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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
5
California apples will be more plentiful this year than in 1925 yet markedly scarcer than last year. The estimated yield of 4,413,000 boxes is about 2,000,000 boxes below last year but over a million above the 1925 harvest. No frost is predicted in the San Joaquin Valley if November weather continues. tender vegetables and late flowers remain active.
The Riverside district reports its largest citrus year with 5990 carloads shipped. Growers expect returns around 7 million dollars and countywide totals may top 10 million. Oranges and grapefruit totaled 5643 carloads, lemons 347, for 1926 1927. The Porterville Chamber of Commerce will again provide frost warning service by phone and bulletins to growers.
California scored again at the Pacific International Live Stock Exposition in Portland Oregon. For the fourth time in six years the University of California stock judging team won first place in the Portland show earning permanent possession of the cup for high team in judging beef cattle, having won twice before.
The division of markets of the California State Department of Agriculture announced last week that lax delivery restrictions allowed 50,000 tons of peaches to rot on the ground, costing about 1,170,275 dollars after studying the 1927 pack and prices.
The California Fruit Growers Exchange board announced a plan to amend national immigration laws to bring Mexican immigration under the quota system. The resolution, sent to California senators and congressmen, argues that about 11,000 citrus growers rely almost entirely on Mexican labor for crop picking.
Plans for the second annual Christmas Fat Stock Week at the Los Angeles Union Stock Yards run December 5 to 10 under an executive committee including D. H Lilly white R A Condee J A McNaughton C B Swift and Julian McPhee. The premium list with over 2000 prize money for open classes for sheep cattle and swine has been mailed to prospective exhibitors.
The 1927-28 Redlands district orange season is nearly here. About 6009 cars have been shipped and totals may reach 6020 as Valencia fruit remains to be shipped. The new crop is expected to be 1000 cars smaller than 1926-27, though recent heavy rains could boost estimates.
The Federal State Co operative Crop Reporting Service reports preliminary California rice production at 8,905,000 bushels or about 3,987,000 bags, up 910,000 bushels from 1926. California should rank second, behind Louisiana, which expects over 16,000,000 bushels.
A report for the Orange County Investment Corporation states California holds about 100 million in irrigation bonds with land securing them valued at roughly 800 million. Before irrigation, lands produced no crops, leaving total land value under 25 million. Irrigation lifted land values by about 775 million, with districts generating over 200.96 million annually in gross production on irrigated lands.
Farm Adviser C. M. Conner notes that planting of wheat barley and other grains in Tulare county grain districts will soon be in full swing with much plowing started after recent storms. Bart Wheat is favored this year and some Sonora will be planted. A number of growers are feeding barley for feed.
The annual meeting of the California Baby Chick Association will be held in San Jose on December 8 9 and 10. F M Molloy of Bell secretary to the organization announces the event with an arranged program and expects a large attendance.
Harvesters load trucks as the San Fernando Valley lettuce crop nears market readiness with about 30 to 35 percent packed. Rain caused minor damage while growers predict that a week of cool weather could bring the best part to market in fine shape. This year 3000 acres were planted for autumn lettuce, down from 8000 acres last year.
The November conditions report from the U S Department of Agriculture and California Department of Agriculture notes beneficial rains across all vegetable sections since early November, no damaging frosts since mid October, and favorable growing conditions. Head lettuce has been planted in Imperial Valley while thinning occurs in Salt River Valley Arizona.
California fruit cooperatives led by the California Juice Growers Exchange report for the year ending October 31 a 70 600 carload citrus export totaling about 120 million dollars. Returns f o b California exceed last year by nearly 22 million with shipments up about 7000 cars. The estimated retail value of the crop reaches 225 million dollars.
Alexander Hursh, president of the Pacific Development Company, announced a new 1000 acre Romola unit in Riverside County to plant Clarkadota figs. A large Romoland cannery with modern machinery will process the orchard output on a cooperative basis, three fourths of net proceeds to growers, with over 2500 acres already planted to juice grapes.
Lloyd S Tenny of the U S Department of Agriculture told the Co operative Pure Milk Association in Cincinnati that effective organization in production and distribution and new markets are needed to hold a satisfactory U S dairy position. He noted foreign dairy growth outpacing demand and rising domestic demand outpacing production, with southern hemisphere expansion shifting winter markets and pressuring winter profits.
Iowa creamery officials say sanitation and proper cooling are the backbone of quality dairy products. R G Clark notes cleaner milk and cream raise net returns, with cooperation between creameries and farmers driving premium prices for Iowa brand butter.
A dialogue shows Mr Biggs confessing a speech impediment while another character reveals his stammer as his peculiarity. The exchange turns to tea stirring with a right hand versus left, calling attention to idiosyncrasies and social quirks.
A quirky exchange unfolds with a young waitress and a customer debating a fish’s fate. The customer insists the fish be killed as it may not survive at sea, while the waitress questions the decision in a terse coastal scene.
In a brief exchange, Wonderful Vista features a man praising the view while a woman urges greater attention to the scene rather than the distant domes. The comment hints at a broader discussion on perspective and appreciation of surroundings.
A terse verse noting that no product existed yet and that a certain bird could worsen matters by selling his junk for a lower price. The piece critiques clever sales rhetoric and market deceptions without detailing any specific person or event.
A man with a life spent in business passes to the spirit world and is greeted by a tapping spirit who asks him to join the Ouija board. The exchange frames a humorous afterlife moment as the departed is summoned for a board session.
Bess reports Aunt Bee shot off her face last night, claiming she met Aunt Bee who allegedly harmed herself. The exchange suggests a family tragedy with unclear circumstances and shock in the household.
A playful verse praising Pipgras as a pitcher in a snappy ode. The piece toys with rhyme and bold wording to mock or celebrate his throwing prowess. It reads like a topical clubhouse verse aiming for sharp, humorous impact.
The text notes that rarely is an entire herd unprofitable and that high and low producing cows within a herd differ markedly. It emphasizes selecting well, using balanced seeds, and attentive care to develop the best animal on ordinary farms into a paying herd.
The narrator recalls Barbara Stern laughing at a doctor’s rash promise to cure her in a week. The anecdote highlights comic misunderstandings in medical care and the humor found in patient replies to medical dire warnings.
A fragmentary exchange pits a critic against a speaker in a contested discussion. The man questions reason and control, while the other retorts with defiant, pointed challenges about sense and judgment. The exchange hints at a broader dispute over conduct and leadership.
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