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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
7
A Pasadena reader recounts the disaster that followed the major earthquake hitting Long Beach and nearby areas. She describes shaking, fires, damaged homes, ruined schools, and fallen brick, with families fleeing and neighborly panic as aftershocks continued for days.
Parisian Vogue notes French women favor a pale ivory complexion with generous cream foundation and facial oil. No rouge, deep coral lipstick, and eye shade matching costume tone create a porcelain look. High necklines demand artistic makeup with bold eye and lip contrasts amid blues and violets.
Recipe for a scallop bake using one quart scallops two tablespoons flour salt pepper onion grated cream or evaporated milk and scallop liquor. Layer scallops onion and cheese in a buttered dish bake at 350 degrees for thirty minutes until bubbling and browned. Serve with mixed vegetables or coleslaw.
A wartime style poem praising Franklin D. Roosevelt. The author asks for strong leadership, invoking God to guide the nation, and expresses prayer that Roosevelt will be blessed and guided through tumult and uncertainty. The speaker likens the era to an ocean voyage requiring divine steering.
Fire Chief John Nygren warned motorists that anyone tailing fire apparatus will be arrested if seen by motorcycle police or firefighters on the truck. He cited a near collision at Cass and Otsego as proof and urged caution to prevent accidents en route to alarms.
The saying notes that those who seek trouble often find it, while entertainers can profit more by pleasing audiences than by teaching them. The line contrasts motives and outcomes, implying misfortune may come from risky pursuits and popularity from entertainment.
Commissioner Robert Wraith issued an order prohibiting children from walking along the walls of the river channel. He urged parents and guardians to warn children of the dangers, and to post warning signs near the walls at regular intervals to deter the practice.
A squad of 15 to 20 state policemen is expected within two weeks to crack down on motorists who failed to apply for 1933 state mobile licenses. The statewide drive starts early next week in Springfield. Motorists may obtain license plates at police headquarters day or night.
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