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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
7
The article argues that loud talk during milking depresses milk flow and that the milker largely controls production. It stresses preparing the cow before milking, milking thrice daily, and soothing approaches to calm the animal, including washing the udder to stimulate glands and save time.
Florida expert John M. Scott says dairymen gain by planning fall freshening from September 15 to November 1 to maximize milk during peak demand. Cows freshening in fall yield higher prices, while spring freshening shifts production to low-demand summer. Dairymen should breed from December 15 to February 1 and acquire a good bull now.
When clover hay is the only available forage, a balanced ration uses ground corn 600 pounds, wheat bran 3800 pounds, linseed meal 100 pounds. Feed one pound of the mix per three to four pounds of milk produced. Cows yielding 8 to 3.5 percent fat should get four pounds of milk per cow, while 5 percent fat cows should receive one pound per three pounds of milk. If silage is unavailable, avoid feeding cottonseed meal as it can bound the bowels and cause trouble.
Dairy notes explain that hired help is the costliest item in milk production and calf scours come mainly from infection if calves are not cared for. It warns that scoop shovel feeding is unprofitable and advises feeding one pound of grain per three or four pounds of milk, plus testing the separator periodically by sampling skim.
County Horticultural Commissioner O E Bremner said after surveying Sonoma county orchards that little damage occurred to fruit buds and blossoms and that the recent rain was beneficial. He expects a heavy crop.
Word from Visalia says the U S Land Office in Washington has opened entry to about one thousand acres of good farming land east of Visalia in the lower Sierras, with the rest grazing land for cattle.
Contracts dated March 14 show Hemet cannery of California Co operative Canneries Inc sold to Memet peach growers for about 100000 dollars. The deal covers buildings grounds and plant equipment, marking one of Southern California’s largest facilities.
Eric E. Eastman of Santa Ana named assistant farm adviser for Orange County succeeding Raymond Ellis. He comes from three years ranching in Arizona and last year worked with the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau Con-Testing Association close to the agricultural extension service. His duties will focus on soil reclamation field crops and junior agricultural clubs. He assumed duties March 20.
Sonoma county poultrymen averaged a net return of 5 cents per hen over the past year. County Poultry Specialist Herbert Von Lehe released the figure after final checks of production costs, based on data from 52 poultrymen in cooperation with the county extension service and UC Farm Management department.
J L Nagle manager of the California Fruit Exchange reports from the East that orange prices are higher in eastern markets than in years past. He notes Valencia crop in Southern California will be about 30 percent short of normal, enhancing north coast prospects.
Simon L. Lubin of the Sacramento Legion Citizens Council claims the Canners League of California rejects a state guaranteed standardized California farm and orchard product mark. He says the league distrusts labeling truth and fears inferior merchandise from members abroad and domestically would harm California’s good name.
Preparations are moving quickly for the nineteenth annual picnic day at the University Farm in Davis. On April 21 the student body and faculty expect 20 000 to 30 000 attendees. The event will feature entertainment and open house across university divisions to showcase student work and experimental departments.
A group of orange packers sponsor the second annual world championship orange packing contest at the Eighth Annual California Valencia Orange Show in Anaheim from May 24 to June 3. A committee is drafting rules, expected to mirror last year's format.
Raisin week to stress food values from April 23 to 28 with Raisin Day marking the California Raisin Festival at Fresno. A featured attraction is the Pageant of Jewels which drew national attention last year.
California produced 285000 tons of raisins last year. At rail load, it would fill about 5700 freight cars or 114 ordinary trains, enough to stretch fifty four miles if one train. Made into pies, the yield equals 1,140,000,000 pies, enough for ten pies per person in the United States.
An agricultural survey by Herbert E. Barker reports Colusa County has 5 445 cows with 3 678 mature animals. Colusa Maxwell and Princeton are the leading dairy districts with cow populations of 1 809 1 302 and 1 107 respectively.
Favorable weather in recent days signals a large pear crop in Placer county unless a hard frost arrives. The recent storm stopped in time to allow proper pollination. Pears and plums are well set, and the cherry crop may mature earlier than last year when China cherries were shipped East on April 28.
Libby, McNeil and Libby launched a bold advertising push into the East as Miss Sue Hill, descendant of pioneer George C. Gardner, delivered a can of California peaches to Mayor Walker in New York. The peaches arrived amid full page ads promoting the product.
With one month to go, the Industrial Fur and Rabbit Show at Compton May 1 to 7 promises the most complete Southern California fur rabbit exposition yet. C. S Gibson oversees rabbit sections detailing breeding, tanning, fur preparation, and final apparel manufacture. Fashion revues will feature Compton girls as models in the main roles.
In Visalia the 500 million wasps hatched from larvae inside Calmyrna figs are being returned to their trees to pollinate the crop. Experts call the unusual application one of the state’s notable horticultural efforts. Earlier, growers delivered hundreds of tons of figs to Fresno after removing and disinfecting larvae to treat the split fig disease.
Extension guidance from Kansas State Agricultural College on timing and mixing for cluster bud spray. Apply when pink appears, before blossoms. avoid spraying during bloom. Use 1.5 gallons liquid lime sulfur and 1 pound lead arsenate per 50 gallons water, mix with agitation, and add arsenate after lime sulfur.
Packing rules specify moisture avoidance during picking and pink to red berries only. Pick in cool weather, limit berries per hand, shade filled carriers, maintain precise stem length, sort out green or misshapen fruit, avoid culls, use clean crates, keep berries dust free with spring wagon and cover.
Pruning advice emphasizes keeping tree tops open for sun exposure and vigor. Unpruned trees show strong upward growth and weak interior shoots. removing the top and improving interior conditions boosts bearing area, enhances spraying efficacy, and improves fruit color.
The excerpt emphasizes early attention to orchards to maximize yields and minimize future effort. It notes proper tree placement with 30 feet between trees in Minnesota, warning that crowding reduces bearing and spoils appearance, and stresses starting care from planting.
An advertisement touts Joint-Ease as fast relief for rheumatic pains and sore muscles. It claims quick absorption and speedy results, with a 60 cent price and a 12 day trial offer from Pope Laboratories in Hallowell Maine.
Mrs. Mary Sylvester of Middlesboro Massachusetts preserves a treasured souvenir a fragment of the telephone wire that carried the first message between Josten and New York. She attended a Brooklyn gathering that heard the singing of America on the new device marking a historic moment in communications.
Mrs Rost of Espanola Washington reports improved vitality and color after taking the Vegetable Compound. She describes a tired run down condition from farm work and notes her husband also sees her better and more spry. She recommends the tonic to others in need of a good tonic.
Mrs. De Newman of San Francisco extols Dr Pierce's Favorite tablets as boosting health and strength. The testimonial claims all Dr Pierce's remedies are first class and worth the praise. Consumers urged to write for a trial bottle and free medical advice.
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