Canners League of California Convention Scheduled at Del Monte
The 1930 convention of the Canners League of California will run February 26 to March 1 at Del Monte. Creamery payments in Tulare district totaled 416 446.99 for November products, up from 361 394.98 last year. Over twenty San Joaquin Valley fig growers and officials met at Merced to plan a valleywide fig pest clean up campaign.
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Canners’ League of California
del Monte
Tulare
San Joaquin Valley
Merced
Lettuce Planting Surges in Central Coastal District
The federal state crop reporting service says spring lettuce planting is proceeding rapidly in the central coastal district on irrigated land. Early indications point to an increase in acreage.
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Federal State Crop Reporting Service
Monterey Fish Catch Sets Record in 1925
Ralph Classic of the Fish and Game Commission announced a 1925 total sardine catch of 162,316 tons, a 46 percent increase over the previous year.
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Monterey
Ralph Classic
Fish and Game Commission
Sheep Move Into Calipatria From Nevada
Sheep entering Calipatria from Nevada amid short pasturage. Eight double decked cars from the neighboring state constitute the initial movement.
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Calipatria
Nevada
Glenn County Cotton Crop Estimate
Glenn County projects a cotton crop totaling about 12 000 bales this season with a gin run near completion. The value of the crop is forecast at roughly 180 000 dollars.
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Glenn County
Beekeeping Innovation Draws State Attention in Imperial Valley
George T. Edwards, a prominent Imperial Valley beekeeper, develops a new comb type that excites bee men statewide. Dr. Freeborn Davis and George Vansell of the State Department of Agriculture toured Imperial Valley to inspect it, while manufacturers show interest.
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George T. Edwards
Imperial Valley
Freeborn Davis
George Vansell
State Department of Agriculture
Bees in California Health Program Kneel Foulbrood Route
Inspection of 300000 bee colonies across California shows foulbrood nearly eradicated. State health initiative credited with improving colony health and beekeeping outcomes. Strong entities include California and apiarists. no dates provided. The report highlights the success of the program and the widespread decline of the disease.
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California
Foulbrood
Citrus growers form county department in Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara county citrus growers group at a recent meeting recognized the value of cooperative endeavor by creating a citrus growers department within the county farm bureau. The 1930 executive committee includes M. R. McSpadden and Robert Hollister of Goleta, and Nelson F. Smith, Stanley Shepard, and Percy Houts of Carpinteria.
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Santa Barbara County
County Farm Bureau
M. R. McSpadden
Robert Hollister
Goleta
Nelson F. Smith
Stanley Shepard
Percy Houts
Carpinteria
Tulare County Warns on Stolen Trailers and Farm Equipment
Constable C. C. Castle reports a spike in trailer and farm implement thefts as itinerant laborers post cotton harvest move through Tulare county. Farmers urged to remove trailers and gear from fields near homes to curb losses.
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Tulare County
C. C. Castle
Tulare
Service man check needed for pumping efficiency
L. S. Tudor of Southern California Edison Company in Lancaster urges off season inspection of pumping equipment to ensure efficient operation and full power use. He says such precaution yields a lower pumping bill next season.
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L. S. Tudor
Southern California Edison Company
Lancaster
Mr. Tudor
San Luis Obispo County ranchers earn 12 million in 1929
County agricultural commissioner Thomas Chalmers reports ranchers in San Luis Obispo County received 12,000,000 for their products in 1929, up 600,000 from 1928. Despite a very dry year, production was good and prices were excellent for nearly all ranch products, yielding about 50,000 dollars more per month.
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San Luis Obispo County
Thomas Chalmers
Crockett refinery opens 1930 sugar season with melt
The Crockett California and Hawaii sugar refinery resumed after a one month holiday shutdown as ocean liners delivered raw sugar for the 1930 season. General manager A M Dupuru predicted a record Hawaiian crop and a new plant production high for Crockett refiners.
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California and Hawaii
Crockett
A. M. Duperu
Crockett Refinery
Ripe Christmas Cotton Found Between Porterville and Delano
Between Porterville and Delano ripe cotton was found in several fields due to a warm fall. The crop shows blossoms green leaves on stalks five feet high with large green bolls and new sprouts and was not irrigated after September. California field crops value in 1929 set records, totaling 201,280,000 dollars, with 1928 revised at 190,009,000. Total field tonnage reached 7,844,620 tons, down from 1928’s 8,172,250. Bean acreage rose by 27,000 compared with 1928.
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Porterville
Delano
California
United States Department of Agriculture
District Attorney Targets Loose Dogs After Sheep Losses
Colusa District Attorney Harmon Alberry launches a campaign to eradicate loose dogs and enforce laws awarding damages double the loss. Complaints say over 1,500 sheep were killed in recent months, with damages estimated at 25000 dollars.
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Harmon Alberry
Colusa
Brawley growers back clearinghouse to regulate shipments
At a general meeting of lettuce growers in Brawley a clearinghouse was approved to control shipments to prevent market gluts. It is aimed at stabilizing supply, with no immediate danger anticipated before February peak, but ready to act if needed.
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Brawley
Celery Yields Lag in Los Angeles Area Report
The federal crop bureau notes celery in the Los Angeles area is disappointing due to dry spells while San Diego County begins spring movement with no stock before February. The Delta currently supplies the bulk of California celery.
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Federal
Los Angeles
San Diego
Villa Park Orchards Assn closes season for packing
The Villa Park Orchards Association finished its season with the fifth pool ending. Manager H. D. Nichols says the season’s returns will exceed 1,000,000 dollars, the largest in the house’s history, as 707 cars of fruit were shipped. Prospects point to a smaller but larger orange crop next year, with several carloads sent abroad. The big past season expanded trade into new markets.
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Villa Park Orchards Association
H. D. Nichols
Villa Park Association
California Fruit Exchange eyes world market growth
J L Nagle of the California Fruit Exchange leads a mission to Europe to expand foreign sales of deciduous fruits after a 1929 foreign trade value of 1.5 million dollars. He will meet the Federal Farm Board in Washington and consult with British agents, Berlin, Paris, and Italian contacts as Sweden and Norway already show solid demand.
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California
California Fruit Exchange
J. L. Nagle
The
Exchange
Europe
Washington, D. C
Federal Farm Board
Nagle
England
Berlin
Sall
France
Italy
Sweden
Norway
Winter Feeding for Dairy Cows and Plan for Next Winter
The dairy cow’s high milk output demands nutritious, ample feed. Emphasizes legume roughage like alfalfa and corn silage, and planning a pasture of alfalfa for next spring. Recommends acre‑per‑cow alfalfa, and 1.5 acres of other legumes per cow for continued hay supply. Details feeding rates: hay 1 to 1 1 2 pounds per 100 pounds body weight, silage 2 1 2 to 3 pounds, grain by milk production with breed variations.
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Guernseys
Jerseys
Many Dairymen Overlook Water Supply in Winter
The article notes dairy profits suffer when cows lack easy water in winter. Cows drink about 100 pounds daily if water is accessible twice daily and not too cold. Fresh cows drink more than dry cows, and cold weather reduces intake, forcing energy from feed to warm ingested water.
Small Silos Grow Taller and Narrower as Trend
The text notes a shift toward slender silos with greater height and smaller diameter. Ten and twelve foot silos become common as practical investments for dairy herds of ten or more and for two or three loads of beef steers. It cites feed rates: ten cows eat about two inches daily from an eight foot silo and about one and a third inches from a ten foot diameter silo.
Proper Cow Dairying Practices and Animal Hygiene
Guidelines urge correct cow stanchion adjustment to keep droppings in gutters, daily clean bedding, clipped flanks for easy brushing, frequent brushing, isolation of diseased cows, constant disease checks, and dairymen to know common ailments. Milk from sick cattle must not be sold.
Inherited Hatchability of Eggs Study Progress
The USDA reports forty percent of eggs fail to hatch, causing heavy industry losses. Research at Beltsville shows heredity affects hatchability with hens transmitting high hatch power to daughters, and a hen with 90 percent hatchable eggs producing progeny averaging 86 percent. A pedigree approach improves selection for hatchability in breeders.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department Poultrymen
Department
Poultry Experiment Farm
Beltsville
Sunlight Best Source of Vitamin D for Hens
Prof J E Dougherty of the University of California poultry division says sunlight provides essential vitamin D for laying hens, with quartz mercury vapor lamps as a strong alternative when sunlight is unavailable. Sunlight beats cod liver oil, but lamps help where sun is lacking and cod liver oil is only a last resort. Sunlight is inexpensive where available and poultry should receive direct sun exposure whenever possible.
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J. E. Dougherty
Poultry Husbandry Division
University of California
Dougherty
Watch Shipping Days to Get Higher Hen Prices
Shipping days to obtain higher hen prices hinge on timing. Ship so poultry arrives Tuesday to Thursday to avoid end of week surplus driving down prices. W D Termohlen of Iowa State College notes market overload late in the week lowers value. Compare local and terminal market prices to avoid unnecessary shipping costs.
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W. D. Termohlen
Iowa State College
Finishing turkeys requires limited range and clean shelter
It is unwise to confine turkeys for long periods and crate feeding used for chickens is not employed. Instead, restrict range during finishing and use an empty barn or shed with a small yard, kept in sanitary condition, to finish turkeys.
Mites Cause Feather Loss in Fowl Heads and Necks
The feather loss on the head and neck of fowl is mainly due to the birds scratching and breaking feathers with their claws. The mites, likely the same as those causing scaly leg, live under the skin and irritate. Apply carbolated grease with a touch of sulphur to treat the condition.
Mother of invention in airship crowd dialogue
A spectator jokes that a loaf of bread relates to the R-101 airship as necessity to invention. The other observer counters, and the first claims necessity drives invention, highlighting the crowd’s playful debate about utility and progress.
Apple Sauce She Why did we ever marry
He You flatter me, we are entirely different in every way.
Such Ability Hall of Fame For Jeremiah Krause
Jeremiah Krause is honored in a hall of fame ceremony as he laid the cornerstone in the first roundhouse marking a historic milestone for the project and the community.
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Jeremiah Krause
Preparation Hostess Cards and Catering Plan
Hostess discusses sending invitations for a event. If most attend, catering will be heavy. The host expects few acceptances and plans for the worst while hoping for the best.
The Starving Man Gaston Displays Patience and Efficiency
Patrons debate which diner serves best service as the Starving Man Gaston boasts efficiency. A lingering question remains about finding a patient, reliable waiter in the busy establishment.
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Gaston
His Quiet Way Jones Smithkins on Hush Money
A muted figure named Jones-Smithkins is described as living on hush money Brown notes the subject’s soft spoken nature. The item portrays a quiet, discreet financial arrangement surrounding the individual.
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Jones—Smithkins
Brown
Hi Ho Hum Dollar Down Keeps Men Hard Up
A humorous verse features Hiram Hupp lamenting that the dollar down rate leaves many men financially strained. The rhyme hints at economic hardship with a light, satirical tone.
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Hiram Hupp
He Kept in Step Despite War-Front Feats of Dancer
A witty exchange notes a dancer who served on the front during the war and returned without injury. The speaker clarifies the dancer was celebrated for quick footwork rather than battlefield luck. The remark highlights resilience and skill amid wartime memories.
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Dancer
How did that restaurant man make so much money
The Discoverer notes a sharp witticism about a restaurant man who supposedly built wealth through an unusual invention. A quip claims he devised cutting a pie into five quarters to increase profit. The line reflects a humorous, satirical take on quick wealth.
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