Alfalfa Declared California’s Top Field Crop by UC Survey
A University of California survey shows in 1927 California had over 1,000,000 acres of alfalfa producing 4,204,200 tons of hay worth about 52,552,500 dollars. The report highlights alfalfa as the state’s principal field crop. Also noting large persimmons grown at Mrs. W A Kinney’s Oroville home, with fruit measuring twelve inches in circumference.
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California
University of California
W. A. Kinney
Oroville
Real Estate Deals Complete In Porterville Citrus Groves
Two major citrus grove sales within Porterville district have closed. The R. C. O'Havre 127 acre grove, 80 acres under citrus, in Ducor district sold to Western Fruit Growers of Los Angeles led by T. H. Peppers for 100000 dollars. J F Walsh of Anaheim bought the 80 acre Gaffney grove in Strathmore district for 110000 dollars.
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Porterville
Havre
Ducor
Western Fruit Growers of
Los Angeles
T. H. Peppers
J. F. Walsh
Anaheim
Gaffney Grove
Strathmore
Fresno and Madera Turkey Growers Plan State Pool
Fresno and Madera County turkey raisers organize a pool for this years shipment funded by the California Turkey Growers Association. From 10 to 14 car loads will be shipped and over 2,000,000 pounds have already been signed up in a statewide pool, per H. O. Collier Jr., who presented plans to Madera County ranchers.
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Fresno
Madera County
California
Turkey Growers’ Association
H. O. Collier, Jr
California Grapes Lead U S Output In Forecast
The State Department of Agriculture predicts total U S grape production at about 1,996,000 tons this year with California contributing roughly 1,737,000 tons. California wine grapes are seen at 85 percent of last year’s crop, table grapes 72 percent, and raisin grapes 70 percent of 1928 production.
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United States
State Department of Agriculture
California
State board praised as link between state and agriculture
G. H. Hecke state director of agriculture lauds the new state farm board as a real link to strengthen relations between the state administration and agriculture. The advisory council will help formulate state agricultural policies with membership drawn from farm leaders.
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State Farm Board
G. H. Hecke
Hecke
Economic Aspects of the Sheep Industry in UC bulletin
In a College of Agriculture bulletin, E C Voorhies of the University of California division of agriculture economics and W E Schneider of the Federal-State Livestock News Service conclude that current high lamb prices may not persist. They urge sheepmen to base their business on sound finances, noting overstocking temptation during profitable periods.
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College of Agriculture
University of California
E. C. Voorhies
University of California Division of Agriculture Economics
W. E. Schneider
Livestock News Service
Turkeys Produce Bigger 1929 Crops Across States
A United States Department of Agriculture report shows the 1929 turkey crop rising about nine percent from 1928. Increases occur in all states with the largest gains in the Eastern and Southeastern regions where prior two years were small. Western states see general though smaller gains as turkey raising becomes more specialized. California’s crop grows five percent versus 1928 aided by favorable weather conditions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Turkey
California Cotton Harvest Surges Before November Amid Warm Dry Weather
California reports indicate about 232000 bales will be ginned from 309000 acres as harvest speeds up. The Crop Reporting Board estimates US production at 15009000 bales from 46594000 acres, while Census tallies show 98000 bales ginned in California and 10889000 nationwide. Lower California Mexico yields are pegged at 75000 bales from 147000 acres, with much of the crop sold through California channels.
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California
Crop Reporting Board
United States
Bureau of the Census
Mexico
Bean Weevil Infection Little in Stanislaus San Joaquin Merced
Stanislaus San Joaquin and Merced counties report beans largely spared from bean weevil this year per A O Larsen entomologist in charge of the US Bureau of Entomology district. Over 3000 bean samples checked and several hundred awaiting testing.
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Stanislaus
San Joaquin
Merced
A. O. Larsen
United States Bureau of Entomology
Larsen
California grape shipments fall from last season totals
The federal state market news service reports 55,405 cars of grapes shipped from California this season, a decline of more than 13,000 cars from last year’s 68,660 cars.
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California
Federal-State Market News Service
Porterville Rosecrest to Ship Fruits Before Season End
Sixteen mixed cars of pomegranates and quinces will depart from the Rosecrest Fruit Exchange in Porterville by season end, says manager W. D. Ambrose. Early pomegranates sold for 2.25 to 2.60 per box on the eastern market, netting growers about 3 to 4 cents per pound. Quinces have ranged from 2.25 to 2.75 per box.
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Rosecrest Fruit Exchange
Porterville
W. D. Ambrose
Exchange House
Richland walnut house at Orange since 1909
A. D. Smiley, manager, reports the Richland walnut house at Orange has shipped about 500 tons annually since 1909 and employs 40 people. This year 1000 tons are expected with 9 percent culls, versus 27 percent culls in 1927. Smiley has managed the plant since 1920.
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Richland Walnut House
Orange
A. D. Smiley
Smiley
Walnut cultivation bulletin released in Riverside report
A revised bulletin on walnut cultivation in California was issued from Riverside by Dr. L. D. Batchelor, professor of orchard management, and O. Lee Braucher of the California Walnut Growers' Association. The College of Agriculture at Berkeley and Davis published it.
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California
Riverside
Calif
L. D. Batchelor
O. Lee Braucher
California grape industry GOP gains from Farm Board aid
California’s $350,000,000 grape industry hopes for brighter days after recognition from the Federal Farm Board and the prohibition enforcement department. H W Wrightson, secretary of the California Vineyardists Association, spoke in Napa. Napa County advisory committeemen for 1930 were elected: W H Hertzel Claus Mangels Sidney Jones Jack Flanagan Ercole Bonzi W R Johnson Charles Larsen Len D Owens Adolph Meese W Galleron Paul Alexander Louis Vasconi Kenneth Cairns Charles Forni Chapin Tubbs Joseph Gaggetta Dr T H Stice.
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Federal Farm Board
Prohibition Enforcement Department
California
H. W. Wrightson
California Vineyardists’ Association
Napa
Napa County
W. H. Hertzel
Claus Mangels
Sidney Jones
Jack Flanagan
Ercole Bonzi
W. R. Johnson
Charles Larsen
Len D. Owens
Adolph Meese
W. Galleron
Paul Alexander
Louis Vasconi
Kenneth Cairns
Charles Forni
Chapin Tubbs
Joseph Gaggetta
T. H. Stice
Fresno Raisin Growers Eye Co operative Marketing
The Euless Dermer pool of independent raisin growers closed negotiations to market their crop through the Cat American Company. Pool holdings exceed 12 000 tons with steps toward 25 000 tons, to be packed by E Y Foley. Growers are guaranteed 4 cents a pound, with a net return of about 5 cents, backed by warehouse receipts and potential financing if bank support isn’t secured. The initiative will launch after current handling preliminaries are settled.
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Raisin
Fresno
Euless-Dermer
E. Y. Foley
Catz American Company
John Euless
Euless
Art in Basketry Tops Christmas Gift Trend
Affected by the Christmas gift season, the basketry feature showcases raffia baskets with bas relief flowers and vivid painting. Suggestions emphasize that gifts from one woman to another should feel special and that sofa cushions remain a favored, ever-present option for home decor.
Christmas lavender sachet bags delight shoppers nationwide
Santa Claus favors ornamental lavender sachet bags carried in his pack as a sweet smelling accessory. The coarse netting bags feature frilled tops and handpainted embroidery Beep handles. Gift shops report these nine to twelve inch bags as popular seller items.
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Santa Claus
The Tan ton sisters end their quarrel over a seal coat
Jessie and Belle Tanton reunite as they finally unpack seven years of stored memories and discover the moth-eaten seal coat ruined. The sisters decide to divide the rest of the belongings and later sell the house for a hospital project in Allendale. Their shared loss brings back family bonds.
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Tanton
Jessie
Belle
Will Morrow
Will
Allendale
Tanton Sisters
Allendale Herald
Lucy White
Green Avenue
Milltown
Allendale Hospital
Mr. Davis
Allendale Bank
Mr. Carson
The
Methodist Church
Samuel Ames
Jessie Tanton
City
Grandpa
Grandma Smythe
James
New Tank May End Use of Horses in Warfare
A compact track vehicle named the Carden Lloyd from Vickers-Armstrongs promises to end horse use in war. The two man unit can ford shallow streams, pass barbed wire, climb 45 degree grades, dodge obstacles, and move unseen in open terrain with a five man trailer option, and a machine gun on board.
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Vickers- Armstrong
London
Carden Lloyd
Graf Zeppelin Flight Routes Explain World Circle
The article notes the Graf Zeppelin did not encircle the globe literally. It explains that a great circle would be required to divide the earth into halves to go around the world. All flights have used smaller circles between the equator and the North Pole.
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Graf.Zeppelin
North Pole
The Sulking Child in Ed Howe's Monthly
A brief anecdote notes a sulky boy who demands to be left alone, a sentiment many readers recall. The author reflects at seventy six that such a child will never be allowed solitude.
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Ed Howe
Monthly
Where Do You Find Them Mother and Father Tradition
A brief Osborn Enterprise quip notes that some parents still resist children’s commands, highlighting old fashioned attitudes in a witty social observation.
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Osborn Enterprise
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