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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
2
In Minot North Dakota two neighboring farm families the Knights and the Rikensruds swapped wives husbands and seven children in a three year trial. Both couples filed for divorce in 1929 and the next day each remarried the other spouse in a double ceremony.
A large Chinook salmon jumped into the row boat of J. Schwartz of Klamath Falls on the Rogue River near Grants Pass. Schwartz vaulted onto the fish and subdued it after a heavy struggle.
A memoir fragment from 1932 recalls youthful romance sparked by a narrow gauge railroad between West Lebanon Indiana and Havana Illinois. The narrator and friends imagine engineering trains at 15 to 20 mph, while a neighbor boy Billy opts for aviation school promising high pay and thrill over college.
A collection of kitchen tips and household advice covers salt in fruit sherbet for flavor, lemon salt to clean knife handles, egg white for patent leather polish, molasses cakes with coffee for a light lunch, kerosene on window screens to remove rust, boiling water for macaronis and rice to prevent sticking, lettuce preparation by breaking the midrib, and sugaring doughnuts or crullers by shaking in a bag to save sugar and ensure even coating.
London reports Montagu Norman vows impregnable Bank of England vaults. A 60 foot deep, steel and concrete barrier system will withstand fire, flood, dynamite, and bombardment for 500 years. Bronze outer shells, 3 inch steel cores, and a complex, floodable shaft with multiple gates guard the vaults. Access is from above only, with machine gun guarded gates and a 25 ton safe door. The lock combination is split among multiple parties.
Ralph Metcalf a negro sophomore at Marquette University Milwaukee is seen by coaches and track authorities as a sensational 1932 Olympic prospect. The 100 yard dash star has twice this year equaled the world record of 9.5 seconds showcasing his speed and potential.
A vintage recipe creates a mint sauce by dissolving marshmallows in a thin sugar and water syrup, then folding in a stiffly beaten egg white. After cooling, peppermint extract and green coloring yield a delicate green sauce, making one cup.
Reverend Harry Oscar Stevens resigns from his Presbyterian pastorate in Philip to seek the governorship of South Dakota on the Liberty party ticket. He calls for constitutional changes to put all legislation before the people for popular vote after Supreme Court review, proposing to eliminate legislators and have the people enact laws directly.
Palmero Calif solace for the loss of two of her kittens was found in a new born rabbit by a house cat here recently. The cat owned by Miss Margaret Crane adopted the rabbit and cared for it along with her other two kittens when two of her young sisters were given away.
Detroit police Patrolmen Louis Oberle and Harold Rowe, known for bee expertise, respond to a buzzing garden threat. They locate the queen, gather the swarm in a tub, clip the cluster’s supporting twigs, and move the queen to safety, handing the bees to a local bee enthusiast.
A robin used a broken clubhouse window at Bath Maine Country Club as a nesting site this winter. The glass was later reset and the bird continued to peck at it. Inside the clubhouse a nest with two blue eggs was found.
Quick acting germ killing skin healer Blue Star Ointment stops itching instantly. Second application kills stubborn germs. Third application fights rash eczema ringworm and rawness, leaving skin healthy and itch free. Clean odor. Money back if it fails. Sold by all drug stores.
A humorous exchange reveals domestic tensions over smoking. A wife asks why her husband objects to her smoking. She quips that his fear includes health, while she jokes her own concern is dropping sparks and ruining her gown, reflecting social norms and wit of the period.
A lighthearted Boston Tran script notes a hit and run driver now occupies a new role. The phrase humorously discusses the driver performing stunts with a prison baseball team, implying a career shift from crime to sports.
Earth has about 6,000,000 square miles of surface ice, with roughly 5,000,000 square miles located in the Antarctic. This sizable frozen area highlights the continent's dominance in the planet's overall ice reserve.
A reader from Arkansas recalls losing 39 pounds in a year using Kruschen Salts, reporting better health, clearer skin, and greater energy. The ad urges a half teaspoon daily in hot water before breakfast and warns to limit fatty foods while offering a world wide drugstore supply for a small cost.
American Magazine notes that Cyclones will never break into the popular air class, countering trivial debates about prominence. The piece argues many disputes are minor and not worth contention, urging practical focus over endless quarrels.
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