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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
7
Local fruit and cannery men estimate the Hemet Valley will produce about ten thousand tons of apricots this season starting late June. The figure is slightly below last year’s 12,000 plus tons, but quality is expected to surpass 1926 due to favorable winter rains and light frosts.
Frank R. Brann of the Tulare county horticultural commission says the gray scale on oranges will have a lower death rate this year due to higher moisture in the soil.
Tulare county reports 11,006 acres of freestone peaches and 10 684 acres of cings. Last season canning peaches yielded about 3 000 000 dollars, dried peaches 145 000 and shipping peaches 66 770 dollars.
Water from Kings River is diverted to flood 5000 acres that have lacked irrigation for years. Pioneer farmer Frank Blakeley will plant the tract to grain this fall on the Blakeley levee, fifteen miles south. A Peach Growers meeting formed a pool of about 4000 tons of fruit, with sale expected late June. Weldon, president, disputes rumors of low prices and expects good returns.
Patches of nap weed near Corcoran on the Kings Tulare county line were reported. Samples were sent to the State University for identification. The pest was found in a few spots and will be treated with spray and carbon bisulphide for root eradication as part of a Kings county campaign.
The California Bankers Association will present a gold pin to every boy and girl member of California agricultural clubs who completes the club work started this year. Pins will be four leaf clover shaped with color-coded year markings, as stated by B H Crocheron director of Agricultural Extension at the University of California.
Strict inspection of cantaloupe and watermelons shipped is being practiced in the Imperial Valley and every effort is being made to prevent unripe shipments.
F G Gordon dairy specialist says profits could rise fourfold over feed costs if California dairy cows doubled output. Since 1920 average annual butterfat production rose by 34 pounds, adding more than eleven million dollars in yearly returns.
The Railroad Commission authorized California rail carriers to levy a temporary charge of five dollars per car to cover part of the damage to refrigerator cars and the cost of transporting ice and intrastate shipments of vegetables and fruits.
Dr. J J Frey chief of the dairy control bureau of the California Department of Agriculture notes California’s dominance in high quality milk production as the state takes first, second, and third in the national certified milk scoring contest held in Washington DC.
Members of the Junior Farm Bureau of Fresno County spent a week observing agricultural conditions in the northern part of the state at a cost of five dollars each. They traveled in their own trucks with kitchens, visiting the University Farm in Davis, Clear Lake, the coast to Santa Cruz, and returning home.
Leading agriculturalists from California met with officials of the United States Department of Agriculture and representatives from other states in Washington DC last week to continuing efforts to keep orchards and vineyards free of the Mediterranean fruit fly and the related Mexican fruit fly.
A discussion notes that last year's Mission figs sold to the New York trade for over 5500 dollars while the grower received only 300 for the car. The writer argues such margins hurt both consumer and grower and advocates shifting to a safe canning variety to stabilize the industry.
L M Jeffers chief of the bureau of field crops announces an enlarged grain inspection service for this year. The program will run on a larger scale with more inspectors during peak season. Offices operate in Sacramento Vallejo Stockton and San Francisco. A certificate shows the grade and analysis of the grain.
The Santa Ana area beet harvest is estimated at about 39,000 tons this year, up from 26,000 tons last year. An average price of 11 dollars per ton is expected.
The Tulare county farm bureau and extension service record wide differences in growers costs as farm efficiency work studies pruning and brush disposal. The project notes indicate large cost variation in overall operations and will be summarized this fall.
Dr. J J Frey of the state agricultural department has visited Siskiyou to oversee dairying in the county. He says dairying will be the main industry and output could double within two years. Siskiyou produced 1,298,459 pounds of butter fat in 1925 and 1,748,197 pounds in 1926, up by 449,739 pounds.
E. L. Adams president of the Rice Growers Association of California says nearly all of the 1926 California rice crop is sold at satisfactory prices. The 1925 crop was the largest, 1927 acreage will exceed last year, Japan became a major buyer, exports to Japan used up about a million bags, and the association’s exporting program protects growers and the U S industry.
The Los Molinos Fruit Festival Association board met last week and decided to hold the festival this year on August 12 and 13.
The California Pear Growers Association fixed prices at 44 dollars per ton for grade No 1 pears and 28.50 dollars per ton for grade No 2 pears during their annual session in San Francisco last week. The set price is ten percent higher than last year, reflecting improved market soundness.
H L Rees of Australia, visiting Tulare County, investigates citrus troubles. He notes Australian orange trees drying with no apparent pest, while Tulare growers report overwatering stunts and kills trees. Bees will study irrigation and citrus farming practices to take insights back home.
Dr. B. F. Kaupp of North Carolina State College explains post season flock handling. Remove males after breeding ends, cull infertile eggs, and promote health by housing and feeding, stressing early hatched cockerels for breeding and green forage plus varied mash for top egg production.
A compiled list of general knowledge questions including the fastest auto speed on a dirt track, the 1926 Big Ten champion, definitions of earthquake and dynamo, Harvard founded date, leaders of 1763 Indian war, a genius composer’s life, highest earth plateau, famous wind quote, Lafayette landmark, Shakespeare era collaborators, 1919 World Series winner, 1926 NL leading pitcher, eccentric in mechanical engineering, Kodak inventor, Mississippi source, prewar battles, Renaissance peak centuries, continent with largest land area, and the famous "I would rather be right" quotation.
The article explains how turkey hens fiercely defend their nests and poults. It advises offering nearby nests, isolating nests from each other, guiding the hen to walk in, and using elevated boards to keep nests dry. After hatch, confine improvised yards until poults can leap out, then relocate daily to fresh ground for protection.
A compact set of trivia items listing place, year, figure, and fact pairs. Includes Columbus reference, St Augustine date, earth area, eyesight range, 1926 revival notion, European arts revival, and notable names such as Nathan Hale and Farragut.
Instructions describe how hens are injured by long toenails of roosters and gobblers. First aid steps include cleaning wounds, applying healing salve, and securing with antiseptic gauze and tape. If sewing is needed, use surgeons needles and white silk. Also covers bumble foot care and pus drainage.
A Rumah Abbasia district custom endures where on wedding day the bride hides, the groom with armed supporters knocks and enters by force, the couple are escorted in mock combat, and then both sides race to drink wine at the groom’s home. Abbasian brides insist on this rite and view it as essential to marriage.
The soil where chicks range is less contaminated when a thick mat of green clover covers the ground as they are turned out. Dense grassy growth provides green feed, some insect life, and resists fertilizer caking compared to bare or sparsely vegetated ground.
Sleet and hail are forms of frozen precipitation. Sleet often drizzles or drives with partially frozen rain. Hail accompanies thunderstorms and consists of pellets or stones of varying sizes.
A Paris hospital scene reveals a misinformed woman seeking a patient she believed had died. The head nurse confirms the patient is recovering, while the woman reveals she is not a relative but the concierge who claimed the patient’s apartment.
Dialogue shows Bill shrugging off money worries as he jokes about expenses following each move. The exchange highlights a humorous take on financial strain and the speaker’s resilience amid costs.
Two flappers were flapping on a warm afternoon as skirts grow shorter. The playful scene hints at fashions moving toward bathing suit length.
A tourist criticizes the hotel cook while Fort Mink guide Toofus defends the French cook. The tourist retorts Viva la France and complains about the eggs as they tour Fort Mink.
A witty exchange centers on letters sold at auction. John Adams writes sold for 585 dollars while another letter fetched 10 000 dollars. The second sale involved a letter to a woman who had sued for breach of promise, highlighting sharp personal stakes and legal friction.
Farmer Corntessel says Josh is studying in college and making some progress. His handwriting in letters requesting money has grown firmer, according to a Washington Star report.
In a dialogue, a character asserts earning comes from knowledge rather than actions, while another asks if any salary is received. The exchange suggests a critique of value versus work.
A lyric portrait describes a vocalist whose performance blends singing with a visible ache. The verses reach upward as if to the sky, suggesting emotional vulnerability and a struggle between art and sorrow.
A brief vignette of a bride and bridegroom aboard a train. The bride asks why lights are on while approaching a tunnel. the groom replies that they are coming to a tunnel. The bride questions the purpose of lights in darkness.
A brief exchange quotes Mr. Smart about a bore hound named Boreleigh. The Boston Transcript notes concern over potential danger from the dog and recalls warnings from the dog’s former owner. The item captures local wit and a cautionary tone about pet behavior.
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