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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
2
Extension dairy expert James W Linn argues the sire governs herd future more than individual cows through widespread use of proved bulls. He notes aging bulls can be safely kept with modest gear, and cooperative bull associations plus Dairy Herd Improvement data boost bull testing, moving quality bulls between farms to build profitability.
The piece argues that true germ free milk cannot exist under practical conditions and stresses securing milk from healthy cows with minimal bacteria. It notes tuberculin testing to prevent tuberculosis in milk, and that cities vary in requiring testing or pasteurization, while visible dirt signals careless handling and higher bacterial counts.
A balanced ration aids milk output and the farm budget. Cows should graze, with legumes preferred, and roots can substitute grain at a substantial ratio. Learn milking machine use to improve yield. culling low producers funds herd testing. Heifers must be well developed to be a sound investment.
Hanford saw forty seven carloads of fresh apricots delivered this season, surpassing last year’s twenty five. Santa Clara Valley growers press for eighty five dollars per ton, with some sales at eighty. In Kings county, over eighty percent of raisin growers signed three year contracts with the Federal Grape Stabilization Corporation.
Valencia orange shipments in Tulare county will wrap up soon with about 3500 cars total. Approximately 2800 cars move via the Tulare County Fruit Exchange, of which Porterville’s W. E. Sprott serves as secretary-manager.
Lloyd Tenny vice-president of the California Vineyardists Association has been named president of the newly formed Federal Fruit Stabilization Corporation to manage farm relief funds for stabilizing the grape and raisin industry in California. The California corporation was formed by Sunmaid Raisin Growers of California, California Vineyardists Association, and California Fruit Exchange. Executive committee members named include T. T. C. Gregory, Harry M. Creech, J. L. Nagle, and Scott F. Ennis.
George A. Scott, a federal state livestock statistician, notes a fall increase in hogs offsetting a 13 percent spring crop drop from 1928 figures. While June forecasts suggested a 10 percent gain, past seasons temper optimism. Heaviest hog marketing appears in Southern California with Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys and Northern California showing potential gains. The report is issued by Agricultural Statistician E. E. Kaufman.
Fruit-eating bees in Butte County alarm several farmers who report damage during harvest. County Horticultural Commissioner C. H. Kinsley is investigating the issue and assessing remedies.
After completing a southern orange grove search with no Mediterranean fruit fly traces the Department of Agriculture announced an intensive individual tree hunt. The plan includes checking possible non cultivated host plants as well.
California's grape industry rests on the stabilized framework of the Federal Fruit Stabilization Corporation. Lloyd S. Tenny was elected president and T. T. C. Gregory chair of the board. The group was formed to secure federal aid under the farm relief bill and has banking backing to cover the 1929 grape and raisin crops.
The State Department of Agriculture and Santa Barbara County horticultural office opened a Buellton inspection station for fruit and vegetable laden trucks headed to Los Angeles. In the first week over 1800 crates of lettuce from Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo County were inspected daily. more than 3000 crates passed on the first Sunday. Fines totaling 425 were issued for poor quality irregular packing or improper marking. Shippers report higher market prices by about 25 cents per crate due to improved quality.
Bean growers in Central California organize a cooperative to produce and market lima beans. The Central California Bean Growers Association, based in Tracy, has incorporation papers on file with Secretary of State Frank C. Jordan.
The Growers' Protective League of Santa Clara County fixes eight cents per pound for 1929 prices. They base the rate on an estimated crop about half of last year and set a green ton picking price at four dollars, roughly the same as last year.
Kings County growers have contracted with the Federal Grape Stabilization Corporation for over 81 percent of the county’s grape acreage. County Chamber of Commerce secretary W L Landsborough says the figure may be higher, based on 16,500 acres in state reports and noting extensive uprooting of vines since then. Recently John F Prior, a leading grower, joined with the agency.
Deputy State Forester W. B. Rider announced that the fire engine, once used mainly for city blazes, proved its suitability for heavy duty in California fields and forests. The state’s first forest fire engine saved 35,000 acres of grain in its first test, and it halted a 100,000 acre grain and brush fire in Madera County in twelve hours. Three more engines are being rushed into service this summer.
Director of Agriculture George H. Hecke announced California tops the Union in twenty three major foods including oranges lemons grapes peaches plums prunes cherries figs dates olives walnuts almonds asparagus lettuce melons cantaloupes cauliflower carrots green peas spinach tomatoes and lima beans. He notes lead comes from heavier yields not larger areas, with alfalfa also prominent in state production and sale.
Professor B H Crocheron director of the UC agricultural extension will depart in August for a seven month Orient tour to seek markets for California horticultural products especially canned and dried fruit. The Giannini Foundation backs the venture aimed at absorbing overproduction from California farms and orchards.
California farmers tap solar energy to heat water for home and dairy use. Professor A W Farrell of the University of California notes interior valleys with abundant sunshine benefit most. A glass covered absorber with an iron coil provides year round hot water with little attention.
North Carolina farmers are turning to commercial turkey production with coastal and mountain regions leading growth. Experts advise starting with strong, healthy breeders on clean dry soil, careful handling, dusting to control lice for hen rearing, staged feeding from hatch to three weeks, and frequent small meals before switching to two daily feeds.
Chicks trained to roost early grow into better birds than those kept in crowded houses. Proper feeding and sunshine reduce crooked breastbones once blamed on roosting. Low roosts ease training, with chicks learning quickly that roosts are more comfortable than mud.
Advice on keeping poultry clean and healthy includes house and yard maintenance, proper roosts, confinement to private land, and avoiding male birds. It promotes hens laying well and mentions Kamala as a worm remedy and nicotine sulfate for other worms. It warns that unhealthy hens lead to diseased chicks and suggests caponizing cockerels for future profits.
A Smart Set Magazine survey finds 67 percent of silverware sold is bought for young couples under thirty, with jewelers noting first purchases occur before age twenty four. The data highlights the bride as central to the American silverware maker's fortune.
An old ad advises using Russ Ball Blue to brighten laundry, warning that tiny rust spots may come from inferior Bluing and suggesting readers ask grocers for the product.
The Pathfinder Magazine quips about the Skimpoles as the kind of people who ride in rumble seats, dubbing them a Rotarian and social joke with playful tone.
The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a simple safe laxative based on his 1875 approach. It claims benefits for constipation biliousness headaches low mood indigestion and sour stomach using mild herbs and pepsin. It targets elderly readers and urges trials via mail from Monticello Illinois.
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