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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
2
A humorous look at loyalty to a car and the tendency to exaggerate fuel economy. The piece argues owners defend their vehicle, avoid dealer scrutiny, and fib to impress others, linking honesty about mileage to self compliment and pride in maintaining a trusted auto.
A whimsical piece describes the Mud Turpin Sieg a cockeyed creature seen near Hollywood basking on custard pies. Captured specimens yielded shells that could substitute for celluloid film though costly. a drawn illustration shows a full grown specimen with a half walnut shell head made from a double peanut navy beans inked eyes and cloves for feet and tail.
If reliance grows on water power, the continents likely to gain wealth are Asia Africa and South America, reflecting natural resource advantages and development potential. The remark highlights geographic energy advantages shaping global economic fortunes.
A columnist argues dominating wives arise from early responsibility and lack of a partner. A normal wife seeks a mate she can look up to, not one to dominate. The author pities dominating women, blaming weak or lazy husbands who abdicate and encourage their partners to take charge.
The garden vegetables chat about a photo day with Miss Lettuce tomato and beans planning stylish outfits and posing. Bessie Bean declares slim fashion while Mr Radish and Roddy discuss father and son in a humorous garden scene.
A poem by Alice Martin Meyer portrays Peter Potato and peers displeased by a black and white page in a picture book. They plead with the editor to restore vivid clothes and lively hues, urging readers to paint them bright again and forgive the camera man.
A 1930 Western Newspaper Union column offers family friendly recipes and tips. Scalloped apples with peanut brittle, Spanish Delight salad, Challenge Lemon Pie, and Orange Cocktail a la Canada feature simple steps and child friendly flavors. The piece emphasizes wholesome foods and honey as a sweet option for children.
The article explains hunger as the primordial drive shaping behavior from birth. It details stomach contractions signaling hunger, differences between infant and adult digestion, and how unmet hunger can lead to illness or death. Carlson’s five day fast illustrates mental and physical effects and suggests occasional fasting may benefit adults.
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