Orange Show A Work of Art
The 17th National Orange Show in southern California showcases deciduous fruits with oranges and lemons on display. Bands from nearby cities and the Tipica Orchestra from Mexico City entertain as soloists and dances fill the program. Over 56,000 attended in one day, with Pete Osdick displaying local minerals and Henderson and Nicklin submitting the largest collection.
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Southern
California
Athhe Tipica Orchestra
Mexico City
Orange Show Management
Barstow Celebrates Dry Night After Curtain of Festivities
Last night Barstow marked the end of a period of warmth and revelry as the town transitioned to a dry status. The celebration extended into the early hours with residents noting a quieter mood as the change took effect.
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Barstow
Nat Carr’s Pet Wheeze At The Forum Friday Night
Nat Carr recalls a deathbed anecdote about debts owed to Goldberg and Company worth 400 dollars Colin’s 500 dollars and Murphy end O’Brien’s 600 dollars. Jake, his eldest son, misreads the old man and cries delirious before the Forum appearance.
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Nat Carr
Universal
the Cotens
Thre Kellys
Jake
Goldberg and Company
Colin
Murphy
O’brien
FORUM
Daggett News Roundup With Local Happenings and Visits
Daggett reports mine closures due to rain at Feeopa and Soap mine. A J Millett shuts due to heavy rain. Beacon Filing Station improvements. Pat Cunningham transferred to Yermo. Copper claims workers at Old Nowuntain. Daggett to host Chadwick studio group of 28 Thursday. Local visits include Arthur Bell and family, Mrs. Harold Anderson, and Miss Rita Peacock. Weekend dance turnout in Newberry. Cahill children return to Ludlow. Stanley Ford buys a Torch Sedan and Freak Averse builds a double garage. Mrs. O J Ross touring Hemet and Orange Show in San Bernardino. F S Bell family visits San Bernardino and Colton with R H Bailey. Arthur Bell and Bob Sheemaker also noted.
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A. Womack
Peal
Feeopa
A. J. Millett
Jaret
Beacon Filing
Pat Cunningham
Hortisaiture
Yermo
Daggett Bridge
Old Nowuntain
Daggett
Chadwick
Arthur Bell
Bert Turner
Clara Bell
Harold Anderson
Dagget
Rita Peacock
Stanley Ford
Walter Alf
Averse
O. J. Ross
Hemeg
EL. A
San Bernardino
F. S. Bell
Sturday
Colton
R. H. Bailey
Newberry
Bob Sheemaker
Soil Scientist Tour Draws Global Delegates to California
Two hundred leading soil scientists from around the world will visit California this summer as part of the International Soil Science Congress in Washington. They will study soil conditions across the state with stops at Riverside Fresno and Berkeley. Organizers include Charles F. Shaw of UC Berkeley and Macy H. Lapham of the USDA Bureau of Soils. The trip includes field visits to excavations citrus groves irrigation and fertilization experiments plus a session at the Citrus Experiment Station. Local residents Bert Turner and family and Orrin McGowan and family are mentioned among visitors. A new beacon light for air service is expected soon. Frank McShane and Mrs. Falconer attended the Orange Show in San Bernardino. Recent rains washed out about 800 feet of bridge approach, delaying access to the arrowhead trail which remains in good condition.
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California
International Soil Science Congress
Washington, D. C
United States
Canada
Charles F. Shaw
College of Agriculture
University of California
Macy H. Lapham
Bureau of Soils
United States Department of Agriculture
Berkeley
Mojave Desert
Riverside
Fresno
Citrus Experiment Station
el Monte
Bert Turner
Orrin McGowan
Wm Brooks
Becon
Frank McShane
Falconer
Sam Bernardino
Arrow Head
Flood Tests Strength of Power Line Design
An engineer outlines a robust electric power line design built to endure abnormal operating conditions far beyond typical yearly expectations, highlighting resilience and safety measures for extreme events.
Timely Suggestions for Income Taxpayers by Welch
Internal Revenue Collector Galen T. Welch reports 5,000 tax returns filed daily with only 15 working days until March 15. He urges prompt filing and outlines rules: single filers earning 1500 or more in 1926 must file, single exemption 1500, head of household exemption 8500 plus 400 per dependent, 25 percent reduction on earned income up to 5000, and that all taxable income up to 5000 is earned income. Previous year errors cost 174 million and wasted ten years for corrections. Revenue, 218 Federal Building, Los Angeles.
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Internal Revenue
Galen TH. Welch
Welch
Internal Revenue Department
Region study visits multiple excavations and labs
The itinerary includes visiting three or more representative excavations to observe soil and subsoil conditions. Time will focus on the drainage and alkali reclamation tract at Kearney Park and a tour of the Association Packing Plant at Fresno. At Berkeley the entire visit is in the laboratories and greenhouse of the agricultural department.
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Kearney Park
Association
Fresno
Berkeley
Agricultural Department
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Orange
Pete Osdick
San Bernardino County
Henderson and Nicklin
Tipica Orchestra
Mexico
Daggett News
Cahill
Eddie
Marie
Ludlow
Grandma Millett
Nevada-Callifornia Fzctric Corporation
SUE Soothern
Serras Power
PANY
Interstate Telegraph Company
Sierras Power
Federal Building
Los Angeles
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