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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1937
Page
2
A reflective riff on social behavior and perception. The piece muses that respect and politeness help people get along, while experiences teach and mischief or eccentricity may hide truth. It hints at photography, family keepsakes, and the value of self control in daily life.
An old ad claims Bayer Aspirin relieves headache rheumatism neuritis and sciatica quickly. It promotes taking two tablets with water for rapid relief and notes wide doctor and family usage at a low price, urging repeat use if needed.
A Tyro-era column notes Deke Aylesworth arguing newspapers remain essential and unlikely to be displaced by radio. The piece, from Hodlo to Aga Khan banquets in Geneva, touches on League of Nations and various anecdotes about bankers, priests, and police amid a mosaic of era gossip and commentary.
Fresno Calif rich irrigation mirrors Imperial Valley as San Joaquin Valley sprouts a cotton flax and sugar beet boom. Planting expands rapidly with 12 000 seven this year and beets attract heavy investment while seed production shifts from Europe to local beds. Total acreages reach 375 000 grapes 69 000 peaches 50 099 citrus 35 000 pears 20 000 apricots and 1 500 plums amid all year diversification and near year round work.
Photo saved a life this fall as acreage reaches 403 750. California cotton stands out for whiteness and long staple. Western cotton yields average 691 points per acre, far above the national 200 pounds. Valley farmers expect over 10 million dollars in cotton profits and rapid flax expansion with 8 000 acres in Fresno County.
A newspaper item notes that in Dar win Australia the Supreme court uses a pidgin oath. The clerk recites a directive urging truthful speech in court. The report says the oath binds the conscience of aborigines and has entered penal use, reflecting cultural language issues.
Ranger Texas man W N McGlothin describes a morning fight with alleged wrestling fish in the Big Bend area. Using guineing sacks they dragged the river and landed over 400 pounds of catfish in minutes. locals say the fish do not bite hooks and instead engage in hand to hand fighting. The creatures reportedly bite kick and tumble and can survive buried underground for hours.
Cantain Pon Yeap, a top Midwestern talent, headlines Northwestern University backfield this fall. The 172 pound halfback contributes as a runner and passer and calls signals for the team.
A Chicago facility houses Underwriters Laboratories staff who test safes for security. In basements, workers blast, hammer, and torch safes to verify strength. The process aims to prove safety against thieves and has improved auto building, materials, fire and burglar alarms, though tear gas testing remains highly dangerous.
In Greenville Mississippi the hackberry tree rises from obscure swamp timber to a valued resource. W L Band of Greenvally Slave company notes scarce supply and rising demand as steam treating makes hackberry usable for industry.
Fragmented OCR note reports slow returns from a presidential contest at Lara. The text mentions an expression origin and a reference to another county beard, lacking clear subjects or dates.
Vintage sewing pattern advertisement for a hostess apron featuring poppy motifs. Includes transfer designs, dimensions, appliques, stitch illustrations, material requirements, and order details from The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept, 82 Eighth Avenue, New York City.
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