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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
7
A guide for transforming a boy’s room with maritime themes such as anchors ropes ships and waves. Practical craft tips include rug and upholstery motifs with oars and water patterns plus wall papers and embroideries.
Earthquakes in the Andes remind that man is at the mercy of mountains. Tuquerres in southern Colombia suffered a shock that left rocky stairways damaged and peaks looming above raw mists. The highlands lie near the equator, with temperate air in the foothills supporting grain and grazing.
Snowy Tuquerres sits high in the Andes where two mule trails link Pasto and the Pacific coast. The town, a religious educational center, sustains 19 000 residents on thatch roofs, markets grains and coffee, and flourishes around a sulphur rich Azufral region with Indian traders carrying produce to market by mule or on foot.
The text argues that strikes arise when labor feels unjustly treated and cites the absence of goodwill as the root cause. It notes merchants recognize goodwill as essential to successful business and that competition hinges on quality and cooperative spirit, shaping inner peace in commerce.
The author urges applying the fruit of good will to social problems and daily living. He argues for using the scientific method to the art of living, advocating practical experimentation to adjust capital and address human action.
In a Hawaii to Honolulu flight, Arthur Pillsbury explains how flowers mimic human acts at blossoming. He cites the tiger lily as heroic and the Cup of Gold as fastest blooming, noting rapid color display captured by color motion pictures on board.
A joke exchanges quips on a dog’s tail and wasted energy. The dog lover compliments the dog while the efficiency expert offers a humorous calculation of foot pounds used in wagging, underscoring absurd excess.
Archery instruction emphasizes correct form, stance, and grip. Instructors stress consistent draw length and anchor point to improve accuracy. Beginners learn safety rules and aiming techniques before practicing at targets.
A humorous exchange shows a door-to-door sales attempt for burglar alarms meeting firm refusal. The woman explains her husband will keep them asleep if a burglar calls, declining the offer with a witty bedside alliance. The dialogue captures a domestic hesitation about security and nuisance.
A proverb contrasts seeking guidance from those who have failed with asking busy successful people. It suggests learning from setbacks may offer practical lessons while top achievers may lack time for mentoring.
A satirical snippet notes Clara Gruff meddles in others affairs, always aware of engagements and rings. The exchange quips that she cannot resist a transaction involving an engagement ring.
A social exchange contrasts gender role ideals with physical appearance, noting opposition to a thin man’s marriage prospects. The exchange implies norms shape perceptions of suitability and partnership.
Fragmentary OCR snippet mentions worms and lack of air with unclear context. No identifiable person, place, or event is discernible to form a full news item.
A compact list of foreign terms with English glosses, including self evident phrases, Latin axiom examples, and notes on usage. It notes Carthaginian treachery, a Gascon boast, serf attachment by law, and Minnesota’s motto L etoile du nord.
An advertising column invites readers to study the Grape Nuts ad in another paper column and learn how to join the Dizzy Dean Winners program to win valuable free prizes. The notice emphasizes a mystery contest angle and product promotion.
A short note argues that a dominating personality cannot justify rude conduct. It stresses that character and behavior should be judged separately and personal force cannot excuse mistreatment.
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