California passes 479 laws in 1920s session
A compiled list shows 431 laws became effective after governor Richardson's approval. Highlights include anti Japanese and guardianship restrictions, election transparency, maternity provisions, forest fire prevention, water and drainage district reforms, irrigation power, reclamation funding, expanded cooperative marketing, standardization safeguards, anti crime measures, a broad firearms law, anti peddling dope enforcement, anti mask provisions targeting the Ku Klux Klan, labor agency fee limits, housing misrepresentation controls, building code elasticity, motor vehicle and gas tax rules, teacher pensions, dairy act consolidation, insurance reserves, crime classification for insurance, banking evolutions, and expanded election changes including direct primaries and machine voting.
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California Real Estate Valuation Rises in State Report
The state board of equalization estimates California real estate and improvements at 8.0 billion dollars, with total assessed valuation at 8.806 billion, 368 million higher than last year. Los Angeles county adds 1.043 billion in real estate value as authorities plan deeper crossroad protections. Alameda crossings eyed for subway solutions per a county grand jury request.
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New Standardization Rules Shield Grape Growers
Director G. H. Hecke of the department of agriculture prepared new standardization regulations for protection of grape growers and shippers in conformity with the new law which became effective August 17.
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Four rabbis arrested on wine sale charge in San Francisco
Four men identified as Gershon Katzman B Robinson Charles Sternscher of San Francisco and Joseph Lubin of Daly City were arrested today on charges of violating prohibition laws for allegedly selling wine to dry agents in San Francisco.
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Rastus Johnson Involved In Parade Car Accident
Rastus Johnson accidentally drove his car into the parade of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He would have been 39 years old next September.
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Bride Elect Rehearses Vow as Father Admits Earlier Plan
A bride elect rehearses her wedding and asks her father to give her away. He responds nervously that he has already told someone else he would. The exchange hints at a family plan and personal pressures surrounding the ceremony.
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Wrong Number Party Prank Message From Dispatcher
A garbled exchange shows a caller asking about food items and being directed to a dispatcher. The responder notes the message relates to the dispatcher's office and mentions trains and cows in a confused, humorous exchange.
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RAT SNAPS Offer For Rodent Control In Homes And Barns
KILLS RATS and mice RAT SNAP old reliable rodent destroyer comes in sizes with no mixing. Feed money back if it fails 1 cake enough for pantry kitchen or cellar 2 cakes for chicken house coops or small buildings 5 cakes enough for all farm out buildings storage buildings or factory buildings Sold and guaranteed by White and Platt and Marvins Grocery Barstow.
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