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Collection: Newspapers > Nevada City Nugget

May 18, 1934 (8 pages)

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eave dele: brining il apMill oes ley 4 4 ’% = THE NEVADA CITY NUGGET oeteeresiebemeannty iri ATR nt Lae tl ane he ahs Mes Leal ets PAGE SEVEN Man’s First Flight Under His Own Power OR the first time in history a man has succeeded in flying under his own power. Erich Kocher of Berlin is here seen performing the feat, followed by excited friends, He blew into the box-like arrangement, causing to revolve the two rotors which also served as wings. On his feet was &, ski landing gear, and attached to his hips was a “tail skid.” BEDTIME STORY FOR CHILDREN By THORNTON W. BURGESS FARMER BROWN’S FRIENDS S PETER: RABBIT sat admiring Rosebreast the Grosbeak, another bird appeared in the tree with Rosebreast. “Who's that?” cried Peter. “Mrs. Grosbeak, of course. Who else would it be?” sputtered Jenny, rather crossly. “Never, never would I have guessed it,” replied Peter. “She doesn't look the least bit like him except that she is the same size and shape.” This was quite true. There was no beautiful rose color about Mrs. GrosIt Didn't Seem Possible That She Could Be the Mate of Handsome Rosebreast, beak. She wore brown and gray principally, with little touches of buff here and there, and with dark streaks on her breast. Over each eye was a whitish line, It didn’t seem possible that she could be the mate of handsome Rosebreast. To Peter she looked more like an overgrown member of the Sparrow family. While Rosebreast sang, Mrs. Grosbeak was very busy picking buds and blossoms from the trees, This struck Peter as queer, “What is she doing that for?” he inquired. “Kor the same reason that you bite off sweet clover blossoms and leaves,” replied Jenny Wren tartly. “Do you mean to say that they live on buds and blossoms?” cried Peter. “I never heard of such a thing. I shouldn’t think Farmer Brown would like that.” “Tut, tut, tut, tut! You can ask more silly questions than anybody of my acquaintance,” retorted Jenny Wren. “Of course, they don't tive on buds and blossoms. If they depended ~-an those they would soon starve to death, Use your head, Peter, use your head. You know well enough that buds and blossoms Jast only a very short time. The Grosbeaks eat a few just for the sake of variety, but they live mostly on bugs and insects. You ask Farmer Brown's Boy who helps him most in his potato patch, and he'll tell you it’s the Grosbeaks. They certainly do love potato bugs, They eat some fruit, but on the whole, they are about as useful folk around the garden as anyone [ know. Now run along, Peter Rabbit, and don’t bother me any more,” Peter didn’t run along right away. He sat around watching Rosebreast and Mrs. Grosbeak until he happened to look up to see Farmer Brown's Boy. just starting down through the Old Orchard. ‘Then Peter decided it was time for him to leave. ©, T. W. Burgess.— WNU Service. Mothier'sCook Book THE CHILDREN’S LUNCH BOX HERE the child must carry a lunch at school, every effort should be made to make the food appetizing. Fresh fruit when it is possible should always be included. Jams, jellies, dried fruits such as figs, prunes and raisins or dates will help out when apples, oranges and fresh fruits are not available. Fruit Paste. Thoroughly mix chopped dates, raisins, dry figs and finely ground nuts with orange juice and a littYe cream. Spread generously on thin, buttered bread. Quick Orange Jam. Take two cupfuls of orange. pulp and juice, one lemon, pulp and juice, the Rafflesia, a flower that grows in Sumatra, is the largest flower in the world. When fully grown it weighs 15 pounds and measures 3 feet across. Its petals are as large as dinner plates and its cup-like center holds a gallonliquid. © McClure Newspaper Syndicate _KANARY — WNU Service All Evanston Is Fingerprinted LL the citizens of Evanston, suburb of Chicago, are being fingerprinted, not because they are criminals, but as an aid in the identification of those injured or lost. Fred G. Bennett, the town's fingerprint expert, is shown operating on two young ladies while Chief of Police W, O. Freeman ook on. and one and one-half cupfuls of sugar. Boil ten minutes. Put into jelly glasses and seal, Serve in sandwiches or with toast. A small glass of this jam makes a dainty addition: to the lunch basket. For a wholesome sandwich, spread one slice of the buttered bread with orange marmalade and the-other with cottage cheese. Put together and wrap in waxed paper. Carrot, Celery and Nut Sandwich. Mix ground raw carrots, celery and nuts with lemon juice and boiled dress. ing. Put the mixture into cases made by scooping out a roll cut in half. Fit the halves together. Egg Sandwich. Chop hard cooked eggs, moisten with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, spread. over a lettuce leaf, place on a buttered slice of bread. Cover with a plain buttered slice. @ by Western Newspaper Union. More beautiful THE GREAT INHERITANCE By ANNE CAMPBELL HOU hast promised me an inheritance 5 More treasured than silver and gold, than the precious Ejewels My dazzled eyes behold. Thou hast promised me,. Thou hast promised me A luxury untold. In my Father’s house, Thou hast promised me, There are mansions for my soul, Where the curtains of worldly doubt and fear Thy healing, scarred hands roll. Thou hast promised me, Thou hast promised me A bright and starry goal! Thou_hast promised _me_an inheritance When done with earthly strife, A boon to make a journey fair That with threatening clouds is rife.” Thou hast promised me, Thou hast promised me The gift of eternal life! Copyright.—WwNU Service. FINE WATCH REPAIRING Radio Service and REPAIRING Work Called for and Delivered Clarence R. Gray 520 Coyote Street Phone 16 Mrs. Preston’s INEWS STAND Stationery, Magazines
316 Broad St. Nevada City The National Hotel . + NEVADA COUNTY HOME LAUNDRY Family Trade Solicited Mrs. 0. MULLIS, Prop. Boulder St. Nevada City and Coffee Shop Nevada City California ? NEVADA CITY SANITARIUM Elizabeth McD. Watson, Prop. Open to all reputable physicians and surgeons Here you will find Prices That Meet Present Day Conditions NEVADA COUNTY Banner Gold County of California © Annual. production over $3,000,000 For Information Address DADA KNOWS— “Pop, what is arrogance?” “Upturned chin.” ©, Bell Syndicate.—WNU Service. Luxury for Crew of Soviet te HEN the motorship freighter Kim, first Soviet vessel to come to New York, arrived there, visitors expressed surprise at the luxurious quarters of the crew. Several of the sailors and two stewardesses are here seén enjoying themselves in their recreation room. Trigonometry is the study of the firing of certain weapons such as rifles, revolvers, etc, BONERS are actual humorous tid-bits. found in examination papers, essays, etc., by teachers. In olden times the parents arranged the marriage and the bride never saw the gloom until the wedding night. a e° ¢ Caesar was killed by the Ides of March who were led by Brutus, Cassius and the Ides following. e*s 6 Interludes were plays given before people knew how to read. A man came out on the stage and told what would happen during the play. He was the Interlude. s s * According to Victor Hugo-love exists in all classes of society. s e s What was Pasteur’s great achievement? : He invented milk bottles. * ¢s The spoils, system was the system whereby the government had to take care of its garbage. :] ©, Bell Syndicate —WNU Service,This fascinating medium-sized hat is of brown pique straw faced with mossgreen suede and decorated with cherries. “It's hard to convince a son-in-law er a daughter-in-law,” says tronlo Irene, “that their in-laws are not outlaws.” ©, Bell Syndicate.-WNU Service. Safes Opened, Repaired and Combinations Changed Keys made for every lock, saw filing, bicycles repaired, knives and lawn mowers sharpened. Gunsmith. RAY’S FIXIT SHOP 220 East Main St. Phone 602 GRASS VALLEY Chamber of Commerce Nevada City, Calif. Acton M. Cleveland Camptonville . Notary Public Legal Papers Automobile Insurance Bonds Life Insurance NORTH WESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO. PS Just a Little Better OWL TAVERN CAFE “YOU CAN’T BETTER THE BEST” Finest Food and Coffee and BEER 134 Mill Street Grass Valley, Calif. TREAT YOURSELF TO THE BEST HAIR CUTTING e**# #8 LADIES WORK OUR SPECIALTY LARSEN’S BARBER SHOP 106 Pine St. Nevada City BE COMFORTABLE Get Your MATTRESSES Repaired and Cleaned by ‘John W. Darke Nevada City 109 M. Commercial St. 109 J. Phones . EDDIE LEONG N. R.A, Fresh Fruit Vegetables Fresh Fish THURSDAY AND FRIDEY Groceries ——— Phone 74 1 314 Broad St. Nevada City Cleaning and Pressing CASH AND CARRY. SUITS DRESSES LADIES’ AND MEN’S ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS Tailor Made Custom Clothes PHONE 217-W HOURS: 7:30 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. FORREST B. RISLEY, Prop. Bost Building . Nevada City, California $1.10 $1.00 and up Broad St. Where Service and Quality Meet Jeffery Cleaners Lee Jeffery, Prop. TAILOR MADE SUITS 109 S. Church St. Grass Valley We Call for and Deliver, Ph. 152 Nevada City Routes Wednesday and Saturday . All Kinds, Acetylene We OUR SERVICE TO YOU Fenders and Bodies Repaired, Glass and Tops Installed, Auto Painting, Radiator Repairing, Auto Upholstering of YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND SUCCESS BACK OF US i Only Service of it’s Kind in Nevada City GOULD’S AUTO BODY WORKS At The Nevada City Garage Iding, General Blacksmithing G. O'Neill.. PLUMBING AND SHEET METAL SHOP . BROAD STREET PHONE 22 Agents for Montag Furnace and Oil Burners, American and Sparks Circulating Heaters Agents for the Rotary Oil Burner ,Company All Work On A _ A Guaranteed ee NEVADA CITY . NEVADA CITY ASSAY -& REFINING OFFICE Practical mining tests from 25 to 1000 pounds, giving the free gold percentage of sulphurets, value of sulphurets and tailings. Assays made for gold, silver, lead and copper. Mail order check work promptly attended ‘to. Agent for New York-California Underwriters, Westchester and Capital_of California Fire Insurance Companies, AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE +.