House of Lords
House
Senate
Squaring the Circle Classical Problem in 19th Century
The Washington Star notes that squaring the circle seeks a square equal in area to a circle and that the problem reduces to finding the ratio pi. It cites Lindemann's 1882 proof that pi is transcendental, implying it cannot be constructed by straightedge and compass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindemann
Noisy Celebration A corroboree among Aboriginal people
A corroboree is described as a ceremonial dance of public character among Australian Aborigines. Held mainly at night, men dance while women provide music. It functions as a near national institution, a peace ratification, and a means of intercommunication, with the term also applied to any noisy or disorderly celebration.
Local residents leave for trips and transfers noted
To County Seat J. F. Bayless, an enterprising local merchant, spent Tuesday in Bakersfield. To Kansas Mr and Mrs H C Guenther plan a motor trip to Kansas. Roy Dodenhoff deputy sheriff, visiting here Tuesday after the potato harvest. J W Atterbury, formerly managing a local chain store, transferred to Porterville.
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J. F. Bayless
Bakersfield
Kansas
Mrs. H. C. Guenther
Roy Dodenhoff
J. W. Atterbury
Porterville
Sheriff Ed Champness Visits Bakerfield Official
Sheriff Ed Champness, an official visitor from Bakersfield, was in town on Tuesday to review local procedures and meet with officials.
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Ed. Champness
Bakersfield
Building Lodgings in Rear Lot by E K Grant
E K Grant has started foundations for four lodging rooms on the rear lot of his home, beginning construction on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Grant
New Front From KK Grant Marks Return To Building Trade
The Press office unveils a new front work by KK K Grant who left the grocery business to resume his preferred field the building trade. Mr and Mrs Fred Hare visited Mr and Mrs Ray Dye Tuesday evening. five hundred people enjoyed the gathering with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. K. Grant
Fred Hare
Ray Dye
P T A Names Strauss to Run Richland Lunch Room
Mrs Ellen Strauss will manage the lunch room at Richland grammar school. The Ewe is sponsored by the P P T A. A called meeting of the P T A is held this afternoon in the Richland grammar school building.
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Ellen Strauss
Richland Grammar School
Ewe
P.T. A
Ladies' Aid Hosts Mrs Elmer Chinsberg at Congregational Church
The Ladies' Aid of the Congregational church were hosted by Mrs Elmer Chinsberg at her home this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Elmer Chinsberg
Congregational Church
Grant family visit tied to northern trip and fair plans
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Grant and daughter LaVerne of Maywood stopped to see relatives Tuesday on their way home from Lodi where Mrs. Grant’s father John Frye was ill. Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan of Beverly Hills plans arrival this week to visit sister Mrs. E. K. Grant and attend the fair.
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Clyde Grant
LaVerne
Maywood
Lodi
Elizabeth Duncan
Beverly Hills
E. K. Grant
Piofair
Dobson Family Returns From California Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dobson and son returned from a week of vacation with relatives in southern California. Their two daughters Ethel and Shirley, who had been down south since school closed, also came back with them.
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Ed. Dobson
California
Ethel
Shirley
Grapes Lead Shipments
Growth in wild honey plants boosts honey production this year vs 1934, while prices paid to producers remain lower than last year.
Rodent and Predatory Animal Control Aims to Boost Trapping
F. E. Bradshaw notes delays as crews shift to foothills and mountains due to squirrel resistance to strychnine. Despite slow start, good valley kills via poison grain and active squirrels aid the season. Trapper Giless returns after a honeymoon and targets coyotes and cats, aiming to beat July 72 record. Landers in Havilah district reports strong catches and ongoing sheep and goat protection.
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F. E. Bradshaw
Trapper
Poso Ranch
Trapper Landers
Havilah
Matrimony Influences Said Not To Affect Trapper Giles
The report notes that to date the subject has not been swayed by marriage matters involving Trapper Giles. Meanwhile the boss and the subject pursue a steadfast use of lone wolf tactics within the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trapper Giles
Boss
Royal Texans Bring Music To J H Snyders Ranch
The Royal Texans from Bakersfield spent a lively Sunday at J H Sanders ranch in Wildwood. Neal Baggett and family, Mrs Viola Hearn, Jess Duke and family, Jimmy Cooper and wife, Dusty Humbard, Gene Fleenor, and the Sanderses enjoyed dinner, photos, and a full program of songs and instrumental pieces. The hosts promised a return engagement soon.
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J. H. Snyders
Wildwood
Royal Texans
Bakersfield
Sanders
Neal Baggett
Buddy
Katherine
Viola Hearn
Jess Duke
James
Jimmy Jimmy Cooper
Charles
Dusty” Humbard
Gene Fleenor
J. H. Sanders
J. P. Sanders
Aloha
Rancho Sanderos
WPA Projects To Start Soon In California And San Francisco
Works Progress Administration activities accelerate. McLaughlin says the $25,000 limit on WPA construction no longer applies to going SERA projects. California requests total $19,083,683 in projects with $3,194,667 sent to the Federal Allotment Board and $341,950 approved by the Board for transfer to the Comptroller General.
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Works Progress Administration
Washington
California
Works Progress
Frank Y. McLaughlin
WPA
Los Angeles
Federal
Ormand A. Stone
San Francisco
J. B. Porter
San Francisco Bay
McLaughlin
Porter
Comptroller General
Nigeria's Vast Size Outstrips England in British Empire Map
The article states Nigeria, a British possession, spans about 872 674 square miles, seven times England's area. It notes Nigeria's population exceeds all British territories except India, with about 20 000 people residing there.
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Nigeria
England
India
Afterdamp Causes Most Mine Explosion Deaths
In mine explosions the fatal effect comes from afterdamp formed by gas mixtures after the blast rather than the blast itself. About 80 to 90 percent of deaths result from this afterdamp as atoms rearrange.
The Church With Message and Melody Service Schedule
Sunday program outlines morning Sunday school at 9 30 prayer and scripture readings by the choir. Sermon by Rev J D Hofer of Rosedale. Bible lecture at 3 pm on The Last Days. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm. Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm led by Rev Hofer. Two week meetings with public invitation.
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Wm. J. Bestwater
J. D. Hofer
Rosedale
Christian Endeavor
Hofer
Inheritance of Faith Sermon at Reformed Church
Pastor A Funck leads services on September 15 with Sunday school in both English and German. The 10:30 a.m. sermon in German cites Hebrews 11 20 to 22 on the inheritance of faith and biblical blessing of Jacob and Esau.
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Reformed Church
A. Funck
Isaak
Jacob
Esau
Sunday services and readings at Wasco Christian Science Society
The Wasco Christian Science Society advertises Sunday worship at 11 am and Sunday school at 10 am with Wednesday meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 8 pm. The Lesson Sermon topic is Substance with Bible selections from Matthew and a citation from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Society
Mother
Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
E Streets
Wasco
Mass
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Fourth Milk Pact Sought Under Young Bill Push
Milk producers shipping to Oakland file a petition with State Director A A Brock to form a local milk control board under the Young milk stabilization act. A meeting will be held for Oakland once signatures and area boundaries are approved, with board members named to draft a marketing and stabilization plan. Other petitions cover San Francisco Stockton and Sacramento sheds. San Francisco and Stockton boards already set.
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Oakland
A. A. Brock
Brock
Milk Control Board
Young Bill
San Francisco
Stockton
Sacramento
California Caravan Cars Tax Imposed for Resale
California imposes a 15 dollar tax on each motor vehicle entering for resale after Sept 14. The tax funds the general fund with no new border staffing. operators must obtain a $25 permit from the Board of Equalization. Vehicles entering will bear a yellow windshield label and permits expire after 90 days.
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California
General Fund
Department of Motor Vehicles
Ray Ingall
Board of Equalization
Bali temple dancers retire age twelve myth
A Balinese custom holds temple dancers retire at age twelve due to stiffness believed to hinder grace. Dancers are considered in their prime at age six, reflecting unique cultural views on age and performance.
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Bali
1931 Health Record Low Death Rate in North America
The year 1931 proved exceptionally healthy in the United States and Canada with life insurance records showing the lowest death rate on record for that year.
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United States
Canada
Estimated 7,000,000 Cats in New York State
The figure puts the statewide cat population at seven million, an estimate reflecting urban and rural areas. No authorities or dates specified in the text.
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New York State
For Sale House and Lot by J. K. Funk
For sale advertisement notes a house and lot listed by J. K. Funk located second to last house west of Bayless Store. Insertion terms include one cent per word for one insert ion or two cents per word for three insertions with minimum charges. 2013p
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Bayless Store
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Rodent and Predatory Animal Control
Church News
Mennonite Brethren Church
Christian Science
A. J
Jack” Zimmerman Insurance Counselor
Blic Weighmaster ~ Automobile
Shafter Hatchery
Shafter
Shafter Press
Kesley
Greenhorn
Armand
Max
Factor
Colonial Dame
Lucretia Vanderbilt
Richard Hudnut
Yardley
Cara Nome
Shafter Drug Store
Shafter Mercantile Co
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