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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1936
Page
7
The article discusses balancing child comfort with health and discipline, arranging low shelves and sturdy fixtures for children’s items. It explores how time and money interact, noting the homemaker’s unique control over scheduling chores and rest, and the value of using time wisely to gain privileges.
Washington notes heightened attention to espionage after the arrest of a former naval officer and the conviction of a former petty officer. The piece discusses the ongoing covert war of espionage and counter espionage across nations, with diplomatic, military, and commercial attaches seeking and guarding secrets amid rising world tension.
The office of naval intelligence plans about one hundred thousand dollars more this year for information collection than last year. G-2 directs army intelligence with officers in Panama Hawaii the Philippines and the continental U S. Secret service plays a minor role in peacetime while counter espionage is run by military and civilian authorities. Both services increase secrecy heighten visitor restrictions and expand reserve officer support to counter leakage and foreign influence.
A storm study notes colored lightning flashes vary by atmospheric particles. Observations on deer Gites on oek show flashes in green violet orange blue and white due to rain gases smoke and other aerosols between observer and bolt.
Shaw at eighty celebrates birthday with humor and vitality. The article notes Shaw's robust health and the appeal of his remark I am too busy to die while highlighting the literary interest and participation of scholars and secular figures in the birthday observance.
A reflection on aging, work, and health arguing that steady work sustains the spirit and body. It cites Stevenson and a physician noting that activity combats fear and vacillation, while idleness destroys contentment.
A discussion arises after a column claims facial lift surgeries alter women’s faces and pose questions about medical ethics. The remarks spark responses from readers and medical professionals regarding beauty standards and surgical risks.
A reader column offers safety notes for making ironholders with leather layers to insulate heat and cautions to keep oven doors closed briefly after placing cake. It also describes annual shade maintenance by removing, dusting, and wiping with a mild soap solution, then drying.
A lone traveler on a rusting bus overhears a soap opera of rivalries and romantic entanglements among riders. Edna, Claudine, Raymond, and others navigate rumors, infidelity, and social pressure from a seat by the aisle as a new bus roars along. The tale exposes vanity, jealousy, and petty scheming amid a city’s public gaze.
Description of a wool embroidery wall hanging titled Duck Pond with a 15 by 20 inch transfer pattern in pattern 5602. Includes material options, color suggestions, and instructions to mail 18 cents with pattern number and sender name and address to Fourteenth St New York NY.
A partial rainfall report notes Mackey achieved only one and a half yards while total precipitation near average remains under review. The uncertain figures point to a weather summary awaiting fuller data and verification.
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