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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
3
A General Federation of Woman's Clubs survey finds California farm homes possess two to four times as many modern conveniences as the national average. The 1927 pear blight caused notable damage in some districts, though most growers recognize the disease and have increased blight control efforts.
California beef cattle markets remain steady and price levels compare well with January February and March of last year, a pattern described as unusual by R M Hagen assistant managing director of the California Cattlemen's Association.
San Joaquin County peach growers demand 30 dollars a ton for Tuscan peaches and threaten to let fruit rot on trees rather than accept 21 dollars offered by canners. The Richmond Chase Cannery branch says it will begin processing peaches from Marysville this week.
Members of Manteca Post No 249 Amercian Legion debated enlisting local organizations in a campaign to exterminate the English sparrow. They noted crop damage and a recent finding that sparrows carry diseases shared with poultry between flocks.
Vast fields of cotton in the San Joaquin valley burst into bloom as growers expect a good year following a 34 000 acre reduction in state cotton area from last year per the California crop reporting service. Fresno county men plan to harvest a bale first.
Horti cultural Commissioner W C Barber and staff fed 209278 pounds of poisoned grain to Kern County ground squirrels mice and other pests in a year long extermination drive. Total cost reached 23062 with county 5072 and district landowners paying the rest. 890 gallons of carbon bisulphide were used.
Earlimart in Tulare county rises to prominence as a melon shipping hub in the San Joaquin Valley. Southern Pacific station reports seventy eight cars of watermelons and eighteen of cantaloupes shipped this season, with daily truck pickups adding several carloads from nearby fields. Cantaloupes are also shipped from Radnor station, four miles south of Earlimart.
Placer county shipper reports indicate about half the fruit volume of last year. Despite the lower output, prices on eastern markets are strong this week. Auburn Newcastle Penryn and Loomis cars pass the $2500 per car mark with some reaching $2700.
Six bankers and business men tours have been held by the Agricultural Extension Service of the University of California in several counties. In Santa Cruz 123 city men joined, Orange 110, Yuba 32, San Luis Obispo 125, Ventura 125, and Tulare 44. Further tours are planned to inform city businessmen about rural work.
The Los Angeles County Fair poultry show in Pomona September 20 to 24 was chosen by the American Bantam Association for its California jubilee meet. An eastern Bantam judge will place ribbons, says Paul E. Kennedy, superintendent of the fair's poultry department.
The Pacific Slope Dairy Show will run from November 14 to 19 in Oakland. Directors traveling globally promote the event, inviting dairy professionals to attend and tour the show.
The Modesto Fruit Exchange local unit ships the first carload of peaches last week, marking the season’s run to begin on Elbert as the opener of the campaign. The California Fruit Exchange network coordinates the move.
Twenty six women from the Texas Farm Bureau Federation toured the Davis University Farm to observe agricultural conditions. M B E Mayes Southwestern Cotton Growers Improvement Association directing manager led the delegation. Associate Dean W L Howard hosted and explained farm purpose and activities.
Last week all members of the realty board joined a drive to sign acreage into the Prune Producers Association, the California Prune and Apricot Growers Association, and 14 packers. The plan aims to stabilize the prune industry and reach 65,000 acres by August 17 to control 90 percent of the state crop.
Robert E. Jones of San Diego, secretary and manager of the 1927 Pacific Coast Dairy Show, told the California Dairy Council that Oakland will host the event November 14 to 19. He said the display will feature more than 1000 exhibits and that Canada will be represented.
The California Department of Agriculture warns growers not to ease pest control due to a light fruit pest infestation. Spray usage this season is below average, yet growing conditions are favorable and most districts report good crops, though the state average runs slightly below normal. The department cautions that worms present could multiply next year if care is relaxed this fall.
California seeks to preserve cattle remains from the hoof and mouth eradication campaign. Dr J P Iverson of the Department of Agriculture blocked an initial exhumation request. A bone collector sought to dig up cattle bones in the San Joaquin valley, but the request was denied.
Eureka reports to the Department of Agriculture a average purity score of 96.9 percent in recent tests. The city’s milk supply also shows solids content 20 percent above the ordinary high grade milk level.
The Exeter district expects the first Thompson seedless grapes to depart this week as fruit seasons run late. Red Malagas should begin market sales in the area this week, with peaches following likely. Plums have been cleared with a light crop due to weather and bird damage.
The shipment of tragedy plums to eastern markets ceased last Saturday in the Hanford district. The total sent out from Kings county for the season was forty three cars. The orchardists received 35 a tog.
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The Kitchen Cabinet from 1927 reflects on sorrows versus joys and reminds readers that tomorrow will teach life is worth being brave. Published by Western Newspaper Union, it frames courage as essential amid hardship.
A collection of old fashioned tea cake recipes including Poppy Seed Wafers, Bangor Brownies, Creoles, Oriental Tea Cakes, Macaroons, and a Summery Foods section with Gingered Cantaloupe Cocktail, Fried Corn With Peppers, Salmon Salad, Frozen Chocolate Pudding, and Pineapple Meringue Pie. Each item lists ingredients and basic method, reflecting a mid century kitchen guide.
This entry compiles a sequence of labeled items and names spanning figures from maritime history to literature, science, and geography. It lists answers such as Captain James Lawrence, Babe Ruth, Franklin, the Amazon, and Cambridge, with references to battles, works like Uncle Tom's Cabin, and places including Plattsburg New York and North Carolina.
The quintain is a mounted military exercise with an upright post and a crossbar that pivots. A sandbag on one end swings to strike the rider after he aims to strike the flat end with a lance, requiring superior horsemanship, keen sight, and a steady hand.
The text notes that any railroad grade of 2 percent or more is uneconomical. It details progress in grade revisions nationwide, citing the Denver and Rio Grande with 12 miles of 2.4 percent westbound grade from Helper to Kymne, and a 2 percent grade from Soldier Summit to Tucker, covering about fifteen miles.
A stranger near the author at the cinema whispers that his life has been wasted after three marriages and reveals he never kissed any of them like others. He asks if it is too late. the narrator notes his shortness of breath as the man declares his regret.
A domestic quarrel unfolds as a wife expresses pride in her arranging of the evening while the husband counters that her plans will soon make him uncomfortable. The exchange points to rising tension within the home and signals conflict escalating between the couple.
A humorous exchange centers on a husband claiming his wife has not left a thing unsaid since their marriage. The remark plays on the idea of unspoken thoughts, hinting at enduring familiarity and comic tension within the union.
A woman resists a suitor with five sisters who distrust the match. The couple exchanges sharp lines about readiness and a rushed wedding plans, ending with a vow to proceed despite the sisters' disfavor.
A wife discusses gowns sold cheaply and asks her husband about them. He replies that if she expects him to furnish the notes she must change her tune. The exchange highlights frugal fashion and musical punning in domestic life.
A host asks about cigars, noting they came from an airplane pilot. A guest playfully questions the use, joking about sky writing as the purpose, framing a light exchange.
A terse box office exchange notes two orchestra seats are not for sale here. The Man Outside requests seats while The Man Inside insists the box office only handles official sales. The fragment suggests a mix up or misunderstanding at the venue.
The notorious figure known as The King Pest surfaces as the worst grandstand pest constantly asking, “Say, you, how many's out?” amid the crowd. This recurring interruption showcases the comic annoyance of the persistent scoreboard watcher.
Fragmentary exchange shows emotional distress with references to May June and Harold. The speaker accuses lack of affection and notes no candy for weeks as a sign of relationship trouble. The text conveys a personal quarrel or diary-like note rather than a public event.
The remark paints Miss Shaw as self possessed while Miss Sharp doubts any chance to dispose of the property, signaling a social or legal intrigue around ownership. The exchange hints at power dynamics and potential disputes shaping the property's fate.
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