California Dairy Shortage Prompts Interstate Purchases
California cannot meet its dairy needs and relies on neighbors to fill the gap. A 1926 USDA tabulation shows butter and cheese receipts in San Francisco and Los Angeles totaling 71,636,889 pounds, with California contributing 42,712,322 pounds. Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington supplied much of the rest. A Holstein cow owned by Mrs. Fred Stenzel of San Lorenzo set a seven day butter record of 50.49 pounds, announced by UC dairy head W M Regan.
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California
United States Department of Agriculture
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Pansio Tilly Abbekirk
Fred Stenzel
San Lorenzo
W. M. Regan
Animal Husbandry Division
University of California
University Farm
Davis
Charles A. Hughes
Holstein-Fresian Association of America
Early McFarland melons thrive under paper tents
The article notes the early melons in the McFarland district growing well under paper tents. Lambing time ends on plains west of Lemoore, with sheep shearing season approaching. A trainload of fifty two cars of spring lambs departed Cali patria for Kansas City. California cheese standards will be strictly enforced next season.
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McFarland
Lemoore
Calipatria
Kansas City
California Department of Agriculture
California Professor Ships Goats to Hawaii Breeders
Six Toggenburg does were shipped from the University farm at Davis by Professor W. M. Regan of the animal husbandry division to Jet Grigsby of Hoolulu in the Hawaiian Islands. The consignment included three grade does and three purebreds as interest in milk goats rises in Hawaii and demand for pure breeds and good grades remains strong.
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University Farm
Davis
W. M. Regan
Animal Husbandry Division
University of California
Jet Grigsby
Hoolulu
Hawaiian Islands
California
Apricot and Peach Orchards Bloom in Hemet Valley
Heavy winter rains boosted deciduous fruit in Hemet valley and growers forecast high yields. The district contains 2300 acres of peach and 3250 acres of apricot trees, including nonbearing land.
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Hemet
Modoc Wool Growers Levy For Coyote Control
Modoc County Wool Growers association imposes a one cent per head assessment on all sheep grazing in the Modoc National Forest. The $800 raised will fund coyote control work, matching a like sum from county state and federal governments.
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Modoc County
Model poultry house to be built by Lodi Union students
The agricultural class at Lodi Union High School, led by Verne Hoffman, is constructing a model poultry house on UC plan. The building will measure 18 by 28 feet and will feature runways. Poultrymen in the district will be invited to inspect the completed project.
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Lodi Union High School
Verne Hoffman
University of California
Sheep Grazing Assignments Made in Modoc National Forest
Modoc National Forest officials report all grazing assignments for 1927. About 85,000 sheep will graze across the Modoc forest during the season, with most flocks owned by Modoc County sheepmen.
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Modoc National Forest
Forest Service
Modoc Forest
Modoc
California Cattlemen Urge Fire Prevention This Summer
Heavy statewide grass growth this year raises fire risk as drought dries forage. Cattlemen warn that abundant feed followed by drying grasses could spark serious fires across California, prompting precautionary measures urged by the California Cattlemen's association.
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California Cattlemen’s Association
California
Cotton acreage in Tulare County similar to last year
Acreage planted to cotton in Tulare county this spring is expected to be about equal to that of last year. Growers believe prices will improve as late cotton ginned in the southern San Joaquin valley moved readily. Planting will begin in April.
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Tulare County
San Joaquin Valley
Early Valencia shipment from Dinuba district reported
The first Valencia fruit shipment in the Dinuba district appears to be a carload sent March 4 by Shepherd Fruit Company. Oranges came from Barris ranch near Dinuba and were reported to be of excellent quality.
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Valencia
Dinuba
Shepherd Fruit Company
Barris
Placer County Tops State In Plum Acreage
Placer county holds the largest plum acreage in the state with 5850 bearing acres per a recently completed survey. Tehama county is advancing an experiment near Red Bluff to raise rubber shrubs with the aim of producing rubber commercially.
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Placer County
Tehama County
Red Bluff
H. O. Harrison Shipments Duroc Jersey Stock to Diamond Bar
The H. O. Harrison stock farms, located a mile north of Woodland, shipped one carload of Duroc Jersey boars to the Diamond Bar ranch south of Los Angeles.
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H. O. Harrison Stock Farms
Woodland
Diamond Bar Ranch
Los Angeles
California Tops In Fresh and Canned Asparagus Exports
California ships more fresh asparagus to markets than any state and furnishes the most of the canned product consumed worldwide.
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California
County Farm Bureau seeks state help for new grower group
In organizing a county wide growing and marketing association the Shasta County farm bureau requests cooperation and aid from the state department of agriculture.
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The
Shasta County Farm Bureau
State Department of Agriculture
Imperial county import inspection figures reach diverse crops
The horticultural commissioner reports 21,936 strawberry plants 16,000 asparagus roots and 10,151 grape vines inspected and allowed into the district. An additional import consisted of 1000 sacks of seed rice.
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Imperial County
Dairyman Purchases Noted Holstein Bull at Rancho De Robles
N F Tunbridge of Shasta county dairy operations bought a 3 year old Holstein bull named Sir Winnie Hengerveld Gem No 446636. His great grand-dam Tillie Al cartra held the world record for eight years, marking a prestigious lineage.
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N. F. Tunbridge
Shasta County
Rancho de Robles
Winnie Hengerveld
Tillie Alcartra
Winter lettuce shipments boost rail freight outlook
Railway freight officials anticipate March and April totals around 2600 cars, with 2548 cars of winter lettuce moved out this season. Hot weather caused much of the winter crop to seed, but conditions remain favorable for a strong spring yield.
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Ises
Sparrows Damage Almond Crop in Colusa County
Reports to Farm Adviser W. C. Bryant say sparrows swarm into orchards and pick buds to reach small almonds forming. Measures to combat the pest are being taken.
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Colusa County
W. C. Bryant
Sulphur Used by Imperial Valley Cantaloupe Growers
Sulphur is being used generally by Imperial valley cantaloupe growers in their fight against mildew. Railroads entering the valley have reduced the freight rate on sulphur from 54 1-2 cents to 44 cents per hundred pounds. The sulphur is being distributed in the fields along the ridges and above the vines.
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Imperial Valley
Lettuce Crop Boost From Monroe Planes Warned
Two planes and possibly more are reported to be coming from Monroe Louisiana with outfits to fight mildew and other diseases and pests threatening cantaloupes in the Imperial Valley. Entomologist C E Woolman says he is investigating conditions in the valley.
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Arizona
Monroe
Imperial Valley
C. E. Woolman
Santa Barbara farmers weigh crop shift from Lima beans
In Santa Barbara County, longtime Lima bean growers discuss switching land use due to disappointing last season yields and a heavy weed growth this year caused by rains. The extra prep work for field clearance adds to rising costs before plowing and cultivation.
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Armers
Santa Barbara
San Joaquin Cotton Growers union signs up acreage
The San Joaquin Cotton Growers association has secured 15 000 to 20 000 acres with hopes of reaching 40 000 acres when active. It plans to extend loans to member growers totaling 500 000 to 1 000 000 dollars for the coming season at roughly six percent interest.
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The
San Joaquin Cotton Growers Association
California governor budget lays out two year costs
Sacramento reports the governor's budget sets state expenses at 193,812,000 for the next two years. No funds were provided for California's 31 junior colleges despite a late attempt to add money. The state university receives 14,000,090 dollars, and critics fear education spending favors higher education over lower schools and junior colleges, dubbed "the poor boys' universities."
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Sacramento
Inman Proposes Sacramento As Real State Capital
Senator Inman leads a movement to fix Sacramento as the real capital by requiring six state departments to have their headquarters there and for officers and employees to reside in the city. The departments include immigration and housing, industrial accident, industrial welfare, labor, mining, and fish and game commissions.
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Inman
Sacramento
Senate
Immigration and Housing Commission
The
Industrial Accident Commission
Industrial Welfare Commission
Labor Commission
Mining Bureau
the Fish and Game Commission
California
Railroad Commission
Insurance Commission
Bank
Tion and Housing Commission
Jones bill seeks crime penalty for possession of stills
The senate judiciary committee held a public discussion on the Jones bill making possession of a still or any part of it a crime with a heavy penalty. District Attorney Thomas of Santa Clara County urged the measure, saying current law lacks teeth and enforcement would fail without it. Opponents tried to add a warrant clause for city officer searches, but supporters rejected the amendment.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Thomas
Santa Clara County
Friends of the Bill
Bills propose new insanity pleas at trial start
The crime commission advances two bills on criminal insanity. One requires the insanity plea at trial outset, holding the defendant to an ordinary insane-case path. if guilty, sent to an asylum, else retried. The second bars discharge from an asylum until cure is absolutely confirmed.
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Crime Commission
California voters strike down insurance tax for firemen fund
The assembly halted a constitutional amendment to levy a two percent tax on out of state insurers doing business in California to fund pensions for paid fire department members. Critics said the levy would raise insurance costs and unfairly burden farmers and rural residents to benefit city firefighters.
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California
Up to His Neck in Love and Manuscripts
Two girls discuss Tom's romance while his sister reveals he is immersed in reading manuscripts for a popular magazine. The dialogue hints at a misread situation as Tom hides his real involvement and feelings. The exchange blends humor with a domestic snapshot of youth and publishing culture.
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Tom
Dress Heist Raises Questions Of Price And Style
A May-Yes incident involves Mary describing an expensive, high valued dress. The scene centers on a dealer and the perception of the garment’s cost as a commentary on fashion and value.
How Fido Died
A small white golf ball rolled onto the green and was seized by Fido the terrier. An approaching golfer waved and shouted as the old lady warned to put it down while a gentleman prepared to strike the ball again.
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Fido
Briggins Regards Arrival With Regal Delusions
A New Haven Register line mocks Briggins self-importance as he arrives confident a delegation of prominent citizens should greet him, the tone underscoring public perception of his pomp and authority.
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Briggins
New Haven Register
Poor Fellows Beggar Cry For Quarter In Quarters
A humorous dialogue frames a beggar asking for a quarter for a meal while the victim offers guidance. The beggar explains the diamond ring on his finger cannot be sold because it belongs to his chauffeur, highlighting a playful class contrast.
Caught Wife- Husband Reveals Late Night Card Games
In a blunt domestic exchange a wife accuses her husband of leaving the club. He denies the charge saying he was still playing cards at three in the morning. The wife then reveals she knew his exact return time.
Plan For Judicial Elections Requires Named Challenger
A new plan outlines ballot labeling for judges seeking re election and for challengers. Incumbents running again must have their position numbered on the ballot. Anyone not on the bench who seeks a judgeship must designate a specific judge as the opponent and cannot run as a general candidate.
Law change allows women in egg candling to work longer
The amendment permits women employed in egg candling and in packing houses for perishable fruit or vegetables to exceed eight hours. Separately, revived bills may resume hydraulic mining, renewing the historic county valley tensions over mining methods.
Turtle and Rattler Joke Brings Light Moments
A brief cartoon style exchange shows Turtle taunting Rattler about being unsettled. Rattler questions why, and Turtle explains the reason is that the rattler is too easily rattled to hold a responsible position.
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Turtle
Rattler
Governor Veto Floats Over California Judicial Salary Bills
The governor refused to sign bills to raise judges salaries in Los Angeles Alameda and San Francisco from 7000 to 10000 dollars. Since a veto was likely if the measures reached him the bills were dropped as useless to pass.
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Los Angeles
Alameda
San Francisco
Excuse Was Good Barrister in Murder Trial
Juryman says insanity justified acquittal of murderer. Barrister questions collective reason. The exchange hints at jury concede insanity as defense and prompts discussion of juror accountability.
Ingenious Parachute Idea Faces Long Test Trial
An Optimist shares a plan to test a home invented parachute with the friend. The inventor vows to refine the device until it works, even if the process spans a decade.
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